Abstract: A duct tape and a method of making a duct tape having a customized, printed design on a surface of the duct tape. The method comprises providing a design for printing on the duct tape, digitally printing the design on the surface of the duct tape, and curing the ink printed on the duct tape with ultraviolet light in dual stages. The method further comprises applying on the digitally printed duct tape a material or composition having overcoat properties, release properties, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a pattern for a decorative panel. The method includes applying a clear gel coat on a mold to form a clear layer. The clear layer is cured and then digitally printed with one or more inks so as to produce a pattern on the clear layer. Also disclosed is a decorative panel including a clear layer, an opaque layer and a pattern digitally printed on the clear layer, between the clear and opaque layers, such that the pattern is visible through the clear layer.

Abstract: A handle and a method of fabricating a handle, or another article of manufacture, that minimizes or avoids the likelihood of accumulating contamination before, during, or after use. The article includes a core element, for example, a plastic core element, having an outer surface and raised indicia, such as, letters or logos, extending beyond the outer surface; and a light-transferring material completely covering the raised indicia of the core element wherein the raised indicia are visible through the light-transferring material. The complete covering of the indicia avoids separation between the cover and the indicia. The cover material may be a translucent thermoplastic elastomer. Though particularly applicable to the medical device industry, aspects of the invention may be applied to a broad range of industries.

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

Abstract: A radar reflection-damping glazing includes a first substrate and a second substrate arranged above the first substrate in terms of surface area. A first radar-reflecting structure is arranged on the outside surface or on the inside surface of the first substrate. A second radar-reflecting structure is arranged on the inside surface or on the outside surface of the second substrate. The first radar-reflecting structure is an electrically conducting coating, into which linear decoated regions are introduced.

Abstract: A decoration cover plate and a touch panel having the decoration cover plate are provided. The decoration cover plate includes a substrate having an appearance decoration layer, an auxiliary light-shielding layer and a buffer layer stacked thereon. The buffer layer is disposed between the appearance decoration layer and the auxiliary light-shielding layer. The auxiliary light-shielding layer and the appearance decoration layer are opposite to each other. The touch panel further includes a touch-sensing element and a plurality of transmission lines. The touch-sensing element is disposed on the substrate and at least located within a transparent region of the touch panel. The transmission lines are disposed at a side of the auxiliary light-shielding layer far away from the substrate and electrically connected to the touch-sensing element.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image formation method comprising, in sequence, an image layer formation step of forming an image layer by discharging at least one radiation curable inkjet colored ink composition onto a recording medium, and a clear layer formation step of forming a clear layer by discharging a radiation curable inkjet clear ink composition onto the image layer, the radiation curable inkjet colored ink composition comprising a monofunctional polymerizable compound in an amount of at least 50 mass % of polymerizable compounds, the radiation curable inkjet clear ink composition comprising a polyfunctional polymerizable compound in an amount of at least 50 mass % of the polymerizable compounds, and in the clear layer formation step the radiation curable inkjet clear ink composition being dispersed above the image layer to thus form a non-continuous clear layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to panels. The panels include a panel layer and a printed layer formed on the panel layer. The panel layer includes a polylactic acid (PLA) resin. The panels are environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an interface module (1), the interface module (1) including a display member (7) that is to be visible through a transparent slab (S), characterized in that it comprises the steps of: silk-screening an opaque ink (9) onto certain areas of a film (3) so as to define frames or symbols; depositing adhesive (C) between the film (3) on the silk-screened ink (9) side and the transparent slab (S) of the interface module (1); and adhering, and laminating the film (3) onto the transparent slab (S) of the interface module (1). The invention also relates to the associated interface module produced according to said method.

Abstract: A laminate for making a flexible fastener. The laminate has according to the invention outer layers of nonwoven and parallel and spaced strips of an elastic film laminated between the outer layers. The outer layers are directly bonded to each other in regions between the elastic strips and there form inelastic regions of the laminate while regions each containing one of the strips form elastic regions. At least one of the outer layers is a sheer nonwoven. A color or pattern imprint is printed on the one outer layer over the elastic and inelastic regions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decoration element is provided. The method includes: forming a base layer; forming a metal layer having a preset thickness on an upper surface of the base layer; forming a mask layer including punched patterns having preset shapes on an upper surface of the metal layer; and etching the metal layer on which the mask layer is formed, to form etched patterns on the metal layer having the same shapes as the punched patterns.

Abstract: A laminate having a multilayer structure includes a clear film layer, a transfer tape adhesive layer, a microprint text layer, at least one layer with repeating patterns having colorshift properties, and a fluorescent layer with repeating second patterns. The microprint layer, the at least one layer with repeating patterns having colorshift properties, and the fluorescent layer with repeating second patterns are arranged between the clear film layer and the transfer tape adhesive layer.

Abstract: A protective cover plate mainly comprises a substrate, a printing layer, an ultraviolet layer and an adhesive layer, wherein the printing layer is disposed at a side surface of the substrate. The printing layer is formed with at least a pattern. The pattern protrudes the substrate to form a segmental difference surface. The ultraviolet layer is disposed to another side surface of the printing layer relative to the substrate, and the ultraviolet layer is disposed with at least a filling portion. The filling portion can be relatively located near the pattern to fill the segmental difference surface of the pattern to flat the surface. A side of the ultraviolet layer is disposed with the adhesive layer. The plate can be adhered to the article by utilizing the adhesive layer. The protective cover plate does not only have flat appearance but also achieves dustproof and dirt prevention efficacies.

Abstract: Described herein is a resilient floor covering made from non-vinyl materials. Also disclosed are related methods for manufacturing the resilient floor coverings described herein.

Abstract: A method for forming a fritted cover sheet for sealing a glass package includes providing a transparent substrate having a sealing surface and a backing surface and forming at least one mask on one of the sealing surface of the substrate or the backing surface of the substrate. A sealing frit may be formed on the sealing surface of the substrate such that the at least one mask is positioned adjacent a perimeter defined by the sealing frit.

Abstract: A package reclosing strip includes an adhesive layer that extends the full width of a flexible film strip. Formation of a dry edge on the strip, suitable for grasping by the user, is accomplished either by adhering a strip of material such as a dry tape or by the application of a liquid overcoating which chemically deadens the adhesive. The dry edge tape material is preferably made of mono-oriented polypropylene. The film strip is substantially transparent and includes graphics on the underside, beneath the adhesive coating. The graphics show through the film strip, providing visibility of the graphics from the outside.

Abstract: A recorded matter recorded on a recording medium includes a first layer formed by an ink A on or above the recording medium, the first layer having an index of refraction A; a second layer formed by an ink B on the first layer formed by the ink B, the second layer having an index of refraction B (where B<A); and a third layer formed by an ink C or by a transparent resin material on the second layer, the third layer having an index of refraction C (where C>A) and forming a surface layer of the recorded matter.

Abstract: Provided is a decorated sheet for insert molding in which at least a base sheet, a print layer and a surface resin layer are laminated, wherein the above base sheet comprises an ABS resin having a butadiene content of 10 to 33% by weight based on the total component, and the surface resin layer has a thickness of 50 to 150 ?m. Capable of being provided is a novel decorated sheet which does not generate harmful gases such as a chlorine gas and the like in burning and therefore does not bring about problems such as environmental pollution and the like and which is excellent in a so-called vacuum molding property and can suitably be used for various interior decorations of automobiles and the like.

Abstract: A post-treatment solution for digital inkjet printing includes a thermoplastic material having a melting temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 250° C., a binder, and a liquid carrier. The thermoplastic material and the binder are present in a weight ratio ranging from 100:1 to 1:1. A print medium, printing method, and printing system are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A flexible, calenderable film exhibiting enhanced durability under external weathering conditions. The film comprises predominantly a base layer of a graft copolymer of vinyl chloride on polyacrylate laminated with an acrylic based protective layer. Importantly, the base layer is devoid or contains minimal plasticiser components to eliminate or reduce UV absorber migration from the acrylic based protective layer.

Abstract: A sheet material for use as a dissolvable decal comprises a dissolvable paper or polymer layer whose dissolvability in water is enhanced using a temporary water barrier. In one embodiment, the sheet material comprises a dissolvable paper stock layer coated with the temporary water barrier layer in the form of an acrylate polymer. To create the decal, one or more ink layers are applied, either on top of the temporary water barrier, or between the temporary water barrier and a top face of the dissolvable paper stock. The sheet material also comprises a removable release liner comprising a sheet with a silicone release coating on one side. In use, the paper/plastic liner is removed and the resulting decal is then positioned on a vehicle. The decal remains on the vehicle, but it is ultimately removable under high pressure water conditions.

Abstract: A bound document including a non-transparent image sheet having at least one printed image formed by printing a digital image file and an overlay sheet bearing an overlay image. The image sheet and the overlay sheet are bound together in respective spine areas thereof, so that the image sheet can be viewed either directly or through the overlay sheet, the printed image being at least partially visible through the overlay sheet. The overlay image includes at least some image content that is the same as corresponding image content in the printed image, the image sheet and overlay sheet being bound so that the image content in the overlay image is substantially in register with the corresponding image content in the printed image.

Abstract: A bi-layer seed layer can exhibit good seed property for an infrared reflective layer, together with improved thermal stability. The bi-layer seed layer can include a thin zinc oxide layer having a desired crystallographic orientation for a silver infrared reflective layer disposed on a bottom layer having a desired thermal stability. The thermal stable layer can include aluminum, magnesium, or bismuth doped tin oxide (AlSnO, MgSnO, or BiSnO), which can have better thermal stability than zinc oxide but poorer lattice matching for serving as a seed layer template for silver (111).

Abstract: A method is provided for printing graphic designs in-line during manufacture of a vehicle. The method utilizes an ink jet printing system to apply graphic designs over an uncured base coat of paint on the vehicle surface followed by the application of a protective clear coat over the graphic design.

Abstract: A thermoplastic laminate plank is described wherein the thermoplastic laminate plank comprises a core, a print layer, and optionally an overlay. The core comprises at least one thermoplastic material and has a top surface and bottom surface wherein a print layer is affixed to the top surface of the core and an overlay layer is affixed to the top surface of the print layer. Optionally, an underlay layer can be located and affixed between the bottom surface of the print layer and the top surface of the core. A method of making the thermoplastic laminate plank is further described which involves extruding at least one thermoplastic material into the shape of the core and affixing a laminate on the core, wherein the laminate comprises an overlay affixed to the top surface of the print layer and optionally an underlay layer affixed to the bottom surface of the print layer.

Abstract: A decorative sheet which comprises, on a base film layer, a second picture layer that is partially provided and a surface protective layer that is present on and in contact with the second picture layer and covers the entire surface of the base film layer including the region where the second picture layer is formed and the region where the second picture layer is not formed. The decorative sheet is characterized in that: a binder resin for a second picture ink that constitutes the second picture layer is a thermoplastic resin; the surface protective layer is formed of a crosslinking-cured product of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition that contains a polycarbonate (meth)acrylate and/or an acrylic silicone (meth)acrylate; and a low gloss pattern layer that has a low luster region is formed in the surface protective layer right above the second picture layer by the interaction between the ionizing radiation curable resin and the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A method for finishing an exterior surface of an injection-molded product is provided, in which a metal layer is formed on the exterior surface of the injection-molded product, a photoresist layer is formed on the metal layer, a photomask is placed on the photoresist layer, light is projected onto the photomask, and remaining parts of the metal layer and the photoresist layer except for parts corresponding to a pattern formed on the photomask are removed by etching.

Abstract: A laser-marked polymer workpiece is described. The workpiece has a transparent component and an opaque component applied to at least one region of the transparent component. A mark is introduced onto a surface of the opaque component facing the transparent component with at least one laser. The mark is introduced, via a laser, through the transparent component. The mark is a lightening of the surface of the opaque component on which the mark was introduced.

Abstract: A floor panel has a core, a print and a wear resistant layer. The core is assembled at least from a plurality of paper sheets, or other carrier sheets, impregnated with a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A decorative film that is arranged directly or indirectly on a display surface of a display device, and that includes a display region, which is a central part, having light transmissivity so that the display surface can be visually recognized from outside, and a decorative region, which is an outer peripheral part of the display region, for decorating the display surface; the decorative film including a base layer containing an insulating resin base material and arranged in the decorative region, a decorative pattern layer formed on a main surface of the base layer, and a light transmissive layer arranged in a space surrounded by the base layer and the decorative pattern layer in at least the display region.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to insert sheets and a method for manufacturing same. A film of the present invention is applicable to a variety of insert moldings or injection moldings to achieve appearance effects such as an excellent metal texture and the like, and maintain excellence in the overall physical properties such as surface properties, formability, scratch resistance, impact resistance, heat resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, and light resistance, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a multilayer element (100), and also to a multilayer element (100) produced by said method. On and/or in a carrier ply (1) a decorative ply (3) is formed. The decorative ply (3) has a first region (8) and a second region (9). Viewed perpendicular to the plane of the carrier ply (1), the decorative ply (3) has in the first region (8) a first transmittance and in the second region (9) a second transmittance greater in comparison to the first transmittance. A layer (5) to be structured and a photoactivatable resist layer are disposed on the first side (11) of the carrier ply (1). On exposure of the resist layer through the decorative ply (3), the decorative ply (3) serves as an exposure mask. The at least one layer (5) to be structured and the resist layer are structured in register to one another by means of structuring operations synchronized with one another.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a substrate made of plastic, a base paint layer, a pattern layer, a tin layer, a silicon oxide layer, and a top paint layer. The substrate has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface and facing the interior of the electronic device. The base paint layer is formed on the outer surface. The pattern layer is directly formed on the base paint layer and partially covers the base paint layer. The tin layer is directly formed on the pattern layer and covers the pattern layer and portions of the base paint layer not covered by the pattern layer. The silicon oxide layer is directly formed on the entire tin layer. The top paint layer is formed on the silicon oxide layer. A method for making the housing is also described.

Abstract: There is provided a decorated sheet having a good adhesiveness with a molding resin regardless of a pattern of a colored part. A decorated sheet comprising: a transparent layer coating on the entire surface of a thermoplastic substrate sheet or at least in the areas of said substrate sheet having no coloring layer formed, said transparent layer coated by a transparent ink with as common varnish composition as the ink for coloring layer formation, and an adhesive layer formed as the outermost layer of said decorated sheet on the side provided with the colored layers of the substrate sheet. A molded article is fabricated by integrating the decorated sheet with a molding resin.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing, decorative architectural resin panels having high-resolution image layers. In particular, at least one implementation includes a laminated resin panel having a decorative image layer formed from layered or cross-linked ink free from cracks, splits, or other deformation. Additional implementations relate to curved or otherwise non-planar decorative architectural resin panels having high-resolution image layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition suitable for the black printing, via screen printing, of a sheet of polyvinyl butyral intended to be part of a laminated glazing unit, characterized in that it comprises: 11% to 13% by weight of polyvinyl butyral, 35% to 40% by weight of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid diester, and at least one black pigment in an amount and with a specific surface area that are selected so that the Brookfield viscosity of the composition at 20° C. is between 9 and 13 Pa.s; a process for printing, via screenprinitng, a sheet of polyvinyl butyral intended to be part of a laminated glazing unit, using this composition; a sheet of polyvinyl butyral intended to be part of a laminated glazing unit, and printed, via screen printing, using this composition; and a laminated glazing unit comprising such a sheet of polyvinyl butyral.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a camouflage pattern comprises multiple layers of images, wherein at least one layer is provided at an opacity level that is less than the opacity of another layer. Camouflage patterns will mix images of various views and various amounts of transparency/opacity. In some embodiments, the opacity decreases with each successive layer. In some embodiments, opacity can decrease then increase. In some embodiments, a layer includes repeated images. In some embodiments, the orientation of various tiles change with respect to one another. The use of semi-transparent images layered to form a combination of patterns that are not found in nature constitute a unique and novel approach to camouflage product and method of development.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to variably decorative thermoplastic films having a graphic design saturated into a laminate or coated substrate, which can be pre-formed using heat and pressure and then placed in injection molds for product molding without impacting the quality of the graphics.

Abstract: A process to mark a multilayered article with a laser (20). The multilayered article (10) includes a laser-markable layer (14) having at least one organic polymer and at least one light-sensitive pigment therein, and including at least one release agent associated with the laser-markable layer. Laser-marking of the laser-markable layer is accomplished by directing laser radiation (22) into the multilayered article through the release agent (12) to induce an interaction between the light-sensitive pigment and the organic polymer. As a result of the interaction, a visually perceptible marking (16) is formed in the article. The laser-marked article includes a laser-markable layer and a first release agent associated with a surface of the laser-markable layer. The marking(s) in the laser-markable layer is visible through the layer of release agent, and the marking is a result of the laser-induced interaction between the light-sensitive pigment and the organic polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an environmentally-friendly sheet using a PLA resin. The environmentally-friendly sheet using the PLA resin according to the present invention comprises: a back layer; a printed layer which is formed on the upper part of the back layer, wherein a printing pattern is formed on the upper surface thereof; and a transparent layer formed on the upper part of the printed layer, wherein one or more of the back layer, the printed layer, and the transparent layer have a PLA (polylactic acid) resin.

Abstract: There is provided a method for forming an image on a transparent member, the method comprising: a) forming a coating layer on a surface of the transparent member; b) attaching a dry film photoresist on the coating layer; c) exposing the dry film photoresist by covering the dry film photoresist with a photo mask having an image pattern and irradiating the photo mask with UV; d) performing a development process for removing other area of the dry film photoresist except for an image area of the dry film photoresist; e) performing an etching process for removing other area of the coating layer except for the image area of the coating layer facing the image area of the dry film photoresist; and f) performing a strip process for removing the image area of the dry film photoresist.

Abstract: A post-treatment solution for digital inkjet printing includes a thermoplastic material having a melting temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 250° C., a binder, and a liquid carrier. The thermoplastic material and the binder are present in a weight ratio ranging from 100:1 to 1:1. A print medium, printing method, and printing system are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An identification document which includes anti-counterfeiting features to provide tamper evidence in response to counterfeiting attempts includes an image receiving area having one or more fixed or variable items of information. In one embodiment, a pattern of material is embedded into the image receiving layer in the vicinity of the one or more fixed or variable items of information in a predetermined configuration. The embedded pattern is comprised of a solvent insoluble material such that attempted delamination of the document using solvents results in visually detectable tampering.

Abstract: A PG-coated product is produced by: producing a body by using PBN; providing a traceability display made of purified graphite in an arbitrary section of the body surface; and covering the body surface including the traceability display with a PG film. By setting the thickness of the PG film to 100 ?m or less, preferably 80 ?m or less, it is possible to provide transparency sufficient for reading the product serial number displayed on the body surface. Thus, this is a suitable way of displaying traceability. Because graphite does not adversely affect the physical properties of PBN and PG, the functions and durability intrinsic to the product are not impaired, even when the traceability display, which is formed by using graphite, is placed between the body surface made of PBN and the PG film.

Abstract: The present relates a laminate comprising: an outer polyethylene (PE) layer; a first adhesive layer; a substrate layer with one side selectively vacuum metalized or selectively reverse printed and said printed or metalized side is toward first adhesive layer; a second adhesive layer; an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) polymer barrier film layer; an linear density polyethylene (LDPE) extrusion layer; and an inner polyethylene (PE) layer. The present disclosure further relates to tubes made of the partially opaque and partially clear laminate. The present disclosure also relates to a process of manufacturing of tubes using the said laminate.

Abstract: A high-quality, fire-resistant, decorative finish for panels made of composite material, such as aircraft interior panels. Starting with a flat or complex contoured panel, a flame-retardant filler primer is applied to the panel surface. This filler primer is then sanded to a very smooth solid surface. In a separate process, a polymeric film is printed with a desired pattern or image. The polymeric film is then bonded to the primed panel surface using an adhesive. The non-printed side of the polymeric film is bonded to the panel. A thin highly durable polymeric coating (clear or tinted) is then applied to the exposed printed side.

Abstract: A plastic articles is provided. The plastic article includes a base formed by injecting molted resin into a cavity of a female mold, and a film attached to the base. The base includes a first edge, the film comprises a second edge level to the first edge of the base.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus and method for joining a window assembly (e.g., a glass window assembly) in electronic devices using optical/laser welding. A window assembly, transparent to an optical beam, may comprise an optical window such as glass window with a laminated layer (e.g., made of plastic) glued to a backside of the optical window and a back print ink layer between portions of the optical window and of the laminated layer. This window assembly may be attached to a frame such as a plastic frame, non-transparent to the optical beam, having at least one boundary with the laminated plastic layer of the window assembly using a welding joint at the at least one boundary made by the optical beam propagating transparently (with negligible optical absorption) through the window assembly and absorbed by the plastic frame.

Abstract: An optical film 40 includes a sheet-shaped base material 41; an information pattern including a plurality of marks 42 provided on one surface of the base material 41 and representing information regarding a position thereof on the optical film 40; and a sheet member 43 laminated on the surface of the base material 41 on which the information pattern is provided, so as to fill spaces between the plurality of marks 42. When visible light having a wavelength of 700 nm is transmitted through the information pattern in a thickness direction of the information pattern, a phase difference between light transmitted through each mark 42 and light transmitted through the sheet member 43 between the marks 42 is equal to or less than ?/6.

Abstract: An ultra-clear rub and scratch resistant aqueous based coating that provides barrier properties to film and is receptive to flexo, litho, and gravure printing inks includes polyurethane acrylic hybrid dispersion in combination with melamine formaldehyde resin and micronized wax. The coating composition can be formulated with little or no N-methylpyrrolidone. This coating can be applied to a wide variety of different polymers such as polyesters, metalized polyesters, polyamides, metalized polyamides, biaxially oriented polypropylene, and others.