Abstract: The water-loving properties of an anodized aluminum lithographic surface are enhanced or restored by treatment with a solution containing a monomeric, organo-phosphonic acid chelating compound or salt thereof. Such treatment can take place following, during or in lieu of the treatment of anodized aluminum in web form with an alkali metal silicate in the process of manufacturing printing plates. Alternatively, the treatment can be carried out as a plate is developed and/or prepared for the press. In a third approach, an organo-phosphonic acid chelating compound can be incorporated into a fountain solution, ink or correction fluid.

Abstract: A conductive polyester sheet having three layers, comprising one substrate layer and two surface layers, laminated together by co-extrusion is provided. All the three layers are made from polyester and/or copolyester, and the surface layers further contain carbon black and thus are useful as conductive layers. The sheet has a surface conductivity of not more than 10.sup.8 ohms and the flow index of the material for the conductive layers during the extrusion step is not lower than 60 g/min (loading, 2160 g; temperature, 275.degree. C.).

Abstract: A component for use in manufacturing articles such as printed circuit boards comprising a laminate of a sheet of copper foil and a sheet of aluminum or the like. A band of flexible adhesive joins the sheets around their borders and creates a protected central zone at the interface of the sheets. Islands of adhesive are located inwardly of the edges of the sheets through which tooling pin holes may be formed to facilitate handling of the foil.

Abstract: Surface treated articles of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are disclosed having low self-adhesion and high bondability to other surfaces. The articles comprise oriented PET and about 100-5000 ppm of a particulate additive uniformly dispersed therein. The additive is chemically inert to PET and has an average particle size of about 0.03 to 0.6 micrometers. A process for the preparation of such articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: A printable material which includes a first, second, and third layer. The first layer has first and second surfaces. For example, the first layer may be a film or a cellulosic nonwoven web. The second layer overlays the first surface of the first layer. The second layer is composed of a first thermoplastic polymer having a melt flow rate of at least about 15 g/10 minutes at a temperature of 190.degree. C. and a load of 2.16 kg. The third layer overlays the second layer. The third layer includes a second thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition temperature equal to or greater than about 30.degree. C. The third layer also may include from about 1 to about 40 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the second thermoplastic polymer, of a release agent. Desirably, the first and second layers will have smoothness values, as measured by a Sheffield Smoothness Tester, no greater than about 150 cc/minute and no greater than about 100 cc/minute, respectively.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording paper sheet for ink-jet recording with on-demand type heads having a multi-nozzle comprises a recording layer formed on one face of a base paper sheet to give a basis weight of the recording paper of from 150 to 250 g/m.sup.2 with a coating color which contains a pigment and a binder, the pigment containing synthetic silica having a BET specific surface area ranging from 250 to 500 m.sup.2 /g at a content of not less than 80% by weight of the pigment, the binder containing casein and styrene-butadiene rubber, the weight ratio of the pigment to the binder ranging from 1.8 to 2.4, the recording layer having coating solid in an amount ranging from 15 to 25 g/m.sup.2, and surface roughness by ten-point-height of the recording layer ranging from 0.5 to 5 .mu.m, and the paper sheet being curled at a maximum curling height ranging from 0 to 20 mm in A4 paper size with the printed face upside.

Abstract: Thermal stress at a point portion of a seed crystal generated when the seed crystal is brought into contact with molten silicon liquid is relieved, thereby to prevent generation of dislocation, to curtail the time of a seed contraction process and to surely support a heavy weight single crystal. A seed crystal of a silicon single crystal used when the single crystal is grown from molten silicon liquid by a Czochralski method is formed to show the heat emissivity of 0.5 or higher and lower than 1.0 at the point portion of the seed crystal. The point portion of the seed crystal is either a part or the whole of the portion that makes contact with the molten silicon liquid or a portion that makes contact with the molten silicon liquid and a portion that makes no contact with the molten silicon liquid in the vicinity of that portion. It is desirable to form at least 16 lines per 1 cm.sup.2 of fine grooves each having a width of 0.3 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink-receiving sheet having anti-blocking properties, containing (A) a polymer substrate; (B) an ink-receptive coating disposed on at least one layer which having a water-soluble component; and (C) particulates dispersed in the ink-receptive coating, having an average particle size of from 15 um to about 50 um, a particle size span is equal to or smaller than 1.0, and a refractive index of from about 1.2 to about 2.4. The present invention is also directed to the ink receptive coating per se, and to methods of ink jet printing using the above ink-receiving sheet.

Abstract: A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet including a substrate, a receptive layer and a gloss control layer provided between the substrate and the receptive layer. The gloss control layer has a surface roughness of 0.07 to 2.00 .mu.m as measured according to ISO 4287/1. A method of controlling the gloss of a thermal transfer image-receiving sheet including a substrate and a receptive layer includes providing a gloss control layer between the substrate and the receptive layer and controlling the surface roughness of the gloss control layer, as measured according to ISO 4287/1, in the range of 0.07 to 2.00 .mu.m thereby to control the glossiness of the surface on the receptive layer side in the range of 10 to 95% as measured according to JIS Z8741 Method 4.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin stretched film laminate is described, which comprises a biaxially stretched thermoplastic resin film base layer having provided on one or both sides thereof a surface layer, the surface layer comprising a uniaxially stretched thermoplastic resin film containing 3 to 30% by weight of a petroleum resin, 30 to 65% by weight of precipitated calcium carbonate having a particle size of 0.1 to 3 .mu.m, and 32 to 67% by weight of a thermoplastic resin and having a thickness of not less than 2 .mu.m.

Abstract: A selected endothermic agent having a heat of reaction is embedded within an absorbent supporting open cell network matrix. The matrix is capable of being shaped into a form retaining body for the controlled transfer of heat by radiation, convection, and conduction.

Abstract: A transparent article made of a resin and having on its surface the fine unevenness formed by direct transfer of ultrafine particles. An unevenness transfer substrate having the ultrafine particles deposited thereon as a monolayer by using a binder, with a water/oil repellent film formed on the ultrafine particle layer, is placed in a mold, then a sufficiently deaerated fluid plastic resin is cast into the mold and heated to cause curing, then the mold is removed, and the unevenness transfer substrate and the cured resin are separated from each other. Consequently, the fine unevenness formed by the ultrafine particles is transferred to the resin surface.

Abstract: The silicon or silica substrates described have a modified surface of a new type occupied by the alcohol fraction of an orthoester. The alcohol fraction may be saturated or unsaturated. The surface of the substrate is modified by being treated with an orthoester, the water being eliminated from the surface by hydrolysis and then replaced by the resulting alcohol or silylether. Besides many other compounds, new orthoesters having the formula R.sup.1 C?OCH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--CO--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 !.sub.3, in which R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or for a clearable organic residue, R stands for (CH.sub.2).sub.n, in which n stands for an integer between 1 and 18, and new orthoesters having the formula (I), are particularly appropriate. In the formula (I), R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen or an organic residue, R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.4 stands for hydrogen, an alkyl group or an alkyl group or a phenyl group.

Abstract: A recording medium is provided which is constituted of a base material and an ink-receiving layer formed on the base material and containing alumina hydrate of a boehmite structure, or is constituted of a fibrous material and alumina hydrate of a boehmite structure incorporated therein. The alumina hydrate in the ink-receiving layer or the fibrous material has an interplanar spacing of (020) plane of exceeding 0.617 nm but not more than 0.620 nm, and crystallite size in a direction perpendicular to (010) plane ranging from 6.0 to 10.0 nm.

Abstract: An improved spacer material for improving the biocompatibility of a biomaterial and a method for making it in which a polyalkylimine is covalently attached to an aminated substrate and combined with a crosslinking agent which is at least difunctional in aldehyde groups. The polyalkylimine can be for example, polyethyleneimine and the crosslinking agent can be, for example, glutaraldehyde. Preferably, the crosslinking agent is applied in dilute solution and at a pH suitable to accomplish light crosslinking of the polyalkylimine and also provide aldehyde linkages at the interface between the biomolecule and the spacer.

Abstract: Provided is a pre-burnished brake pad that has been contacted with a heat source having a power in the range of 250 Mw/m.sup.2 to about 500 Mw/m.sup.2.

Abstract: An image forming material is disclosed which comprises a support and provided thereon, an image forming layer containing colorant particles and a binder, the image forming layer having an optical density of 3.0 or more per 1 .mu.m thickness of the image forming layer at .lambda.max which is a wavelength giving a maximum transparent density in the spectral absorption wavelength range of 350 to 1200 nm of the image forming layer, wherein an image is formed by removing exposed portions of the image forming layer of the image forming material.

Abstract: A substrate for a laminate which comprises a nonwoven fabric which is composed mainly of a liquid crystal polyester fiber, and which is subjected to (1) an entangling treatment, (2) a heating treatment to impart adhesivity to a thermosetting resin, and (3) a surface-modifying treatment, and a laminate containing at least one prepreg prepared by impregnating the substrate with a thermosetting resin and drying are disclosed. The substrate of the present invention has low dielectric constant, is light, exhibits low hygroscopicity, and has good properties to be impregnated with the thermosetting resin and good adhesiveness to the thermosetting resin.

Abstract: An image forming material is disclosed which comprises a support and provided thereon, an image forming layer containing a colorant, the image forming layer being hardened, wherein an image is formed by imagewise exposing the image forming layer to a high density energy light to reduce an adhesive force between the image forming layer and the support and by removing the exposed portions of the image forming layer of the image forming material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creation of moire textile fabric. This can be achieved by directing at least one stream of pressurized heated gas at the surface of said first piece of overfed fabric to provide lateral yarn displacement and selectively interrupting and re-establishing contact between said stream and said surface in accordance with pattern information in order to pattern said first piece of fabric. This is followed by combining said patterned first piece of fabric with an unpatterned second piece of fabric in overlapping relationship and applying pressure by means of calender rolls having smooth surfaces to said combination of said first piece of patterned fabric and said second piece of unpatterned fabric. By using high pressure heated gas and shrinking some of the thermoplastic yarns, there is movement of the filling yarns in the fabric.

Abstract: A metal-foil-clad composite ceramic board produced by impregnating by impregnating a sintered substrate (II) of an inorganic continuously porous sintered body (I) having a true porosity of 12 to 50% and an open porosity of at least 10%, with a thermosetting resin (R) under vacuum, to form a resin-impregnated sintered substrate (IIR), stacking a metal foil on the resin-impregnated sintered substrate (IIR) and press-forming the resultant laminate, wherein the stacked metal foil has a 10-point average surface roughness Rz of 10 .mu.m or less, and the resin-impregnated sintered substrate (IIR) and the metal foil have substantially no adhesive layer therebetween or have an adhesive layer having a thickness of 10 .mu.m or less therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prooess for forming by extrusion a profile of extrudable material having a hard skin surface on a portion of the profile and a decorative enhancement on another portion of the profile. The decorative enhancement is formed integrally with the profile by use of an embossment technique on the profile before the extrusion material sets and hardens. The profile may be used in applications such as picture frames as well as door, wall and window moldings.

Abstract: The disk-shaped optical information medium of this invention includes: a first substrate having a center hole; a second substrate having a center hole; and a radiation curable resin interposed between the first and second substrates for bonding together the first and second substrates, wherein the optical information medium further includes a stopper for preventing the radiation curable resin from protruding into the center holes of the substrates, and a space between the first and second substrates of at least a half of a clamp region for clamping the optical information medium is filled with the resin.

Abstract: Provided is a recording medium comprising a base material, and an ink-receiving layer thereon containing a pigment having an aggregated-particle diameter of from 0.5 to 50 .mu.m and a binder, wherein said ink-receiving layer has a value of BET specific surface area/pore volume within the range of from 50 to 500 m.sup.2 /ml.

Abstract: A process for obtaining a low gloss, dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer comprising extrusion laminating a support with 1) a polyolefin resin and 2) a composite film comprising a microvoided thermoplastic core layer and a substantially void-free thermoplastic surface layer, the extrusion laminating process being performed with an embossed chill roll having a surface roughness average (Ra) of at least 1.5 .mu.m and a pressure roll, and then coating the composite film with a polymeric dye image-receiving layer, thereby producing the low gloss, dye-receiving element.

Abstract: Retroreflective sheeting having an abrasion-resistant ceramer coating that is prepared from about 20% to about 80% ethylenically unsaturated monomers; about 10% to about 50% of acrylate functionalized colloidal silica; and about 5% to about 40% N,N-disubstituted acrylamide or N-substituted-N-vinyl-amide monomer having a molecular weight between 99 and 500 atomic mass units; wherein said percentages are weight percents of the total weight of said coating. A method of coating retroreflective sheeting with an abrasion-resistant cured ceramer layer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A plastic foil for hot leaf stamping includes a layer of metal having a thickness in the range of 20 millimicrons to 100 millimicrons, a lacquer coating having a thickness in the range of 0.5 microns to 3 microns and a heat activatible adhesive. The metal layer lacquer coating and heat activatible adhesive are caused to be adhered to the substrate forming the final article during a stamping operation which releases said metal layer, lacquer coating and heat activatible adhesive from a plastic carrier film to which had initially been applied. Methods for forming such foil and for forming a decoration image on a substrate using such foil are also provided.

Abstract: A reflector used in a surface light source comprising a white polyester film in which fine voids are formed and whose apparent specific gravity is in the range of 0.5 to 1.2. The reflectance of the polyester film can be increased by the fine voids. When the reflector having a high reflectance is used in a surface light source having a side light system, a bright scope of, for example, a liquid crystal display easy to see can be obtained.

Abstract: A method of recycling an image-bearing recording material, at least part of a surface portion having a paper layer which contains cellulose fibers and bears thereon images formed by a thermofusible or thermosoftening ink, includes the steps of causing the image-bearing surface portion of the recording material to hold a water-containing image removal acceleration liquid thereon, and causing the images to adhere to an image releasing member with the application of heat and/or pressure to the images, whereby peeling the images away from the surface portion, with the surface portion of the recording material having a contact angle (cos.theta.) of -0.6 to 0.8 when a liquid with a surface tension of 40 mN/m is placed dropwise on the surface portion of the recording material.

Abstract: Transfer paper for electrophotography of the present invention includes base paper; and a coating layer provided on at least one side of the base paper. The coating layer includes a pigment and a binder, has a solids content in the range of 2 to 10 g/m.sup.2, and has void-free areas containing no voids having a circle-equivalent diameter of equal to or more than 1 .mu.m and void area containing voids whose circle-equivalent diameter is equal to or more than 1 .mu.m. A proportion of void areas whose equivalent circle diameter is more than 20 .mu.m is not more than 2%, and the average equivalent circle diameter of the void areas and that of the void-free areas as observed on the surface of the coating layer satisfy at least one of the following conditions: (1) the average equivalent circle diameter of the void areas and that of the void-free areas are each from 1.5 to 10 .mu.m; (2) the average equivalent circle diameter of the void areas and that of the void-free areas are each 0.2 to 1.

Abstract: A double-faced adhesive tape excelling in susceptibility to perforation, heatproofness, and dimensional stability, and optionally incorporating a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive is provided.

Abstract: A method of disposing of garments after use. The garments, linens, drapes, towels and other useful articles are provided as woven, non-woven, knitted or otherwise formed fabric of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol polymer fiber, the fiber being water soluble only at temperatures above approximately 37.degree. C. and preferably above 50.degree. C. After use, the fabric is subjected to water at a sufficient temperature to substantially dissolve the fabric whereupon the water and dissolved fabric are subjected to disposal.

Abstract: An ionically conductive agent having means for reducing passivation of metal subject to anodic dissolution is disclosed. The ionically conductive agent is interposed between metal to be protected from corrosion and metal to be sacrificed to provide cathodic protection. An electrical connection between the two metals completes a galvanic circuit. The means for reducing passivation can be either a complexing agent for ions of the metal to be sacrificed or can be a membrane to inhibit flow of ions that would affect the ability of the ionically conductive medium to support continued anodic metal dissolution. The ionically conductive agent and a system for cathodic protection using the ionically conductive agent is particularly suitable for a galvanic circuit to cathodically protect reinforcement bars in concrete structures such as transportation bridges, transportation highways, parking facilities, and balconies exposed to corrosive environments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is recording paper suitable for use in recording making use of a water-based recording liquid containing a dye which varies from water-soluble to water-insoluble according to the change of pH, wherein the recording paper is neutral or alkaline, and the surface pH of the paper is adjusted to a value not higher than the pH at which the dye turns water-insoluble.

Abstract: This invention provides a composite article having discrete microstructures partially encapsulated within a layer. A method of making the same is also provided. The article of the present invention is useful for visible radiation absorbing devices, such as, for example, selective solar absorbers, flat plate solar collectors, solar absorption panels, and solar cells.

Abstract: A self-supporting sheet-like structure is described, which contains a substrate layer and a structured coating on at least one surface of the substrate layer. The structured coating is produced by treating at least one surface of the substrate layer by means of an electric corona discharge, which takes place between a high voltage electrode and a grounded counter-electrode. In this procedure, an aerosol containing discrete inert particles is simultaneously introduced into the corona discharge space during the corona discharge to improve the slip characteristics and reduce friction of the substrate layer.

Abstract: A tinted bottle for food or drugs formed by injection blow molding high density polyethylene in which the walls of the bottle have a thickness between about 0.07 and 0.4 inches, a glossy appearance and contact clarity.

Abstract: A method for printing the cylindrical side surfaces of synthetic resinous corks used for wine bottles which are normally not receptive to printing inks. The method includes the steps of gas flame heating of the corks to slightly soften the surface and deposit unburned carbon particles thereat. The application of a printed image using an offset roller, the drying of the ink in a heated conduit, and the subsequent application of a high viscosity lubricant in dot pattern using an offset printing roller. The application of the lubricant in a pattern covering less than the entire surface permits the cork to release sulphur dioxide gas for oxygen scavenging of any air passing into the bottle, as well as air disposed in the head space within the bottle.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a note pad, contains a plurality of sheets including an upper sheet and a lower sheet. The sheets are releasably bonded together by a first adhesive applied over least a portion of the adjacent surfaces of the sheets. A second adhesive is applied over at least a portion of the surface of the bottom sheet opposite the surface to which the first adhesive is applied. The second adhesive has a peel strength greater than the first adhesive.

Abstract: Retroreflective articles for life saving devices at sea are described comprising a layer of a pressure-sensitive adhesive made using a solvent-free hot melt process which employs as starting material a tackified non-thermoplastic hydrocarbon elastomer. The process employs a continuous compounding device that has a sequence of alternating conveying and processing zones.

Abstract: There are described an improved vacuum suction pad and a method for manufacturing such suction pads, in which, in addition to reductions of contaminant components, the material of vacuum suction pads is subjected to an improved surface treatment which prevents deposition of pad marks on work surfaces and reduces frictional resistance of suction pads on work surfaces to lessen their fatigue. Suction pads of synthetic rubber, to be connected to a vacuum source, are each formed with a thin halogenation-hardened layer at least on a sucking surfaces to be held in contact with a work surface.

Abstract: An antistatic adhesive article which comprises an adhesive layer and utilizes vanadium oxide to impart antistatic properties to the article. The article is preferably an adhesive tape or sheet. The adhesive may be pressure sensitive or non-pressure sensitive. The vanadium oxide may be incorporated into or onto the tape from an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: Electrophotographic transfer paper of the present invention satisfies at least one of expression of L.sub.MD /H.sub.MD .gtoreq.60 and L.sub.CD /H.sub.CD .gtoreq.35, where MD represents a paper direction parallel to the movement direction of a paper machine, L.sub.MD (cm) represents stiffness in MD, CD represents a paper direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the paper machine, and H.sub.CD (%) represents expansivity in CD.

Abstract: A film that exhibits increased scratch resistant characteristics. The film is formed from a layer of crosslinkable oligomeric resin composition on a base. The film is made by: forming the layer of crosslinkable oligomeric resin composition on the base, and curing the resin composition to an extent that the film exhibits a haze decrease of less than or equal to 60 percent after abrading according to the ASTM D-968-81 procedure using 200 milliliters of sand. Preferably, the layer has a microstructure of alternating tips and grooves. Such films are useful in backlit displays which are useful in computers and the like.

Abstract: Layered substrates are disclosed having an ultra-smooth surface finish thereon rendering them useful in making high density magnetic storage media. The layered substrates are comprised of a non-oxide ceramic core coated with a smoothing layer comprised of an amorphous metal, particularly certain amorphous metal alloys based on chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed are magnetic storage media comprising the layered substrates, as well as processes for making the substrates and magnetic media.

Abstract: Thermal expansion mismatch between solder and substrate can result in substrate cracking, especially in the case of brittle substrates, e.g., Si or glass. This problem can be substantially eliminated through use of a novel bonding pad structure that comprises a sacrificial layer and a confinement layer disposed on the former, with a window through the latter. The confinement layer (e.g., Ti or Cr) is selected to be substantially inert with respect to the solder (e.g, AuSn) at the soldering temperature, and the sacrificial layer (e.g., Au) is selected to interact with the solder at that temperature, such that the molten solder consumes at least some of the sacrificial material, with the interface between the molten material moving laterally underneath the confinement layer. After re-solidification of the molten material the structure effectively has a distributed interface between the resolidified material and the substrate, with attendant decrease of stress in the substrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a sheeting based on polymers of propylene and ethylene, which may contain processing aids, fillers, pigments or other additives. This sheeting is characterized by the fact that it comprises a) a propylene homopolymer having a melt flow index (230.degree. C., 2.16 kg) of about 0.8 to 3.0 g/10 min, a melting point Tm of about 154.degree. to 168.degree. C. (determined by DSC) and an E-modulus of about 900 to 1500 N/mm.sup.2, and b) an ethylene homopolymer having a melt flow index (190.degree. C./2.16 kg) of about 1.5 to 3.0 g/10 min, a melting point Tm of about 110.degree. to 130.degree. C. and an E-modulus of about 200 to 400 N/mm, whereby about 5 to 20 parts by weight of the ethylene homopolymer are mixed with 100 parts by weight of the propylene homopolymer. It can be used in a self-adhesive composite to laminate any object.

Abstract: Transfer paper for outputting color images, suitable for use as a transfer member used in a color electrophotographic apparatus capable of forming a multi-color toner image by using at least two colors of single-color toner. The paper has a whiteness degree of 85% or more and an opaqueness degree of 90% or more. A method of forming a color image includes the steps of transferring a color toner image to transfer paper having a whiteness degree of 85% or more and an opaqueness degree of 90% or more, and heatingly fixing the color toner image.

Abstract: A sublimation type thermosensitive image transfer recording medium is disclosed which is adapted for imagewise transferring an ink from a surface thereof to a recording sheet when heated imagewise with the recording sheet being superimposed thereon. The recording medium includes a support, and a transferable ink layer provided on the support, wherein the surface from which the ink is imagewise transferred to the recording sheet has a waviness of not greater than 2.0 .mu.m in terms of maximum filtered waviness.

Abstract: This invention comprises various high production methods for simultaneously forming surface metallizations on a plurality of monolithic electronic modules. Each monolithic electronic module may comprise a single semiconductor chip or multiple semiconductor chips. The methods can employ a workpiece which automatically discontinues side surface metallization between different electronic modules in the stack. Multiple workpieces are interleaved within the stack between the electronic modules. Each workpiece may include a transfer layer(s) for permanent bonding to an end surface of an adjacent electronic module in the stack. This transfer layer may comprise an insulation layer, a metallization layer, an active circuit layer, or any combination thereof. End surface metallization can thus be provided contemporaneous with side surface metallization of multiple electronic modules.