Abstract: A method of fabricating an ornamental purfling strip which has sufficient flexibility to be placed within a curved configuration. The ornamental purfling strips are sufficiently flexible to be placed, as a single unit, in curved channels which require the strip to bend. The flexibility results from a laminated structure comprising a layer of binding material overlain by an ornamental layer, with an adhesive or bonding agent attaching the layers together. The ornamental layer comprises a plurality of precisely placed breaks along its length. The binding material retains the individual fragments of the ornamental layer in the strip, but because the binding material comprises a flexible material, the layer of binding material is sufficiently flexible to allow the purfling strip to flex longitudinally and transversely. The ornamental layer may comprise organic shell material or synthetic materials such as synthetic opal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a time temperature indicator comprising a) at least one photo-chromic colorant introduced into and/or atop a matrix substrate and charged by exposure to UV light; b) at least a transparent colorless or a transparent colored light absorbing protecting layer adhered to the underlying layer a) which contains the photo-chromic colorant; characterized in that the light absorbing protecting layer comprises 1-50 wt % of an UV light absorber or an UV light absorber mixture and 0.1-10 wt % of an optical brightener wherein the weight ratio of the UV light absorber and optical brightener is 0.1-10.

Abstract: A laminated film includes a structure where each 200 layers or more of a layer composed of a resin A (A layer) and a layer composed of a resin B (B layer) are alternately laminated, wherein a relative reflectance in a wavelength range of 400 nm to 1000 nm is 30% or more, tensile stresses at 100% elongation in a longitudinal direction and a width direction of the film are 3 MPa or more and 90 MPa or less in a tensile test at 150° C., and the number of layers with a layer pair-thickness of 120 nm or more and less than 220 nm is 1.05 times or more to 2.5 times or less the number of layers with a layer-thickness of 220 nm or more and 320 nm or less.

Abstract: A thermal, non-silver halide-containing image receiver element includes a support and an aqueous-coated image receiving layer. This receiving layer comprises a water-dispersible polymer having a polyurea or polyurethane backbone and up to 25 weight % of the water-dispersible polymer comprising polysiloxane side chains that are covalently attached to the backbone, each of the side chains having a molecular weight of at least 500. Aqueous dispersions of polyester ionomers and crosslinking agents can also be present.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a covering for placement on a surface, such as a wall on the inside of a house, for reduction or prevention of a singularity or a plurality of emissions, such as harmful emissions, released from the surface. The covering comprises a trapping agent and a carrier for retaining and supporting the trapping agent, such that the trapping agent can trap the singularity or plurality of emissions without being released from the carrier. The trapping agent is a substantially irreversible trapping agent independently selected from one or several of the group consisting of absorbing agents and adsorbing agents, such that the trapping agent is capable of fully or partly trapping the singularity or plurality of emissions substantially irreversibly by absorption or adsorption, or a combination of absorption and adsorption. The covering may further comprise a semi-permeable barrier. Methods for use and manufacturing of the covering are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a multi-layer graphene-laminated substrate which comprises laminating, on a substrate surface, multi-layer graphenes from a mass of multi-layer graphenes. The method of the present invention can provide an electrically conductive film and a transparent electrically conductive film made of graphenes more easily and stably.

Abstract: A composite plastic member includes a first stacked body comprised of a plurality of chromium layers stacked on a plastic substrate; and a second stacked body comprised of a plurality of chromium nitride layers stacked on the first stacked body. Each of the first and second stacked bodies is formed such that a lower-hardness layer having a lower hardness than upper and lower layers which contact with and sandwich the lower-hardness layer therebetween and a higher-hardness layer having a higher hardness than upper and lower layers which contact with and sandwich the higher-hardness layer therebetween are alternately stacked in a stacking direction; and a thickness of a higher-hardness chromium nitride layer is not more than 40% of a thickness of a lower-hardness chromium nitride layer in the second stacked body. The composite plastic member has high wear resistance and satisfactory sliding performance, and the conductivity and excellent outer appearance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a functional laminated sheet having flexibility, high body and good die cutting workability. The functional laminated sheet comprises a laminated sheet composed of at least two plastic films bound to each other through an adhesive layer and a functional layer formed on one surface or both surfaces of at least one of the plastic films, wherein the adhesive layer has a Martens hardness of 260 N/mm2 or less. The functional layer is, for example, a layer having an electromagnetic wave shielding function, a heat ray reflection function, a gas barrier function or a planar heat generation function, and can be arranged in the inside of the laminated sheet. Alternatively, the functional layer is a layer having a light reflection function, a light permeation control function or an antifogging function, and can be arranged on the outermost surface of the laminated sheet.

Abstract: Metal-clad polymer articles containing structural fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein, are disclosed. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, automotive parts and components exposed to thermal cycling although the CLTE of the metallic layer and the one of the substrate is mismatched. The interface between the metallic layer and the polymer is suitably pretreated to withstand thermal cycling without failure.

Abstract: A film-like structural color body comprises a front surface layer disposed on a front surface side, a back surface layer disposed on a back surface side, and an intermediate layer disposed between the front surface layer and the back surface layer, the front surface layer, the back surface layer and the intermediate layer contain block copolymers and have micro-phase separated structures including lamellar micro domains, each of the micro domains has a wave-like shape having amplitudes in the thickness direction of the structural color body, a maximum value of predetermined distances in the micro domains of the front surface layer and a maximum value of predetermined distances in the micro domains of the back surface layer are larger than the wavelength in the visible light range, and predetermined distances in the micro domains of the intermediate layer are equal to or less than the wavelength in the visible light range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer material which has a layer (A) that contains a silane coupling agent and an ethylene type zinc ionomer, and a layer (B) that contains at least one of an ethylene type magnesium ionomer or an ethylene type sodium ionomer. The multilayer material is suitable for use as an encapsulant for a solar cell or an interlayer for safety (laminated) glass. It is preferable that the multilayer material contains at least two of the layer (A) and at least one of the layer (B) and has a multilayered structure in which the layer (B) is interposed between the two of the layer (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate carrying a multilayer solar control stack, as well as to a multiple glazing incorporating at least one such sheet of glassy material carrying a solar control stack. The multilayer solar control stack comprises three functional layers based on a material which reflects infrared radiation and four dielectric coatings such that each functional layer is surrounded by dielectric coating. The geometrical thickness of the second functional layer starting from the substrate is less by at least 4% than the geometrical thicknesses of the first and third functional layers. The invention applies particularly to the formation of high-selectivity solar control glazings.

Abstract: A low permeability laminate obtained by laminating (A) a thermoplastic resin composition layer containing (i) 50 to 90% by weight of an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer having an ethylene content of 20 to 50 mol % and a saponification degree of 90% or more, (ii) 50 to 10% by weight of an aliphatic polyamide resin having 90 mol % or more of an ?-caprolactam-derived component and (iii) 3 to 50 parts by weight of a sulfonamide-based plasticizer, based upon 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the components (i) and (ii) and (B) at least one rubber composition layer, a layer of a thickness ?B of layer (B)/a thickness ?A of layer (A) (?B/?A) being 10 or more, followed by being heat treated within a range of 130° C. to 210° C. capable of molding and processing for a long time and a pneumatic tire using the same.

Abstract: A label of the present invention is characterized by a three-dimensional design image printed theron on the basis of two-dimensional image data obtained by three-dimensionally correcting at least one data selected from two dimensional data (X,Y) and color data (R,G,B) to two-dimensionally convert height data (Z) among three-dimensional data (X,Y,Z) and the color data (R,G,B) obtained by actually measuring a surface of a three-dimensional model. Such a label can be provided with printed images giving three-dimensional impressions close to the three-dimensional model (real model).

Abstract: A composite structure 10 of a resin-diamagnetic material, including a diamagnetic material layer 12 and a resin layer 14 is obtained by a method including disposing particles of a diamagnetic material 22 and a resin 24 in a mold 30, applying a magnetic field to the diamagnetic material 22 disposed in the mold 30, and moving the diamagnetic material 22 in a direction away from at least a part of an inner surface of the mold 30, and then curing the resin 24 in the mold 30 thereby to produce a resin-diamagnetic material composite structure.

Abstract: Components with improved erosion resistance are disclosed. A surface of the component or a substrate of the component is modified by coating the substrate with an elastomer layer. The elastomer layer is then modified by embedding hard particles onto an outer side of the elastomer layer. The hard particles exhibit higher fractured toughness providing enhanced erosion protection. The elastic properties of the elastomer experience little reduction because the surface embedded particles are located only at the outer side or outer surface of the elastomer layer. Therefore, the bond between the inner side of the elastomer layer and the substrate or component surface is not interfered with and the potential for electro-chemical corrosion and poor adhesion are not increased by the presence of the hard particles as the hard particles are located away from the inner face between the elastomer layer and the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a semiconductor light-emitting element which fulfills all of high migration preventing properties, high permeability and low film production cost; a protective film for a semiconductor light-emitting element; and a process for producing the protective film. In a semiconductor light-emitting element comprising multiple semiconductor layers (12-14) formed on a substrate (11) and electrode portions (15, 16) and electrode portions (17, 18) which act as electrodes for the multiple semiconductor layers (12-14), an SiN film (31) having a thickness of 35 nm or more and comprising silicon nitride covers the surrounds of the multiple semiconductor layers (12-14), the electrode portions (15, 16) and the electrode portions (17, 18) and an SiO film (32) having a higher thickness than that of the SiN film (31) and comprising silicon oxide covers the surround of the SiN film (31), as protective films for the semiconductor light-emitting element.

Abstract: A recyclable permeable building membrane comprising a base layer of recycled polyester material having a gram per square meter (gsm) weight ranging from about 120 gsm to about 200 gsm and a top layer of virgin polyester material bonded to said base layer having a gram per square meter weight ranging from about 20 gsm to about 80 gsm bonded to said base layer, said membrane being an air barrier and having a permeability of at least 65 perms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic substrate, which comprises a first magnetic layer made of a first magnetic material; and a second magnetic layer made of a second magnetic material, wherein the first and second magnetic materials are equal each other, and have different grain sizes.

Abstract: An oriented ceramic containing an Mn+1AXn phase, where the Mn+1AXn phase is a ternary compound, and M is an early transition metal, A is an A group element, X is C or N, and n is an integer of 1 to 3, wherein the oriented ceramic has a layered microstructure similar to shell layers of pearl, which is formed by laminating a layer of a nano-order to milli-order in a thickness thereof, and the oriented ceramic is an oriented bulk material a total thickness of which is in milli-order or larger at smallest.

Abstract: A substrate processing method processes a substrate including a processing target film, an organic film provided on the processing target film and having a plurality of line-shaped portions having fine width, and a hard film covering the line-shaped portions and the processing target film exposed between the line-shaped portions. The method includes a first etching step of etching a part of the hard film to expose the organic film and portions of the processing target film between the line-shaped portions; an ashing step of selectively removing the exposed organic film; and a second etching step of etching a part of the remaining hard film.

Abstract: A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of titanium dioxide layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a titanium layer. Each titanium dioxide layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A photographic print media comprising: a transparent synthetic organic polymeric layer adjacent and affixed to an opaque or semi-transparent translucent synthetic organic polymeric layer host to light scattering whitening particulate and diffused dyestuff. The invention as disclosed provides for a novel new method of creating and displaying digital images in a media that provides for photographic quality full color images to be printed with translucency and the ability to view the image from both sides.

Abstract: A coating based on diamond-like is formed from a plurality of films of diamond-like carbon formed alternatingly over one another and in this respect a film in which no portion or only a much lower portion of doped fluorine is contained. A film in which fluorine or at least fluorine with a higher portion than the film arranged thereunder or thereabove are formed alternatingly over one another. The coating could be manufactured by using a target of pure carbon. Films are deposited on a surface of a substrate by means of a PVD process, with the portion of fluorine contained in doped form. Films are formed alternately being varied by varying a supplied volume flow of a fluorine/carbon compound or sulfur/fluorine compound as a precursor.

Abstract: A panel member prepared from a fibrous slurry and replicates a structure prepared from masonry, carpentry, or other finishes. The panel member includes a body, a plurality of ornamental sections, a plurality of interior filler sections, and an exterior filler section. The body is prepared from a substantial uniform caliper of fiber material. The exterior filler section thickness is substantially equal to a thickness of the interior filler sections.

Abstract: Processes for producing near net-shape panels and panels formed thereby. The processes include forming a preform to comprise a stack of multiple plies that contain an uncured expandable foam material. The preform has regions that differ from each other by the number and/or volume of the plies therein. The preform and its plies are then cured within a restricted volume to produce a near net-shape panel. The curing step causes the expandable foam material to expand, and the restricted volume is sized so that the number and volume of the plies within the regions of the preform cause zones within the panel to have different densities and/or thicknesses.

Abstract: In certain example embodiments of this invention, a window unit may include a vacuum IG (VIG) unit as an inboard lite and a monolithic lite (e.g., with an optional low-E coating thereon) as an outboard lite. A dead air space may separate the inboard and outboard lites. A highly insulated frame may be used to support the inner and outer lites. The VIG unit may be partially embedded or supported in the insulative frame, so that the insulating frame separates the VIG unit inboard lite from the outboard lite thereby reducing conductivity around the edges of the window unit so that R-value can be increased (and U-value decreased). In certain example embodiments, the total R-value of the window unit is at least about R-8, and more preferably at least about R-10 (compared to the much lower R-values of conventional IG units).

Abstract: A plastics electrode material includes a mixture having a nitrogen-containing conductive polymer and a conductive carbon material mixed with the polymer. The polymer is polyquinoline, polyphenylquinoxaline, polycarbazole, polypyridine, polypyrrole, polyaniline or polyindole. The conductive carbon material is 1% to 40% by weight of the mixture. The mixture is activated by a 0.2 M to 5 M proton-containing acidic electrolytic solution. The present invention further comprises second cells using the plastics electrode material. Because the conductive carbon material and high concentration acidic electrolytic solution are added to the polymer, the plastics electrode material has a high conductivity. Thus, the secondary cells have a high efficiency of charging and discharging and a long cyclic life.

Abstract: Provided is a Si—Ge laminated thin film including at least one Si layer and at least one Ge layer, which are alternately laminated on a substrate (1). A Si layer (31) and a Ge layer (22) each have a thickness in a range of 5 to 500 nm. The Si layer (31) is amorphous and only the Ge layer (22) is crystallized. An average crystallite size of Ge in the Ge layer (22) is 20 nm or less.

Abstract: A foam product comprising a foam core having a first foam layer generally covering one side and a laminated board generally covering at least a portion of the generally opposing side, wherein the laminated board portion comprises a second foam layer, a first plastic film and a second plastic film, and wherein the first foam layer is attached to the top surface of the foam core, and the second foam layer of the laminated board is attached to the bottom surface of the foam core. In a preferred embodiment, the second plastic film is interposed between the second foam layer and the first plastic film by means of extrusion lamination to combine the second foam layer with the first plastic film.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, and a plurality of aluminum nitride layers and a plurality of titanium boride layers formed on the substrate. Each aluminum nitride layer interleaves with one titanium boride layer. One of the aluminum nitride layers is directly formed on the substrate. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward benzoxazine composite structures and the application thereof. In some embodiments, a radome can be constructed from a benzoxazine composite structure. A benzoxazine structure can include a low density core with one or two benzoxazine composite face skins. The benzoxazine face skins can include reinforcement materials to provide structural strength. Such radomes and/or benzoxazine structures can be used in various maritime, aircraft, rocket, missile, and/or automobile applications. In particular, radomes can be used to house communication equipment such as antennas and the like.

Abstract: An inorganic nanolayer surface coated polymer film product is disclosed with enhancements such as improved metallization capability, low cost, low polymer additives and modifiers, improved recyclability, and good web properties. Also method for priming a flexible film substrate to enhance the reactivity or wettability of the substrate for metallization is disclosed. A substrate film is coated with one or more nanolayers of a metal or metal oxide applied by CCVD and/or PECVD at open atmosphere. The deposited coating acts to enhance the surface energy of the film substrate and to and reduce the surface gauge variation of the substrate or supporting film, thereby enhancing the wettability of the film substrate for metallization and/or to improve the anti-block characteristics of the film. The deposited coatings may also act as a barrier layer for lowering the permeability of light, gas and vapor transmission through the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which can be molded easily and from which can be obtained synthetic resin molded articles superior in mechanical strength such as modulus of tensile elasticity, appearance such as surface smoothness, and dimensional stability. Since the resin composition of the present invention is characterized by containing a synthetic resin and a flaked graphite that is a laminate of graphene sheets the number of which is 150 or less and that has an aspect ratio of 20 or more, it is superior in moldability and synthetic resin molded articles with desired shapes can be produced therefrom by a widely used molding method.

Abstract: An article of manufacture and methods of making same. In one embodiment, the article of manufacture has a plurality of zinc oxide layers substantially in parallel, wherein each zinc oxide layer has a thickness d1, and a plurality of organic molecule layers substantially in parallel, wherein each organic molecule layer has a thickness d2 and a plurality of molecules with a functional group that is bindable to zinc ions, wherein for every pair of neighboring zinc oxide layers, one of the plurality of organic molecule layers is positioned in between the pair of neighboring zinc oxide layers to allow the functional groups of the plurality of organic molecules to bind to zinc ions in the neighboring zinc oxide layers to form a lamellar hybrid structure with a geometric periodicity d1+d2, and wherein d1 and d2 satisfy the relationship of d1?d2?3d1.

Abstract: Structured films having acoustical absorbance properties are disclosed. Methods of making and using the structured films are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to microspheres coated with a phenolic novolak resin, a process for preparing them, and their use in making foundry shapes, e.g. molds, cores, sleeves, pouring cups, etc., which are used in casting metal parts.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, and a plurality of molybdenum layers and a plurality of titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layers formed on the substrate. Each molybdenum layer interleaves with one titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layer. One of the molybdenum layers is directly formed on the substrate. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A corrosive gas resistant laminate comprises an outer polymer layer desirably containing a volatile corrosion inhibitor therein, a corrosion gas resistant barrier layer that can be a hydrophilic polymer, and a tie layer located between said outer and said barrier layers. The various laminates have improved transmission resistance with regard to corrosive gases such as oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and halogen gases such as chlorine. The laminates can be used to protect metal during storage and transit.

Abstract: Low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective to infrared-radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each include silver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a leather-like sheet including a fiber bundle entangled body which is an entangled body of a fiber bundle of ultrafine filaments. A fiber occupancy (A1) of a superficial layer that is a zone covering ? of the thickness from a front surface of the fiber bundle entangled body, is 36 to 56 vol %. A fiber occupancy (A2) of a bottom layer thereof that is a zone covering ? of the thickness from a back surface, is smaller than the fiber occupancy (A1). A ratio (A1/A2) of the fiber occupancy (A1) to the fiber occupancy (A2) is 1.08 to 1.8.

Abstract: A double wavelength-reflective multi-layer film comprising a reflective layer part composed of at least one resin layer A and at least one resin layer B which are alternatively stacked, the resin layers A and B having refractive indexes different from each other and having a standard deviation in the thickness ranging from 6 to 30 nm, wherein the multi-layer film has an f-ratio of 0.01 to 0.99, is capable of reflecting two visible light wavelength regions in the form of one stack.

Abstract: Disclosed are a heat-shrinkable polyester-based film and a heat-shrinkable polyester-based label. The heat-shrinkable polyester-based film has superior shrinkability and color, and thus provides aesthetic enhancement to the product to which the film is attached when the film is printed. Therefore, the polyester-based film can be suitable as a label film as it can replace labels made of paper, and can be easily peeled off by means of hot water, and thus may contribute to the recycling of bottles. The heat-shrinkable polyester-based label includes a heat-shrinkable polyester-based film layer, and minimizes the rolling phenomenon thereof.

Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with CTEs less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have Tgs >300° C. The films are crosslinked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module is disclosed. The photovoltaic module has a first side directed toward the sun during normal operation and a second, lower side. The photovoltaic module comprises a perimeter frame and a photovoltaic laminate at least partially enclosed by and supported by the perimeter frame.

Abstract: In one aspect, a protective window comprising a first transparent member comprising a polymer; and a protective layer on a first surface of the first transparent member and comprising silsequioxane is provided.

Abstract: A film-like structural color body comprises a front surface layer disposed on a front surface side, a back surface layer disposed on a back surface side, and an intermediate layer disposed between the front surface layer and the back surface layer, the front surface layer, the back surface layer and the intermediate layer contain block copolymers and have micro-phase separated structures including lamellar micro domains, each of the micro domains has a wave-like shape having amplitudes in the thickness direction of the structural color body, a maximum value of predetermined distances in the micro domains of the front surface layer and a maximum value of predetermined distances in the micro domains of the back surface layer are larger than the wavelength in the visible light range, and predetermined distances in the micro domains of the intermediate layer are equal to or less than the wavelength in the visible light range.

Abstract: An optical waveguide film is provided having a cross-sectional structure wherein claddings composed of a thermoplastic resin B and dispersions (cores) composed of a thermoplastic resin A extend in the machine direction of the film and are arrayed in the transverse direction of the film, the optical waveguide film comprising not less than 3 cores, diameters (We1, We2) of cores located at the both ends in the transverse direction of the film and diameter (Wc) of a core in the central portion in the transverse direction of the film satisfying the following Formulae (1) and (2), the optical waveguide film comprising a continuous cladding layer at at least one side thereof, the thicknesses of the cladding layers (Te1, Te2) at the both ends thereof in the transverse direction of the film and the thickness (Tc) of the cladding layer in the central portion in the transverse direction of the film satisfying the following Formulae (3) and (4): 0.8?We1/Wc?1.2??Formula (1) 0.8?We2/Wc?1.2??Formula (2) 0.8?Te1/Tc?1.

Abstract: A prepreg containing components (A) to (C) defined below, wherein component (A) is placed on one surface or both surfaces of a layer comprising components (B) and (C), 90% or more by area of component (A) being present in a region(s) extending from the surface(s) of the resulting prepreg containing components (A) to (C) to a depth equal to 20% of the average thickness of the prepreg: (A) urethane particles having tan ? of 0.15 or more at 10° C. and having a three-dimensional cross-linked structure, (B) a first epoxy resin composition, and (C) reinforcing fiber. The present invention provides a fiber-reinforced composite material which excels in rigidity, strength, and vibration damping properties, and a prepreg which is suitably used for production thereof, and also provides methods for production thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass substrate of a cover glass for a portable electronic device. The glass substrate includes a front face, a back face and an edge face. The edge face is at least partially formed by means of an etching treatment. A compressive stress layer, formed by means of an ion-exchanging method, is disposed on each of the front and back faces of the glass substrate. The compressive stress layer has the same thickness both in a planar-directional center part thereof and in a planar-directional end part thereof on each of the front and back faces of the glass substrate.