Abstract: A substrate for radiofrequency microelectronic devices comprises a carrier substrate made of a semi-conductor, a sintered composite layer disposed on the carrier substrate and formed from powders of at least a first dielectric material and a second dielectric different from the first material, the sintered composite layer having a thickness larger than 5 microns and a thermal expansion coefficient that is matched with that of the carrier substrate to plus or minus 30%.

Abstract: In one aspect, composite construction materials are described herein. In some embodiments, a composite construction panel comprises a substrate layer, a cover layer separated from the substrate layer by one or more spacers, and at least one mat disposed between the substrate layer and the cover layer, wherein the mat comprises at least one phase change material disposed in at least one phase change region.

Abstract: The packaging material includes a packaging material body formed into a sheet shape as a whole by welding two film sheets having an upper sheet and a lower sheet together at appropriate points; an air introduction path having the packaging material body, one side thereof serving as an air introduction port and the other side sealed; a plurality of air bags having the packaging material body while being in communication with the air introduction path, and extending in a direction orthogonal to the air introduction path; and check valves provided to respective air inlets of the plurality of air bags and preventing escaping of air having been introduced through the air introduction port and introduced into the air bags through the air inlets. The packaging material body is bent and welded at appropriate points, whereby a packaging bag for storing a packaged object is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition capable of reducing adhesion of biofilms and therefore useful for producing a molded body. The composition comprises at least one resin (A) selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic resins and thermosetting resins, and a quorum sensing inhibitor (B), and is configured such that a common logarithm log S of solubility of the quorum sensing inhibitor (B) in water of 25° C. is less than 0.1, and Ra1 is greater than 3.2 MPa1/2, provided that Ra1 is a distance between a Hansen solubility parameter of the at least one resin (A) selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic resins and thermosetting resins and a Hansen solubility parameter of the quorum sensing inhibitor (B).

Abstract: A method of making an insulated material comprises melting a phase change material to form liquid phase change material, combining the liquid phase change material with an insulating material, and forming a composite insulation material in response to the combining. The insulating material can be a porous material that comprises a plurality of pores, and the liquid phase change material is disposed in the plurality of pores. The phase change material can also be stored in a container and used as layer in an insulation system.

Abstract: A protective textile sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members against impact and method of constructed thereof are provided. The sleeve includes a plurality of yarns interlaced with one another, with the interlaced yarns forming an elongate, circumferentially continuous, tubular wall extending lengthwise along a longitudinal axis between opposite open ends. At least some of the plurality of yarns include tubular yarn having a central cavity extending along the length of the tubular yarn, thereby providing an impact resistant, dual layered wall to the tubular yarn. The sleeve can be constructed in a weaving, braiding or knitting process, wherein the tubular yarn can be interlaced as a woven yarn, braided yarn, or knit yarn, and further, the tubular yarn can be interlaced as an inserted yarn.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual image sensor. The dual image sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention includes first and second image sensor modules mounted on a printed circuit board, wherein the first image sensor module includes a first housing mounted on the printed circuit board; a first image sensor mounted on the printed circuit board and formed on a first surface of the first housing; and a first lens formed on a second surface of the first housing, and the second image sensor module includes a second housing mounted on the printed circuit board; a second image sensor mounted on the printed circuit board and formed on a first surface of the second housing; a second lens formed on a second surface of the second housing; and a quantum dot layer formed between the second image sensor and the second lens and absorbing ultraviolet light and emitting visible light converted from the absorbed ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Armor for protection against projectiles, shrapnel, blades, and other penetrants has an inner container subdivided into cells, with the cells being filled with a slurry made of dilatant (shear-thickening fluid) and hard particles. The opposing outer surfaces of the container are shielded by ballistic fabric layers and hard outer plates, with the container, fabric layers, and plates then preferably being bound together by an outer envelope. The various layers of the armor cooperate to provide high protection against penetrants, while at the same time providing lightweight and easily repairable armor suitable for cladding of personnel, vehicles, buildings, and other structures.

Abstract: In some examples, an absorbent article includes a backsheet comprising one or more reinforced edges, which helps increase the tensile strength of the absorbent article.

Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, a reinforcing structure molded on the inboard side, and an energy absorbing structure molded on the outboard side. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a body-in-white member having an inboard side and an outboard side, molding a reinforcing structure on the inboard side, and molding an energy absorbing structure on the outboard side.

Abstract: A method of reducing a burn-on time of a composite component including a body comprising a plurality of fibres layered between a front face of the body and a rear face of the body within a matrix material, wherein the body comprises an edge face between the front face and the rear face at least partially formed by edges of the layers of fibres. The method comprising shaping an edge portion of the body in order to control a local concentration of vapours from the matrix material at the edge face of the body, the vapours having been produced during heating of the composite component and having passed between the layers of fibre of the body to the edge face.

Abstract: An apparatus for curing concrete includes a multiple layer polyolefin film and an absorbent layer. The polyolefin film layer can include pH modifying components and antiskid components. The absorbent layer can also include pH modifying components. The absorbent layer can include nonwoven fabric. The apparatus can be applied to curing concrete after hydration water is applied to the curing concrete. The apparatus can also be used to enclose poured concrete members during transport of the members so as to continue the curing process during transport. The film can also be used as a barrier layer between the ground and poured concrete.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing keycaps of a capped keyboard apparatus is disclosed. The proposed method includes: (a) providing a cover layer and plural keycap main bodies, wherein the cover layer includes plural units, and each the unit has an upper surface with a character; (b) putting the plural keycap main bodies on a fixture; (c) shaping the cover layer on the fixture and attaching each the unit to a corresponding one of the plural keycap main bodies; and (d) cutting the cover layer to obtain plural keycaps independent of one another.

Abstract: A system for obtaining energy consumptions, savings and cost reduction in structures adapted for human habitation which includes the utilization of a plurality of mats including phase change material encapsulated within first and second layers of plastic material having heat transfer capability disposed within the plenum area above a ceiling of a room within a building with the amount of phase change material contained within each mat being between 0.5 lbs. and 0.67 lbs. per square foot.

Abstract: A wall panel may have a rigid layer, a first insulation layer made from a two-part rigid urethane pour foam, and a second insulation layer made from a phase change material. The first insulation layer maybe chemically bonded to the rigid layer and may also be bonded to the phase change layer. The first insulation layer may be positioned between the second insulation layer and the rigid layer. The rigid layer may be a finished surface or a veneer layer may be applied to the rigid layer.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display including: a substrate; an organic light emitting diode formed on the substrate; a metal oxide layer formed on the substrate and covering the organic light emitting diode; a first inorganic layer formed on the substrate and covering the organic light emitting diode; a second inorganic layer formed on the first inorganic layer and contacting the first inorganic layer at an edge of the second inorganic layer, an organic layer formed on the second inorganic layer and covering a relatively smaller area than the second inorganic layer; and a third inorganic layer formed on the organic layer, covering a relatively larger area than the organic layer, and contacting the first inorganic layer and the second inorganic layer at an edge of the third inorganic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat shielding composite cloth (100) comprising at least one pair of layers (11, 12) movably connected to each other by one or more Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires (103). The invention also relates to garments incorporating such heat shielding composite cloth (100).

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor system, including: at least one electronic device on a device mounting surface of a substrate having terminals for attaching bond wires; at least one discrete component adjacent to the at least one electronic device, a second electrode of the at least one discrete component parallel to and spaced from a first electrode by a component body; the first electrode a metal foil having a protrusion extending laterally from the body and having a surface facing towards the second electrode; bonding wires interconnecting respective terminals of the at least one electronic device, the first electrode and the second electrode, and bonded to the surface of the second electrode and to the protrusion that extend away from the respective surfaces in a same direction; and packaging compound covering portions of the at least one electronic device, the at least one discrete component, and the bonding wires.

Abstract: By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, closure or stopper having a sealed and/or barrier bearing terminating end is achieved. In this way, wine sealed in the wine bottle by the closure/stopper of the present invention is assured of possessing a long storage life, while also having the flavor, bouquet, taste, and quality desired for the wine fully maintained.

Abstract: An insert is assembled to a base interior part at either an edge or a corner of the part that is later wrapped with a cut and sewn jacket cover. The assembly comprises a substrate, an insert and a cover. The substrate has a base edge and the insert has a contour defining edge attached to the substrate with the contour defining edge aligned with the base edge. The cover is wrapped over the insert and the substrate to provide a wrapped edge that covers over the contour defining edge. A method of manufacturing a covered interior part of a vehicle comprises securing an insert having a contour defining edge to the interior panel and wrapping the insert and the interior panel with a cover.

Abstract: A touch screen device includes a touch panel, a touch driver, a touch sensing driver, and a controller. The touch panel includes a plurality of driving lines extending in a first, direction and a plurality of sensing lines extending in a second direction. The touch driver outputs a driving signal to the driving lines. The touch sensing driver receives a sensing signal from the sensing lines. The controller determines a sensing parameter corresponding to an accumulative folding number of the touch panel and controls the touch driver and the touch sensing driver based on the sensing parameter.

Abstract: A system for obtaining energy consumptions, savings and cost reduction in structures adapted for human habitation which includes the utilization of a plurality of mats including phase change material encapsulated within first and second layers of plastic material having heat transfer capability disposed within the plenum area above a ceiling of a room within a building with the amount of phase change material contained within each mat being between 0.5 lbs. and 0.67 lbs. per square foot.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging structure of the OLED device and an OLED device. The packaging structure of the OLED device encapsulates an OLED light-emitting structure of the OLED. The packaging structure includes an inorganic barrier layer, an organic sealing layer and a sacrificial protective layer. The organic sealing layer is laminated with the inorganic barrier layer. The sacrificial protective layer is disposed on one side of the organic sealing layer far away from the OLED light-emitting structure, and the sacrificial protective layer is in close contact with the side of the organic sealing layer.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system associated with an aircraft engine, comprising: a gearbox, a link coupled to the gearbox, and a bracket coupled to the link, where the bracket includes at least one notch formed in the bracket to provide a pilot for a fuse trigger, and where a portion of the bracket contained within the at least one notch breaks away from the bracket when the system experiences a load that is less than a nominal load associated with a fan blade out event of the aircraft engine.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a display module and a manufacturing method thereof. The display module includes a display panel, a buffer structure, a fixing element, and an outer frame. The outer frame has a side frame portion and a bottom frame portion. The side frame portion and the bottom frame portion form a space. The display panel is in the space. The display panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate disposed oppositely. The first substrate has a first side surface. The second substrate has a second side surface adjacent to the first side surface. The buffer structure contacts the first side surface and the second side surface. The fixing element contacts the display panel and the outer frame. The side frame portion is between the buffer structure and the fixing element.

Abstract: A packaged semiconductor system, including: at least one electronic device on a device mounting surface of a substrate having terminals for attaching bond wires; at least one discrete component adjacent to the at least one electronic device, a second electrode of the at least one discrete component parallel to and spaced from a first electrode by a component body; the first electrode a metal foil having a protrusion extending laterally from the body and having a surface facing towards the second electrode; bonding wires interconnecting respective terminals of the at least one electronic device, the first electrode and the second electrode, and bonded to the surface of the second electrode and to the protrusion that extend away from the respective surfaces in a same direction; and packaging compound covering portions of the at least one electronic device, the at least one discrete component, and the bonding wires.

Abstract: The invention relates to an armoured object having one or more sides that are at least partially formed of a layered armouring system comprising at least an inner layer and an outer layer (which—at least during use—is closer to a strike face than the inner layer), which inner layer is a projectile-resisting layer having an E-modulus of 1 GPa or more, and the outer layer is a projectile-destabilising layer having a lower E-modulus than the projectile-resisting layer, which projectile-destabilising layer has a Hooke number (?·v2/E) of at least 1.0 at a velocity (v) of 800 m/sec.

Abstract: A temperature moderation apparatus is structured to be positioned in vehicle passenger compartment. The apparatus includes an outer shell defining an interior of the shell, the wall has an exterior surface structured and positioned for physical contact with a skin surface of a vehicle occupant. The outer shell wall also has a plurality of through-holes formed therein. A phase change material element is positioned within the shell interior. The phase change material element includes a stretchable, thermally-conductive outer wall and a quantity of phase change material positioned therein. A pressurization mechanism is coupled to the phase change material element, the pressurization mechanism is structured to pressurize the phase change material element so as to force portions of the phase change material element to extend from the interior of the shell into associated ones of the through holes and past the outer shell wall exterior surface.

Abstract: A heating cylinder cover for covering a heating cylinder includes a temperature control mechanism in which at least a plurality of heating units are provided on an outer circumferential surface of a heating cylinder body along an axial direction. The heating cylinder cover includes a heat-retaining cover part that is integrally provided with a cover body part and a plurality of partition parts. The cover body part is attached to the heating cylinder thereby forming a predetermined covered space between the cover body part and the temperature control mechanism and covers at least an upper half part of the heating cylinder. The partition parts project from an inner surface of this cover body part toward the temperature control mechanism and divides the covered space into a plurality of closed spaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hood for a vehicle, the hood including an outer panel and an inner panel. The outer panel is made of a first composite material and has a multi-layered structure formed by stacking a plurality of reinforcing fiber layers arranged in a predetermined direction. The inner panel is made of a second composite material, has a multi-layered structure formed by stacking a plurality of reinforcing fiber layers in a predetermined direction, and is combined with the outer panel. The reinforcing fibers of at least a pair of reinforcing fiber layers facing each other of the outer panel and of the inner panel are arranged in the same direction and form a predetermined angle with a virtual line extending through both longitudinal ends of the outer panel or the inner panel.

Abstract: A vacuum forming method of forming a decorative film in close contact with a surface of an adherend in a forming space, by using a vacuum forming machine having the forming space seal-formed by a lower box and an upper box, includes: a pressure adjusting process of decompressing a lower division of the forming space sealed to have a lower pressure than an upper division of the forming space so as to produce a pressure difference between the divided forming spaces, thereby setting the pressure in the vicinity of the surface of the adherend lower pressure than that of the periphery thereof; a pressure releasing process of releasing the pressure difference after the forming process; and an extracting process of extracting a formed product. A lower end portion of the upper box is provided with a jig which suppresses lifting of the decorative film.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus providing a graded package for a semiconductor are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a die; and a graded package encapsulating the die, the graded package including a material that is spatially varied from a first location of the graded package to a second location of the graded package.

Abstract: The present application is directed to polysulfide sealant formulations, application of such sealants, and methods for reducing the density of polysulfide sealant formulations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display device and an encapsulation method thereof. The encapsulation method of the OLED display device comprises: providing a display substrate, the display substrate having a display region and a peripheral region provided outside the display region; forming a dam in the peripheral region of the display substrate; and forming a plurality of thin film encapsulation layers on the display substrate by using a single mask plate, wherein the plurality of thin film encapsulation layers envelop the dam therein.

Abstract: Geocomposite articles that can provide a barrier against high conductivity water e.g., ocean water, are described and their method of manufacture, for waterproofing surfaces that contact high conductivity water. The geocomposite article mat includes a woven or non-woven geotextile sheet or mat containing a powdered or granular partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer across its entire major surface(s). The powdered or granular copolymer has an unexpectedly high free-swell when hydrated with High Conductivity water, such as ocean water. A liquid-impermeable cover sheet is adhered to the upper major surfaces of the filled copolymer-carrying geotextile to provide a primary high conductivity water barrier layer that, if ruptured, is sealed by the swell of an underlying layer of water-insoluble, partially cross-linked acrylamide/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire-resistant pane, including at least one float glass pane with a tin bath side and at least one protective layer that is arranged on the tin bath side in a planar manner, wherein the float glass pane and the protective layer are thermally tempered or partially tempered together. At least one alkaline fire-resistant layer is arranged on the protective layer in a planar manner. The protective layer contains metal oxide, metal nitride, and/or mixtures or layered compounds thereof. At least one edge sealing is arranged directly on the protective layer.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (“OLED”) display device includes: a substrate; a reflective layer disposed on the substrate; a refractive index anisotropic layer disposed on the reflective layer; a first electrode disposed on the refractive index anisotropic layer; an organic light emitting layer disposed on the first electrode; and a second electrode disposed on the organic light emitting layer.

Abstract: A packer having a thermal memory spacing system that includes a portion of the system that that selectively changes an outer diameter due. The packer may include upper and lower sealing elements, and at least one thermal memory shape material sub positioned between the sealing elements. The thermal memory shape material sub may have a first outer diameter at a first temperature and a second larger outer diameter at a second temperature. The first temperature may be greater than the second temperature. The outer diameter of the sub may be selectively increased to temporarily decrease the annular area in which debris and/or materials may collect and potentially cause the packer to become stuck within the wellbore. Prior to moving the packer to a different location, the outer diameter of the sub may be decreased to increase the annular area.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an organic light-emitting diode packaging structure, a method for packaging an organic light-emitting diode and a display device. The packaging structure includes: a display area of an organic light-emitting diode arranged on a substrate; a cathode pattern arranged on the display area; a first inorganic blocking layer arranged on the cathode pattern; an organic buffer layer arranged on the first inorganic blocking layer, wherein the organic buffer layer is electrically connected at its edge to the cathode pattern in a peripheral area of the display area; and a second inorganic blocking layer, wherein the second inorganic blocking layer is connected directly at its edge to the substrate in the peripheral area of the display area, so as to cover all the other layers.

Abstract: A curved composite structure, comprises at least two curved composite panel segments joined together. Each of the panel segments includes a fluted core sandwiched between first and second facesheets. A layer of adhesive is used to rigidly bond the panel segments together.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to diaphragm assembly for a pressure sensor including a multi-layered assembly of an outer diaphragm and an inner diaphragm, and an intermediate layer between both diaphragms, the intermediate layer being made of a solid material which is permeable to air.

Abstract: A scintillator panel includes a resin substrate, a phosphor layer which is formed on the resin substrate and converts radiation into visible light, a first moisture-proof protective body that is bonded to a surface of the resin substrate opposite to a surface of the resin substrate, on which the phosphor layer is formed, through an adhesive layer, and a second moisture-proof protective body that is formed so as to integrally cover from a surface of the phosphor layer to a part of a surface of the first moisture-proof protective body opposite to an adhesive surface of the first moisture-proof protective body.

Abstract: Methods for machining glass structures may be performed on fusion-drawn glass laminates having a core layer interposed between a first cladding layer and a second cladding layer. The core layer may be formed from a core glass composition having a core photosensitivity, the first cladding layer may be formed from a glass composition having a photosensitivity different from the core photosensitivity, and the second cladding layer may be formed from a glass composition having a photosensitivity different from the core photosensitivity. At least one of the core layer, the first cladding layer, and the second cladding layer is a photomachinable layer. The methods may include exposing a selected region of a photomachinable layer in the fusion-drawn laminate to ultraviolet radiation; heating the glass structure until the selected region crystallizes; and removing the crystallized material selectively from the photomachinable layer.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a resin layer on the display panel and having a first protrusion having a first style on a surface thereof; a first window on the resin layer and having a second protrusion having a second style on a surface thereof; and a second window on the first window.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a battery module 110 with secure identity information and authentication of the identity of the battery 110 by a host 120. In one embodiment, the system for providing a battery module with secure identity information includes: (1) a tamper resistant processing environment 200 located within the battery module 110 and (2) a key generator configured to generate a key based on an identity of the battery module 110 and cause the key to be stored within the tamper resistant processing environment 200.

Abstract: The present invention relates to both a material construction and manufacturing method resulting in low density materials, especially for use as subsea buoyancy and insulation. The products are made by an additive manufacturing process, printing thin layers of a polymer material while leaving voids of precisely predetermined shapes, sizes and distribution, with precisely predetermined thicknesses between the voids. The resulting products provide optimized strength, buoyancy and insulative value with minimal material usage and density.

Abstract: A decorative article is provide which comprises a substrate including a front side, a rear side and a perimeter side, with the perimeter side of the substrate including at least one perimeter corner of the substrate. An elongated slot is formed in the rear side of the substrate. The elongated slot includes at least one slot corner and at least one slot corner extension, with the slot corner extension extending from the slot corner to the perimeter corner of the substrate. A decorative covering which covers the front side, the perimeter side and a peripheral region of the rear side of the substrate, with the decorative covering being located in and terminating the slot including the slot corner and the slot corner extension to conceal a perimeter edge of the decorative covering.

Abstract: A method for coating a preformed core having two faces and an edge around the periphery of the core, which edge links the two faces, includes thermoforming of a polymer material. The coating is formed by the heating, gluing and vacuum application of the two sheets of polymer material which are applied successively to the two faces of the core in order to cover same completely. An automatic machine can be used to carry out the method. The method can be used to produce finished products, in particular surfboards, furniture or display objects.

Abstract: Provided herein is aerogel insulating material and a method of producing aerogel insulating material, the aerogel insulating material including an insulating layer containing aerogel particles, a adhesive-coating layer located at both surfaces of the insulating layer, and a lamination film surrounding the adhesive-coating layer, wherein the adhesive-coating layer has thermoplastic elastomer having a low glass transition temperature. The method of producing aerogel insulating material includes preparing (S10), coating (S20), drying (S30), cutting (S40), and laminating (S50). Therefore, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to embody aerogel insulating material for use in clothing and which may reduce migration of aerogel particles, and which may make the most of the advantage of aerogel, such as its light weight and the excellent insulating effect.

Abstract: An article made from overmolded composite material (1) having a glass body (2), consisting of a container or a closing element of a container, and an overmolded jacket (3) made from thermoplastic resin, characterised in that said glass (2) is a glass of the sodium-calcium or borosilicate type comprising (percentages in weight referring to the weight of the glass): CaO from 1 to 12% by weight, preferably between 8% and 10% in the case of sodium-calcium glass; preferably between 1% and 3% in the case of borosilicate glass; Al2O3 from 1 to 7% by weight, preferably between 1% and 2% in the case of sodium-calcium glass; preferably between 5% and 7% in the case of borosilicate glass; one or more oxides selected from the group consisting of ZnO, TiO2 and ZrO2.