Abstract: A method of manufacturing an extended content label involves receiving label stock comprising a liner layer and a face stock layer, and de-laminating the liner layer from the face stock layer. The face stock layer and the liner layer each have a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the face stock layer has an adhesive layer that adheres the face stock layer to the liner layer. A first face stock image is printed onto the top surface of the liner layer. The printed face stock image is transferred to the bottom surface of the face stock layer, and a second face stock image is printed onto the top surface of the face stock layer. The transferring the printed face stock image involves re-laminating the face stock layer with the liner layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates in general to methods for tracking web-based articles and methods of authenticating the origin of web-based articles. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to a tracking system for web-based articles and to web-based articles having identifying marks that allow tracking and authentication of its origin.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an extended content label involves receiving label stock comprising a liner layer and a face stock layer, and de-laminating the liner layer from the face stock layer. The face stock layer and the liner layer each have a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the face stock layer has an adhesive layer that adheres the face stock layer to the liner layer. A first face stock image is printed onto the top surface of the liner layer. The printed face stock image is transferred to the bottom surface of the face stock layer, and a second face stock image is printed onto the top surface of the face stock layer. The transferring the printed face stock image involves re-laminating the face stock layer with the liner layer.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having high flexibility. The conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive tape includes: a base material; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer arranged on at least one surface side of the base material, in which the tape has a total thickness of 30 ?m or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent flexible hard coated film and a method of producing the same, and more particularly, to a transparent flexible hard coated film including a scratch-resistant surface and a method of producing the same.

Abstract: Supply chain systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring fluid levels in liquid containers, such as kegs. Embodiments include sensors that fit within a keg's false bottom, measure the weight of the keg, and transmit the weight information to a computer database via a wireless network. Other embodiments include an RFID device with information about a characteristic of the liquid within a keg (such as brand and/or type of beer) that may be attached to the keg and paired with the sensor so the sensor can transmit information about the characteristic of the liquid in the keg. In alternate embodiments, the sensor's transmitter is short range and an uplink/gateway is used to receive information from the sensor and relay that sensor's information to a broader wireless network. Multiple containers in close proximity may each be fitted with an RFID device and sensor and communicate their individual information to the database.

Abstract: The present invention comprises adhesive articles, adhesive compositions, and release liners. The release liners include silicone-based release formulations that can provide average and static release forces desirable for converting and handling soft adhesives, particularly adhesives of the type used in the electronics industry. In one embodiment, the silicone-based formulations include addition-cure silicone-based release formulations.

Abstract: A laminate body, method, and materials for temporary substrate support are provided. The laminate body can hold N and protect thin, brittle substrates such as flexible glass or thin semiconductor wafers during further processing such as vapor deposition or thinning by grinding. The provided laminate body, in one embodiment, includes a support, a release layer disposed upon the support, a joining layer disposed upon and in contact with the release layer, and a substrate disposed upon and in contact with the joining layer. The release layer can include an acrylic adhesive and an adhesion modifying agent.

Abstract: Described herein are release layers formed via solventless extrusion. The release layers include a polyolefin and an alkyl dimethicone. The release layers exhibit tailorable release properties from pressure-sensitive adhesives. The release layers are simple to make and require no post-treatment in order to impart the observed release properties. The release layers are adaptable to multilayer extrusion, blown film formation, and cast film formation techniques.

Abstract: A polymer sheet includes a polyurethane core. The polyurethane core has a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The polymer sheet can have at least one functional layer overlying a major surface. The polymer sheet has a thickness tPS. The polyurethane core has a thickness tPC. In embodiments tPC can be at least 0.3 tPS. The polyurethane core can have at least one of the following property: (i) a Scratch Resistance Rating, as further described herein, of not greater than about 10 wt %, (ii) an elongation at break of at least 200%, (iii) a tensile strength at break of at least 0.3 MPa, (iv) a loss of tensile strength of not greater than about 30% when exposed to UV light according to standard SAE J1960 (Rev. August 2003). The polymer sheet can be used for gaskets or bonding tapes.

Abstract: There is provided an adhesive film and an organic light emitting display using the same. The adhesive film includes a first protective layer, an adhesive layer and a second protective layer. The adhesive layer is formed on the first protective layer and has a pattern formed in one surface thereof, the pattern including one or more openings shaped and sized to accommodate particulate matter. The second protective layer is formed on the adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive tape composition and an adhesive tape prepared from same. Based on the total weight of the adhesive tape composition, the adhesive tape composition comprises: 25-75 wt. % of an acrylate monomer; 20-70 wt. % of an epoxy resin; 0.001-3 wt. % of a free radical photoinitiator; 0-10 wt. % of a fumed silica; and 0.02-5 wt. % of a cationic thermal initiator. According to the present invention, an adhesive tape having a room temperature retention time as long as 6 months that can be cured at low temperature such as 80 degree C. can be produced from the adhesive tape composition.

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: Multi-layer articles are disclosed which include, a polypropylene-based film, and a layer on at least one surface of the polypropylene-based film including an ethylene-based material containing a copolymer of ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin comomoner with a density of no greater than 0.90 g/cm3 and a polydispersity index of between 1 and 4, wherein the multi-layer article is biaxially stretched. In some embodiments the multi-layer article exhibits desirable optical properties.

Abstract: Provided is the following film for a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape in which a non-pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is provided on a base material film. In the case where dicing or the like is performed by performing adsorption fixation to a fixing base with a negative pressure, the occurrence of excessive close adhesion due to, for example, the heat generation of the base can be effectively suppressed. In addition, the non-pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is provided on the base material film, and hence blocking in a roll shape is effectively suppressed, the film for a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape does not tear or break upon its unwinding from the roll shape, conformity between the non-pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the base material film is good, and followability to a deformation such as stretching is good. Also provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including such film for a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a shock absorption film for use with a mobile computing device. The shock absorption film includes, for example, a PET base layer; a TPU-based layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material; a release liner; a glue layer interposed between the base layer and the TPU layer; and a silicone-based adhesive layer interposed between the TPU layer and the release liner, the silicone-based adhesive layer contacting the TPU layer without an intervening layer between the silicone adhesive layer and the TPU layer.

Abstract: A wafer processing laminate, a wafer processing member, a temporary adhering material for processing a wafer, and a method for manufacturing a thin wafer, which facilitates to establish a temporary adhering the wafer and the support, enables to form a layer of uniform thickness on a heavily stepped substrate, and is compatible with the TSV formation and wafer back surface interconnect forming steps, and the wafer processing laminate includes a support, a temporary adhesive material layer formed thereon and a wafer laminated on the temporary adhesive material layer, where the wafer has a circuit-forming front surface and a back surface to be processed, wherein the temporary adhesive material layer includes a three-layered structure composite temporary adhesive material layer.

Abstract: Blended release materials including a blend of a fluoro-functional silicone release polymer and a fluoropolymer are described. Exemplary fluoropolymers include fluoroolefin-based polymers and linear fluoropolymers including linear fluoroacryaltes. Articles including such release materials such as release liners, and adhesive articles, including silicone adhesive articles, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is for providing a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for protecting the surface of semiconductor parts which transfers little foreign matter to an object (part) to be adhered in a manufacturing process, the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprising at least a base material film, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and a peeling liner, the base material film having the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on one surface thereof, and the peeling liner using an unprocessed plastic film which does not contain a releasing layer being formed on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: Blended release materials including a blend of a fluoro-functional silicone release polymer and a fluoropolymer are described. Exemplary fluoropolymers include fluoroolefin-based polymers and linear fluoropolymers including linear fluoroacryaltes. Articles including such release materials such as release liners, and adhesive articles, including silicone adhesive articles, are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a paper substrate useful as a universal release liner, as well as methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A flexible, low profile retainer having a high coefficient of friction that may be adhered to the underside of a shoulder strap to retain the strap in the appropriate location on the shoulder of a user. The retainer is formed from a flexible layer of silicone or thermoplastic rubber and includes an adhesive positioned on one side to adhere the retainer in the appropriate location on the underside of the shoulder strap. The retainer may be dimensioned to be nearly invisible when positioned on the strap, thereby maintaining the aesthetic appeal and overall look of the item being supported by the strap.

Abstract: A label assembly for application to heat shrink containers and materials is described. The label assembly is adhered to the heat shrink material prior to heat shrinking that material. During heat shrinking of the container or material, the label assembly adapts to and accommodates dimensional changes and stresses in the container or material. After shrinking, the label assembly remains adhered to the container or material and is free of wrinkles or other undesirable defects.

Abstract: A double eyelid forming tape or string that can form an eyelid with a clear fold easily and safely in a simple manner, and a method of manufacturing the same is provided. It is constructed by applying an adhesive on a narrow tape member being resiliently elastic, or being stretchable and exhibiting resilient elasticity after being stretched, and providing holding portions having no adhering property on the surfaces at both ends thereof for holding by fingertips. A fold of the double eyelid is formed by pressing the tape member on the position of the eyelid where the user wants to form a fold in a state where both ends thereof are held and stretched, adhering the tape member thereon with the adhesive, and releasing the same. Therefore, when the tape member under a tension resiliently contracts, it breaks into the eyelid and forms an eyelid with a fold.

Abstract: Compositions that can be polymerized and/or crosslinked into coatings by cationic and/or radical irradiation contain at least one photoinitiator and at least one compound having at least one isocyanate function.

Abstract: Liner comprising a film which comprises oriented polypropylene having a flexural modulus of at least 1400, preferably at least 2000 MPa, a release coating being applied on at least one of the two outer sides of the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a double-sided adhesive tape in which the adhesive strength between a substrate and each adhesive layer is high and the rupture of the substrate is unlikely to occur. Also, the present invention is a method for producing a double-sided adhesive tape having a polytetrafluoroethylene porous film substrate and adhesive layers formed respectively on both sides of the substrate. The method includes the following steps (1) to (4) in order: (1) the step of putting an adhesive composition on a first release liner; (2) the step of bonding the first release liner on which the adhesive composition has been put to one main surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene porous film substrate; (3) the step of forming a first adhesive layer by heating the substrate to which the first release liner has been bonded; and (4) the step of providing a second adhesive layer on another main surface of the substrate, a part of an adhesive in the second adhesive layer being penetrated into the substrate.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive for medicinal application purposes, based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers is characterized in that it contains as polymer component (A) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer or a combination of at least two ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, and as component (B) an adhesive resin or a combination of adhesive resins at a portion of up to 55%-wt, relative to the sum of components (A) and (B) without active substances or other auxiliary substances.

Abstract: A flame retardant blast resistant reinforcement film for application to a structural wall or ceiling, the film comprising at least one flame retardant layer, at least one polymeric material layer, at least one energy absorptive or dissipative material layer, and an adhesive layer. The film has a puncture resistance of 3,000-25,000 psi.

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: Disclosed is a heat-activated adhesive sheet which includes a heat-activated adhesive layer, and two release liners arranged so as to sandwich and protect the heat-activated adhesive layer. One of the two release liners is a release liner containing a polyolefinic film as a base material, and the other is a release liner containing a polyester film as a base material. This heat-activated adhesive sheet has a transfer heat-activated adhesive layer, can thereby have a small thickness, is unlikely to suffer from “unintended separation”, and is unlikely to cause lifting and delamination of release liners when the sheet is stored as a roll.

Abstract: An adhesive tape or sheet with a release liner has; a thermoplastic resin film, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer formed on one side of the thermoplastic resin film, and a release liner positioned on one side of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer, a fatty acid bisamide as well as a fatty acid monoamide and/or fatty acid are contained at least one of the thermoplastic resin film and the pressure sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides an impact-absorbing and sealing sheet having adhesiveness and a preparation method thereof. More specifically, the present invention provides an impact-absorbing and sealing sheet comprising sequentially a release paper, a coating layer on the release paper, a polyurethane layer, and a surface coating layer. The coating layer is formed by coating a side of the release paper with a composition comprising 95 to 99.9 parts by weight of a resin binder which is at least one selected from the group consisting of urethane resin, urethane acryl resin, acryl resin, and acryl silicon resin; and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a powder additive which is at least one selected from the group consisting of barium sulfuric acid, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, talc, and silica.

Abstract: A method of forming a three-dimensional microstructure on a flat surface of a support, comprising the application of a first flat and uniform layer of silicone on said surface of support and the application on the first layer of silicone of a second three dimensionally microstructured layer of silicone, said first layer and second layer of silicone become integrally connected to thus form a common three-dimensional microstructure ensuring anti-adhesive properties distributed regularly on the surface of the support, so that any flexible surface of substrate, in particular a surface of adhesive deposited on said layers of silicone will be microstructured by inverse replication of the three-dimensional microstructure formed by the two layers of silicone, where said layers of silicone are fixed by hardening by heating or by exposure to an ultraviolet or electronic radiation, or a combination thereof, applications thereof and films, notably self-adhesive films, such as those microstructured by said method.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive for medicinal application purposes, based on ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers is characterized in that it contains as polymer component (A) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer or a combination of at least two ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, and as component (B) an adhesive resin or a combination of adhesive resins at a portion of up to 55%-wt, relative to the sum of components (A) and (B) without active substances or other auxiliary substances.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has a high adhesiveness and an excellent terminal peeling resistance as well as exhibits extremely small diffusing amounts of formaldehyde and toluene. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet contains at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a water-dispersion type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive containing a water-dispersion type acrylic polymer and a tackifying resin-containing emulsion, wherein a diffusing amount of formaldehyde is less than 3 ?g/m3 and a diffusing amount of toluene is 10 ?g/g or less. As the tackifying resin-containing emulsion, a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using substantially no organic solvents or a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using a material other than aromatic hydrocarbon-based organic solvents can be suitably employed.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has a high adhesiveness and an excellent terminal peeling resistance as well as exhibits extremely small diffusing amounts of formaldehyde and toluene. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet contains at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a water-dispersion type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive containing a water-dispersion type acrylic polymer and a tackifying resin-containing emulsion, wherein a diffusing amount of formaldehyde is less than 3 ?g/m3 and a diffusing amount of toluene is 10 ?g/g or less. As the tackifying resin-containing emulsion, a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using substantially no organic solvents or a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using a material other than aromatic hydrocarbon-based organic solvents can be suitably employed.

Abstract: There is disclosed an overlaminating adhesive film comprising a transparent film, an adhesive layer and a release material successively laminated in this order, wherein said release material has a surface contacting with the adhesive layer, said surface having a centerline average surface roughness of 0.5 ?m or lower; an adhesive forming said adhesive layer has a pH of 7.2 to 8.5 in a solution state before applied, and is an acrylic emulsion-type adhesive having an average particle size of 200 nm or smaller; and a monomer component used for production of said adhesive includes an alkoxysilane group-containing unsaturated monomer in which each alkoxy group has 1 to 4 carbon atoms, but includes no hydroxy-containing unsaturated monomer. The overlaminating adhesive film of the present invention exhibits a good water resistance and is free from deterioration in its transparency due to lifting or bubbles when laminated on an adherend.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display strip easy for automating the process of bonding product-enclosed bags and capable of bonding the product-enclosed bags once removed again.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a release material and a release agent, which can be produced by directly coating onto a substrate without requiring the application of an undercoating material even when using a permeable substrate such as paper, which have excellent releasability even when the amount of silicone used is small, have a low change in peel strength over time, have a high residual adhesion ratio of an adhesive tape, seal and the like after release from a release material, and have writability or printability to a release surface. A release material and a release agent are provided, wherein the release layer contains a neutralized resin obtained from a neutralization reaction of an emulsion copolymer of a monomer composition containing from 5 to 80 mass % of an unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer with a basic substance, and a silicone emulsion and/or a silicone dispersion.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet comprising: a cleaning layer; and a protective film treated with a releasing agent comprising a silicone, the protective film being provided as a separator on at least one side of the cleaning layer, wherein an amount of silicone attached to the cleaning layer when the separator is peeled off from the cleaning layer is 0.005 g/m2 or less as calculated in terms of polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: Use of a double-sided adhesive tape for fastening silicone rubbers, the adhesive tape having a backing and two layers of adhesive, the first layer of adhesive being composed of an acrylate-based pressure-sensitive adhesive and the second pressure-sensitive adhesive being composed of a crosslinked pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a liner providing a scent. The liner comprises a fabric defining a first surface of the liner; an adhesive defining a second surface of the liner; and a fragrance infused within the fabric; whereby the first and second surfaces comprise substantially similar surface areas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manufacturing substrate of sheet-like products. The substrate comprises a paper layer (9) having a first surface and a second surface, a barrier layer (10) formed on the first surface of the paper layer (9), and a release layer (11) formed on the barrier layer (10). On the second surface of the paper layer (9) there is a non-stick layer (12). The invention relates also to a manufacturing method of the above-mentioned substrate, and a rebuilding method of a production line.

Abstract: An adhesive roller for detritus removal having an elongated strip where the strip has both a backing layer and an adhesive layer overlying and covering a first side of the backing layer. The strip also has a first end, a second end and two spaced apart sides. The strip is wound from its first end and to its second end into a tubular cylindrical roller with the adhesive layer facing outwardly. An adhesive release coating also overlies at least a portion of a second side of the backing layer. The adhesive release coating may be either applied as a liquid coating, or may be a solid substrate. This adhesive release coating facilitates removal of individual sheets from the roller. Alternatively, a portion of the backing layer is crimped to form alternating peaks and valleys along at least a portion of the backing layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a wide tape and dispenser associated therewith. In one embodiment, a wide duct tape comprises a backing layer having a scrim disposed therein, and an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the backing layer; wherein the wide duct tape has a width between about 8 inches and about 12 inches.

Abstract: A adhesive tape is having a first substrate layer, an adhesive layer, and a release layer. The first substrate layer has a first side and a second side, and the first substrate layer is embossed with a traction enhancing pattern. The adhesive layer is attached to the first layer side of the first substrate layer to adhere the tape to a surface. The adhesive layer does not leave substantial adhesive residue on the surface upon detachment of the adhesive tape from the surface. The release layer is on the second side of the first substrate layer to reinforce the substrate layer and to facilitate release of the adhesive layer from the release layer when the tape is overlapped on itself. The tape may be used effectively in converting industries to mask or protect idler rollers.

Abstract: A kit of dispensable adhesive members including a plurality of transparent polymer carrier member pairs, a plurality of segments having adhesive on opposite sides thereof, and a closable container. The carrier members of each pair each have a release surface on one side with at least one of the carrier members being flexible, and one carrier member of the pair has a different length or width than the other carrier member of the pair. Each segment on its opposite sides is adhered to the release surfaces of a carrier member pair. The container carries the plurality of carrier member pairs and plurality of segments, and permits selective dispensing of one segment and carrier member pair therefrom.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises a fluoropolymer, a silicone having a plurality of vinyl groups, a silicone having a plurality of Si—H groups, and a hydrosilation catalyst. Reaction products of the curable composition are used as release materials for release liners and adhesive articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive foam tape. In certain embodiments the foam tape does not require the use of a release liner. Elimination of the release liner reduces the cost of the tape and also avoids problems associated with damage to the liner during traditional tape manufacturing from exposure to e-beam radiation.