Abstract: Laminated articles and layered articles, for example, low alkali glass laminated articles and layered articles useful for, for example, electrochromic devices are described.

Abstract: A recording medium includes a substrate and ink receiving layers including a first ink receiving layer and a second ink receiving layer in that order. The first ink receiving layer contains first inorganic particles including alumina and silica particles, and a first binder. In the first ink receiving layer, the mass ratio of the first binder to the first inorganic particles is from 0.13 to 0.33, and the mass ratio of the alumina particles to the silica particles is from 0.43 to 2.33. The second ink receiving layer contains second inorganic particles and a second binder. The mass ratio of the second binder to the second inorganic particles is from 0.05 to 0.30. The second ink receiving layer has a thickness from 2 ?m to 10 ?m, and the total thickness of ink receiving layers is from 10 ?m to 30 ?m.

Abstract: Fabrics made for apparel, tents, sleeping bags and the like, in various composites, constructed such that a combination of substrate layers and insulation layers is configured to provide improved thermal insulation. The fabric composites are constructed to form a radiant barrier against heat loss via radiation and via conduction from a body.

Abstract: A composite made of alternating layers of elastic and plastic material provides desirable mechanical properties including high toughness. Each layer has a thickness of between 10 nanometers and 500 microns. Plastic materials that may be used include thermoplastic/thermoset elastomers, aluminum, alloys of aluminum, titanium, and alloys of titanium. Elastic materials include various thermoplastic or thermoset polymers, Al2O3, SiC, TiB2 and B4C.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a cover plate is disclosed. The cover plate comprises one or more thin sapphire layers having a thickness of from about 50 microns to about 500 microns. Also disclosed are methods for preparing these thin sapphire layers.

Abstract: A window for a display device includes a polymer resin layer including a polymer resin having a tensile elongation at break point of no less than about 20% and a tensile modulus of no less than about 2.1 GPa and a light transmittance film disposed on at least one side of the polymer resin layer.

Abstract: Polyolefin films comprising a gloss layer, a matte layer and a support layer are provided. Use of the polyolefin films as a carrier material for self-clinging films and polyolefin films adhered to self-clinging films are also provided.

Abstract: A surface-protecting sheet is provided that includes a first plastic substrate including a thermoplastic resin and (meth)acrylic acid ester and a second plastic substrate disposed on one side of the first plastic substrate, wherein the first plastic substrate has a thickness of about 0.5 ?m to about 25 ?m, and the second plastic substrate has a thickness of about 10 ?m to about 200 ?m.

Abstract: The forging-reinforced composite constructed of a plurality of different kinds of materials, which have compatible polymers comprising crystalline and glass phases at room temperature for the matrices, is a composite, wherein, by being forged in a layer-separated state in which each of the different kinds of materials forms micron-sized fibrous layers that crossed and intermingled three-dimensionally with each other and the arrangement of the crystals in the crystalline phases configuring the matrices having a disordered orientation without anisotropy in a variety of directions, the inherent-properties of the material of each layer are complementarily reinforced. A mixed nonwoven fabric wherein microfibers are crossed and intermingled two- or three-dimensionally with each other is manufactured and heated under pressure at or above the melting point of the polymers to manufacture compact blocks wherein the microfibers are welded. Then, the compact blocks are forged at a crystallization temperature.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of thermal insulation sheets fashioned from certain unseparated mixtures of post-consumer plastic articles and the article, itself, is disclosed. The mixtures of such articles contain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS) and optionally also articles made of high density polyethylene (HDPE). An unseparated mixture of such articles is provided. This mixture is crushed and shredded to form plastic flakes, and these plastic flakes are then homogenized. Homogenization of the flakes can be carried out either by melt-blending them or by further comminution to produce very fine particles of the mixed plastics. The resulting homogenized mixture of plastic types is then compression molded into sheets ranging in thickness from about 3 to 10 mm.

Abstract: A monolithic multilayer article includes a thermoformable cellular polyester core layer and an oriented polyester skin layer on at least one major side of the polyester core layer.

Abstract: A break resistant sapphire plate and a corresponding production process. The sapphire plate may include a planar sapphire substrate, and at least one shock absorbing layer arranged on a surface of the substrate. The shock absorbing layer may have a thickness of between 0.1% to 10% of the thickness of the substrate. The production process for producing the sapphire plate may include providing a planar sapphire substrate, and coating at least one surface of the substrate with a shock absorbing layer. The shock absorbing layer may include a layer thickness between 0.1% to 10% of the thickness of the substrate.

Abstract: Composite tile systems and methods are disclosed. Embodiments of this disclosure can comprise a composite floor tile having a ceramic upper layer with one or more reinforcing layers. The reinforcing layer or layers can comprise a reinforcing material, such as fiberglass, and an adhesive. An under layer can be disposed under, or integrated with, the reinforcing layer, and can comprise a ceramic or a polymer laminate. A bottom layer can comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive, or other adhering system, that attaches to various substrates. Embodiments of this disclosure can improve ease of installation of tile, improve strength of tile, and reduce the weight of tile, among other advantages.

Abstract: Impact-damage-resistant glass sheet comprising at least one chemically etched surface in combination with a tempering surface compression layer, the glass sheet exhibiting a high standardized ball drop failure height and a high flexural modulus of rupture strength, useful to provide damage-resistant glass cover sheets for consumer electronic video display devices, is provided by subjecting thin glass sheet to a combination of a surface tempering treatment and a surface etching treatment that improves strength while maintaining the optical glass sheet properties required for video display applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable film for advertisement. In the present invention, films, to which the biodegradable polymer is applied as a cover layer having excellent printability with respect to various solvent inks or bio inks, are used as materials for indoor or outdoor advertisement, such as banners and flexes. Therefore, the present invention can provide environment-friendly biodegradable materials for advertisement, which do not discharge harmful substances during incineration, and can be easily decomposed on landfill treatments.

Abstract: The invention relates to multilayer structures made of at least one thermoplastic material and having at least one metal layer. The invention further relates to multilayer products encompassing at least three layers comprising a substrate layer made of a substrate comprising specific copolycarbonates and at least one inorganic filler, a metal layer and one or more further layers. The invention further relates to the process for producing the said multilayer structures.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a surface-treated steel sheet which contains no Cr, which is excellent in wet resin adhesion, and which can be used as an alternative to a conventional tin-free steel sheet and to provide a resin-coated steel sheet produced by coating the surface-treated steel sheet with resin. A surface-treated steel sheet including an adhesive layer which is disposed on at least one surface of the steel sheet and which contains Ti and at least one selected from the group consisting of Co, Fe, Ni, V, Cu, Mn, and Zn, the ratio of the total amount of Co, Fe, Ni, V, Cu, Mn, and Zn to the amount of Ti contained therein being 0.01 to ten on a mass basis, and a method for producing the surface-treated steel sheet.

Abstract: The invention comprises a relatively lightweight cementitious-based material panel. The cementitious-based material panel comprises a foam insulating panel having a first surface and a second surface; a first structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the first surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto; and a second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material formed on the second surface of the foam insulating panel and affixed thereto. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is substantially thinner than the first structural layer of concrete. The second non-structural layer of cementitious-based material is preferably formed from polymer modified concrete, plaster or mortar. A method of making the cementitious-based material panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin finely-foamed reflective sheet, containing: a foamed layer; and non-foamed layers, each of which has a thickness of 150 ?m or less and 30 ?m or more, and which are provided one above the other while sandwiching the foamed layer between the non-foamed layers, wherein the thermoplastic resin finely-foamed reflective sheet has an integrated structure, wherein the foamed layer is a thermoplastic resin finely-foamed product having a homogeneous bubble structure, in which an average bubble diameter is 10 ?m or less and 0.5 ?m or more, and in which a bubble number density is 1×106/mm3 or more and 1.0×1012/mm3 or less, and wherein at least one of the non-foamed layers comprises a functionality-providing layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite cloth sheet for decoration comprising a thin film layer on the upper surface of a cloth layer, in whiche a first hot melt film layer is formed between the cloth layer and the thin film layer and a second hot melt film layer is formed at the lower surface of the cloth layer so as to allow the first hot melt film layer and the second hot melt film layer to be fused through holes of the cloth layer, thereby preventing shrinkage even at a high temperature of 250° C. or higher, and implementing an appropriate level of flexibility while improving the adhesive force of a material to be adhered and the cloth layer, or the cloth layer and the thin film layer.

Abstract: A decorative sheet includes a decorative base layer; an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the decorative base layer; and transparent layer disposed on an opposing surface of the base layer from the adhesive layer. The base layer may include up to 50 weight percent inorganic non-combustible filler. The sheet has a reduced heat of combustion or reduced flammability relative to currently available decorative sheets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite elements comprising a layer of open-cell, hard, isocyanate-based foam and at least one further layer of isocyanate-based foam, and to their use for sound absorption.

Abstract: The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices that are high-load bearing and highly stable while allowing adjustment of the weight-bearing angle in a wide range, thereby greatly expanding the scope of applications for technology. Adhesive systems and devices of the invention can be designed to fit applications ranging from household weight-bearing shelves and holders, components for transportation, athletic equipment, labels and advertising posts, automobile interior trims, permanent or reversible fasteners, as well as instruments and devices for industrial, commercial, medical or military applications.

Abstract: A container (22) includes an oxygen-sensitive beverage, for example a vitamin C-containing beverage. A closure (40) seals the mouth (28) of container (22). The closure includes an oxygen scavenging structure, for example a closure, which comprises a hydrogen generating means and a catalyst for catalysing a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

Abstract: A window for a display device includes a first resin layer including silsesquioxane, and a second resin layer disposed on one side of the first resin layer and including a polymer having a coefficient of thermal expansion of about ±20 ppm/° C. relative to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the silsesquioxane, and a display device including the same.

Abstract: A window for a display device includes a polymer resin layer including a polymer resin having tensile elongation at break point of greater than or equal to about 20% and a melt flow rate (MFR) of greater than or equal to about 30 g/10 minutes (at 300° C.), and a light transmittance film positioned on at least one side of the polymer resin layer. The polymer resin layer has a thickness of about 30% or more, based on a total thickness of the polymer resin layer and the light transmittance film. A display device includes the window.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminium composite sheet material in which a clad sheet is applied to at least one side of a core material. The core material has an aluminium alloy the AA5xxx- or AA6xxx-series, and the clad sheet has an aluminium alloy selected from the group of the AA1xxx-series, AA3xxx-series and AA7xxx-series with less than 1.5 wt. % of Zn.

Abstract: Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers.

Abstract: Components of semiconductor material processing chambers are disclosed, which may include a substrate and at least one corrosion-resistant coating formed on a surface thereof. The at least one corrosion-resistant coating is a high purity metal coating formed by a cold-spray technique. An anodized layer can be formed on the high purity metal coating. The anodized layer comprises a process-exposed surface of the component. Semiconductor material processing apparatuses including one or more of the components are also disclosed, the components being selected from the group consisting of a chamber liner, an electrostatic chuck, a focus ring, a chamber wall, an edge ring, a plasma confinement ring, a substrate support, a baffle, a gas distribution plate, a gas distribution ring, a gas nozzle, a heating element, a plasma screen, a transport mechanism, a gas supply system, a lift mechanism, a load lock, a door mechanism, a robotic arm and a fastener.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of a flame retardant, electrically conductive adhesive material. In an exemplary embodiment, a flame retardant, electrically conductive adhesive material suitable for use as tape generally includes a layer of adhesive. A layer of electrically conductive fabric is on the layer of adhesive. A flame retardant coating is on the layer of electrically conductive fabric. The flame retardant coating includes a carbon-containing resin.

Abstract: An elastic floor covering 10, includes a soft core 18, a decor layer 14 on top of the core 18, a wear layer 12 on top of the decor layer 14 and a backside layer 20 positioned under the core 18, in which at least the core 18, the wear layer 12, and the backside layer 20 are made of polyurethane, and a glass fiber mat 16 is arranged between the core 18 and the decor layer, the decor layer 14 is made of cellulose paper impregnated with polyurethane, the wear layer 12 being made of polyurethane produced from aliphatic polyol, and the core 18 and the backside layer 20 being made of polyurethane produced from an aromatic polyol from renewable primary products.

Abstract: A buffer film for multi-chip packaging which does not cause out of alignment during multi-chip packaging and ensures favorable connection reliability has a structure in which a heat-resistant resin layer having a linear expansion coefficient of 80 ppm/° C. or less and a flexible resin layer made of a resin material having a Shore A hardness according to JIS K6253 of 10 to 80 are laminated. A multi-chip module can be produced by aligning a plurality of chip devices on a substrate through an adhesive to perform temporary adhesion, disposing the buffer film for multi-chip packaging between the chip devices and a bonding head so that the heat-resistant resin layer is on a chip device side, and connecting the plurality of chip devices with the substrate by applying heat and pressure to the chip devices toward the substrate with the bonding head.

Abstract: The transparent resin substrate has a light-transmitting thermoplastic resin underlying sheet 1 and a hard coating formed on one surface of the underlying sheet, wherein the hard coating includes a resin component obtained by curing an urethane acrylate that contains a tri-functional or less functional urethane acrylate and a tetra-functional or more functional urethane acrylate; a silane coupling agent or a hydrolyzed product thereof, a silica sol having a grain size of 5 to 500 nm and a refractive index in a range of 1.44 to 1.5; and a metal chelate compound. A low refractive index layer is formed on the hard coating, the low refractive index layer includes a low refractive index hollow silica sol having a grain size of 10 to 150 nm and a refractive index of not more than 1.44, the silane coupling agent or the hydrolyzed product thereof, and a metal chelate compound.

Abstract: An electrical insulation system includes a first insulation layer having a first polymer and a first filler in the form of nanoparticles, and a second insulation layer including a second polymer and a second filler in the form of either chromium oxide, Cr2O3, iron oxide, Fe2O3, or a mixture of chromium oxide and iron oxide. At least one of the insulation layers is in the form of a solid and flat sheet. By an insulation system combining the first insulation layer with well dispersed nanoparticles and the second insulation layer filled with Cr2O3 particles and/or Fe2O3 particles, a synergetic effect of the two insulation layers provides an excellent shield and resistance of the insulation system against electrical discharges. The sheet material allows anybody to put together an insulation system without any special equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-functional label slide, particularly to a label slide adapted to be marked by means of laser induction, thermal induction or ink-jet process. The label slide comprises a substrate wherein at least one area is formed as a mark area. The mark area at least comprises the following structure: a first label layer formed on at least one side of the mark area and a second label layer formed on one side of the first label layer opposite to the substrate. Therefore, the label slide of the invention can be marked by at least two marking ways mentioned above.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition set comprising: a conductor layer-forming composition comprising a dispersing medium and inorganic particles comprising a metallic oxide; and a conductive adhesive composition comprising a binder and conductive particles having a number average particle size of from 1 nm to 3000 nm.

Abstract: A magnetic sheet of an embodiment includes a laminate of a plurality of magnetic thin plates. The laminate constituting the magnetic sheet includes a first magnetic thin plate and a second magnetic thin plate different in kind from the first magnetic thin plate. The first magnetic thin plate has a magnetostriction constant exceeding 5 ppm in an absolute value, and the second magnetic thin plate has a magnetostriction constant of 5 ppm or less in an absolute value. Alternatively, the first magnetic thin plate has a thickness of from 50 to 300 ?m, and the second magnetic thin plate has a thickness of from 10 to 30 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing multi-layer bodies which carry at least one metal layer. The invention further relates to multi-layer products having at least three layers, comprising a substrate layer made of a substrate and containing special copolycarbonates, a metal layer and at least one additional layer.

Abstract: In order to provide a covered member for which unexpected galling is suppressed in the initial stages when the member is used, and which has excellent sliding properties, a covered member has a hard film on the working surface and has excellent sliding properties, said hard film including an A layer, for which an a1 layer comprising a nitride, carbonitride, or oxynitride having 30% or more of chromium in terms of atomic ratio in metal (including metalloid; the same shall apply hereinafter) component, and an a2 layer comprising a nitride, carbonitride, or oxynitride having 60% or more of vanadium in terms of atomic ratio in metal component, are alternately laminated, and a B layer on the upper layer of said A layer and comprising a nitride, carbonitride, or oxynitride having 60% or more of vanadium in terms of atomic ratio in metal component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transparent multilayer sheet that is excellent in antistatic properties, as well as transparency. The transparent multilayer sheet includes a surface layer comprising a conductive thermoplastic polyurethane or polyurea resin containing ethylene oxide; and a back layer attached to the surface layer and comprising a transparent non-conductive polymer resin. Preferably, the polyurethane or polyurea resin is a polymerization product of (a) a polyether-based polymer containing ethylene oxide and reacting with an isocyanate group; (b) an aromatic or aliphatic diisocyanate compound; and (c) a chain extender C2 to C10 containing a primary hydroxyl group or an amine group, and the transparent non-conductive polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, glycol modified polyethylene tereph-thalate, glycol modified polycyclohexaneterephthalate, polymethylmethacrylate, polycarbonate, transparent acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a film for a tire inner liner including a base film layer that has 3 glass transition temperature peaks and an adhesive layer including a resorcinol-formalin-latex(RFL)-based adhesive, and a method for manufacturing the film for a tire inner liner.

Abstract: In the case of a packaging laminate with good oxygen and aroma barrier properties comprising paper and a film of plastic metallized on one side, the paper is connected to the side of the film of plastic that has the metallization by way of a layer of laminating agent containing at least a water-based silicate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reinforcing material for the local reinforcement of a component formed with a composite material, in particular in areas of force introduction and/or connecting areas. The reinforcing material is formed by a metallic sheet-like formation, the metallic sheet-like formation having a surface with increased roughness to improve adhesion and a coating applied to the surface to provide a seal and improve the bond with the composite material. As a result of the presence of a coating on the metallic sheet-like formation, once it has been rolled up on supply rolls, said sheet-like formation can be drawn off from the supply rolls and at the same time processed in an automated manner by means of known computer-controlled laying devices with CRP prepreg materials in web form by laying layer by layer to produce components, in particular of large format, for aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for production of artificial leather comprising top coat, polyurethane layer and optional substrate layer, said process comprising i) providing a release layer, ii) applying one or more than one layer of a top coat to the release layer to an overall top coat layer thickness in the range from 1 to 500 ?m, iii) applying first polyurethane system components comprising an isocyanate component (A) and a polyol component (B) to the top coat to form a first polyurethane layer, wherein the isocyanate index of the first polyurethane system components is in the range from 101 to 140, iv) optionally applying further polyurethane system components to the first polyurethane layer to form further polyurethane layers, v) optionally applying a substrate layer to the polyurethane system components, vi) curing the polyurethane system components to form a polyurethane layer, and vii) separating the release layer from the top coat, wherein the overall thickness of the first and optional

Abstract: The invention relates to a packing- and/or transport unit comprising several fibrous insulation elements (4, 5) for flat roof insulation being arranged in at least one stack (2) and at least one support means (3) being arranged under the stack (2), whereby the stack (2) contains at least two different types of insulation elements (4, 5), which differ with respect to the material properties. A packing- and/or transport unit which is easy to handle and which allows to arrange most of the materials close to the places where it is needed is achieved in that the stacked insulation elements (4, 5) comprise lamellas (4) and/or lamella boards having a high compression strength but low point load resistance due to their fiber orientation and at least one insulation board (5) having an even higher compression strength and high point load resistance.

Abstract: Coating systems and processes by which the coating systems can be deposited to be resistant to contaminants, and particularly resistant to infiltration and damage caused by CMAS. The coating systems include inner and outer ceramic layers. The inner ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 6 to about 9 weight percent yttria and optionally contains greater than 0.5 to 10 weight percent hafnium oxide. The outer ceramic layer overlies and contacts the inner ceramic layer to define the outermost surface of the coating system. The outer ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 25 to about 75 weight percent yttria, has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the inner ceramic layer and further contains greater than 0.5 to 10 weight percent hafnium oxide and optionally 1 to 10 weight percent tantalum oxide. The outer ceramic layer has a porosity level that is lower than that of the inner ceramic layer.

Abstract: A method of forming an SiC crystal including placing a seed crystal of SiC in an insulated graphite container; placing a source of Si and C atoms in the insulated graphite container, where the source of Si and C atoms is for transport to the seed crystal to grow the SiC crystal; placing the container into the furnace; heating a furnace to a temperature from about 2,000° C. to about 2,500° C.; evacuating the furnace to a pressure from about 0.1 Torr and about 100 Torr; filling the furnace with an inert gas; and introducing dopant gas into the furnace with a controlled flow so as to form a plurality of stratified layers wherein each layer has dopant concentration different from a layer directly below and a layer directly above it. A 4H-SiC crystal made by the method. A 4H-SiC substrate cut from the SiC crystal made from the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition containing polycarbonate with a weight-average molecular weight Mw of from 24,000 to 33,000 and 5.0 wt. % to 20.0 wt. % (based on the total amount of the composition) of glass hollow spheres with an alkalinity of less than 1.0 meq/g. The present invention furthermore provides coextruded sheets in which the coextruded layer contains this polymer composition, and shaped articles produced therefrom, in particular containers and pieces of luggage, very particularly suitcases. Sheets which are obtainable with the polymer composition according to the invention have a high mechanical stability, a high scratch resistance, pleasant haptic properties and an excellent homogeneous external visual impression. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of these polymer compositions and a process for production of the sheets according to the invention.

Abstract: A laminate sheet including a layer containing a polyester resin as a main component (P1 layer), an adhesive resin layer (P2 layer), and a layer containing a polyolefin resin as a main component (P3 layer), wherein the laminate sheet has a total thickness of at least 30 ?m and up to 500 ?m, the P2 layer has a thickness of at least 0.1 ?m and up to 3 ?m, and a ratio of the thickness of the P1 layer (P1) to the thickness of the P3 layer (P3) (ratio P1/P3) is at least 0.2 and up to 5.

Abstract: A complete system and method can be used for the repair and sealing of a sewer manhole. The process of the present invention includes surface preparation with steps to purge out embedded contaminants, application of a primer to the prepared and purged surface, application of a closed cell foam layer over the primer layer, and application of polyurea layer disposed on the foam layer. By first making sure the concrete is purged of contaminants, the system, when applied, cannot be damaged by the outgassing of contaminants from the coated concrete as may be possible with conventional systems. Moreover, the system of the present invention uses a 100% polyurea coating that provides appropriate flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance.