Abstract: A curable composition comprising: a hydroxy-functional or ether-functional (meth)acrylate copolymer, an epoxy resin; water; a photocatalyst, and optionally a polyvinyl acetal polymer and/or a film-forming polymer. When cured, provides structural bonding adhesives that are curable under high humidity conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a restickable lettering film and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method of the restickable lettering film includes steps of: preparing a lettering layer having a first surface and a second surface; disposing a thermo-bonding layer on the second surface of the lettering layer; adhering the first surface of the lettering layer to a temporary adhesive layer. The lettering layer can be many times repeatedly removed from and adhered to the temporary adhesive layer. Accordingly, a user can easily use the lettering film.

Abstract: Described herein is a construction comprising a microsphere layer comprising a plurality of microspheres, wherein the microspheres comprise glass, ceramic, and combinations thereof; a bead bonding layer, wherein the plurality of microspheres is partially embedded in the bead bonding layer forming a first surface comprising exposed microspheres, wherein the plurality of microspheres on the first surface are truncated. Also disclosed herein are articles comprising the construction and methods of making thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an in vivo treatment of tissue, for example, a skin lesion of a mammal comprising application of electrical energy to the skin lesion in a form of electrical pulses. At least one electrical pulse is applied. The pulse duration may be at least 1 nanosecond. Surface of a tissue surrounding the skin lesion may be marked to guide the device to deliver the electric pulses at substantially precise locations on the lesion surface. This treatment may prevent at least growth of the lesion.

Abstract: A protection tape for a printed circuit board (PCB) includes an insulating base plate, a conductive layer over the insulating base plate, and an adhesive layer over the conductive layer, the adhesive layer including a main part having a first thickness and a subsidiary part having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the main part corresponding to at least a center portion of the insulating base plate and the subsidiary part being arranged at an outside of the main part.

Abstract: A method of making a microstructured adhesive article that includes (a) providing an article comprising a crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on a backing; and (b) embossing the surface of the crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer to form a crosslinked pressure sensitive adhesive layer having a microstructured adhesive surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed by the present invention a method of generating a marker to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit goods by applying to surfaces of items, articles, goods, vehicles, fabrics and/or premises, the method includes: applying at least one coding to the surface, where the coding is applied randomly such that the coding provides a unique pattern when subjected to a particular type of stimulus.

Abstract: A radiation image pickup apparatus includes a base, at least one image pickup element, a scintillator, a first heat peelable adhesive layer which is arranged between the base and the image pickup element and which fixes the base and the image pickup element, and a second heat peelable adhesive layer which is arranged between the image pickup element and the scintillator and which fixes the image pickup element and the scintillator, and in the radiation image pickup element described above, the first heat peelable adhesive layer contains first heat-expandable microspheres, the second heat peelable adhesive layer contains second heat-expandable microspheres, and the first heat-expandable microspheres have a different expansion starting temperature from that of the second heat-expandable microspheres.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermal conductivity-giving material capable of giving substantially the same level of a thermal conductivity as that of the conventional material by using a smaller amount thereof than that conventionally used or giving a higher thermal conductivity than that of the conventional material by using substantially the same amount thereof as that conventionally used. The aforementioned problem can be solved by an easily deformable aggregate (D) comprising 100 pts·mass of thermally conductive particles (A) having an average primary particle diameter of 0.1 to 10 ?m, and 0.1 to 30 pts·mass of an organic binding agent (B), in which the easily deformable aggregate (D) has an average particle diameter of 2 to 100 ?m, and an average compressive force required for a 10% compressive deformation rate is 5 mN or lower.

Abstract: A product, generally in sheet form, allowing adjustment in positioning on installation and subsequent removal, including a layer comprising crumb-rubber material, and having a first side and a second side. A coating of a low-grab pressure sensitive adhesive is applied directly to at least part of the exposed surface of the crumb-rubber material. The adhesive is determined to be a low-grab adhesive if, after 24 hours adhesive binding dwell-time, a 90° peel adhesion at 300 mm/minute, as measured by FINAT Test Method No. 2, of between 1.77 and 3.96 Newtons/25 mm width at room temperature (23° C.±1° C.) and at a relative humidity of 50%±5%.

Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: There is provided an article comprising at least a first surface having: (a) a first binder layer; (b) a plurality of transparent microspheres at least partially embedded in the first binder layer; wherein the transparent microspheres have refractive indices that are less than a refractive index of the first binder layer, wherein the plurality of transparent microspheres have an average diameter of at least 5 ?m. There is also provided a transfer article comprising: (a) a transfer carrier, the transfer carrier comprising: (i) a support layer; and (ii) a thermoplastic release layer bonded to the support layer; (b) a layer of a plurality of transparent microspheres, formed on a side of the thermoplastic transparent microsphere release layer opposite the support layer, wherein the plurality of transparent microspheres have refractive indices of below about 1.490.

Abstract: A pressure wash resistant label comprising: (A) A topcoat with a first facial surface having a surface roughness in a range of 10 micro-inches (?-in) (0.254 microns (?m) and 70 ?-in (1.778 ?m); (B) A facesheet in contact with the topcoat and comprising a polymer with a Tg of at least 65° C.; (C) An optional detectable layer, if present, in contact with the facesheet and comprising metal particles; (D) An adhesive having a shear adhesion failure temperature (SAFT) of at least 120° C. and in contact with the optional detectable layer if present and if not present, then in contact with the facesheet; and (E) An optional release liner, if present, in contact with the adhesive.

Abstract: A lightweight two-sided adhesive tape containing a porous substrate interposed between a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer capable of being removed from a surface without leaving significant amounts of adhesive residue on the surface. The first adhesive layer contains one or more adhesives, and one or more powders. The second adhesive layer contains one or more adhesives, and optionally, one or more powders.

Abstract: A three-dimensional supporting frame includes a blank, including an image receiving surface, a back surface opposed to the image receiving surface, a center portion defining a perimeter, and at least three foldable extensions extending from the perimeter. Each of the foldable extensions includes no less than four folds to be folded toward the back surface to form the three-dimensional supporting frame. An unfilled adhesive is positioned on the image receiving surface at least at the center portion, and a filled adhesive is positioned on the image receiving surface at each of the folds that is furthest from the perimeter.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for mitigating electrical failures caused by intrusive structures. Such structures can be tin whiskers forming on electrical circuits. In an illustrative embodiment, nano-capsules are filled with some type of insulative and adhesive fluid that is adapted to bind to and coat an intrusive structure, e.g., a whisker, making the whisker electrically inactive and thereby reducing the electrical faults that can be caused by the whisker. In another illustrative embodiment, randomly oriented nano-fibers having an elastic modulus higher than tin or any other whisker material is used to arrest a growth or movement of a whisker and further reduce a likelihood that a whisker can cause an electrical fault.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive film comprising a colored polyvinyl chloride film having opposite first and second major sides, the first major side having an adhesive layer protected by a release liner and a primer layer arranged between the colored polyvinyl chloride film and the adhesive layer, the primer layer comprising an aminoplast and a polyester and/or a curing product thereof and having a thickness of more than 10 microns, the second major side having a clear transparent top layer. Further provided is a use of the adhesive film in producing graphics on a substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nail sticker using a rear print and a method for manufacturing the same, and the nail sticker (100) using a rear print according to the present disclosure includes a substrate (110) made of polyurethane, a print layer (120) having light-reflective particles (125) and directly printed to the substrate (110), an adhesive layer (130) formed on the print layer (120), and a release layer (140) formed on the adhesive layer (130).

Abstract: An adhesive article including a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a release layer in contact with the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The release layer includes a polymer matrix that includes polymerized (meth)acrylated silicone and a plurality of nanovoids.

Abstract: Linerless label media comprises a substrate, a thermally-sensitive coating, and an adhesive. The substrate has a front side and a back side opposite the front side. The thermally-sensitive coating is disposed on the front side of the substrate. The adhesive is disposed on a portion of the back side of the substrate. The adhesive may comprise emulsion polymer particles and high-aspect reinforcement particles dispersed within the emulsion polymer particles to provide a relatively high level of reinforcement per reinforcement particle. The adhesive may include a tapered surface interconnecting first and second adhesive edge surfaces which extend substantially parallel to a longitudinally-extending axis. The substrate may comprise a transparent material. The thermally-sensitive coating may comprise a clear material.

Abstract: A label mount of the present invention is characterized by containing: a release sheet 21; an adhesive layer 22 provided on a surface of the release sheet; and a coat layer 12 provided on the adhesive layer, containing a resin, and particles being harder as compared with the resin.

Abstract: A tack-free, tamper-evident label comprising: (A) A transparent, polymeric facesheet; (B) A release ink in partial contact with the facesheet; (C) A primecoat ink in partial contact with both the release ink and the facesheet; (D) A polymeric film in contact with the primecoat ink; (E) An adhesive in contact with the polymeric film; and (F) An optional release liner in contact with the adhesive.

Abstract: An adhesive assembly includes a film having a top and bottom surface. An activatable adhesive is disposed on the bottom surface of the film. A release liner is applied to a surface of the adhesive, opposite the film. The release liner and the activatable adhesive being configured to electrostatically charge the activatable adhesive upon removal of the release liner from the adhesive.

Abstract: The present application provides an adsorbent strip that prevents window fogging, the strip including no more than 25 weight percent of polymer binder; and at least 75 weight percent of adsorbent particles. Also provided is a window spacer comprising the adsorbent strip and a partial window assembly, including a first pane of glass, a second pane of glass; and a window spacer comprising the adsorbent strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film adhesive that can prevent a thermal effect to a semiconductor wafer and that can suppress warping of the semiconductor wafer; a dicing tape with a film adhesive; and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The present invention relates to a film adhesive comprising a thermoplastic resin and electrically conductive particles, the film adhesive having an adhesion strength measured at 25° C. after the film adhesive is pasted to a mirror silicon wafer at 40° C. of 0.5 N/10 mm or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a self-stick foam adhesive, comprising a. a crosslinked (meth)acrylate polymer comprising repeating units derivable from a monomer composition comprising iv. 55 to 97.4 wt. % of one or more alkyl(meth)acrylate monomers, the alkyl groups of which comprise from 4 to 14 carbon atoms v. 2.5 to 40 wt. % of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising a nitrogen- or oxygen containing heterocyclic ring vi. 0.1 to 5 wt. % of one or more polar comonomers b. 1 to 60 parts by weight of one or more hydrogenated resin tackifier per 100 parts by weight of the cross-linked (meth)acrylate polymer and c.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover film and an electronic component package that uses the cover film as a lid material for a thermoplastic resin carrier tape, the cover film having at least a substrate layer, an intermediate layer, and a heat sealing layer having a thermoplastic resin which can be heat-sealed to a carrier tape, the intermediate layer including a metallocene straight-chain low density polyethylene, the metallocene straight-chain low density polyethylene having a TMA softening temperature of 90 to 109° C. according to JIS K7196, and the cover film in some instances having a release layer between the intermediate layer and the heat sealing layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover film, which includes at least a base layer, an intermediate layer, a releasing layer and a heat seal layer that can be heat-sealed to a carrier tape, and wherein the heat seal layer contains, as a main component, a styrene-acrylic copolymer that has a mass average molecular weight of 5000 to 20000. This cover film is suppressed in variation in release strength when separated from the carrier tape, and is capable of reducing problems in the mounting process of electronic components such as rupture of the cover film during the separation.

Abstract: Disclosed are waterproofing membranes comprising the following laminated layers: layer A comprising a waterproofing adhesive; layer B comprising a carrier sheet; layer C comprising a releasable bonding material; and layer D comprising a protective coating; wherein (i) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order A-B-C-D; or (ii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order B-C-D-A; or (iii) the laminated layers are arranged in the sequential order C-D-A-B. The membrane does not include a removable release sheet that is typically used to prevent the adhesive from adhering to the carrier sheet or other portion of the membrane when the membrane is rolled up. Also disclosed is a method of making the aforementioned membrane. Preferably, layer C will comprise a water soluble polymer, an alkali soluble polymer, or a homopolymer or copolymer of polyvinyl acetate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a touch screen protector for a hand held electronic device having a front face that includes a touch screen portion and a non-functional band. The touch screen protector of the invention comprises a film having front and back sides, an outer perimeter that corresponds to that of the device, and a transparent window; an exposed adhesive or adhesive/spacer provided along the outer perimeter of the film surrounding the transparent window, and multiple dots arranged in a prescribed pitch and present on the back side of the film at a density which is sufficiently high to reduce interference patterns when the transparent window of the protector is pressed against the touch screen portion for operation of the electronic device.

Abstract: A protective touch screen guard for a hand held electronic device having a front face with a touch screen portion. The protective touch screen guard has a flat transparent displaying section having a front and back side. The displaying section is the same size as the front face of the electronic device and can be pressed to operate the touch screen features of the device. An adhesive is positioned on the back side of the displaying section to hold the screen onto the front fact of the device without leaving adhesive residue. A release film is positioned over the adhesive to protect the adhesive surface before adhering the screen onto the front face of the electronic device.

Abstract: A dielectric adhesive film for an electronic paper display device. A lower electrode to which voltage is applied and an image upper electrode coated with charged particles whose colors are changed depending on the applied voltage are attached to the adhesive film. Thickness of the adhesive film is controlled to be uniform and constant, and a resistance value in the thickness direction of the adhesive film, i.e., a resistance value in the direction where an electric field is formed, is controlled without changing adhesive properties and reliability as the thickness of the adhesive film is controlled. Since loss of the applied voltage is minimized and the charged particles are freely driven, driving performance of the display device is excellent although a high voltage is not applied in driving a flexible display device, such as a flexible LED, an organic electro luminescence (EL) element including an electronic paper, and the like.

Abstract: A highly resistant self-adhesive laminated cover is disclosed, formed by a layered material comprising a cover plate (2), an intermediary layer of gluing material (3) and a protection film (4), wherein said cover plate (2) is intended to compose the external and apparent face of the laminated cover (1), while the protection film (4) is intended to be taken off before the application of the laminated cover (1), so to allow the contact between the receiving surface for the laminated cover (1) and the gluing material layer (3). A device (10) able to form said laminated cover (1) from an MDF or MDP plate and a double-face type adhesive is also disclosed.

Abstract: The heat-expandable removable pressure-sensitive adhesive tape of the present invention includes at least a blowing agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer A, a microparticle-containing viscoelastic substrate B, a peelable or peel-assisting film layer C, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer D. A multilayer structure containing at least the peelable or peel-assisting film layer C and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer D is arranged on at least one side of the blowing agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer A where the blowing agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer A is in direct contact with the peelable or peel-assisting film layer C. The peelable or peel-assisting film layer C can be removed from the blowing agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer A by heat treatment after storage in an atmosphere of 75° C. for 8 weeks.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape roll includes a bobbin and, helically wound therearound, a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. The tape includes a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive body including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing bubbles and/or hollow microspheres, and arranged on both sides thereof, a release liner A wider than the adhesive body, and an olefinic release liner B. In portions occupying 70% or more of the total length of the tape, a crosswise extending-off portion of the release liner A of an (n)th-turn portion of the adhesive tape vertically overlaps the adhesive body of an adjacent (n+1)th-turn portion of the adhesive tape to form an overlapping portion; the width of the overlapping portion is one half or more of the width of the adhesive body; and the adhesive body of the (n)th-turn adhesive tape is not present below the adhesive body of the adjacent (n+1)th-turn adhesive tape.

Abstract: Components may be interconnected using liquid materials such as liquid adhesive and solder. To prevent undesired movement between the components during the assembly process and to prevent the liquid material from flowing into undesired areas, an attachment and dam structure may be provided. The structure may be formed from a substrate such as a flexible polymer film coated with adhesive. When interposed between first and second components, the structure attaches the first and second components and prevents movement between the first and second components. The structure may have one or more edges adjacent to the liquid material to block the liquid material from flowing while the liquid material is in its liquid state. Once the components have been connected, the liquid material can be solidified.

Abstract: A dye migration-resistant heat transfer label for application to various fabrics includes a carrier web, a release coat applied to the carrier web and a composition including ink(s) and/or adhesive applied to the release coat. Inks and/or adhesive containing nanoclay are printed and dried to form a storable film on the carrier web. The composition is heat transferred to the fabric and the carrier web is removed. A method for making the label and a method for marking an item are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are protective laminate devices comprising a biocompatible non-adherent substance and a fast-setting adhesive and methods of use. Also provided is a dispenser for an adhesive tape. The protective laminate devices and methods may be used for wound closure.

Abstract: A sticky note pad includes a stack of note sheets. Each of the note sheets includes: a substrate having a writing face and a back face opposite to the writing face, the back face having a central portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion; and an adhesive layer positioned on the central portion of the back face.

Abstract: A sticky note pad includes a stack of note sheets. Each of the note sheets includes: a substrate having a writing face and a back face opposite to the writing face, the back face having a central portion and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion, the central portion including a looped boundary, at least two first regions that are spaced apart in a radial direction, and at least one second region disposed between the at least two first regions; and an adhesive layer positioned on the central portion of the back face and including at least two adhesive material units respectively disposed on the first regions and separated from each other by the second region.

Abstract: The invention discloses a fire-resistant composite comprising inorganic particles well dispersed in a polymer, oligomer or copolymer having reactive functional groups. The inorganic particles also contain reactive functional groups, originally or after surface modification, that can react with the corresponding reactive functional groups of the organic component to form organic/inorganic composite materials. When the composite material is burned or exposed to fire, the organic component forms a char layer and the inorganic particles radiate absorbed heat. The inorganic particles also strengthen the mechanical properties of the structure through the reaction between inorganic and organic materials. The invention also discloses a fire-resistant plate containing the organic/inorganic component.

Abstract: A method of making an optically diffusive adhesive comprises: preparing a first adhesive composition comprising first particles dispersed in an optically clear adhesive matrix; determining a first haze and a first clarity of the first adhesive composition; and based upon the first haze and the first clarity, preparing a second adhesive composition that comprises the optically clear adhesive matrix, the first particles, and second particles dispersed in the optically clear adhesive matrix. An optically diffusive adhesive comprises first and second particles dispersed in an optically clear adhesive matrix is also disclosed. The first and second particles have a higher refractive index than the optically clear adhesive matrix. Articles comprising the optically diffusive adhesive are also disclosed.

Abstract: Separating film, comprising at least one layer(s) having a foamed structure of at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one of the surfaces of the separating film being provided with a release layer (b) of at least one cured polysiloxane as an outer layer, the use thereof as a detachable protective and covering film, and roofing membrane provided with the separating film as a detachable protective and covering film.

Abstract: A method of preparing a release layer of a release liner for a label laminate. A substantially continuous release layer with controlled thickness is formed on a liner substrate from a composition including at least a release agent and an inductive filler material. The release layer is heated to cure the release agent. The heating is at least partly based on electromagnetic induction heating of the inductive filler material. Also a release liner and a label laminate.

Abstract: A decoration film including a carrier layer, a releasing layer disposed on the carrier layer, and a protection layer disposed on a side of the releasing layer away from the carrier layer is provided. In addition, a decorated molded device including a housing, an adhesion layer disposed on the housing, and a protection layer disposed on the adhesion layer and located at a side of the adhesion layer away from the housing is also provided. The protection layer has a compressible depth of at least 2 ?m to 10 ?m under a compression stress of 10 mN for providing soft touch feel.

Abstract: A protective film includes an adhesive material configured for “dry” application to a surface that is to be protected, such as the surface of an electronic device. An installation assembly that includes the protective film is configured to minimize or eliminate contact with the protective film as it is applied to the surface that is to be protected. Methods for manufacturing a protective film and an installation assembly that includes the protective film may be effected in contaminant-free conditions. Methods for applying the protective film are also disclosed, as are device (e.g., electronic devices, etc.) with at least one surface covered with a protective film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet including a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a releasable liner protecting a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, said releasable liner comprising at least a releasably treated layer formed by an ionizing radiation-curable silicone type releasing agent, in which the releasably treated layer formed by the ionizing radiation-curable silicone type releasing agent is employed onto a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the heavier releasable side. The double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet may employ a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed by a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in the form in which a gas component is mixed in a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: Encapsulated cure systems are provided wherein a curative is incorporated into a solid or semi-solid carrier material whereby mere fracturing or failure of the capsule wall encapsulating such cure systems will not provide for or allow sufficient release of the curative. Also provided are adhesive systems incorporating said encapsulated cure systems.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a heat-expandable/peelable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape that maintains a high adhesion force, and can be easily separated or debonded at the bonded part by heating, regardless of the material constituting the adherend. Disclosed is a heat-expandable/peelable acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet which includes at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a blowing agent, a peelable or peel-assisting film layer, and a viscoelastic substrate containing microparticles, in which at least the peelable or peel-assisting film layer and the microparticle-containing viscoelastic substrate constitute a multilayer structure, and the multilayer structure is arranged on or above at least one side of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer so that the blowing agent-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is in contact with the peelable or peel-assisting film layer with or without the interposition of another layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an adhesive sheet comprising a cured acrylic polymer, hollow polymeric microspheres dispersed and ruptured in the cured acrylic polymer, and hollow parts formed by rupturing the hollow polymeric microspheres dispersed in the cured acrylic polymer, and a preparation method thereof.