Abstract: There is provided dendritic materials for enhanced performance of an energy storage device having a unimolecular micelle including branched building blocks. Also provided is an energy storage device having a lithium source, a hydrocarbon dendrimer based electrolyte made up of a unimolecular micelle including branched building blocks, insertional electrode, and a current conductor.

Abstract: The present invention is to establish a process for production of highly durable organic silicon-based coatings with satisfactory adhesive property on polyolefin resins. A polyolefin resin, wherein after hydrophilic treatment of the surface of the polyolefin resin it is coated with a coating solution containing a silicon compound or its hydrolysate with an organic functional group represented by general formula (1): R1nSi(R2)4−n (where R1 is an organic functional group with a methacryloxy group, R2 is one or a plurality of hydrolyzable groups selected from among alkoxyl groups, acetoxyl groups and chlorine, and n is an integer of up to 3), and then dried to obtain a primary coating, over which a silicon dioxide coating is formed.

Abstract: A three-layer transfer member having a rigid substrate, a conformable intermediate layer and an outer thin fluoropolymer layer wherein the fluoropolymer layer can be tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy, fluorine ethylene propene monomers, polymers thereof, and mixtures thereof, and an image apparatus including the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are a coated concrete substrate and a process for coating the substrate. The process includes applying a colored polymer-enhanced grout coating and allowing it to cure. A template without adhesive backing is applied over the coating layer. The template is removed after the coating layer is cured. A primer is applied over the coating layer, for providing good cohesive and adhesive properties. A sealer is applied over the cured primer layer, for providing chemical resistance and UV protection. The resulted coated concrete surface is decorative, durable, resilient, stain, chemical resisting, UV protecting, and has the appearance of brick or ceramic tile.

Abstract: An anti-fogging and anti-reflection optical article included a substrate, a first water-absorbing film provided on the substrate, a thin film of high refractive index provided on the first water-absorbing film, and a second water-absorbing film provided on the thin film of high refractive index. The first water-absorbing film contains a water-absorbing polymer and is provided on the substrate. The thin film of high refractive index includes a polycondensation product of a hydrolysate of a metal alkoxide, and the second water-absorbing film includes a water-absorbing polymer.

Abstract: A process is described for applying a thin-film, hydrophobic, oil-repellant, stain-resistant, optical coating to a transparent substrate. The coating is applied using a treatment solution that incorporates an organosilane in a solvent of water, alcohol, and ethylene glycol or glycerol, and an acid catalyst, with the organosilane having a preferred concentration in the range of 0.05 to 50 mmole per liter. The treatment solution preferably is prepared in a two-step procedure, in which the organosilane is first reacted in concentrated form and then diluted. After the treatment solution has been applied to the transparent substrate, e.g., by dip coating, the coated substrate is dried, preferably by flash-drying at room temperature and then heating it to a prescribed elevated temperature, in a prescribed humidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deposited plastic film comprising: a deposited plastic film comprising: a plastic film; a coating layer which is formed on at least one surface of said plastic film and comprises a cured resin composition obtained by curing a resin composition comprising 6 to 80% by weight of an oxazoline group-containing water-soluble polymer; and a deposit layer which comprises a metal, metal oxide or mixture thereof and is formed on a surface of said coating layer.

Abstract: Improved anti-reflective coating compositions for use in integrated circuit manufacturing processes and methods of forming these compositions are provided. Broadly, the compositions are formed by heating a solution comprising a compound including specific compounds (e.g., alkoxy alkyl melamines, alkoxy alkyl benzoguanamines) under acidic conditions so as to polymerize the compounds and form polymers having an average molecular weight of at least about 1,000 Daltons. The monomers of the resulting polymers are joined to one another via linkage groups (e.g., —CH2—, —CH2—O—CH2—) which are bonded to nitrogen atoms on the respective monomers. The polymerized compound is mixed with a solvent and applied to a substrate surface after which it is baked to form an anti-reflective layer. The resulting layer has high k values, improved etch rates, and can be formulated for both conformal and planar applications.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating anti-corrosive steel surfaces, such an epoxy-coated ship's hull, in an environmentally improved manner, with an epoxy-silicone-adhesive paint, as a tiecoat, to provide for the subsequent application of silicone foul release coatings.

Abstract: A gas-impermeable plastic vessel and a process for forming a film having uniform thickness and high gas-interception to a plastic vessel is disclosed. The plastic vessel, having a Tg higher than the coating temperature, excellent in gas-interception, is coated with a silicon oxide film having a refractive index of 1.4 to 1.5, a thickness of 300 Å to 2000 Å and composition of SiOx (X=1.5 to 2.0). A high-frequency electrode is placed on the non-coated surface side a constant distance of not more than 10 mm from the electrode surface to the vessel surface. A ground electrode connection is placed in the coated surface side and the ground connection electrode is maintained a constant distance from the electrode surface to the vessel surface, which distance is greater than the distance from the high-frequency electrode surface to the vessel surface on which the coating is formed.

Abstract: A thermally conductive heat-resistant silicone rubber composite sheet which has a heat-resistant resin film layer on at least one side of a silicone rubber sheet and can be suitably used in a hot pressing process, with the silicone rubber sheet being a sheet molded of a silicone rubber composition that comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of organopolysiloxanes having an average polymerization degree of at least 200, (B) 0 to 150 parts by weight of carbon black containing volatile impurities except water in a content of at most 0.5 weight %, (C) 0 to 1,600 parts by weight of at least one thermally conductive substance selected from the group consisting of metals, metal oxides, metal nitrides and metal carbides and (D) a curing agent, provided that the total proportion of the components (B) and (C) is from 10 to 1,600 parts by weight, and having a volatile impurity content of at most 0.2 weight % when it is heated at 150° C. for 3 hours: and a method of producing the aforesaid composite sheet.

Abstract: A powder free medical glove having an outer side a silicon treated surface and the inside of cross linked coagulated glove bonded with a layer formed of an anti-blocking composition. The anti-blocking composition comprises of a polymer or copolymer mixed together with a micronized high density polyethylene material and wax in suitable blends that result in the composition having anti-blocking and improved lubricity properties. The medical glove with the skin contacting anti-blocking coating enables donning of the glove to be effected without the aid of donning powder such as starch powder. When the finished glove is washed and rinsed with water to remove the coagulant powder, and the said glove treated with a silicon solution, a glove substantially free of loose powder glove is produced and has good lubricity for donning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer article which includes a substrate, a first layer comprising a partial condensate of a diorganodiorganooxysilane having the formula R2Si(OR′)2 or an organotriorganooxysilane having the formula RSi(OR′)3, or both, where R is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing about 1-3 carbon atoms, aromatic groups containing about 6-13 carbon atoms, the vinyl radical, the 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl radical, the gamma-glycidoxypropyl radical and the gamma-methacryloxypropyl radical, and R′ is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups containing about 1-8 carbon atoms, aromatic groups containing about 6-20 carbon atoms, and hydrogen; and a second layer deposited on the first layer, the second layer comprising an organosilicon material which has been polymerized and oxidized in a plasma, the second layer containing silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen.

Abstract: A two-layer coating system blocks ultraviolet radiation up to and including 400 nanometers, the upper end of ultra violet light. An inner layer blocks radiation from about 375 nanometers to 400 nanometers. An outer layer absorbs radiation up to 375 nanometers.

Abstract: A laminated material for the manufacture of packing containers with good gas and aroma barrier properties, and a method for the manufacture of the laminated material. The laminated material has a base layer (18) and a barrier layer (19) of inorganic material of a thickness of only 50-500 Å serving as a gas and aroma barrier. The barrier layer (19) is applied to the base layer (18) by means of vacuum deposition and bonded to the base layer by means of at least one intermediate layer (22) of bonding agent. To facilitate the conversion of the material to packing containers the barrier layer (19) is omitted along such areas (17a and 17b) of the material which are intended to be folded against, and combined with, one another by heat-sealing during the manufacture of the said containers.

Abstract: A transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film is disclosed, with a base layer B which comprises at least 80% by weight of thermoplastic polyester, and with at least one intermediate layer Z, and with at least one outer layer A. The outer layer A is composed of a polymer or of a mixture of polymers which contains at least 85% by weight of ethylene 2,6-naphthalate units and up to 15% by weight of ethylene terephthalate units, and/or up to 15% by weight of units derived from cycloaliphatic or aromatic diols and/or dicarboxylic acids, and the intermediate layer Z is composed of a mixture of polymers which contains at least 3% by weight of ethylene 2,6-naphthalate units and up to 97% by weight of ethylene terephthalate units, and/or up to 97% by weight of units derived from cycloaliphatic or aromatic diols and/or dicarboxylic acids. The Tg2 value of the polyester film is above the Tg2 value of the base layer B, but below the Tg2 value of the outer layer A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating system, in particular to a coating system for articles where plastic materials slide against flexible rubber materials. The coating system is a silicone oil based coating having a viscosity of at least 200,000 centistokes, i.e. a high viscosity coating. The coating comprises in a preferred embodiment a silicone oil based block or graft copolymer, or segmented copolymer. Further the invention relates to a process of producing a component of an article coated as described above, comprising adding the coating material to the component material prior to molding and subsequently molding the component from the mixture, or molding the component from the component material and subsequently applying the coating material to the at least one surface of the component, as well as an article coated with a silicone oil based coating as defined above. Such an article is preferably a medical article, such as a container or an injection cylinder and a stopper.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising condensates of at least one compound (A) of the general formula RaMZb (a=0-3; b=1-4; a+b=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group, and at least one compound (B) of the general formula R′xMZy(x=1-3; y=1-3; x+y=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group and at least one R′ contains a perfluoro polyether structure separated from M by at least two atoms, where M is an element from the periodic table of elements selected from the main groups III-V or from the subgroups II-IV and Z is a hydrolyzable organic group, and where at least one R is not equal to at least one R′.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens consisting of an organic glass substrate, a hard scratchproof coating, a primary shockproof coating layer, and an anti-reflective coating, wherein the surface of said substrate is covered with said scratchproof coating and the primary shockproof coating layer is inserted between said scratchproof coating and the anti-reflective coating. A method for making said lens is also disclosed.

Abstract: A panel for use in siding is disclosed. The panel has a cement core in a shape defining the panel of the siding, and a plastic film layer attached to the cement core. The plastic film layer is either a polymer or a copolymer of vinyl chloride. The panel may also have an adhesive layer which adheres the plastic film layer to the cement core. The cement core may contain fiber reinforcement.

Abstract: A flexible composite release sheet providing a replicative surface with a desired surface effect and a method of manufacturing such a release sheet is disclosed. The release sheet is suitable for use in multicomponent reactive urethane casting systems. The invention further provides flexible composite release sheets having a first acrylic functional coating layer containing the desired surface effect and a second silicone release coating layer overlying the acrylic functional coating layer.

Abstract: The application of switchable tackiness coating compositions to ophthalmic implants provides the benefits of body temperature tackiness without the disadvantages of room temperature tackiness.

Abstract: The present invention employs lightweight, flexible, plastic substrates for constructing flat panel displays, packaging materials and electro luminescence lamps. The display medium must be protected from oxygen and moisture in order to avoid degradation. In the present invention, at least one layer with barrier and electrode characteristics is deposited over the substrate that has both a low enough resistivity to function as an electrode for the display and low oxygen and moisture permeability. If lower permeability and/or higher conductivity is required, multiple alternating layers of barrier materials and conductive materials can be applied. The barrier material includes a thin metallic film, an organic polymer, a thin transparent dielectric, and a thin transparent conductive oxide. The conductive material includes a thin transparent conductive oxide, a thin transparent metallic film, and/or a metal nitride. Preferably there is a Polymer Multi Layer (PML) processed base coat deposited over the substrate.

Abstract: Powder-free natural rubber and synthetic elastomer gloves having an inner coating of a cross-linked polyurethane impregnated with silicone and their method of manufacture are described. The gloves exhibit good grippability, good donnability as measured by their wet and dry coefficient of friction, tensile strength, elongation to break and stress at 500% modulus.

Abstract: Described is a multilayer film laminate having at least three layers, and gas barrier properties. The multilayer film laminate comprises sequentially: (I) at least two first layers, each of the first layers (I) having, on one side only, a vapor deposited coating selected independently from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements; and (II) an exterior polyolefin heat sealing layer. Also described is a method of using the multilayer film laminate as a barrier film in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: Compositions having improved sability which, when applied to a variety of substrates and cured, form transparent coatings having superior abrasion resistant properties. The coating compositions are aqueous-organic solvent mixtures containing a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of an epoxy functional silane and a tetrafunctional silane and a multifunctional compound selected from the group consisting of multifunctional carboxylic acids, multifunctional anhydrides and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving both adhesion between substrate and polymer layers and the durability of such composite structures; while maintaining the malleability and preferred characteristics of the original substrate. Quite unexpectedly, the application of a layer or film upon an uncured, encapsulated base substrate which has been encapsulated by the shear thinning methods of the present invention, results in superior adhesion of multiple layers when compared to conventional layering, coating or composite manufacturing methods. Moreover, the uncured or at most, semi-cured, polymer composition applied to the base substrate ensures that the substrate maintains maximum flexibility for subsequent shaping into composite articles prior to curing. The methods described herein produce multiple layer composite articles that are lighter, stronger, more flexible and utilize less material, than composite articles produced by conventional techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a release film comprising:

Abstract: Coatings, devices and methods are provided, wherein the contacting surface of a medical device with at least one contacting surface for contacting a bodily fluid or tissue is modified by plasma treatment in a plasma comprising nitrogen-containing molecules and oxygen-containing molecules. The nitrogen-containing molecules include NH3, (NH4)+, N2O, NO, NO2 and N2O4, and the oxygen-containing molecules include O2 and O3. The plasma-modified contacting surface exhibits decreased adhesion of at least some mammalian cells, such as platelets and leukocytes, decreased restenosis when used with stents, and increased apoptosis. Additional layers may be applied, including plasma polymerized hydrocyclosiloxane monomers, amine-providing groups such as N-trimethylsilyl-allylamine, polyoxyalkylene tethers, and bioactive compounds.

Abstract: A stereolithographically fabricated marking for a semiconductor device component, such as a packaged or unpackaged semiconductor device or another substrate. When the marking is formed on a semiconductor device with a stereolithographically formed package structure, the marking may be integral with the package structure. The marking may be formed as apertures through or recessed areas in one or more stereolithographically fabricated layers of material. Alternatively, the marking may include one or more stereolithographically fabricated layers that protrude from a surface of a semiconductor device component. The marking may be formed directly on a surface of a packaged or bare semiconductor device component. As an alternative, the marking can be fabricated separately from a semiconductor device component, then secured thereto. Methods of stereolithographically marking semiconductor device components are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-treated plastic article including a thin layer composed of a polymer complex on the surface. The surface-treated plastic article can be produced by a treatment with at least one kind of aqueous solutions of polymers having a weight average molecular weight of 200 or more. According to the present invention, the plastic articles, such as contact lenses, having superior transparency, wettability, oxygen permeability, and mechanical properties can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermally curable polymer composition, and a photolithographic substrate coated therewith, the composition comprising a hydroxyl-containing polymer, an amino cross-linking agent and a thermal acid generator. The thermally curable polymer composition may be dissolved in a solvent and used as an undercoat layer in deep UV lithography.

Abstract: A barrier to diffusion of gas through polymers by means of plasma generated coating on polymeric substrates. The coating is suitable for application on planar polymeric substrates such as sheet or film. The coating is suitable for application on three-dimensional polymeric substrates, such as polymeric containers, or bottles.

Abstract: The present invention is a cellulosic, inorganic-filled plastic composite. The composite includes about 30% to about 70% by weight of the composite of cellulosic material, about 1% to about 20% by weight of the composite of talc, and about 25% to about 40% by weight of the composite of polyethylene. An extruded article and a method of making the cellulosic, inorganic-filled plastic composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A low refractive index SiO2 film is provided which uses a starting material for forming an SiO2 film and has a lower refractive index than the conventional SiO2 film.

Abstract: A releasing film (C) comprising a polyester film (A) and a cured silicone resin layer (B) formed on at least one side of the polyester film (A), characterized in that (1) the film (A) is a biaxially oriented film formed of polyethylene-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate and has a surface center line average roughness (Ra) of 50 nm or less and (2) the releasing film (C) has a dimensional change of 0.2% or less under a stress of 150 gf/mm2 at 120° C.; and a releasing film (C) comprising a primer layer (D) having a SiO bond, between said film (A) and said cured silicone resin layer (B). The releasing film of the present invention is excellent in heat resistance, surface properties and gas barrier properties, and has small dimensional change rate.

Abstract: A tensile force is applied to at least a surface of a film to which a conductive material is applied within an elastic limit by a tensile force applying means, the conductive material is applied to a first surface of the film by a coating means in a tensioned state, and thereafter the tensile force is released by a tensile force releasing means to form the film having a conductive sheet for a touch-panel. Preferably, the tensile force applying means is a barrel-shaped roller.

Abstract: Described is a multilayer film laminate comprising the following sequence of three layers: (I) a first film layer with a vapor deposited coating selected from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx, and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements, the vapor deposited coating being located on one side of the first film layer; (II) a second film layer with a vapor deposited coating selected from the group consisting of aluminum, SiOx, and a metal oxide of main group 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements, the vapor deposited coating being located on both sides of the second film layer; and (III) a heat sealing layer. Also described is a method of using the multilayer film laminate as a barrier film in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: Compositions having improved stability which, when applied to a variety of substrates and cured, form transparent coatings having superior abrasion resistant properties. The coating compositions are aqueous-organic solvent mixtures containing a mixture of hydrolysis products and partial condensates of an epoxy functional silane and tetrafunctional silane and a multifunctional compound selected from the group consisting of multifunctional carboxylic acids, multifunctional anhydrides and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Oriented films of polypropylene and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer are disclosed wherein the ethylene content of the copolymer is from about 40 to 50 mole %. The films are characterized by an improved oxygen transmission rate. Films are readily drawn to 6× by 6×. Films also exhibit improved resistance to transmission helium gas.

Abstract: A silicone rubber windshield wiper blade 10 having a coefficient of friction of 0.2 formed by embedding a tetrafluoroethylene polymer 43 such as Teflon plastic into a surface region of the blade 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate film where on at least one face of a substrate layer selected from polyester film and aliphatic polyamide film, there is provided a polyamide layer in which the chief component is an aromatic polyamide of glass transition temperature at least 60° C., as a layer to undergo vapor deposition, and (1) the center-line average roughness (Ra) of the face which is to undergo vapor deposition is in the range 0.005 to 0.03 &mgr;m, or (2) between the substrate layer and the polyamide layer, a layer comprising a single polymer or a plurality of polymers of SP value 10 to 15 is interposed between the substrate A layer and the polyamide C layer; and the invention offers film for vapor-deposition which is outstanding in its processability in vapour-deposition, and in its gas barrier properties.

Abstract: A process and panel for fixed automotive glazing, the panel molded from polycarbonate, a UV radiation blocking hard coat deposited thereon, and a pigmented primer applied in a defined band extending about the perimeter. The hard coat protects the pigmented primer coating so that two separate coatings are not required.

Abstract: A paper-like multilayer barrier film comprises a filled polypropylene layer and several unfilled layers. The filled layer contains 40-75% by wt. of inorganic fillers, forms one of the two outside layers of the film, and has a thickness of 340 m. The unfilled layers include a barrier layer, a sealing layer, and optionally at least one adhesive layer. The ratio of the total thickness of the unfilled layers to the thickness of the filled layer is in the range of 1:8 to 1: 1.2.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an elastomeric flexible article, such as a surgeon's glove,and its method of manufacture. A flexible elastomeric article has a wearer-contacting surface in which a lubricant composition has been applied so as to substantially improve the lubricity of the surface with respect to damp skin. The lubricant composition is selected from the group consisting of a first composition and a second composition. The first composition comprises an acetylenic diol and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an organo-modified silicone, an amino-modified silicone, and a cationic surfactant. The second composition comprises a cationic surfactant and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an organo-modified silicone, an amino-modified silicone, an amino-modified silicone, and an acetylenic diol. The method of manufacturing the elastomeric flexible article comprises the following steps.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided with an interlayer insulating film consisting essentially of poly-&agr;,&agr;-difluoroparaxylylene. The interlayer insulating film can have a low relative dielectric constant of from 2.1 to 2.7.

Abstract: A laminated film structure that includes a primary web having a migratory additive in a first outer layer and a metallocene polyethylene in a second outer layer that can be laminated to a secondary web without treating the surface of the second outer layer with a primer or solvent. The primary web further includes a core substrate layer disposed between the two outer layers that can include a biaxially oriented polypropylene. The laminated film structures have improved bond strength between the primary web and the secondary web.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-fogging coating formed on the surface of an optical substrate, wherein the anti-fogging coating comprises a water-absorbing film and a porous film in the order near to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coating material for thermal control comprising a reflecting metal layer whether or not supported by a substrate, characterized in that the reflecting metal layer is coated with a polysiloxane transparent protective coating whereof the structure consists of two-dimensional or three-dimensional blocks mutually linked with linear chains or binding groups, said protective coat being free of chromophoric groups capable of absorbing in ultraviolet radiation above 170 nm. The invention is particularly useful in the aerospace industry.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite material, wherein compound A having a group selected from an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, aromatic hydrocarbon group and heterocycle-containing group which comprises a functional group which can bond to a compound B allowed to bond to a substrate, then compound B having a functional group which can bond to said functional group in compound A is allowed to bond to compound A is disclosed. Embodiments in which compound A is represented by formula (1); R1M1Y13, formula (2); R1R2M1Y12, formula (3); R1R2R3M1Y1 and formula (4); R1—SH: embodiments in which compound A is a silane compound: the functional group of compound A is a halogen group or an epoxy group: and embodiments in which compound B is selected from aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds, aromatic hydrocarbon compounds and heterocycle-containing compounds having an amino group, carboxyl group or hydroxyl group, are preferred.