Abstract: A curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition is made to contain a polymer-containing energy rays-curable component and fine particles having an average particle diameter of not more than 30 nm, wherein the solid content of the fine particles is made to be from 5 to 60 wt %. A stamper-receiving layer or a curable pressure sensitive adhesive layer for bonding a protective layer is formed using this curable pressure sensitive adhesive composition, thus producing an optical disk producing sheet. This optical disk producing sheet has a low volume shrinkage rate upon curing, and has excellent adhesiveness. If this optical disk producing sheet is used, then an optical disk having little warping and excellent inter-layer adhesion can be obtained.

Abstract: A product and method for displaying athletic data and certain information on skin is described. Said information being, but not limited to, an athlete's pacing goals for an athletic event, a course map, or other event information helpful to an athlete while competing in an athletic event. Said information preferably being displayed in the form of a temporary tattoo that can be applied to an athlete's skin so that the information is readily available and convenient to use during the event.

Abstract: A surface protection sheet including a base layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer which have been formed by coextrusion. The surface protection sheet has satisfactory suitability for unwinding from a roll, etc., and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a smooth surface and satisfactory adhesion to rough surfaces, is free from release ingredient transfer thereto, and hence poses no problem concerning contamination. The surface protection sheet comprises: a base layer comprising a thermoplastic resin; a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on one side of the base layer; and a back treatment layer formed on the other side and comprising a polyethylene resin. The surface protection sheet is characterized in that the base layer, pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and back treatment layer have been integrally formed by coextrusion molding and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains a noncrystalline polyolefin elastomer in an amount of 50 wt. % or larger.

Abstract: An article is disclosed which constitutes a multilayered plaster for application to the skin. It comprises an adhesive layer (1), a printed carrier layer (2), a coating layer (3) comprising at least one fragrance and a removable protective layer (4). In one particular embodiment, the fragrance is contained in microcapsules.

Abstract: A fabrication method for providing a relatively smooth surface associated with lightning strike protection for composite materials joined with fasteners recessed below the surface is described. The method includes coating at least one of a head of the fastener and a preformed dielectric insert with an adhesive, inserting the preformed dielectric insert into the recess such that the adhesive engages both contours of the recess and the preformed dielectric insert, and removing any excess adhesive from the surface area of the composite material and a top surface of the insert.

Abstract: A heat-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet comprises: a base material; and a thermo-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing thermo-expandable microspheres, the thermo-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a surface to be adhered to an adherend, wherein the surface of the thermo-expandable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer before subjecting to heating has a centerline average roughness of greater than 0.4 ?m, and has a convex portion resulting from the thermo-expandable microspheres.

Abstract: A personalizable, removable, self-adhesive film product having: a film member provided with a writable/printable surface on a first surface of the film member; a removable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adjacent a second surface of the film member; the first surface of the film member is opposite the second surface of the film member; and a release liner adjacent the adhesive layer and remote from the film member.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus configured to be disposed in an image forming apparatus. An image reading unit is configured to read an image from a document. A light permeable member has a surface configured to face the image on the document, the surface having a roughness of at most 0.5 S. A coating is disposed on the surface of the light permeable member, the coating configured to prevent adherence of contaminants on the surface.

Abstract: The present application is directed to adhesive articles and release liners. Namely, the present application is directed to an article comprising an adhesive layer with a structured surface. The structured surface comprises a first groove and a second groove recessed into the adhesive layer from a reference plane defined by the adhesive surface on either rim of the groove. In some embodiments, the second groove is contained within the first groove, and in other embodiments the grooves are separate. The first groove and the second groove have walls. The wall angle of the first groove with respect to the reference plane is non-zero and is smaller than the wall angle of the second groove with respect to the reference plane. The application is also directed to release liners for the adhesive article, wherein the surface of the release liner is the inverse of the adhesive surface.

Abstract: A self-adhesive flexible sealing tape, especially on a butyl or acrylic base, possibly a butyl rubber base, intended for sealing purposes and so designed that both the sealing tape and the carrier foil applied to the sealing tape are capable of being stretched, thus enabling the carrier tape to follow the stretching state of the sealing tape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer label comprising a backing layer and a transfer label composition, said transfer label composition comprising—at least one protective layer; —at least one ink-only image layer;—at least one adhesive layer; —at least one of said protective layers and/or at least one of said image layers comprising a mixture of at least one thermoplastic polyester ink and at least one nitrocellulose ink, the amount of polyester being less than 50 wt. % of the combined weight of the polyester ink and the nitrocellulose ink.

Abstract: A method of introducing discontinuities to an adhesive coated region of a substrate is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a web having upper and lower edges; (b) excising a portion of the web creating open sections interposed between retained sections connected to carrier sections, each including the upper or lower edge of the web to yield a patterned web; (c) perforating the patterned web such that the perforations span from one open section to the next open section to yield a perforated web; (d) contacting the perforated web to the adhesive coated region of the substrate; and (e) removing the carrier sections at the perforations leaving the retained sections on the substrate.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to polymer films used as protective cover sheets for polarizer plates, their manufacture, and to a method for producing polarizing plates employing such polymer films. More particularly, the invention provides a guarded cover sheet composite comprising a temporary carrier substrate having a first cover sheet comprising a first low birefringence film on one side and a second cover sheet comprising a second low birefringence film on the other side.

Abstract: A flame retardant patch for repairing a tear or hole in clothing or gear includes a flame resistant fabric and a pressure sensitive adhesive bonded to the fabric by hot melt lamination. The pressure sensitive adhesive contains halogenated flame retardant compounds. A release paper covers the pressure sensitive adhesive and is removed to allow application of the flame retardant patch to the clothing or other item being repaired. The patch is attached by applying pressure to the top fabric surface of the patch for approximately 45 seconds using the convex surface of a spoon-like object. The patch is contained in a flexible moisture resistant enclosure formed of a thermoplastic urethane composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for masking the inner surface of a tubular medical device with a fluid in order to selectively coat the outer surface of the tubular medical device. The inner lumen of the tubular medical device is filled with the fluid prior to deposition of a coating to the outer surface.

Abstract: A laminated lidstock includes a substrate film, a support web; a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the substrate and support webs, and covering the substrate film and support web except for a clear area at one end of the lidstock; a product die cut disposed in the substrate film; and a pull tab disposed at a first end of the laminated lidstock, wherein at least one of the substrate film and the support web carries a registration device. A method of making the lidstock, and a package, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-adhesive purge dam for retaining purge gas around a weld zone includes a base configured to substantially obstruct an air passage leading to the weld zone and an adhesive skirt extending from the base and configured to engage portions of the air passage. An adhesive on the adhesive skirt allows the skirt to be adhered to the air passage. An optional removable backing covers the adhesive prior to installation. The adhesive skirt is deployable from a stowed position wherein the adhesive is generally disposed in an interior portion of the purge dam to an installation position wherein the adhesive can be pressed against a surface to which the purge dam is to be adhered. The purge dam can be installed by inserting it in the air passage with the adhesive skirt in the stowed position, removing the removable backing prior to or after insertion in the air passage, exposing the adhesive, and deploying the skirt to the installation position for adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective cover system. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a multi-layer protective cover system configured to be disposed over a transparent object. Particular embodiments relate to incorporating the system with electronic devices and articles of eyewear that include transparent objects such as display screens and lenses respectively. Each layer of the system includes a transparent member, an adhesion system, and a removal system. The transparent member is shaped to two dimensionally conform or exceed the dimensions of an exposed outer surface of the transparent object. The adhesion system removably couples the transparent member to the transparent object in a manner that does not significantly affect the transparency of the combination. The removal system allows individual layers to be removed without substantially affecting the remaining layers or the transparency of the system.

Abstract: A method for sealing joints formed by the intersection and/or overlap of roofing membranes is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of applying strips of double sided tape to roofing membranes so as to secure the membranes to one another and to fill voids created at the intersection of the membranes. Securing the membranes using double-sided tape creates a tight seal which prevents the seepage of water and debris into the joint. A roof joint patch kit is also disclosed which comprises a roll of roofing membrane and a plurality of double-sided tape strips.

Abstract: High odor eliminating property is provided to a building material for interiors by compounding a hydrazide compound. Additionally, the odor eliminating property of the building material for interiors is improved and hygroscopicity and size stability at the time of use are provided by adding and compounding an organic carbide, an inorganic hygroscopic material, and a water repellent. Also, an interior structure in which these building materials for interiors are employed is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for clearly and consistently marking a patient prior to a procedure. In particular, the invention provides a temporary tattoo for marking a patient at a site of a procedure. The tattoo may indicate any information that would be helpful to a medical practitioner clearly and consistently mark a patient for a procedure. In some embodiments, the tattoo may indicate types of information including, but not limited to, information indicative of the laterality of the procedure, the type of procedure, the medical practitioner, the institution, or the department. In certain embodiments, the tattoo may indicate the location of the procedure with a “yes”. In other embodiments, the invention provides a method for marking a patient at the site of a procedure.

Abstract: An article of manufacture of removable segments, labels, coupons, and the like, as for identification, rewards and inventory control, which includes a support substrate film (17) structure having one or more selectively-pattern-treated (16) laminae for adhesively, but cleanly releasably, securing the segments, coupons and labels to the support structure (17).

Abstract: One embodiment of the lens protectors attached to pre-manufactured safety lenses, or goggles. The lens protectors are made up of clear self adhesive plastic strips, with easy to use peeling tabs. Each set of lens protectors contains several peel-off protective strips.

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: A heat transfer label, a method of manufacturing a heat transfer label and a method of labeling untreated or minimally treated polyethylene, polypropylene polymers and polyethylene-polypropylene copolymer containers and sheets that are at room temperature or heated up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, entail providing a heat transfer label that includes a support portion and a transfer portion over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to the article upon application of heat to the support portion while the transfer portion is placed in contact with the article. The transfer portion comprises a single or multiple color design. The transfer portion then is transferred from the support portion to the article.

Abstract: A patch for repairing a tear or hole in clothing or gear includes a fabric and a pressure sensitive adhesive bonded to the fabric by hot melt lamination. A release paper covers the pressure sensitive adhesive and is removed to allow application of the patch to the clothing or other item being repaired. The patch is attached by applying pressure to the top fabric surface of the patch for approximately 45 seconds using the convex surface of a spoon-like object.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recordable release sheet with a release agent layer of a release agent composition provided on at least one surface of a substrate. The release agent composition comprises at least one thermoplastic resin and/or thermoplastic elastomer selected from a group consisting of polyurethane resins, polyester resins, polyamide resins, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, long chain alkyl compounds produced by reacting a vinyl acetate (co)polymer and an alkyl isocyanate, polyisobutylenes, buyl rubbers, brominated butyl rubbers, chlorinated butyl rubbers, polyisoprenes and polybutadienes, as well as a polydimethylsiloxane. An adhesive layer is provided on such a release sheet, on the opposite surface to the release agent layer to form an adhesive tape.

Abstract: A roofing material having release tape having a substrate with adhesive capable of transfer from the substrate to the roofing material, and a method of producing same.

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: A masking film is provided to protect an area that should not be painted. A method for manufacturing the masking film requires extrusion-molding a film sheet in a tube shape; compressing the tube to create a twofold film sheet; folding the twofold film sheet in half by a first center line, to form a fourfold film sheet; folding the fourfold film sheet in half by a second center line, to form an eightfold film sheet; slitting an outermost film along a virtual slitting line positioned at a predetermined width inward from a folding line to form a plurality of leaves; and winding the film sheet about a bobbin with a slitting line slit positioned inwardly.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided including a a sticker for adhering to a vehicle surface. The sticker may include an automotive clear coat, a paint, a base or substrate, and an adhesive. The automotive clear coat lies on top of the paint, the paint lies on top of the base, and the base lies on top of the adhesive. The sticker can be adhered to the vehicle surface by use of the adhesive.

Abstract: The invention provides a product referred to as a marker for marking body locations and a method of fabricating and using such a marker in order to capture motion data in a video motion capture settings. The marker allows for easy attachment to a body location and easy removal without requiring long preparation of location on the body to attach a marker. The marker comprise a protective sheet removeably attached to the marker. The removal of such protective piece uncovers a surface having adhering properties. The adhering surface is then pressed against the body which results in securing the marker on a given location.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet 301A having a predetermined form is laminated onto a long release sheet 2A, and a protective member 5A which is thicker than the adhesive sheet 301A is provided in a position so as not to overlap the adhesive sheet 301A when a laminate sheet 1A is wound into a roll. According to this laminate sheet 1A, defects can be prevented from forming on the adhesive sheet 301A when the laminate sheet 1A is wound into a roll.

Abstract: A temporary facial decal comprising a mask-like substrate having apertures for the eyes and mouth and having a nose opening taken from the group of slit and aperture with the body of the mask having a transferable image thereon covered by a removable protective sheet that is removed from the decal which is then placed on the user's face using the provided apertures for alignment whereupon an agent, preferably water, is used to transfer the image onto the user's face.

Abstract: The re-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet of the invention is a re-peelable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, which comprises an adhesive layer formed over a base film, and which further comprises at least one intermediate layer between the base film and the adhesive layer, the intermediate layer having a storage elastic modulus (G?) of 3.0×104 to 1.0×108 Pa at 23° C. and a storage elastic modulus (G?) of 1.0×103 to 8.0×104 Pa at 200° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lining for a shipping container of an ocean vessel, which has at least one planar sheet having a generally flat surface; a container for an ocean vessel having at least one inside wall; the at least one planar sheet being in contact with and attached to the at least one inside wall with the generally flat surface facing away from the at least one inside wall; an adhesive placed between the at least one planar sheet and the at least one inside wall for removably attaching the at least one planar sheet without altering the at least one inside wall; and wherein the adhesive is a sole securing mechanism for attaching the at least one planar sheet to the at least one inside wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer sheet suitable for the formation of electrode patterns, dielectric layers, barrier layers, etc. in plasma display panels (PDPs), field emission displays (FEDS), liquid crystal displays (LCDS), fluorescent displays, hybrid integrated circuits, etc. The transfer sheet comprises a base film and a transfer layer releasably provided on the base film, optionally with a protective film provided on the transfer layer. The transfer layer comprises an inorganic component including a glass frit and an organic component removable by firing, optionally with an electrically conductive powder.

Abstract: A method and device for protecting flooring during a cleaning includes identifying at least one contact point between flooring and at least one object resting on the flooring. At least a portion of one surface of a protection pad which has a re-adherable adhesive is applied to a portion of the object which is at the identified contact point when resting on the flooring. At least one cleaning operation on the flooring which involves fluid and movement of the object to one or more locations on the flooring is performed. The protection pad remains secured to the portion of the object during the movement of the object to protect the flooring. The protection pad is removed from the portion of the object once the fluid applied during the cleaning operation has substantially dried.

Abstract: A photocurable composition for a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive binder, a reactive acrylate having a silicone backbone, a thermal curing agent, and a photoinitiator. The pressure-sensitive adhesive binder includes a copolymer of acrylic monomers, and a low molecular weight acrylate bonded to the copolymer, the low molecular weight acrylate having at least one pendent carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: Processes for producing copy protection for an integrated circuit are provided. To avoid unauthorized copying of an integrated circuit, an effective and reliable copy protection are provided. The process includes the steps of providing a substrate that has semiconductor structures on at least a first side of the substrate, providing a material for coating the substrate, and coating the substrate with a copy-protect layer. In one embodiment, the copy-protect layer is produced by applying a silicate glass by evaporation coating. Thus, an etching process that dissolves the copy-protect layer also attacks the substrate so that the semiconductor structures are at least partially destroyed.

Abstract: A high-durability photocatalyst film that is a laminated film comprising a substrate film and a photocatalytically active material layer formed thereon via a protective layer, wherein the substrate film is a film having specific performances in a weather resistance test with a sunshine weatherometer, the protective layer is an organic-inorganic composite graded film and the above laminated film exhibits specific performances in an accelerated weather resistance test with a sunshine weatherometer, and a structure having photocatalytic functions on a surface formed of the above photocatalyst film.

Abstract: A bridge label including two adhesive portions, the adhesive portions defining a first face of the bridge label; and a non-adhesive portion extending between the two adhesive portions, the non-adhesive portion also defining the first face of the bridge label. A splicing system including the bridge label in combination with a top sheet of a new roll, and a splicing tape provided across the top sheet of the roll. A second face of the bridge label, which opposes the first face, is affixed to an exposed adhesive portion of the splicing tape. The adhesive portions of the bridge label affix the first face of the bridge label to an expiring web. A splicing method including affixing the bridge label to a splicing tape that is adhered to the roll.

Abstract: A heat-resistant, paintable two-sided acrylic-based adhesive tape and method for adhering the tape to two substrates is provided. The tape is comprised of a solid acrylic-based carrier including an acrylic-based adhesive on both sides of the carrier. The carrier preferably includes polymeric microspheres to impart compressibility to the tape. The tape includes a conformable, heat resistant polyolefin-based release liner. In use, the tape is adhered on one side to a first substrate, the liner is removed, and the tape is adhered on the other side to a second substrate. The two substrates with the tape are then exposed to elevated temperatures such as those encountered in an automotive, appliance, or other commercial paint bake process. The tape can withstand temperatures up to 300° F. and can be painted without degradation of the adhesive and without a reduction of the adhesive properties of the tape.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive chopping board. The adhesive chopping board includes a main body (1); a primer layer coated on (2) the entire lower surface or a portion of the lower surface of the main body (1); and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer (3) applied to the lower surface of the primer layer (2) corresponding to the region of the lower surface of the main body (1) coated with the primer layer (2) so that the chopping board is re-attachable. The adhesive chopping board is fixed to a floor so as to efficiently cut foodstuffs laid thereon, and is easily separated from the floor and kept when the chopping board is not used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and composition for a thermochromatic, color indicative sheet or device that is bonded to an article such as a concrete or asphalt surface, a traffic sign, a plate of a guidepost and on which is indicated a surface temperature near or below the freezing point of water. The invention can also utilize an adhesive system including a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and/or thermal sensitive adhesive sheet for adhering sheets of preformed thermoplastic with the thermochromatic color indicative sheet to concrete, asphalt, wood or composite material surfaces. The invention includes methods of applying the product allowing for immediate use in a traffic area upon completion of the application to any appropriate outdoor surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a melt-processed organic-inorganic hybrid material including the steps of maintaining a solid organic-inorganic hybrid material at a temperature above the melting point but below the decomposition temperature of the organic-inorganic hybrid material for a period of time sufficient to form a uniform melt and thereafter, cooling the uniform melt to an ambient temperature under conditions sufficient to produce the melt-processed organic-inorganic hybrid material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stamping film for the production of tamper-proof license plates and a license plate produced using a stamping film. The stamping film includes a carrier film and a transfer layer which is detachable from the carrier film and which can be fixed on a substrate of the license plate. Starting from the carrier film, the transfer layer includes a transparent release layer, an opaque decoration layer, a transparent protection layer, an optically variable layer, a reflection layer, a colored layer and an adhesive layer. The decoration layer has mutually spaced areal interruptions where the transparent protection layer adjoins the release layer. The adhesive layer is provided for fixing the transfer layer to the substrate of the license plate.

Abstract: Retroreflective sheeting includes a body layer having a structured surface with recessed faces forming cube corner cavities. A reflective film is disposed at least on the recessed faces, and a fill material fills the cube corner cavities. The fill material comprises radiation-curable materials, adhesives, or both, and preferably transparent radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives. The fill material preferably forms a continuous layer covering both the recessed faces and upper portions of the structured surface. A transparent cover layer preferably contacts the fill material layer.

Abstract: Method for producing a laser-printable film which comprises printing an engraving layer comprising a UV-curable coating onto a support film, applying an electron-beam curable coating on top of the engraving layer, and then curing the film by electron irradiation.

Abstract: An automobile paint film-protective sheet comprising a substrate having formed on one side thereof a rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive having a dynamic modulus of from 2×105 to 7×106 dyne/cm2 at 60° C.