Abstract: A covering for underlays of flooring includes a membrane with a base from which studs extend which protrude upward with respect to the laying plane, a draining layer which is joined in an upper region to the membrane at the top of the studs, and a layer for anchoring to the underlay of the flooring, joined in a lower region to the membrane at least at the base.

Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method of identifying delamination damage of an arc-shaped composite laminate, and belongs to the technical field of delamination damage identification. According to the method, an elliptical loci method and a fitted normal PDF for damage imaging are probabilistically integrated under a Bayesian framework. A plurality of characteristics sensitive to damage can be reasonably fused, known prior information is combined with measured time of flight (ToF) data, and the posterior distribution of unknown parameters is sampled by using a Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm, so that the reliability of damage location is improved, and the applicability of Lamb waves in damage location of plate structures is enhanced. In addition, the present disclosure can accurately identify the delamination damage of the arc-shaped composite laminate by processing the measured time of flight (ToF), and the absolute positioning error is less than 1 cm.

Abstract: A structure has a net-area-tension fastener pattern formed in the skin panel for receiving fasteners defining a net-area-tension joint for coupling a component attach fitting of a component to the skin panel. The net-area-tension fastener pattern includes two or more rows of fastener holes, including a first row and a last row. Each row is oriented generally perpendicular to a primary load direction of a load that the component is capable of exerting on the skin panel. The first row is located upstream of the last row relative to the primary load direction. The fastener holes in the first row and the last row are respectively the smallest and the largest in the net-area-tension fastener pattern. The rows are spaced apart at a spacing ratio of hole spacing to hole diameter. The spacing ratio of the first row is greater than the spacing ratio of the last row.

Abstract: This application discloses a flooring edge finish that includes a flexible strip having an adhesive affixed to a top surface of the flexible strip and a hinge, wherein the hinge is a gap or an absence of the adhesive or a lower amount of the adhesive, on a portion of the top surface of the flexible strip, and wherein the flooring edge finish is upwardly foldable along the hinge to bind, protect, and conceal a flooring edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a geomembrane lining system and method of assembly in which a protective release seal is provided on the weld edges of a geomembrane liner. Geomembrane liners are arranged to line a containment area. Adjacent liners are arranged to partially overlap one another. The side edge of the geomembrane liner have a protective release film over areas of the liners that are to be welded. The protective release film protects the weld edge from accumulating dust and debris prior to and during installation. Dust and debris may disrupt the weld seam and allow contained waste material to leach into the surrounding area. The protective release film is removed prior to or during a welding operation. As a result, the adjacent geomembrane liners are welded together while minimizing or eliminating the presence of dust and debris at the weld edge.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite pane, includes arranging a functional element in a recess of a thermoplastic frame film, arranging the thermoplastic frame film along with the functional element between a first glass pane and a second glass pane to form a layer stack, and subsequent joining of the layer stack by lamination to form a composite pane. The thermoplastic frame film and the functional element have a different thickness and the different thickness is at least partially compensated by at least one thermoplastic compensating film, whose thickness is less than twice as large as the difference between the thicknesses of the thermoplastic frame film and the functional element such that the maximum offset in the layer stack is less than the difference between the thicknesses of the thermoplastic frame film and the functional element.

Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.

Abstract: A securing net for personal items including a mesh material having a perimeter, a border material secured to an entirety of the perimeter of the mesh material, and a plurality of securing points carried by the border material.

Abstract: Methods of characterizing ion-exchanged chemically strengthened glass containing lithium are disclosed. The methods allow for performing quality control of the stress profile in chemically strengthened Li-containing glasses having a surface stress spike produced in a potassium-containing salt, especially in a salt having both potassium and sodium. The method allows the measurement of the surface compression and the depth of the spike, and its contribution to the center tension, as well as the compression at the bottom of the spike, and the total center tension and calculation of the stress at the knee where the spike and the deep region of the stress profile intersect. The measurements are for a commercially important profile that is near-parabolic in shape in most of the interior of the substrate apart from the spike.

Abstract: The flexible duct connector processing system of the present invention comprises a decoiler machine and a processing machine. The decoiler machine stores one or more rolls of flexible duct connector stock which are fed to the processing machine. The processing machine beads, notches, and cuts the flexible duct connector stock according to programmed instructions received from a control system. A conveyor system disposed after the processing machine optionally collects the cut flexible duct connector stock and conveys it in batches.

Abstract: A contrast road marking apparatus can apply contrasting thermoplastic markings to a roadway in a single pass. The contrast road marking apparatus includes two or more ribbon guns configured to apply a first thermoplastic marking to a roadway location and a second thermoplastic marking, which comprises a color that contrasts with a color of the first thermoplastic marking, to another roadway location. The resulting contrast road marking has no visible or substantially negligible overlap or gap between the individual thermoplastic markings.

Abstract: A SiC coat having an outer surface including a back face, a front face opposite to the back face, a first side face extending in a direction from the back face toward the front face, and a first R-surface between the back face and the first side face, the SiC coat including: an overcoat configured to include a first upper layer side-face portion that forms the first side face and the first R-surface of the outer surface; and an undercoat configured to include a backface portion that forms the back face of the outer surface and a first lower layer side-face portion covered by the first upper layer side-face portion of the overcoat, wherein the first upper layer side-face portion and the backface portion form a first interface, and the first interface appears on the first R-surface of the outer surface.

Abstract: Novel materials and devices can remove small defects from long rolls of flexible electronics material while they are in continuous motion. The cleaning materials are designed to remove small particles without transferring defects or damaging the flexible electronics. The device generally consists of variable speed, motor-driven cylinders mounted on moveable brackets. The cylinders are capable of matching the speed of the cleaning material such that the cleaning material is always in contact with the web roll to be cleaned. The brackets are capable of rotating so the same material can be used more than once. Another material is used to remove debris from the cleaning material. A similar device consisting of motor-driven cylinders and moveable is used to apply the debris removal film to the cleaning film, allowing the cleaning film to be used multiple times.

Abstract: A light transmissive substrate having a coating is disclosed. The coating is formed of an adhesion promoter that includes a metal, a metal oxide, or a metal nitride. A laminate including a coated substrate is also disclosed. A method of coating a substrate is further disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a phase change random access memory (PCRAM) device includes forming a phase change element over a bottom electrode and a top electrode over the phase change element, forming a protection layer around the phase change element, and forming a nitrogen-containing sidewall spacer layer around the protection layer after forming the protection layer.

Abstract: A metalized textile containing a textile, a first metalized layer at least partially covering a first side of the textile, and a second metalized layer at least partially covering the first metalized layer. The first metalized layer covers at least a portion of the surfaces of the plurality of yarns of the textile, where the first metalized layer contains a metal. The second metalized layer is adjacent to the first metalized layer at least partially covering the first metalized layer and contains a plurality of metallic particles, binder, and a pigment. The second metalized layer comprises a pattern of at least 2 colors, where at least one of the colors contains a plurality of metallic particles and a pigment. At least two colors have a difference in reflectivity of at least 20% in each of the following regions: 1 ?m, 2 ?m, average over 3-5 ?m, and average over 8-12 ?m.

Abstract: The invention concerns a mat system comprising a plurality of individual mats, each with a top side, a bottom side, and at least one rectilinear side edge. The rectilinear side edges each have at least one undercut recess, corresponding to connecting means which enable, by engagement of each one of their halves in an undercut recess, a connecting of two mats along their rectilinear side edges. The individual mats and the connecting means each comprise at least one layer of foam material. In order to equal out even large tolerances in the orienting of the individual mats to each other, the connecting means each comprise two interconnected circular segment regions with a radius R, R?, wherein for the spacing A of the centre points of the circular segment regions the following relation applies: (I) 0.8*(R+R?)<A<1.3*(R+R?).

Abstract: A casing includes a plate-shaped cover glass for use in an exterior portion of an article; an inorganic coating which covers an end surface of the cover glass; and a resin coating which is at least partially overlaid on the inorganic coating, and which forms an outer edge of the cover glass.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article, in particular for solar protection, comprising at least one metal-coating layer and a textile layer having an outside face comprising at least one polymer mixed with at least one plasticizer to form a first matrix. Advantageously, the bonding between said first matrix and the metal-coating layer is provided by an intermediate polymer layer comprising at least one coupling polymer, said coupling polymer being bonded by chemical bonds firstly to the first matrix and secondly to the metal-coating layer. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating such an article including a step of metal coating by depositing metal vapor under reduced pressure.

Abstract: A double glass module, including a front panel glass (10), a first adhesive film (20), a solar cell pack group (30), a second adhesive film (40), aluminum foil (50), a third adhesive film (60) and a rear panel glass (70) successively stacked. The aluminum foil is added in front of the rear panel glass of a double glass module, and since the aluminum foil has a high light reflectivity, the reflection effect for transmitted light energy is improved, so that the power of the double glass module is significantly enhanced. Meanwhile, since the aluminum foil has a better heat conductivity, the heat generated by the solar cell pack group can be conducted and dissipated in time, so that the temperature of the double glass module is reduced in time, thereby reducing a temperature coefficient impact factor, and prolonging a daily mean efficient power output time of the double glass module.

Abstract: A display substrate motherboard has at least one display region and a peripheral region disposed at a periphery of the at least one display region, and the peripheral region includes cutting regions. The display substrate motherboard includes a base substrate and at least one inorganic film layer disposed on a side of the base substrate. Each inorganic film layer includes at least one first opening located in each cutting region. The display substrate motherboard further includes a first organic material filled in each first opening.

Abstract: A light guide plate integrated trim panel for a vehicle is provided and includes, in the trim panel for the vehicle mounted to an interior trim of the vehicle, a light guide plate configured to diffuse light emitted from a light source; and a base formed to surround the circumference and the bottom surface of the light guide plate, wherein the side surface of the light guide plate is formed to be stepped to be fixed by the base holding the circumference of the light guide plate.

Abstract: A panel suitable for constructing a waterproof floor or wall covering is disclosed, wherein the panel has a substantially planar top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface, and at least four substantially linear side edges and further relates to a process for producing the panel and the panel produced by said process.

Abstract: An aluminum composite panel, containing an aerogel, includes an aerogel composite using a silica aerogel and a thermoplastic resin. A method for manufacturing the same includes providing an aluminum composite panel containing an aerogel, by molding an aerogel composite from a mixture of 1-90 wt % of a silica aerogel and 10-99 wt % of a thermoplastic resin, and then attaching aluminum plates on an upper surface and a lower surface of the aerogel composite, respectively, while an adhesive resin is coated on the upper surface and the lower surface. The aluminum composite panel containing an aerogel, manufactured according to the present invention, has a lower hygroscopic property than the conventional aluminum composite panel, due to the silica aerogel, and thus has an effect of exhibiting excellent adiabatic property and flame retardancy, retains excellent moldability, is light, and has an effect of facilitating a construction work.

Abstract: A metalized textile containing a textile, a first metalized layer at least partially covering a first side of the textile, and a second metalized layer at least partially covering the first metalized layer. The first metalized layer contains a metal and the second metalized layer contains a plurality of metallic particles, binder, and a pigment. The present invention is primarily directed towards metalized textiles for use in multispectral camouflage products.

Abstract: A synthetic stone for decorative purposes, countertops, flooring, and the like comprises, as a major component, magnesium compounds, and includes diamond or quartz sand. It is formed via a vibro-compression process that is conducted under vacuum and at ambient temperature. The synthetic stone slab is very hard, waterproof, mildew-proof, insect-proof, environmentally friendly, and low cost.

Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of being enhanced in handling properties at the time of preparing laminated glass. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention has one end and the other end being at the opposite side of the one end, has two or more uniform thickness parts where the thickness is uniform in a direction connecting the one end and the other end, and has one or more thickness increasing part where the thickness is made to increase in the direction connecting the one end and the other end, the thickness of the other end is larger than the thickness of the one end, and the thickness in the uniform thickness part positioned nearest to the other end side is larger than the thickness in the uniform thickness part positioned nearest to the one end side.

Abstract: A system for creating a joint filler or seal in the gap between adjacent panels or assemblies. An expansion joint seal system includes multiple bodies of differing sizes and compressibilities, which when compressed provide water resistance and localized areas of increased density.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite building boards and associated manufacturing methods. The composite boards may include, for example, one or more slurry layers with embedded fibrous mats. An exterior plastic coating is mechanically adhered to the underlying slurry layer. The plastic layer chemically bonds and cross-links with polymer additives within the slurry layer. The result is an integrated polymer matrix with greatly improved durability and surface strength.

Abstract: A quantum dot glass plate includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate correspondingly parallel with the first glass substrate, and a glue layer arranged between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, where the glue layer includes at least one glue frame arranged in a line. A shape of the first glass substrate is same as a shape as the second glass substrate, and edges of the glue layer correspond to edges of the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate.

Abstract: A process for forming a high loft, nonwoven web is disclosed. The process includes introducing a single molten polymer to a die having a plurality of nozzles. Emitting the molten polymer through the nozzles to form a plurality of filaments. Using air streams to facilitate movement and drawing of the filaments. Directing the filaments, which are transformed into fibers, towards a pair of heated moving surfaces. The pair of heated moving surfaces forming a convergent passage having an entry and an exit. Depositing the fibers into the entry of the convergent passage and routing the fibers between the pair of heated moving surfaces in a machine direction to form a high loft, non-woven web. The web having a fiber size distribution of from 0 ?m to about 15 ?m with at least about 25% of the fibers being above 4 ?m.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a UV film sensor, a preparation method therefor, and a corresponding touch screen. The UV film sensor comprises a film substrate (A) containing a printing surface (a) and an attaching surface (b), and a UV adhesive layer (1), an electroplated color developing particle layer (2), an ink layer (3), a hardened layer (4), an index matching layer (5) and a transparent conducting layer (6) for constructing a touch function structure are sequentially formed on the printing surface of the film substrate from one side close to the film substrate to the other side away from the film substrate. The touch screen is obtained after adhering a cover glass to the attaching surface of the film substrate in the UV film sensor via an optical grade transparent double-sided adhesive. The obtained touch screen only contains one layer of substrate. The touch screen can be thinner as a whole.

Abstract: A cover glass for covering a display panel of a display device, includes a front surface not to be faced to the display panel, a back surface to be faced the display panel, a front-side chamfered part which is a chamfered part on the side of the front surface, and a back-side chamfered part which is a chamfered part on the side of the back surface. The front-side chamfered part has a surface roughness Ra of more than 100 nm. The back-side chamfered part has a surface roughness Ra of 100 nm or less.

Abstract: A two-color molded article includes a first resin part, and a second resin part in contact with the first resin part so as to at least partially overlap the first resin part. The second resin part includes a single layer region provided between a first region and a second region and provided in a penetrating portion formed between a first portion and a second portion. The single layer region has a joint portion in contact with a bent portion. The joint portion is formed in a convex shape with respect to the bent portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a method of manufacturing a display apparatus. The method of manufacturing the display apparatus may include providing a polarizer and a display panel, aligning and bonding the second reserved portion of the display panel with the first reserved portion of the polarizer, and cutting at least the polarizer along a boundary of the second reserved portion. The polarizer may include a first reserved portion and a first to-be-removed portion. The display panel may include a second reserved portion and a second to-be-removed portion. The width of the first to-be-removed portion may be not smaller than a first width, and the width of the second-to-be-removed portion is smaller than the first width.

Abstract: Polymeric interlayers for use in making multiple layer panels having a unique balance of properties are provided. Single and multiple layer interlayers according to various embodiments of the present invention can be used to form multiple layer panels that exhibit both enhanced rigidity and improved impact resistance, while still retaining desirable optical performance. Interlayers and multiple layer panels of the present invention may be particularly suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including, for example, in many indoor and outdoor architectural and structural applications.

Abstract: In described embodiments, a highly visible epoxy compound having photoluminescent and traction properties is provided. The compound includes between about 10% and about 25% by weight photoluminescent material having granular size between about 50 microns and about 250 microns.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-color molded front cover of a vehicular lamp. The front cover includes a light transmissive resin portion, and a black resin portion integrally molded on a part of a peripheral edge portion (first surface) of the light transmissive resin portion. A cover portion formed by a part of the black resin portion is formed on a peripheral side portion (second surface) of the light transmissive resin portion which is adjacent to the peripheral edge portion. Since a non-uniform black resin portion is not formed on the peripheral side surface of the light transmissive resin portion, the appearance of the light transmissive resin portion of the front cover is improved.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution system for a mobile platform, and a method for making such, includes a forming a substrate having a first panel connected to a second panel. The first panel resides in a first plane that differs from a second plan in which the second panel resides. One or more bus bars are arranged on the first panel, with one or more power electronic devices arranged on the first panel and connected to the one or more bus bars. One or more connectors are arranged on the second panel and electrically connected to the one or more bus bars. Finally, one or more thermal relief devices are arranged in contact with the substrate.

Abstract: Adhesive tape for the on-the-fly roll changeover of flat web material wound up into rolls, comprising a carrier layer having a first surface and a second surface, a first layer of adhesive on the side of the first surface over at least part of the area, and a second layer of adhesive on one or more areas of the second surface, wherein the adhesive tape has regions suitable for areal splitting, at least those areal regions of the second surface on which the second layer of adhesive is provided being surface coated, the forces of adhesion of the lower layer of adhesive to the surface coating being greater than the forces of adhesion of the surface coating to the carrier layer, and/or the forces of adhesion of the lower layer of adhesive to the surface coating being greater than the forces of cohesion within the surface coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floorboard for a flooring system comprising a plurality of mechanically connectable floorboards. The floorboard comprises a first connecting profile along a first side and a second connecting profile along a second side that is parallel to the first side. The first connecting profile is configured for locking engagement with the second connecting profile of another floorboard both horizontally and vertically. The first connecting profile comprises a protruding strip at the bottom face of the floorboard, the protruding strip terminating outwardly in a locking element projecting towards the top face of the floor board. The second connecting profile comprises an overhanging tongue delimiting at its bottom a recess for receiving the protruding strip, the recess comprising a locking groove configured for cooperating with the locking element so as to provide a horizontal locking effect.

Abstract: A thermofusible sheet material which can be used as a fusible interlining in the textile industry, has a carrier layer made from a textile material to which a polyurethane foam coating is applied. The polyurethane foam has a pore structure in which more than 50% of the pores have a diameter, measured according to DIN ASTM E 1294, which is in the range of 5 to 30 ?m.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for composite part design. One embodiment is an apparatus that designs a composite part. The apparatus includes a controller configured to generate a design for the part. The controller subdivides the part into blocks that each comprise a contiguous stack of layers within the part, identifies rules that constrain how layers that have different fiber orientations are stacked within the part, generates a guide for a block that prescribes a fiber orientation for each layer of the block, and identifies sublaminates comprising that are compatible with the guide for the block. The controller subdivides the part into panels, and selects one of the compatible sublaminates for one of the panels of the block, based on compatible sublaminates for neighboring panels.

Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system for installation into a building joint in vertical and horizontal configurations is designed such that it can be used for either an inside or outside corner. According to an aspect, the system comprises open celled foam having a water-based acrylic chemistry infused therein. A layer of an elastomer is disposed on the open celled foam and is tooled to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the expansion joint system when installed between coplanar substrates. The system is delivered to a job site in a pre-compressed state ready for installation into the building joint.

Abstract: A foam-based expansion joint seal system packaging which facilitates transport and reduces the need for internal splices.

Abstract: An injection molded part for a motor vehicle includes a film having a scratch-resistant layer, a plastic substrate molded to the film, wherein the plastic substrate is at least partially transparent or translucent, and a scratch-resistant coating molded to the plastic substrate on a side opposite the film.

Abstract: On a wearer's body contact surface of a sanitary napkin, an emboss is provided in such a pattern that a plurality of straight portions and arc-shaped portions which protrude outwardly in the direction of the width of the napkin, with the ends of the straight portions being base points, are alternately arranged. A plurality of arc-shaped portions are arranged, and thus the resistance to a leg pressure from the outside in the width direction is increased, with the result that the absorber is unlikely to be wrinkled and leakage caused by the wrinkle is unlikely to occur. The flow of a body fluid diffused from the center in the width direction toward the outside in the longitudinal direction of the napkin along the straight portion is produced, and thus the diffusion in the width direction is reduced, with the result that side leakage is unlikely to occur.

Abstract: Thin glass elements with improved edge strength are provided—from a sheet glass element that has two opposite parallel faces and an edge connecting the faces. The sheet glass element has a thickness of at most 700 ?m. At least a portion of the edge is defined by an edge surface portion that is convexly curved, so that at least one of the faces merges into the edge surface portion, wherein a curved arc of the edge surface portion has a length that is at least 1/30 of the thickness of the sheet glass element. In the region of the convex curvature, the edge surface portion has indentations in the form of furrows.

Abstract: Multilayered interlayers comprising stiff skin or outer layers and a soft core layer(s) are disclosed. The multilayered interlayers comprise: a first polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin; a second polymer layer (core layer) comprising a blend of two (or more) plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resins having different residual hydroxyl content; and optionally a third polymer layer (skin layer) comprising plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) resin.