Abstract: A laminate donor element can be used to transfer a composite of a metal grid and an electronically conductive polymer to a receiver sheet for use in various devices. The laminate donor element has a donor substrate, a metal grid that is disposed over only portions of the donor substrate, leaving portions of the substrate uncovered by the metal grid, and an electronically conductive polymer that covers the portions of the donor substrate that are uncovered by the metal grid. The composite of metal grid and electronically conductive polymer exhibits a peel force of less than or equal to 40 g/cm for separation from the donor substrate at room temperature.

Abstract: An elastic and resilient film for application to an endless moving handrail includes a first layer having a top surface and a bottom surface and having sufficient resilience to accommodate strains occurring on the surface of the endless moving handrail, the first layer having an adhesive on the bottom surface and a first barrier coating on the top surface, the first barrier coating having sufficient resilience to accommodate strains occurring on the surface of the endless moving handrail and substantially retarding the transmission of materials blooming from the endless moving handrail, optionally a second layer having a top surface and a bottom surface overlying the first layer, the second layer having sufficient resilience to accommodate strains occurring on the surface of the endless moving handrail, and further having second adhesive on the bottom surface of the second layer, and a substantially transparent layer overlying the top surface of the second layer, or the first layer if no second layer present.

Abstract: Provided is a transparent electroconductive film. The film includes a transparent electroconductive layer. The layer contains an electroconductive polymer and a self-dispersing polymer dispersible into aqueous solvent. The self-dispersing polymer has a dissociable group, and has a glass transition point of 25° C. or higher and 80° C. or lower.

Abstract: Provided are a printed packaging and a method for printing and decorating packaging materials, such as paper, paper board, metals, and various flexible and rigid polymer films by electron beam exposure of plural layers of curable inks, which do not substantially change viscosity during the printing process. The inks are essentially free of volatile components such as organic solvents, inorganic solvents, water and low molecular weight fractions before, during and after exposure to electron beam irradiation. The method involves applying multiple layers of ink and an optional coating onto a substrate. The ink is an admixture of a colorant, and an unsaturated component such that the inks have a maximum of 10% volatile components. Thereafter these layers are simultaneously exposed with electron beam radiation to cause the ethylenically unsaturated components to polymerize or crosslink such that they become dried.

Abstract: Imageable multilayer films are provided which include at least a core layer comprising a pigment or other colorant, a clear sealant layer, and an image-side tie layer intermediate the core layer and the sealant layer, where the tie layer comprises a cavitating agent. The sealant layer may include a first polymer component having a heat of fusion of less than 75 J/g and a second polymer component. The multilayer film may have a seal strength greater than about 200 g/2.54 cm for a seal formed on a crimp sealer at a temperature of at least 93.3° C. The multilayer film may be biaxially oriented, an image may be effected on the film without the use of inks, and the film may be useful in packaging applications.

Abstract: A tile type flooring in which printing and cutting patterns coincide with each other, and a process for preparing the same. Band pattern portions (32) are respectively formed at neighboring two sides of each of main pattern portions (31) and synchronizing cutting is performed. Thereby, the total width of the band pattern portions (32) of each of tiles is uniformly narrowed. The tile type flooring has an aesthetic external appearance, and the tiles are naturally connected, thus expressing the reality of natural resources and the luxurious appearance. Further, if necessary, the flooring employs a size reinforcing layer (50) and has a transparent layer (20) and a first base layer (40), and a second base layer (60) and a balance layer (70), which are symmetrically stacked on the upper and lower surfaces of the size reinforcing layer (50), thus reducing defects caused by size instability of the flooring.

Abstract: Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Also disclosed are methods of laminating a first layer and a second layer with an inclusion between the layers to form a laminated article with an embedded inclusion, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a decorative coating to be applied onto an outer surface of a transport vehicle, said coating including a decorative adhesive that is consecutively made up a bottom adhesive layer, a layer for mechanically mounting the adhesive, and an illustrated layer comprising at least one printed pattern, the adhesive being applied onto the outer surface of the vehicle. Said coating also includes a colored paint layer that is applied onto the outer surface of the vehicle outside the surface covered by the adhesive being continuous. Said coating moreover includes a protective layer that is applied onto the continuous outer surfaces of the paint layer and the adhesive. The present disclosure also relates to a decoration method and to a decoration renewing method.

Abstract: A security film including a support (1) and a laser markable layer (3), wherein the laser markable layer includes i) a laser additive; ii) a polymer selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, polycarbonate and styrene acrylonitrile; iii) an initiator; and iv) at least 15 wt % of radiation curable compound based on the total dry weight of the laser markable layer, wherein the radiation curable compound has a viscosity of less than 100 mPa·s at 25° C. and at a shear rate of 100 s?1. A security document and a method for preparing the security film are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a transparent electrode substrate including a transparent electrode film composed of a crystallized ITO film in which an ITO film is crystallized by annealing, the present invention has an object of blocking movement of substances such as volatile components within a color filter layer to the transparent electrode film. The transparent electrode substrate (1) of the present invention includes a transparent substrate (2), an amorphous transparent conductive film (5) disposed on the upper side of the aforementioned transparent substrate (2), and a transparent electrode film (4) disposed on the upper side of the aforementioned amorphous transparent conductive film (5) and composed of a crystallized ITO film.

Abstract: The invention provides an insert molding laminate providing excellent transparency to a transparent window portion and excellent adhesiveness to both a capacitance-type touch sensor and an injection-molded resin portion, and a manufacturing method thereof, and an insert molding and a manufacturing method thereof. The insert molding laminate comprises a glass substrate, a heat-resisting adhesive layer having a frame shape and formed on peripheral portions of one surface of the glass substrate, a transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on an inner side portion of the one surface of the glass substrate and shaped to partially overlap the heat-resisting adhesive layer in a thickness direction of the glass substrate, and a capacitance-type touch sensor laminated on the transparent pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and having a configuration smaller than an outer configuration of the glass substrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a security element (1) and a value-bearing document safeguarded by such a security element. The security element (1) includes a strip-form multi-layer body (10) with a carrier film (11) and at least one decorative layer (12), as well as a first and a second adhesive layer (14, 15). The first adhesive layer (14) is provided on a first surface of the multi-layer body (10). The second adhesive layer (15) is provided on an opposite second surface of the multi-layer body. The security element has two or more first regions (21) in which the first adhesive layer (14) respectively covers the first surface of the multi-layer body and two or more second regions (22) in which the second but not the first surface of the multi-layer body is respectively covered by the second and the first adhesive layer respectively and in which a surface structure is respectively formed in the first surface. First and second regions (21, 22) are in this case arranged in mutually juxtaposed adjacent relationship.

Abstract: An electronic device capable of balancing both light transmitting and receiving performance and mounting reliability is provided. The electronic device includes an element (light receiving element), a transparent layer, and a sealing resin layer. The element is, for example, a semiconductor element and has an optically functional region having an optical function (for example, light receiving or light emission) on one face. The transparent layer is located on the optically functional region, directly comes in contact with the one face of the light receiving element, and is optically transparent. The sealing resin layer seals sides of the transparent layer and one face of the light receiving element, does not coat an upper face of the transparent layer, and is mixed with filler that improves rigidity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing panels of the type which is at least composed of a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate, the top layer includes at least two material layers, amongst which a print, the method may involve applying the two material layers, such that the print is performed directly on the substrate and the print forms at least a portion of a printed decor. At least one of the two material layers may include a mixture having at least a thermally curing component and a radiation-curing component.

Abstract: A material and related methods that include a first layer and a second layer that is coupled to the first layer with the first layer disposed on the second layer, and an interface between the first layer and the second layer. The interface is configured to allow the first layer to be separated from the second layer. The first layer, after separation from the second layer, is configured to be repositioned and re-coupled to the second layer.

Abstract: The Pet Paw Magic Mat is used to collect dirt, food and any foreign object introduced by pets. The double sticky side layer and one-side sticky layer will enable pet owners to collect any object from, for example, the paws of their pets with minimal effort. The soiled outer layer can be removed by simply peeling off the outer layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative paper which is excellent in solvent resistance, and chemical resistances such as alkali resistance, acid resistance and alcohol resistance without carrying out complicated steps such as an addition of a curing agent into a ink layer because the ink layer which is poor at solvent resistance and chemical resistance is crosslinked. The decorative sheet of the present invention comprises a base material, an ink layer, a curable primer layer containing a curing agent reactive with a resin in the ink layer, and an active energy ray-curable surface protective layer, which are provided in the order of the curable primer layer/ink layer/active energy ray-curable surface protective layer on the base material.

Abstract: A decorative member (1A) includes: a resin layer (2) having a front surface (2b) and a back surface (2a); and a reflective layer (3) formed on the back surface (2a) of the resin layer (2). The back surface (2a) of the resin layer (2) includes a receding surface (21) formed therein. The receding surface recedes gradually toward the front surface (2b) to change a thickness of the resin layer (2). A pigmented layer (4) configured so that lightness/depth of color thereof changes in accordance with the change in the thickness of the resin layer (2) is provided between the back surface (2a) of the resin layer (2) and the reflective layer (3).

Abstract: A piece for flooring which includes a wear layer, a pattern layer, a base layer, and a backing layer. The base layer may be made of a mixture including ilmenite powder. About one third of the mixture may be ilmenite powder. The mixture may also include calcium carbonate, wherein about one quarter of the mixture is calcium carbonate. The mixture may further include polyvinylchloride, wherein about one quarter of the mixture is polyvinylchloride. The backing layer may include a plurality of devices which are hexagonally shaped, wherein the plurality of devices form a honeycomb structure which contacts a top floor surface when the piece is placed on the top floor surface. The backing layer may have a bottom surface including anti-slip backing film, which may be comprised of polyurethane.

Abstract: The invention discloses a security element having a coating layer which appears transparent at certain angles of view, giving visual access to underlying information, whilst staying opaque at other angles of view. Documents of value, right, identity, security labels or branded goods comprising said security element, as well as a method for producing said security element, are also disclosed. Using appropriate substrate surfaces, optically variable and otherwise angle-dependent visual effects can be realized.

Abstract: A laminated glass for vehicles containing: at least two glass sheets; an interlayer; and a heat reflecting film containing a layer containing silver as the main component, wherein: the heat reflecting film and the interlayer are provided between the two glass sheets; the interlayer is provided over an entire surface of the laminated glass and has a band-shape colored portion along an upper edge portion thereof; the heat reflecting film is positioned so that an upper end is located above the vicinity of a lower end of the colored portion of the interlayer and at least 50 mm on a lower side of the upper edge of the laminated glass; and the heat reflecting film is provided over substantially the entire surface of the laminated glass except a part or all of the upper edge portion of the laminated glass.

Abstract: An artificial stone, including a solid material and surface-treated stone elements in the solid material, wherein the surface-treated stone elements are transparent stone elements having a coloring material disposed on surfaces thereof.

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: An adhesive marking device (1) includes a carrier film (2) made of a synthetic material and carrying on a first surface, referred to as an upper surface, at least one marking pattern (5) covered with a varnish protection layer (6) and on a second surface opposite to the first one, referred to as a lower surface, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (3) protected by a protection sheet (4), characterized in that the carrier film (2) is a polyester film having a thickness of between 20 and 50 ?m and has two surfaces with a roughened surface state. A method for making such a marking device is also described.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to a translucent and/or transparent polymer-based panel system that incorporates multi-colored insert layers that enable manipulation of color, transparency or light transmission of the finished panel system. Implementations of the present invention also relate to the construction of such panels to avoid the capture and retention of air within the panels through the use of textured surfaces at the lamination interfaces. In addition, implementations of the present invention provide a method of quantifying the optical response achieved in a given panel system and describes types of construction that enable the multiplicity of color and optic manipulation. Furthermore, implementations of the present invention provide methods for applying texture in an efficient, uniform manner.

Abstract: A floor marking tape has a total thickness of 5-7 mil (0.127-0.178 mm) and consists of: A. A top layer consisting of a translucent polyester backing film free of plasticizer and having (i) top and bottom facial surfaces, (ii) a thickness of 3-5 mil (0.076-0.127 mm), (iii) a Shore A Hardness of at least 90, and (iv) a modulus of elasticity of at least 200,000 psi; B. A middle layer consisting of a graphic image having top and bottom facial surfaces the top facial surface of which is in direct contact with the bottom facial surface of the polyester backing film; and C. A bottom layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) having top and bottom facial surfaces the top surface of which is in direct contact with at least one of the bottom facial surface of the backing film and graphic image, the PSA having a (i) thickness of 2-3 mil (0.051-0.076 mm), and (ii) shear resistance of at least 50 hours as measured by PSTC 7 with a one-half inch by one inch sample area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent conductive film in which the difference in visibility between the pattern portion and the pattern opening portion is kept small even when a transparent conductive layer is patterned. The transparent conductive film has a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a transparent conductive layer in this order on a transparent film substrate, a thickness d21 of the first dielectric layer is larger than a thickness d22 of the second dielectric layer, the thickness d21 of the first dielectric layer is 8 to 40 nm and the thickness d22 of the second dielectric layer is 5 to 25 nm, and a difference between the thickness d21 of the first dielectric layer and the thickness d22 of the second dielectric layer, d21-d22, is 3 to 30 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a resin-impregnated decorative paper, which method comprises the following steps: i) providing a paper, ii) impregnating the paper obtained in step i) with a first, actinic radiation-curable resin, iii) subjecting the paper obtained after step ii) to a drying step, iv) applying a second, actinic radiation-curable resin to the dried paper obtained after step iii), and v) curing the paper obtained after step iv) to obtain the resin-impregnated decorative paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household appliance (1) the panel (3) of which is produced from transparent polymer, onto the rear side of which the metal coating (M) is applied by means of producing the panel (3) from transparent polymer.

Abstract: A composition for producing an optically clear, well bonded superhydrophobic coating includes a plurality of hydrophobic particles comprising an average particle size of about 200 nm or less, a binder at a binder concentration of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 0.5 wt. %, and a solvent. The hydrophobic particles may be present in the composition at a particle concentration of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 1 wt. %. An optically transparent, superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate, a plurality of hydrophobic particles having an average particle size of about 200 nm or less dispersed over the substrate, and a discontinuous binder layer bonding the hydrophobic particles to the substrate, where the hydrophobic particles and the binder layer form an optically transparent, superhydrophobic coating.

Abstract: A method of forming a label includes providing a semi-opaque or transparent film, disposing an ink receptive coating on at least one side of the semi-opaque or transparent film, forming an adhesive track on a perimeter of the ink receptive coating, and masking the adhesive track with a release member configured to provide access to the ink receptive coating for image formation.

Abstract: Customizable articles and a method of customization are disclosed. The method produces customizable articles having a graphic or pigment arrangement sandwiched between a film transfer layer and an exterior surface of the customizable articles. The process involves aligning a customizable article and a graphical transfer assembly on a press assembly, heating the press assembly, and applying pressure to the customizable article using the press. After removing the customizable article from the press assembly, the process comprises removal of the carrier layer and inspection of the resulting customizable article.

Abstract: An injection preform having a pattern on a surface thereof and realizing a transparent pattern paint layer for forming a crack pattern in a transparent or semi-transparent substrate, and a method of manufacturing the same. The injection preform preferably includes: a substrate injection molded so as to be transparent or semi-transparent; a primer layer painted on a rear surface of the substrate; a transparent pattern paint layer painted on a rear surface of the primer layer, a surface of the transparent pattern paint layer being dried with hot air in an oven such that a pattern is formed; a deposition layer deposited on a rear surface of the transparent pattern paint layer; a finishing layer painted on a rear surface of the deposition layer; and a clear coating layer painted on a front surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a decorative casing fabricated by bonding a film having a polarizing characteristic to the surface of the casing body via an adhesive layer, and an object of the invention is to provide the casing with enhanced decorativeness by designing the adhesive layer so as to render various color effects in addition to the effect rendered by the polarizing characteristic. The polarizing film is bonded to the surface of the casing body via the adhesive layer containing a special-effect material having a color effect. According to the present invention, by directly bonding the polarizing film to the casing via the adhesive layer that produces a desired color effect, other effects such as color hue can be conferred in the film bonding step, and thus a casing having an excellent decorative effect can be manufactured by a simple process without increasing the number of process steps.

Abstract: A laminated glazing with at least one rigid pane and an adhesive layer assembled to the rigid plane by surface bonding, via which a protective and/or functional sheet is applied to the rigid pane. The protective sheet is set back relative to an outer edge of the rigid pane, at least in certain parts. At least one retaining element is placed on the edge of the rigid pane in the region of the set-back of the protective sheet. The retaining element has a thickness approximately corresponding, or corresponding, to the maximum thickness of the adhesive layer at the edge of the protective sheet and is partially covered by the protective sheet at least in defined parts.

Abstract: A toner including a petroleum wax, wherein the petroleum wax comprises a paraffin wax having a polarity.

Abstract: A printed material (5) has a transparent base member (51), a first image layer (52) formed on the base member, an intermediate layer (53) formed on the first image layer, and a second image layer (54) formed on the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has a lower white background layer (531) positioned above the first image layer, a light blocking layer (532) positioned above the lower white background layer, and an upper white background layer (533) positioned above the light blocking layer. In the printed material, a thickness of the light blocking layer is uneven in conformity with undulation of the first image layer, and therefore a surface of the intermediate layer which is in contact with the second image layer is flat. With this structure, it is possible to prevent or suppress the undulation of the first image layer from appearing in the second image layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recording medium with a lenticular lens for ink jet recording. The recording medium includes: a lenticular lens layer having a convex part surface, on which a plurality of semicylindrical or arcuate and elongated convexes are arranged in parallel, and a backside surface; and an ink absorptive layer provided on the backside surface of the lenticular lens layer. In the recording medium, an ink permeable layer for avoiding the stay of ink droplets on a recorded face after printing, or an adhesive layer for rendering the recording medium easily fixable to a wall, a mount and the like, or a temporarily applicable part is further provided.

Abstract: A Wind Shield Glass for a display may include an external glass plate, a pattern part disposed in front of the external glass plate, formed of a combination of at least a line and a blank part, and reflecting an incident image using the at least a line, and an internal glass plate joining to a front side of the pattern part.

Abstract: A transparent touch panel includes a light-pervious substrate, conductive traces on the light-pervious substrate, a protective layer on the conductive traces, and a cured adhesive between the conductive traces and the protective layer for bonding them together. The conductive trace has a light-pervious area to allow the ultraviolet light for curing the adhesive to pass and reach the adhesive behind the conductive trace during the ultraviolet light treatment to the adhesive, and thus improve the cured level of the adhesive.

Abstract: The high-pressure melamine resin decorative plate of the present invention includes a laminate of a decorative sheet, and a melamine resin-impregnated paper and a core layer on a back surface of the decorative sheet, and then the resultant laminated structure is subjected to heat- and press-molding. The decorative sheet includes at least a low-gloss pattern ink layer partially formed on a substrate, and a surface protective layer which is present on and contacted with the low-gloss pattern ink layer so as to cover a whole surface; the surface protective layer is formed by crosslinking and curing an ionizing radiation-curable resin composition, and provided therein with a low-gloss region which is located in a portion just above the low-gloss pattern ink layer and in the vicinity of the portion and visually recognized as a concave portion.

Abstract: There is provided an exterior member including a first layer formed on a surface of a substrate and containing coating inclusions and a second layer stacked on a surface of the first layer and containing a material that can allow light to be transmitted therethrough, the light having a wavelength at which optical characteristics of the coating inclusions can be changed. The first layer has a marking portion which is a portion where the optical characteristics of the coating inclusions have changed by laser-irradiation of the light having the wavelength to at least a part of the first layer.

Abstract: A fluorescent structure for a light-emitting package includes a first fluorescent layer and a second fluorescent layer covering the first fluorescent layer. The first fluorescent layer includes first fluorescent strips, and defines first transparent regions between the first fluorescent strips. The second fluorescent layer includes second fluorescent strips, and defines second transparent regions between the second fluorescent strips. A method for forming the fluorescent structure and a light-emitting diode package using the fluorescent structure are also provided.

Abstract: A label assembly including a label having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, where the top surface includes indicia printed thereupon, and a layer of a first adhesive is coated on the bottom surface. The label assembly also includes a dome cover coupled to the label, the dome cover being formed of a substantially transparent material and having an underside, where a layer of a second adhesive is coated on the underside, the second adhesive having a greater holding capability than the first adhesive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a transparent conductive substrate and a method of manufacturing the same, and a touch screen using the same. The transparent conductive substrate includes a transparent substrate, a transparent electrode that is formed and patterned on the transparent substrate, and a primer that is formed between the transparent substrate and the transparent electrode and is patterned to have a pattern corresponding to the transparent electrode. The transparent electrode is easily patterned by previously patterning the primer to correspond to the transparent electrode and residues do not remain on the transparent substrate.

Abstract: A system and method for combining specific fire barrier materials along with graphic materials and interior aircraft material/parts to lower the heat release and smoke density when tested using the FAA regulated OSU Heat Release and Smoke Density Tests and/or any other test as required by any countries government in order to install graphics onto an aircraft material/part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite component of at least (3) different material layers, having the following layer composition: a) a carrier layer or carrier structure of metal and/or fiber-reinforced plastic, b) a bonding agent layer of elastomer, c) a cover layer of carbon fiber-reinforced or mixed carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein the plastic and the arrangement of the carbon fibers or mixed carbon fibers are chosen such that the carbon fibers or mixed carbon fibers are optically visible on the surface of the cover layer.

Abstract: Multicoat color and/or effect finishes on substrates, comprising, lying atop one another in this order: (A) at least one pigment-free coating, (B) at least one color and/or effect coating, and (C) at least one transparent coating, processes for producing them, and their use.

Abstract: This invention provides a decorative sheet having a high glossy impression, comprising a surface protective layer formed of an ionizing radiation curing resin, which is excellent in surface specularity and marker ink erasing capability and has suppressed slipperiness as a decorative sheet, and a decorative plate comprising the sheet and a substrate jointed to each other. In the decorative sheet, a silicone having a high lifting effect (the effect of lifting on the surface) and a silicone having high compatibility with the ionizing radiation curing resin are incorporated, either separately from each other or simultaneously, into an ionizing radiation curing resin for forming the surface protective layer.

Abstract: A touch screen panel, including a substrate having a plurality of sensing patterns thereon, and an anti-reflection layer on the substrate, the anti-reflection layer including at least two inorganic materials and having a stacked structure of at least two layers having different refractive indexes, layers of the anti-reflection layer being divided from a mixture by a difference in specific gravity of the least two inorganic materials.