Abstract: A decorative architectural glass panel comprises a two or more glass sheets separated by a resin in which one or more decorative objects are suspended. A method of making the glass panel comprises positioning one or more spacers and one or more decorative objects on a first glass sheet, placing a second glass sheet about the first glass sheet, sealing the edges of the first glass sheet and second glass sheet, and filling the space between the first and second glass sheets with a curable liquid resin. The resin can be poured using a substantially horizontal pour in order to keep the decorative objects from substantially shifting when pouring the liquid resin. The resin can also be poured in combination with a vacuum force. In some implementations, the glass panel may also be substituted with a resin panel using polymeric resin sheets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a removable sheathing apparatus comprising a covering member with a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is removably attached to the second edge by a connector. The apparatus also comprises a first shape retaining member which is attached to a third edge of the covering member. Further included is at least one support member movably extending away from the third edge of the covering member. Also provided is a corresponding method of sheathing a pole utilizing the removable sheathing apparatus.

Abstract: A knitted spacer fabric having a tightly knitted bottom layer, a more loosely knitted upper layer and linking fibres extending across the space between the lower and upper faces. Settable material, e.g. cement, is introduced into the space between the upper and lower faces and can be caused to set by the addition of a liquid, e.g. water. Until set, the fabric is flexible and can be shaped but after the material in space has set, the fabric is rigid and can be used as a structural element in a wide range of situations. The bottom layer has an extension that extends beyond the upper face and is connected to the upper face by elastic connecting fibres that draw the extension towards the other face, thereby at least partly closing the space at the edge of the cloth and preventing the settable material from spilling out.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article (1) produced by the two-component injection-moulding process. To improve further an article of the type in question, in a way that is technically simple in production terms, with regard to the visual design and/or with regard to security or identification features that are to be provided, it is proposed that an insert (7) is arranged in the parting surface (6) between the components, or that one of the layers (2, 3) is provided with an imprint in the parting surface (6), or that one of the layers (2, 3) has a formation similar to an engraving in the region of the parting surface (6).

Abstract: A SiNx film as a barrier film is provided. The film is formed at a low process temperature, has a high water vapor barrier performance and a high light transmittance, and is useful for sealing of a substrate formed by a flexible organic material, such as a plastic substrate. A barrier film is formed by silicon nitride (SiNx) having an atom ratio [N/(Si+N)] indicating a ratio of nitrogen N to silicon Si in the range of 0.60 to 0.65, by using a surface wave plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) device.

Abstract: An energy-absorbing pad structure includes an energy-absorbing pad that is encapsulated by a polymeric film. The polymeric film is sufficiently air-permeable to permit air to escape during rapid compression of the pad structure, such as from a high-speed dynamic impact, but nonetheless is water resistant under ordinary conditions. It is desirable that the polymeric film is made from an elastic polymer. The air-permeability can be provided from a series of perforations such that the film's elastic quality tends to contract the perforations thereby impeding the progress of water through them under normal conditions. The energy-absorbing pad can be a semi-rigid viscoelastic foam.

Abstract: Fiberglass-based materials and fire retardant compositions are described, wherein the fiberglass materials and the fire retardant compositions are encapsulated in a plastic cover. Methods for making encapsulated fiberglass articles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reinforced sandwich structure (10) comprising stacked in height direction thereof, at least one top layer (2) and at least one bottom layer (3) comprising a fibrous reinforcing material, which top and bottom layer sandwich between them at least one core (1) of a foamed material, the sandwich structure being impregnated with a resin material. The at least one core material comprises at least one insert (9) which extends in height direction of the reinforced sandwich structure (10) over at least part of the height thereof and in at least one of the longitudinal and transversal direction thereof. The at least one top layer (2), the at least one bottom layer (3) and the at least one core material which comprise the at least one insert are connected to each other by means of reinforcing fibers, at least part of which extend in height direction of the sandwich structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a film heating device, having even heating, for high temperature long term use. The film based heating device of the present disclosure has a base film and at least a first and second laminate. The base film comprises a base film aromatic polyimide and a base film electrically conductive filler. The first laminate and second laminate each have an adhesive layer and a metal foil. The adhesive layers contain a thermoplastic polyimide and electrically conductive filler. The thermoplastic polyimide is derived from at least one aromatic diamine and at least one aromatic dianhydride.

Abstract: A wrapped shaped article capable of imparting a three-dimensional decoration onto a surface of a base, without producing a molding die for each three-dimensional irregular pattern. An irregular pattern or three-dimensional shape is imparted, without producing a molding die, by placing three-dimensional members on a surface of a base, and attaching a decorative film thereon by vacuum contact bonding.

Abstract: An inflatable or gas-filled insulation panel comprises an envelope having two outer sheets sealed together along edges of the sheets and at least one of the sheets has an outer reflective surface. The envelope encases a plurality of internal films that include a polymeric film having a plurality of reflective stripes disposed thereon and spaced apart on the films. Seals are formed along the gaps or areas between the reflective stripes on the films by application of heat and pressure, which causes the films to seal to each other and the outer sheets at spaced apart intervals. A channel is formed between the outer edges of the films and the outer sheets, and a valve, disposed at an end of the panel, is in fluid communication with the channel for the injection of a fluid, such as an inert gas or air, to inflate panel.

Abstract: A composite ceramic structure such as, for example, a PZT ceramic structure including, in one embodiment, a plurality of ceramic elements encapsulated in a layer of epoxy material. Each of the ceramic elements includes opposed first and second ends terminating in opposed respective top and bottom surfaces of the composite ceramic structure. A layer of conductive material on the top surface of the composite ceramic structure covers only the respective first ends of the ceramic elements to isolate the same from each other. A layer of conductive material covers the entire bottom surface of the composite ceramic structure to ground the opposed second ends of the plurality of ceramic elements to each other. A method of making the composite ceramic structure described above is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an airfoil comprising a plurality of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) fabric sheets which are layered to form a single, layered fabric sheet. The layered fabric sheet is formed so as to define a pressure and suction side of the airfoil. The airfoil includes primary fibers which extend radially outwardly from a rotor disk, for example. In this way, the airfoil is suitable for use in a gas turbine engine due to the temperature resistance of CMC and the strength provided by the primary fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a structural reinforcement system. The system reinforces hollow cavities within various products to increase the structural rigidity of the product. The system generally includes a rigid carrier, a bonding material, and an insert. The rigid carrier provides the primary structural reinforcement within the cavity, and also serves as a substrate to carry the bonding material. The insert is provided to increase the structural rigidity of the reinforcement system.

Abstract: A device comprising a weight adapted to counterbalance weight of a cord; an outer cover adapted to be snapped on the weight; and two pass-through openings provided in each of the weight and the outer cover, the pass-through openings positioned at diametrically opposite ends of each of the weight and the outer cover to allow the cord to pass through the openings.

Abstract: A method of forming an electronic device having a metal piece and a plastic piece adhered to the metal piece is provided. The method includes the step of forming an adhering part on a surface of the metal piece which at least partially covers the surface thereof. The method also includes the step of forming the plastic piece by injection molding using a plastic material which is adhered to the metal piece with the adhering part connecting the plastic piece and the metal piece.

Abstract: A method for encapsulating structures (11) (typically MEMS structures) supported by a carrier substrate (12) (typically made of glass or silicon), includes: application, on the carrier substrate (12), of at least one cover (7) supported by a mould (1, 2, 6), the mould including a catching layer (6), each cover (7) being in contact with the catching layer (6); then fastening of at least one cover (7) onto the carrier substrate (12); and then separation of the mould (1, 2, 6) from the at least one cover (7). The catching layer (6) includes a fluoropolymer. Preferably, the mould (1, 2, 6) is mechanically separated from the at least one cover (7), by pulling the mould (1, 2, 6) away from the at least one cover (7). Thus, the mould (1) can be reused, which considerably simplifies encapsulating operations carried out on an industrial scale.

Abstract: Methods and associated structures of forming underfill material are described. Those methods may include applying an underfill to an interconnect structure comprising residue from a no clean flux, wherein the underfill comprises at least one of a functionalized nanofiller and a micron-sized filler.

Abstract: A vacuum thermal insulation comprises an inflatable load-carrying structure and gas impermeable envelope with proper gates for inserting pressurized air into the structure and an evacuating vacuum chamber wherein, pressurized air is used for inflating and stiffening the load-carrying structure in order to prevent scrunching the envelope due to the atmospheric pressure. Thereby, producing vacuum in locations which are out of structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer pin type insulator made of a polymer material and a method of manufacturing the same. The method of manufacturing a polymer pin type insulator, includes the steps of: forming an inner core which is made of an insulating material and has a threaded hole engaged with a pin coupled with a steel cross-arm or a wooden crossbar of an electric pole; sanding the inner core using a sanding solution to enlarge a surface area of the inner core; applying an adhesive onto the inner core; and forming a polymer housing, which constitutes an outer appearance of the polymer pin type insulator and is provided with an electric wire support groove at an upper portion thereof, by vacuum-injecting a polymer material onto the inner core. The method of manufacturing a polymer pin type insulator is advantageous in that the design of a pin type insulator can be very easily modified depending on the requirements of users and the use conditions of the pin type insulator.

Abstract: A layered, artificial surface including plural components filled with microbeads of pre-selected sizes, shapes and depths. The microbeads of the pre-selected sizes and shapes and depths provide plural different types of resistance and firmness for the artificial surface. Pre-determined chemical compounds are applied to the microbeads to change a surface charge on the microbeads, or produced with a desired surface charge to provide different interactions and thus different types of resistance and firmness for the artificial surface. The artificial surface does not require the application of a vacuum to maintain a shape or resistance.

Abstract: A dielectric material layer is deposited on exposed surfaces of a bonded structure that includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The dielectric material layer is formed on an exposed planar surface of a second substrate and the entirety of peripheral sidewalls of the first and second substrates. The dielectric material layer can be formed by chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, or plasma induced deposition. Further, the dielectric material layer seals the entire periphery of the interface between the first and second substrates. If a planar portion of the dielectric material layer can be removed by planarization to facilitate thinning of the bonded structure, the remaining portion of the dielectric material layer can form a dielectric ring.

Abstract: This invention discloses a thin film encapsulation method, which applies a PECVD method, deposition thin film on the device surface to separate the devices' active area from the water vapor and oxygen in the air, so as to realize the physical protection and thus to accomplish the device encapsulation, specifically, comprising the following procedures: (1) Placing the devices to be encapsulated in the PECVD chamber, and fixing the mask to control the encapsulation area; (2) Depositing the inorganic layer, the polymer layer and the graded composition layer by using the organic silica precursor through the PECVD method under the plasma condition and obtain the required encapsulation structure.

Abstract: Device including enclosure, plurality of particles, and matrix material. Particles are formed of material having substantial bulk thermal conductivity of at least about one watt per meter-Kelvin (1 W/[mK]) at standardized measurement temperature of about 68° F. Particles are dispersed in matrix material and encapsulated in enclosure. Enclosure is configured, upon deformation, to allow portion of matrix material to escape while retaining at least portion of particles within enclosure. System that includes device. Method that includes providing enclosure, first object having first surface, and second object having second surface. Method also includes placing enclosure between first and second surfaces and pressing first and second surfaces together, causing enclosure to be deformed allowing portion of matrix material to escape while retaining portion of particles within enclosure.

Abstract: A method for producing a skateboard comprising providing a deck, and a skin foam sheet having a surface area greater than a surface area of the deck. The skin foam sheet is bonded to the deck such as to leave a residual portion of the skin foam sheet extending beyond the surface of the deck. The residual portion is subsequently bonded to the sides of the deck. A skateboard produced in accordance with the method.

Abstract: A protective air barrier air barrier sealant and methods of applying the same, including a high density polyurethane chemistry provided in an amount, volume, and density effective for providing a protective air barrier for an enclosure, wherein the polyurethane material is combined with at least one UV, fire and antimicrobial protectant for providing UV protection to UV-exposed surfaces.

Abstract: A method for creating a three-dimensional solid freeform fabrication object includes spreading a reactive powder on a substrate, selectively dispensing a core binder in the reactive powder to form a core material, and selectively dispensing a shell binder in the reactive powder to form a shell on the core material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesive tape composed of a carrier and of an adhesive layer applied on at least one side, the carrier being a woven fabric, preferably a woven polyester fabric, characterized in that the ratio of the linear density per unit length of the transverse threads to the linear density per unit width of the longitudinal threads is between 2.2 and 6 and the carrier has a basis weight of greater than or equal to 110 g/m2.

Abstract: A method for making a hybrid component comprises the steps of placing a lower shell in the lower half of an RTM form tool; placing layers of composite fabric on top of the lower shell to define a composite core; placing an upper shell on top of the layers; closing the RTM form tool; infiltrating the composite fabric with resin; curing the resin. At least one of the lower and upper shells comprises pins projecting generally perpendicularly to its surface, and the pins penetrate the composite fabric.

Abstract: A water absorbing mat includes a base having an internal space open to a top; a squeezing unit disposed in the internal space and comprising a plurality of water bladders having a plurality of legs; and a water absorbing unit disposed on the water bladders and formed of a predetermined water absorbing material such as pile threads or foam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a painted extruded strip, particularly for motor vehicles, having a main body (12) with a painted visible side and at least one sealing body (14) extruded onto the main body (12), wherein a protective film (44) is extruded onto the at least one sealing body (14), covering at least one sealing surface of the sealing body (14) and able to be removed following the painting.

Abstract: A surface material is provided for furniture and building structures. The surface material comprises a layer of artificial stone and a layer of fiber reinforced resin. The surface material may further comprise a separator material, for example, a metal strip, a fiber strip, etc. that defines partially or wholly a boundary edge of the layer of artificial stone. The layer of fiber reinforced resin partially or fully encompasses the artificial stone and/or the separator material on all sides and surfaces except exposed decorative surfaces. The surface material may further comprise a decorative material comprising, for example, ornamental glass, semiprecious stones, metal art, colored quartz, glass, stone jewelry, etc. embedded within the layer of artificial stone. The surface material is used to cover a central core for forming the furniture and the building structures.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a lightweight board with two thin-walled top layers and at least one core layer located between the top layers and connected to these, and a process to manufacture this. The process to manufacture the invented lightweight board is characterised by a first process stage in which a groove is made in at least one longitudinal side of the lightweight board, a profile strip is inserted in a second process stage into the groove in the lightweight board and a further profile strip is attached in a third stage on the previously attached profile strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a breather that includes a waterproof air-permeable membrane and a mounting device, the mounting device having a rod with a hollow structure and a head at one side of the rod. The head includes a bottom wall which has a circular bore in communication with the hollow portion of the rod and around which sidewalls are formed, several through holes being formed in the sidewalls, a fastening cover cooperating with the head with a chamber formed therebetween, wherein the waterproof air-permeable membrane is mounted inside the rod, and wherein the through hoes, the chamber and the circular bore communicatively connect the inside and outside of the breather.

Abstract: An optical element laminate is provided which, while an increase in thickness of a liquid crystal display device is suppressed, improves insufficient rigidity of an optical element and, in addition, which does not degrade display characteristics of the liquid crystal display device. The optical element laminate includes a plate-shaped support member having a first primary surface and a second primary surface and an optical element which is laminated on at least one of the first primary surface and the second primary surface of the support member and, in addition, which has a film shape or a sheet shape. The periphery of the laminated optical element is at least bonded to facing two sides of the support member, the optical element and the support member are placed in close contact with each other, and a thickness t of the support member, a length L of the support member, and a tensile force F of the optical element satisfy the relational expression of 0?F?1.

Abstract: A layered adhesive construction including a layer of a moldable paste wrapped in one or more wrapping layers, and a first adhesive layer attached to the wrapping layer on one outer surface of the layer of wrapped moldable paste where the layered adhesive construction has a symmetrical shape around a central axis of symmetry lying in the plane of the layers of the adhesive construction. The adhesive construction has a hole going therethrough which is placed with its center on the axis of symmetry so that it divides the central axis of symmetry in two parts. An area around at least one of the two parts on the central axis of symmetry is without the moldable paste layer and has one or more backing layers and a layer of adhesive on the same side of the adhesive construction as the first adhesive layer.

Abstract: A color detector includes a light source, a photodiode, and a filter tuned to only allow light of a specific color to pass through to the photodiode. When the light reaches the photodiode, the photodiode outputs a current that indicates that the color is present in the light. The filter may include a pair of partially reflective layers consisting of a reflective metal, such as silver. To prevent the metal from oxidizing or reacting with the environment, the partially reflective layers may be coated with a protective layer, such as aluminum nitride. The color detector may further include a color enhancing layer. Finally, the color detector may include a capping layer. Accordingly, the color detector provided herein allows for the filter to use metals for partially reflective layers that would normally oxidize, as well as detect light of a specific spectrum of wavelengths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a panel pivoting about an axis parallel to a side of the panel, which comprises a first continuous coating (1),a main structural frame of a composite stiffener (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) connected to the coating (1) and including a stiffening mesh (2, 3) with at least one pair of cross-shaped stiffeners each oriented in one of two directions, respectively, not parallel or perpendicular to the rotation axis. The two parts (3a, 3b) of each stiffener (3, 2) extending on either side of the centre of the cross are in structural continuity, and the two stiffeners (2, 3) each have an end located at one point (A, B, C) on the side of the panel parallel to the rotation axis, wherein the end is connected to a rigid member for connection to the rotation axis, the opposite end of at least one stiffener being blocked in rotation on a bearing point on the opposite side of the panel.

Abstract: A support for a fragile and/or brittle front piece includes a base plate member and a rim. The support is shaped to receive a specifically shaped piece of brittle material, such as ceramic, sapphire, precious or semi precious stone. The piece of brittle material has a front surface, a rear surface and sides. The rear surface is secured to a base plate of the support and a rim of the support surrounds the edges of the piece of brittle material.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display capable of preventing the generation of screen distortion caused by a thick film phenomenon that occurs when the internal surface of a panel is coated with an absorbing member and a method of fabricating the same. The organic light emitting display includes a substrate on which an image display unit including at least one organic light emitting diode is formed. A panel is formed on the substrate to seal the image display unit. A first absorbing member is formed on the internal surface of the panel on the image display unit that faces the organic light emitting diode. A second absorbing member is formed on the circumference of the image display unit between the first absorbing member and the internal surface of the panel to overlap the circumference of the first absorbing member.

Abstract: The vacuum insulator includes an internal structure; a filler for filling empty spaces of the internal structure; and an envelope having an upper envelope composed of a metal layer and a polymer layer formed on the metal layer to surround an upper surface of the internal structure, and a lower envelope composed of a metal layer and a polymer layer formed on the metal layer to surround a lower surface of the internal structure, the metal layer of the upper envelope and the metal layer of the lower envelope being opposite to each other, wherein in a certain area along outlines of the upper envelope and the lower envelope, the metal layer of the upper envelope and the metal layer of the lower envelope between which a film composed of a Low density polyethylene LDPE and a Linear-Lowdensity polyethylene LLDPE is inserted, are adhered by heat, and in an area excluding the certain area, the metal layer of the upper envelope and the metal layer of the lower envelope are adhered by polyurethane.

Abstract: An improved apparent surface (Astroturf like) material surrounded by a water tight enclosure with raised borders that better control and conceal any debris and dirt that is scraped off the shoes or otherwise fall onto the mat. Means are provided to direct the debris to an area where it is better concealed from view and more protected from any blowing air. The debris is less likely to be blown about by any stream of air, such as a heater fan. In one configuration the debris is substancially completely sealed.

Abstract: An extrusion molded article for automobiles, having a body portion (1) and a hollow sealing portion (11), where the body portion (1) comprises a core (2) made of a resin having a U-shaped cross-section extending in a longitudinal direction and a covering layer (3) surrounding and covering the core partly or entirely, and the hollow sealing portion (11) is bonded integrally with an outer surface (4) of the body portion, characterized in that the covering layer (3) is made of a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a tensile elongation at break of at least 350%, as determined according to JIS K6251, and a change in 100% modulus of at most 40%, wherein the change in 100% modulus=[(100% modulus at 23° C.-100% modulus at 80° C.)/100% modulus at 23° C.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a molded product with a three-dimensional (3D) surface. A film is provided and shaped according to the 3D surface of the molded product. The film includes an attached portion covering an outer surface of the molded product and a cover portion covering an edge of the molded product.

Abstract: A top board structure capable of easily and simply assembling and welding a reinforcing frame to a top board body, providing a sufficient strength with a reduced weight, and reducing abnormal noise that might occur when an impact is applied.

Abstract: A decorative pane is disclosed comprising two outer panes sandwiching a plastic supporting substrate to which at least one decorative element has been applied. Also disclosed is a decorative pane comprising a plastic supporting substrate to which at least one decorative element has been press-fit.

Abstract: A method of continuously forming a multilayer panel includes making a gypsum slurry, then dividing the gypsum slurry into at least a primary gypsum slurry and a secondary gypsum slurry. An additive slurry having water and an intumescent material is created, then added to the secondary gypsum slurry to make an expandable layer slurry that is spread over at least a portion of a facing material. The primary gypsum slurry is distributed over the secondary gypsum slurry over the facing material and the expanding layer slurry to form a core. Optionally, another layer, an edge coating, is applied to the expanding layer for additional fire protection. The edge coating includes a second intumescent material. During a fire, the expanding layer expands to increase the thickness of the fire exposed gypsum panel and the edge coating expands to seal the gap between adjoining gypsum panels.

Abstract: A decorative architectural glass panel comprises a two or more glass sheets separated by a resin in which one or more decorative objects are suspended. A method of making the glass panel comprises positioning one or more spacers and one or more decorative objects on a first glass sheet, placing a second glass sheet about the first glass sheet, sealing the edges of the first glass sheet and second glass sheet, and filling the space between the first and second glass sheets with a curable liquid resin. The resin can be poured using a substantially horizontal pour in order to keep the decorative objects from substantially shifting when pouring the liquid resin. The resin can also be poured in combination with a vacuum force. In some implementations, the glass panel may also be substituted with a resin panel using polymeric resin sheets.

Abstract: A barrier layer-attached substrate according to the present invention is the barrier layer-attached substrate for a display component comprising: a barrier layer-attached substrate in which the barrier layers are formed on the substrate; a plurality of display elements formed on the barrier layer of the barrier layer-attached substrate; and an upper multilayer sealing film formed on the display elements so as to cover the display elements. And the barrier layer-attached substrate is characterized in that a plurality of the barrier layers are formed on the substrate into a divided pattern. With the use of the barrier layer-attached substrate of the present invention, a long-life display component of the present invention can be manufactured.

Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining a liquid-absorptive sheet includes a lower layer and an upper layer having substantially the same dimensions as the lower layer. Sandwiched between the two layers are first plurality of magnetic members arranged along the perimeter of the lower layer and a second plurality of magnetic members, opposite in polarity to said first plurality of magnetic members, arranged adjacent to the first plurality of magnetic members.