Abstract: An ink film construction including: (a) a first printing substrate selected from the group consisting of an uncoated fibrous printing substrate, a commodity coated fibrous printing substrate, and a plastic printing substrate; and (b) an ink dot set contained within a square geometric projection projecting on the first printing substrate, the ink dot set containing at least 10 distinct ink dots, fixedly adhered to a surface of the first printing substrate, all the ink dots within the square geometric projection being counted as individual members of the set, each of the ink dots containing at least one colorant dispersed in an organic polymeric resin, each of the dots having an average thickness of less than 2,000 nm, and a diameter of 5 to 300 micrometers; each ink dot of the ink dots having a generally convex shape in which a deviation from convexity, (DCdot), is defined by: DCdot=1?AA/CSA, AA being a calculated projected area of the dot, the area disposed generally parallel to the first fibrous printing sub

Abstract: A dispersion is provided having a dispersion medium and a plurality of colloid particles finely distributed in the dispersion medium, the colloid particles being electrically conductive, the dispersion being a functional ink for the wetting of an inner wall of a contacting opening of a substrate using a print process.

Abstract: A photoinitiator composition comprising a combination of aminoalkyl phenone, thioxanthone and multifunctional amino benzoate synergist for use in printing inks and coatings that are curable using UV radiation, particularly from LED lamps.

Abstract: Provided is a reflective article including a first reflecting material and a second retro reflecting material; where sunlight that is photosynthetically active is at least partially reflected by the article and sunlight that is not photosynthetically active is at least partially retro reflected by the article. Also provided is a method for growing a plant, where the method includes placing the reflective article under, around, or in the proximity of the plant.

Abstract: There is provided an electro-conductive belt fabrication method having a drying step of forming a dry film, which includes applying a conductive-particle dispersion to the inside face of a circular tube, rotating the tube about its axis and forming a dispersion layer at a surface of the tube, and drying the dispersion layer until an amount of solvent in the dispersion layer reaches a predetermined residual amount; a resin material leaching step, which includes applying a liquid containing the dissolved or swollen resin material to a surface of the dry film, and leaching the resin material to a predetermined depth in the surface of the dry film; and a heating step that includes one of heating the resultant dry film and drying the dry film, and changing the precursor in the dry film to the predetermined resin material.

Abstract: A method to mitigate resist pattern critical dimension (CD) variation in a double-exposure process generally includes forming a photoresist layer over a substrate; exposing the photoresist layer to a first radiation; developing the photoresist layer to form a first pattern in the photoresist layer; forming a topcoat layer over the photoresist layer; exposing the topcoat layer and the photoresist layer to a second radiation; removing the topcoat layer; and developing the photoresist layer to form a second pattern in the photoresist layer.

Abstract: A first conductive member is positioned on a base substrate. A second conductive member is positioned on the first conductive member, the second conductive member being electrically coupled to the first conductive member, and having a resistivity higher than that of the first conductive member. A mask substrate is positioned on the second conductive member. A portion of the mask substrate that contacts the second conductive member is removed.

Abstract: A sheet for ink-jet printing including a base sheet 1 and a printing layer 3 formed on a surface of the base sheet 1 and containing a plaster (shikkui) and an organic binder, wherein the printing layer 3, further, contains at least one kind of additive selected from the group consisting of glycerin, water-soluble polymer and non-ionic surfactant. The sheet for ink-jet printing promotes the carbonatation of the plaster (shikkui) after the printing so that the printed image quickly exhibits fastness and weather-proof property due to the carbonatation of the plaster (shikkui).

Abstract: An ultraviolet ray curable ink composition is provided. The ultraviolet ray curable ink composition contains a polymerizable compound; and an aluminum pigment subjected to a surface treatment with a phosphate compound. The aluminum pigment subjected to the surface treatment with the phosphate compound is subjected to an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer to obtain an X-ray photoelectron spectrum having a wave form. Thereafter, when a waveform separation was performed by using a Voigt function in such an X-ray photoelectron spectrum, the X-ray photoelectron spectrum has peaks in the rage of 190 eV or more but 192 eV or less. A printed object is also provided. The printed object is produced by applying the ultraviolet ray curable ink composition onto a recording medium, and then irradiating the ultraviolet ray curable ink composition with an ultraviolet ray.

Abstract: A film is obtained by forming a film of and curing an energy ray-curable composition including a polymerizable silicone compound and an energy ray-curable resin having a viscosity at 25° C. of 100-5,000,000 mPa·S.

Abstract: A paper sizing or coating composition is provided, which includes: a first binder resin, which is compatible with dry toner binder resin; a second binder resin, which is compatible with liquid toner binder resin, and which is different from the first binder resin; a first pigment, which has a BET surface area of from greater than zero to about 35 m2/g; and a second pigment, which has a BET surface area of about 35 m2/g or greater, and which is different from the first pigment. Recording sheets which include the composition, methods of making the composition and recording sheets, and methods for making an image are provided.

Abstract: A photomask includes at least one feature disposed thereon. The at least one feature has an associated design location, where a distance between a location of the at least one feature and the associated design location defines a positional error of the at least one feature. A method for improving a performance characteristic of the photomask includes directing electromagnetic radiation toward the photomask, the electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength that substantially coincides with a high absorption coefficient of the photomask; generating a thermal energy increase in the photomask through incidence of the electromagnetic radiation thereon; and decreasing the positional error as a result of the generating the thermal energy increase in the photomask.

Abstract: An optical film includes a transparent member including a surface to which light is incident, the surface including a plurality of bumps which is configured to diffusely reflect an incident light, and an adhesion member on a local region of the surface of the transparent member, where the adhesion member fills spaces between the bumps in the local region.

Abstract: This invention relates to the reaction product(s) of a polyalkylhydrosiloxane and a vinyl terminated macromonomer (VTM).

Abstract: Provided are energy curable high-stretch inks and coatings for heat transfer labels. The inks and coatings include monofunctional monomers/oligomers, thermoplastic inert resins, and zero or a limited amount of multifunctional monomers/oligomers and exhibit good stretchability and surface resistance, such as scratch resistance and solvent (water, oil) resistance. Also provided are methods of using the high stretch inks in heat-transfer label (HTL) applications.

Abstract: According to the present invention, sprayable liquid solvent-based compositions for removable coatings are provided along with methods of applying those compositions to a surface for protecting and improving the appearance of the surface. Solvent-based compositions may be applied to a surface as a liquid and undergo evaporation and/or drying to form a “rubberized” material, forming a substantially uniform protective coating on a surface.

Abstract: A printing arrangement and a printing method for two-sided printing on a recording medium are disclosed, in which conditioning by steam and/or liquid droplets takes place after printing on the first side of the recording medium. Because of the conditioning, damage is avoided to the print image of the first side during subsequent printing on the second side, without the recording medium being impaired by the conditioning.

Abstract: A method for forming a tactile printed image on a receiver medium to convey information to a visually-impaired person from image data having an array image pixels with binary pixel values. The tactile printed image by depositing tactile marking material onto the receiver medium, wherein no tactile marking material is deposited onto portions of the receiver medium corresponding to image pixels having a first state, and tactile marking material is deposited onto portions of the receiver medium corresponding to image pixels having the second state. The receiver medium has a first coefficient of friction, and the portions of the tactile printed image having deposited tactile marking material are raised by at least 20 microns relative to the surface of the receiver medium and have a second coefficient of friction which differs from the first coefficient of friction by at least 0.06.

Abstract: A printing arrangement and printing method are disclosed for two-sided printing on a recording medium, in which intermediate fixing by superheated steam takes place after printing on the first side of the recording medium. Owing to the intermediate fixing, damage to the print image of the first side during subsequent printing on the second side is avoided without the recording medium being impaired by the intermediate fixing.

Abstract: A plastic assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly.

Abstract: Techniques for identifying prohibited information within an image are described. For example, a machine accesses an image that depicts an item. The image may include prohibited information that is disallowed in accordance with a policy. The machine identifies the prohibited information within the image based on an analysis of the image. The machine initiates a response to the prohibited information based on the identifying of the prohibited information within the image.

Abstract: A control signal is generated, so that if dots, which are formed in a transverse direction across a recording medium, are classified into plural groups depending on a plurality of timings, then preceding dots, which belong to a group having an earliest timing, are formed in a pale color. A head drive circuit controls a recording head based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display layer; a surface film disposed to face a display surface of the display layer; and a moisture-proof film disposed between the display layer and the surface film and including a projecting section. The projecting section projects outwardly of an end face of the display layer and an end face of the surface film.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-transitory machine readable storage medium containing program instructions for displaying digital content while preventing image capture, the non-transitory machine readable storage medium configured to generating a mask to superimpose upon a display object with the mask including one or more transparent portions and one or more opaque portions that blocks the display object therebeneath from viewing; and moving the one or more transparent portions of the mask incrementally to expose various portions of the display object in sequence. The display object may be image, text, video, or any combination thereof. The one or more transparent portions of the mask may have a linear shape extending along a first direction and may move in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Alternatively, the one or more transparent portions of the mask may have a sector-shaped opening that rotates to expose the display object.

Abstract: A color filter substrate for use in a fringe-field switching mode liquid crystal display wherein the color filter substrate and an array substrate provided with a comb-shaped pixel electrode having an electrode width of 10 ?m or less are arranged facing each other with a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween. The color filter substrate comprises a transparent substrate, a black matrix provided on the transparent substrate, includes an organic pigment as a main coloring agent, color pixels having a relative dielectric constant of 2.9 or more but 4.4 or less, and a transparent resin layer provided on the color pixels. The relative dielectric constant of each of the color pixels falls within ±0.3 of an average relative dielectric constant of the color pixels.

Abstract: Reinforced natural or conglomerate stone plate-like element and multilayered protective coating that includes a substrate of natural or conglomerated stone material and a multi-layered coating providing protection of the substrate against chemical and wearing mechanical agents acting on the element. The multi-layered coating includes three single or multiple film forming composition layers.

Abstract: In a method for marking a product first a product identification (12) is generated (S1) and applied (S5) onto the product (21). Subsequently the product identification (26) applied onto the product (21) is captured (S6) and stored (S8, S9) in a product database (11). Here in particular also an independent authentication feature (22) is designated (S3, S5) and applied (S6) together with the product identification (26) onto the product (21) and stored (S8, S9) in the product database (11).

Abstract: A light bar includes a wiring substrate, a plurality of light sources, and at least one high efficient heat-dissipating component. The wiring substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second surface is divided into at least one high efficient heat-dissipating section and at least one low efficient heat-dissipating section. The light sources are respectively disposed on the first surface opposite to the high efficient heat-dissipating section and the low efficient heat-dissipating section. The high efficient heat-dissipating component is disposed on the high efficient heat-dissipating section.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for the production of sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, magnesium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, aluminum, copper (II) and zinc salts of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid. In addition, this disclosure describes new compositions of matter, specifically, the rubidium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, and copper (II) salts of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid. The method utilizes the addition of metals salts to a crude sulfonation solution of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid.

Abstract: A capacitive touch sensor laminate for use in a display panel device includes: a dielectric central substrate structure made of a transparent resin material and formed to have flat surfaces, respectively, on opposite sides thereof; a at least one-layer structured coat layer made of a transparent material, formed on each of the flat surfaces, and including at least one refractive index adjusting layer for suppressing visibility of an electrode pattern formed by the transparent electrically conductive layer; and a transparent electrically conductive layer formed on and in adjacent relation to the coat layer. The at least one-layer structured coat layers formed on respective ones of the flat surfaces are configured such that thicknesses of corresponding layers therein on respective opposite sides of the dielectric central substrate structure are set to allow the corresponding layers to become mutually symmetrical across the dielectric central substrate structure.

Abstract: An image processing method forming realistic stratum detritus detail in a camouflage pattern comprises the steps of: Identifying the desired camouflage genre; Forming a base image layer with a shallow depth of field which includes a foreground focal element extending substantially across the width of the pattern; Forming a lattice work image layer including a lattice work of appropriate natural elements; Overlaying the lattice work image layer onto the base image layer; and Blending detritus images into the natural elements of the lattice work. Camouflage patterns formed according to the disclosed process are also disclosed which form a more effective hunter camouflage pattern.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a wireless module comprising a circuit board module, a USB connector and a wave absorbing film. The USB connector is connected to the circuit board module. The wave absorbing film is disposed on the circuit board module and is extended to overlap at least a part of the USB connector. In addition, a wave-absorbing cavity is formed between the wave absorbing film and the USB connector.

Abstract: A capacitive touch screen is disclosed in the present invention, including: a transparent substrate, including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a light-shield layer formed on the edge of the first surface of the transparent substrate, which forms a non-visible area; and a transparent polymer layer formed on the first surface, which is opposite to the first surface and covers the light-shield layer, a part of the transparent polymer layer covering the light-transmission area of the transparent substrate forms a sensing area, a surface of that is patterned to form a first meshed conductive trench, which is filled with a conductive material. The defined conductive trench reduces the scratching to the conductive material when the capacitive touch screen is in use, and the use of the trench structure reduces the covering area of the conductive material, the contact resistance and the cost.

Abstract: A multi-layer laminate may include a substrate, a printed build layer adjacent the substrate and defining a texture having elevated areas and areas of relief, a printed image layer adjacent the build layer, and a coating layer having a mineral loading and a method for creating a textured laminate may include steps to cause the printed image to be in registration with the texture.

Abstract: A vehicle brake assembly including a brake caliper defining a caliper housing and defining a plane of rotation of a brake disc, the housing having an opening facing the plane of rotation of a brake disc, a cover plate for closing the opening and an actuator assembly at least partially mounted in the housing, wherein the actuator assembly includes at least one piston for moving a friction element into contact with a brake disc, an adjuster mechanism for adjusting the effective length of the at least one piston, the adjuster mechanism including an adjuster shaft, the adjuster shaft being fixed to the cover plate by a spring clip arrangement.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to fabric print media, a coating composition, and a method of coating a fabric substrate to form a fabric print medium. The fabric print medium can comprise a fabric substrate having an ink-receiving coating applied thereto, the coating comprising a metal complex, an organophosphate, and a starch.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing the biopolymer panel may include positioning a plurality of biopolymer sheets adjacent to one another, and subjecting them to a laminating temperature that exceeds the glass-transition temperature of the sheets for a time period sufficient to achieve lamination. The laminate panel is then quenched at a quenching temperature that is below the glass-transition temperature. The time period during lamination, as well as any “rest” period between lamination and quenching, is sufficiently short so as to prevent clouding or hazing as a result of crystallization of the biopolymer resin materials. In addition, the panel exhibits sufficient flame retardancy to meet applicable building codes, exhibits sufficient impact resistance for use as a decorative or structural panel building material, and exhibits no substantial thermally induced degradation as a result of subjection to the laminating temperature. The panels may be used as decorative or structural building materials.

Abstract: A method of orienting microphase-separated domains is disclosed, comprising applying a composition comprising an orientation control component, and a block copolymer assembly component comprising a block copolymer having at least two microphase-separated domains in which the orientation control component is substantially immiscible with the block copolymer assembly component upon forming a film; and forming a compositionally vertically segregated film on the surface of the substrate from the composition. The orientation control component and block copolymer segregate during film forming to form the compositionally vertically-segregated film on the surface of a substrate, where the orientation control component is enriched adjacent to the surface of the compositionally segregated film adjacent to the surface of the substrate, and the block copolymer assembly is enriched at an air-surface interface.

Abstract: A system for backside metallization and reinforcement of glass substrates to provide support and protection during handling and processing of the glass substrates. A sacrificial substrate is removeably attached to a glass substrate comprising through-holes, backside metallized pads, and under-bump metallization (UBM) pads enclosing the backside metallized pads. The sacrificial substrate comprises a sacrificial layer, an opaque film, and an adhesive. The sacrificial substrate protects the backside metallized pads and UBM pads, and reinforces the glass substrate.

Abstract: A method for backside metallization and reinforcement of glass substrates to provide support and protection during handling and processing of the glass substrates. Through-holes are created in a glass substrate and filled with a conductive type material. Backside metallized pads are applied to the glass substrate and enclosed with an under-bump metallization (UBM) pad. A sacrificial substrate is removeably attached to the glass substrate. The sacrificial substrate comprises a sacrificial layer, an opaque film, and an adhesive. The sacrificial substrate protects the backside metallized pads and under-bump metallization (UBM) pads, and reinforces the glass substrate.

Abstract: A media substrate for imaging includes a front and back surface defining a thickness. The front receives imaging fluid and absorbs it. The back has scoring lines extending into the thickness that limit curling of the media substrate as the absorbed fluid dries on the front. Patterns and locations of scoring lines as well as their depth into the thickness are noted. Imaging and scoring stations in an imaging device are still other embodiments as are cutting features for scoring.

Abstract: A transfer assist member comprising a plurality of layers, one of the layers being a check film layer comprised of a crosslinked mixture of urea-glyoxal resins, and polyester polyols present on a support polymer layer.

Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor chip includes a semiconductor layer sequence having an active layer that generates an electromagnetic radiation and a light exit side, and a light coupling-out layer applied to the light exit side, wherein the light coupling-out layer includes of radiation-inactive nanocrystals composed of a material transmissive to the radiation generated, and a refractive index of the radiation-transmissive material for the radiation is at least 1.9.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a digital image of a selected scene and analyzing the image, utilizing an image processor, for selected frequencies of light in the image. The selected frequencies are converted, utilizing the image processor, to different selected frequencies to obtain an image representative of how a game animal sees the selected scene. The converted or representative image then is displayed.

Abstract: A disposable ophthalmic or medical apparatus has a portion with a color changeable dye disposed thereon. The dye changes color after being exposed to oxygen for a controlled and predetermined period of time indicating that the apparatus should no longer be used.

Abstract: An assembly having a substrate bearing an adhesive layer having an extension in a machine direction and an extension in a cross-direction and a number of discrete portions of a backing, each discrete portion having a first major surface bearing a plurality of male fastening elements and a second major surface opposite to said first major surface. Each discrete portion is attached to the adhesive layer through the second major surface. A sum of a maximum density of the discrete portions of the backing along the extension of the adhesive layer in the cross-direction and a maximum density of the discrete portions of the backing along the extension of the adhesive layer in the machine direction is at least 0.8 cm?1. The assembly can releasably adhere to a fibrous material having a plurality of female fastening elements through a combination of a mechanical and an adhesive bonding mechanism. Methods of making the assembly and disposable absorbent articles containing the assembly are also described.

Abstract: A tape material comprising: a thin flexible substrate; and a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) substance carried on a single side of the substrate, the PSA substance being provided in an intermittent pattern along a length of the substrate.

Abstract: The printed matter manufacturing method includes the steps of providing a printed layer in a predetermined pattern on a substrate, and providing an open part penetrating through the substrate and the printed layer in an open part formation region. The printed matter manufacturing method has a step of providing a buffer layer for mitigating a shock imparted to the printed layer when the open part is provided, so that the buffer layer contacts the printed layer in at least a portion of a periphery of the open part formation region.

Abstract: An apparatus with time controlled color change indication comprises an apparatus includes a disposable, limited or restricted use product and an oxygen sensing color changeable dye disposed on a portion of the apparatus, the dye being translucent or having a first color upon application and for a defined time thereafter and the dye changing color after exposure to oxygen for the defined time. For example, a packaging for containing a product for human consumption has a portion with a color changeable dye disposed thereon. The dye changes color after being exposed to oxygen for a controlled and predetermined period of time indicating that the product for human consumption should no longer be consume or has decreased in freshness, quality of taste or potency.

Abstract: A printing method and system include a printhead configured to eject a fixer fluid. A controller is operatively connected to the printhead and configured to control the printhead so as to apply the fixer fluid to a print area in a pattern to form cells having a predetermined area without the fixer fluid.