Abstract: There is provided a flexible display having a plurality of innovations configured to allow bending of a portion or portions to reduce apparent border size and/or utilize the side surface of an assembled flexible display.

Abstract: A moisture-resistant electronic device includes at least one electronic component at least partially covered by a moisture-resistant coating. The moisture-resistant coating may be located within an interior of the electronic device. The moisture-resistant coating may cover only portions of a boundary of an internal space within the electronic device. A moisture-resistant coating may include one or more discernible boundaries, or seams, which may be located at or adjacent to locations where two or more components of the electronic device interface with each other. Assembly methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A weightlifting wrap is provided which prevents slippage, increases rebound potential, allows simpler application, and provides greater stability. The wrap includes a stretchable material having exposed elongate pliable strand members on one outer surface of the wrap. The exposed pliable strand members are arranged in an offset lattice configuration. The exposed pliable strand members may have a coefficient of friction sufficient to grip the previous layer of wrap.

Abstract: A method for producing an optoelectronic component may include forming an optoelectronic layer structure having a first adhesion layer, which comprises a first metallic material, above a carrier, providing a covering body with a second adhesion layer, which comprises a second metallic material, applying a first alloy to one of the two adhesion layers, the melting point of the first alloy being so low that the first alloy is liquid, coupling the covering body to the optoelectronic layer structure in such a way that both adhesion layers are in direct contact with the liquid first alloy, and reacting at least part of the liquid first alloy chemically with the metallic materials, as a result of which at least one second alloy is formed, which has a higher melting point than the first alloy, wherein the second alloy solidifies and fixedly connects the covering body to the optoelectronic layer structure.

Abstract: A piezoelectric ceramic has a primary phase constituted by ceramic grains of perovskite crystal structure containing Pb, Nb, Zn, Ti, and Zr, and a secondary phase constituted by ZnO grains present sporadically in the primary phase. The piezoelectric ceramic of high kr and high specific dielectric constant can be sintered at low temperature and exhibit minimal characteristics variations.

Abstract: An optical film, a light-emitting device and a display device are provided. The optical film includes a quantum rod film layer and a light transmission prism layer located on a light emergent side of the quantum rod film layer. The prism layer is configured at the light emergent side of the quantum rod film layer to converge the linearly polarized light transmitted by the quantum rod film layer, so that the brightness of the light located at the light emergent side of the whole optical film is increased.

Abstract: Provided is a sealing material that easily converts laser light to thermal energy, exhibits satisfactory fluidity, and is conducive to a reduction in its melting point. The sealing material includes 54.9 vol % to 99.9 vol % of glass powder, 0 vol % to 45 vol % of refractory filler powder, and 0.1 vol % to 10 vol % of a laser absorbing material, in which the glass powder includes as a glass composition, in terms of the following oxides in mass %, 70% to 90% of Bi2O3, 2% to 12% of B2O3, 1% to 15% of ZnO, 0.2% to 15% of CuO+Fe2O3, and 0.1% to 20% of MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO.

Abstract: A belt for an elevator system and a method for making the same is provided. The belt includes a plurality of tension members that extend along a length of the belt and a jacket. The jacket substantially retains the plurality of tension members. The jacket maintains a desired spacing and alignment of the tension members relative to each other. The jacket includes a plurality of first fibers and a plurality of second fibers. The jacket defines at least one exterior, traction surface of the belt. The first fibers are at least partially disposed between the tension members and the traction surface of the belt. The second fibers are fill fibers. The first fibers have at least one property that distinguishes them from the second fibers.

Abstract: A protective drainage wrap comprises a cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion in first and second directions and a breathable solid layer portion. The material in the first and second directions comprises a polyolefin, polyester, nylon or combinations thereof. The first direction being roughly perpendicular to the second direction. The cross-woven, cross-laminate or mesh material portions being adapted to facilitate a drainage path. The breathable solid layer portion is attached to the cross-woven material portion, cross-laminate material portion or mesh material portion. The breathable solid layer portion is adapted to allow water vapor to flow therethrough.

Abstract: Fiber metal laminate (4) and an aircraft wing (1) having a longitudinal direction, comprising metal layers (5) and fiber reinforced plastic layers (6, 7, 6?, 7?; 6?, 7?) in between said metal layers (5), wherein the metal layers (5) and the fiber reinforced plastic layers (6, 7, 6?, 7?; 6?, 7?) are bonded together, and wherein the fibers of at least some of the fiber reinforced plastic layers (6, 7, 6?, 7?; 6?, 7?) are arranged in a first group in a first plastic layer (6) and in a second group in a second plastic layer (7) whereby the fibers of the first group are at an angle with respect to the fibers of the second group, wherein said laminate (4) exhibits fibers of a first type and fibers of a second type, wherein the fibers of the first type being arranged in the said longitudinal direction of the laminate (4) in one or more of its fiber reinforced plastic layers (6?, 7?; 6?, 7?), and that it has adjacent fiber reinforced plastic layers (6, 7) at or near a symmetry-plane of the laminate (4) that are provi

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photocurable composition, to a barrier layer including same, and to an encapsulated device including same, wherein the composition comprises a photocurable monomer(A) and a silicon containing monomer(B), wherein the silicon containing monomers(B) has a structure according to Formula 1.

Abstract: A method for producing an optoelectronic component includes forming an optoelectronic layer structure including a functional layer structure above a carrier, forming a frame structure including a first metallic material on the optoelectronic layer structure such that a region above the functional layer structure is free of the frame structure and that the frame structure surrounds the region, forming an adhesion layer including a second metallic material above a covering body, applying a liquid first alloy to the optoelectronic layer structure and/or to the adhesion layer of the covering body in the region, coupling the covering body to the optoelectronic layer structure such that the adhesion layer is coupled to the frame structure and the liquid first alloy is in direct contact with the adhesion layer and the frame structure, and reacting part of the first alloy chemically with the metallic materials of the frame structure and the adhesion layer.

Abstract: A flexible material for a flexible container can include a first laminate and a second laminate joined to at least a portion of the first laminate by at least one seal. The first laminate can include a first gas barrier layer disposed between first and second sealable layers, wherein the first and second sealable layers define opposed exterior layers of the first laminate. The second laminate can include a third sealable layer defining an exterior layer of the second laminate, and a second gas barrier layer. The at least one seal joins a portion of the third sealable layer to at least a portion of the second sealable layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a formulation for use in the fabrication of a light-emitting device, the formulation including a population of semiconductor nanoparticles incorporated into a plurality of discrete microbeads comprising an optically transparent medium, the nanoparticle-containing medium being embedded in a host light-emitting diode encapsulation medium. A method of preparing such a formulation is described. There is further provided a light-emitting device including a primary light source in optical communication with such a formulation and a method of fabricating the same.

Abstract: A method of making a multi-layer biocidal structure includes providing a support and locating a first curable layer on the support, the first curable layer including dispersed multiple biocidal particles. A second curable layer is located on the first curable layer; the multiple biocidal particles are dispersed within only the first curable layer. The first curable layer and the second curable layer are imprinted in a single step with an imprinting stamp having a structure with a depth greater than the thickness of the second curable layer. The first curable layer and the second curable layer are cured in a single step to form a first cured layer and a second cured layer. The imprinting stamp is removed.

Abstract: A cargo management system including an automotive vehicle seat having a backrest which separates the vehicle interior into a passenger area at the front of the vehicle and a cargo area at the rear of the vehicle is provided. The system includes a vehicle load floor which includes first and second outer layers and a core of cellulose-based material positioned between the outer layers and having a large number of cavities. The outer layers of the load floor are bonded to the core by press molding. The load floor has a wood grain finish. A compression-molded, composite cargo trim panel is secured to the backrest and includes a base layer and a coverstock sheet bonded to the base layer by press molding. The coverstock sheet provides the trim panel with a wood grain finish in an upper compartment of the cargo area.

Abstract: An encapsulated device achieves good water vapor transmission rates while reducing the amount of time needed in an inert environment, and thereby reducing the size of the deposition tool used to encapsulate the device. The encapsulated device includes a first barrier layer deposited directly on the device, and a first adhesive and first laminate on the first barrier layer. The laminate comprises a polymeric substrate and a second barrier layer on the substrate. The first barrier layer has a water vapor transmission rate suitable to allow lamination of the laminate on the first barrier layer in a non-inert environment. A method of making an encapsulated device comprises depositing a first barrier layer on the device in an inert environment, applying an adhesive on the first barrier layer in a non-inert environment, and applying a first laminate on the first adhesive in the non-inert environment.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are a thermally conductive sheet feeder and a method for feeding a thermally conductive sheet, which are a thermally conductive sheet feeder and a method for feeding a thermally conductive sheet using an emboss carrier tape, wherein the emboss carrier tape provided on its surface with a plurality of pockets, each having one thermally conductive sheet accommodated therein, and a cover film to protect surface of the emboss carrier tape are rolled up in a reel-like form.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an organic EL light-emitting device in which a permeation and diffusion of moisture from outside are prevented and a stable light-emitting characteristic is able to be maintained for a long period. The present invention relates to an organic EL light-emitting device comprising a sealing layer, a hygroscopic layer and a protective layer, which are aligned on the back of an organic electroluminescence element under a predetermined condition, wherein the sealing layer and the protective layer are constituted from a specific material, whereby it is possible to maintain a stable light-emitting characteristic for a long period together with suppressing the deterioration caused by moisture being permeated from outside.

Abstract: A multilayer thermal insulation composite for fire protection applications. The composite includes a fibrous insulation layer, at least one inorganic heat absorbing layer disposed on one side of the fibrous insulation layer, and at least one superinsulation layer disposed on at least one side of the composite adjacent the heat absorbing layer or the fibrous insulation layer. The composite may further include a scrim layer comprising a high temperature resistant, flexible, woven or non-woven scrim or scrim and high temperature resistant material disposed around the multilayer thermal insulation composite partially or substantially totally encapsulating the composite. The composite is lightweight and flexible, exhibits reduced heat transfer to the cold-face, with improved thermal insulation capability.

Abstract: Cushion covers, cushions, and methods of using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a cushion may include a cushion insert having a bottom face including a plurality of through openings. The cushion may further include a cushion cover having a top portion, a bottom portion, one or more side portions, and an interior space at least partially defined there between. The cushion insert may be selectively received and housed in the interior space. The cushion cover may also include a bottom opening positioned in the bottom portion. The bottom opening may expose one or more of the through openings to an area external to the cushion cover. The bottom opening and the through openings may collectively be configured to promote drying and/or draining of the cushion insert by allowing passage of air and/or water between the cushion insert and the area external to the cushion cover.

Abstract: A passive cervical spine stabilizing system includes a head engagement member, a torso supported member, and at least one stabilization connector having a first portion configured to be secured to the head engagement member and having a second portion configured to be secured to the torso supported member, wherein the at least one stabilization connector includes a surface in contact with a shear-thickening non-Newtonian fluid.

Abstract: A laminated structure comprises a first external layer and a second external layer; an internal layer disposed between the first and the second external layers; a first adhesive layer disposed between the first external layer and the internal layer, wherein the first adhesive layer is patterned to cover only a first portion of the internal layer; and a second adhesive layer disposed between the second external layer and the internal layer, wherein the second adhesive layer is patterned to cover only a second portion of the internal layer on a side opposite the first adhesive layer, and wherein the first portion is different than the second portion.

Abstract: A SMT tape includes a carrier tape, a number of separation pads, a number of workpieces, and a package tape. The carrier tape includes a package surface and defines a number of receiving grooves in the package surface and arranged along a length direction of the carrier tape. The separation pads are received in the receiving grooves and fixed to bottom surfaces of the receiving grooves respectively. Each separation pad includes a separation surface opposite to a bottom surface of the corresponding receiving groove and a number of protrusions protruding up from the separation surface. The workpieces are respectively received in the receiving grooves. Each workpiece includes a main body and an adhesive layer positioned between the corresponding separation pad and the main body. The package tape is adhered to the package surface and seals the receiving grooves.

Abstract: A piezoelectric ceramic has a primary phase constituted by ceramic grains of perovskite crystal structure containing Pb, Nb, Zn, Ti, and Zr, and a secondary phase constituted by ZnO grains present sporadically in the primary phase. The piezoelectric ceramic of high kr and high specific dielectric constant can be sintered at low temperature and exhibit minimal characteristics variations.

Abstract: A shield that is attachable to a touch sensitive screen is disclosed. The shield may be attached to the touch sensitive screen only at its outer peripheral portion. An air gap is enclosed between the shield and the touch sensitive screen to form a planar air bearing. The shield preferably does not touch the active area of the touch sensitive screen when the user is not touching the shield but only viewing the touch sensitive screen through the shield. This mitigates unwanted optical artifacts such as trapped air bubbles, Newton rings and chromatic interference while maintaining the sensitivity of the touch sensitive screen.

Abstract: A display board includes a core structure, which includes a three-dimensional core having a front surface and a back surface, a first rigid board attached to the front surface, a second rigid board attached to the back surface, and respective rigid skins applied to an exposed surface of each of the first rigid board and the second rigid board. An aperture extends i) through the rigid skin applied to the second rigid board, the second rigid board and the back surface and ii) into the three-dimensional core a depth that is less than a thickness of the three-dimensional core. The display board further includes an insert that is complementarily shaped with the aperture and that is to be inserted into the aperture. The insert has a mount receiving portion formed therein.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a chalcogenide glass optical fiber is produced by forming a billet including a chalcogenide glass mass and a polymer mass in a stacked configuration, heating the billet to a temperature below the melting point of the chalcogenide glass, extruding the billet in the ambient environment to form a preform rod having a chalcogenide glass core and a polymer jacket, and drawing the preform rod.

Abstract: The ceiling tile, in one embodiment of the invention, is a laminate of a rigid core layer, such as gypsum, having one surface covered by a display layer of plastic sheet material. An opposite surface of the core layer is covered by a layer of light reflective material. The design layer has a design surface that is viewable when the tile is installed in a ceiling, and the light reflective layer has an exposed light reflective surface. Both the design layer and the light reflective layer form leak tight seals on the opposite surfaces of the rigid core layer. The entire peripheral edge of the tile laminate and marginal portions of the design surface and light reflective surface are covered by a plastic leak tight tape that forms a gas tight seal at the peripheral edge of the tile laminate.

Abstract: A carrier-attached metal foil includes a plate-shaped carrier, a metal foil laminated on at least one of surfaces of the carrier, and a fixing unit configured to fix a periphery of the carrier and a periphery of the metal foil to each other.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provide for: a glass substrate having first and second opposing surfaces, and a plurality of edge surfaces extending transversely between the first and second opposing surfaces; a layer disposed on, and adhered to, at least one of the first, second, and edge surfaces of the substrate, where the layer includes: (i) one of an oligomer and resin; (ii) a monomer; and (iii) nanometer-sized silica particles of at least about 2-50 weight percent.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to insert molding methods. The methods involve partially or fully encasing an insert within a thermoplastic material, forming a composite part that includes the insert and the molded thermoplastic material. Methods described provide a number of improvements over traditional insert molding techniques. In specific embodiments, a two-shot molding process is used whereby a first shot is formed on a first portion of the insert and a second shot is formed on a second portion of the insert. The insert molding processes can be performed using a single mold during the first and second injection molding processes.

Abstract: An encapsulant for use with electronic components. The encapsulant includes a polyisobutylene, a tackifier, a polymer, and a thermoplastic elastomer. In one example, the encapsulant is applied to an electronic component at a temperature ranging from about 100° C. to about 150° C. to provide a moisture barrier when the encapsulant cools.

Abstract: A building product may include a top layer that is substantially rigid such that it is configured to be walkable. In addition, the building product may include a radiant barrier layer configured to reflect heat, and a vent layer located between the top layer and a roof deck. The vent layer may comprise air flow channels configured to transfer heat through at least a portion of the roof product. The top layer, vent layer and radiant barrier layer can form a unitary structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rigid polyurethane foam in which rigid polyurethane foam constituents are embedded in a polyurethane matrix, articles which are enveloped by such a foam for insulation and corresponding production processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of powder coating a heat-sensitive item having an edge, which includes sealing the edge against moisture loss from the item, applying powder to a surface of the item, and curing the powder. The present invention also provides another method of powder coating a heat-sensitive item, the method including applying a powder to a surface of the item, heating the surface in a melting stage for between about 60 seconds and about 90 seconds such that the surface has a surface temperature that reaches a maximum that is above a curing temperature to melt the powder, and heating the surface in a curing stage to maintain the surface temperature at the curing temperature for between about 120 seconds and about 180 seconds to cure the powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photocurable composition, to a barrier layer including same, and to an encapsulated device including same, wherein the composition comprises a photocurable monomer(A) and a silicon containing monomer(B), wherein the silicon containing monomers(B) has a structure according to Formula 1.

Abstract: Multilayer fluoropolymer-containing films having improved interlayer adhesion. More particularly, multilayer films including a fluoropolymer layer attached to a thermoplastic polymer layer via an intermediate poly(ester-urethane) copolymer containing adhesive layer, articles produced therefrom, and products which are encased by the multilayer films. The films are suitable for encasing the sensitive luminescent components of electroluminescent lamps.

Abstract: Waterproof engineered floor and wall planks have a wear layer, an underlayer about an extruded dust and plastic composite core and a click-lock edge fastening system.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to trays typically comprising a composite internal structure, a thermoplastic frame typically located about the composite internal structure, and two cover sheets forming the upper and lower tray surfaces. The composite internal structure may be a corrugated composite structure in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the composite internal structure may comprise a series of composite elements (which might act a beams or struts). The cover sheets may comprise thermoplastic material, and in some embodiments, the cover sheets may comprise composite material (for example the same as for the corrugated composite structure). In some exemplary embodiments, the thermoplastic frame and the composite internal structure may have the same thermoplastic material, and they may be joined together to have a plurality of homogeneous connective attachments.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing electronic component improved in chip-holding efficiency, pickup efficiency and contamination resistance in a well-balanced manner, the method comprising a semi-cured adhesive layer-forming step of forming a semi-cured adhesive layer on the rear face of a wafer, a fixing step of fixing the semi-cured adhesive layer of the wafer on a ring frame with a cohesive sheet, a dicing step of dicing the wafer into semiconductor chips, a UV-irradiating step of irradiating ultraviolet ray, and a pick-up step of picking up the chips and semi-cured adhesive layers from the cohesive layer, wherein the cohesive sheet has a cohesive layer of a cohesive agent having a particular composition formed on one face of its base film.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a window panel for a body structure of a vehicle, especially an airframe of an aircraft or spacecraft, including a first skin which extends over a first side of the panel to form an outer skin of the vehicle body structure; a second skin which extends over a second side of the panel to form an inner skin of the vehicle body structure; and a core, especially a foam core, located between and covered by the first and second skins in a sandwich structure. The window panel includes at least one window aperture formed through the first layer, the core, and the second layer. The core may be confined to or extends over a limited extent, region or part of the panel. Thus, the first skin and/or the second skin may extend over or cover a greater area of the panel than the core.

Abstract: A component includes a cast portion and an insert. The cast portion includes a sacrificial suspension device. The insert is configured to provide damping to the component. The sacrificial suspension device is dissolved during a casting process, into a molten material, forming the cast portion such that the insert is fully encapsulated by the cast portion, including the dissolved suspension device.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a multilayer panel including first and second layers made of loftable material characterized by a molded orientation resultant from lofting and subsequently compressing the loftable material during molding of the multilayer panel. The panel assembly may be light-weight with a low profile to minimize protrusion into an opening or compartment enclosed by the panel. The multilayer panel may be configured to as a floor panel enclosing an opening defined by a floor structure, which may be a vehicle floor. The multilayer panel may include at least one recess portion configured to strengthen the multilayer panel. A method of making the multilayer panel includes tethering the loftable material in a tethering frame prior to lofting and transferring the tethering frame including the lofted material into a mold to form into the multilayer panel. The tethering frame retains offal for removal from the mold after forming the panel.

Abstract: Provided is a display apparatus including: a substrate including a display area and a periphery; a display element disposed on the display area of the substrate; and an encapsulation layer including a first inorganic layer, an organic layer, and a second inorganic layer that are sequentially formed to cover the display element, wherein the organic layer includes: a first organic layer formed on of the periphery of the substrate and on the substrate; and a second organic layer formed on the first inorganic layer so as to overlap the display element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reflective insulation material product including a metallized polymeric film laminated to an insulation material with the metallized polymeric film having its exposed metallic surface facing away from the insulation material. The product can meet Class A standard thermal insulation material standards characterized by a flame speed rating of from 0 to 25 and a smoke developed rating value of 0 to 450.

Abstract: A composite chassis frame may include a primarily-formed core material having a steel core material and internal composite materials laminated on both surfaces of the steel core material, an internal core material disposed between the primarily-formed core materials, wherein the primarily-formed core materials may be laminated on both surfaces of the internal core material, and a secondarily-formed external composite material covering outer surfaces of the primarily-formed core materials and the internal core material as a skin material.

Abstract: A transparent window assembly includes a window body defining an opening therethrough; a first hollow frame mounted on the window body at one side of the opening and formed with an engagement groove; a second hollow frame mounted on the window body at the other side of the opening in such a manner that the first and second hollow frames are fastened securely to the opening; a transparent element disposed between the first and second hollow frames and a clamping unit fixed to the engagement groove in the first hollow frame and defining a clamping space together with the transparent element.

Abstract: An absorbent food pad having one or more apertures that provide discrete airflow passages through the absorbent food pad is provided. The apertures permit the absorbent food pads to be placed below a food product in a container without blocking the flow of air through the container. The absorbent food pad contains an active system, such as an SO2 generation system, or any other system that enhances freshness and prolongs the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and other food products during transport and storage to prevent and/or minimize disease.

Abstract: Provided is a glass cell in which the thickness of the interior space has high uniformity. A glass cell (1) includes first and second glass sheets (11, 12) and an intermediate sheet (13). The first and second glass sheets (11, 12) are disposed to face each other at a distance. The intermediate sheet (13) is disposed between the first glass sheet (11) and the second glass sheet (12). The intermediate sheet (13) includes an opening (13a). A surface of the intermediate sheet (13) next to the first glass sheet (11) or a surface of the first glass sheet (11) next to the intermediate sheet (13) is made of metal and a surface of the intermediate sheet (13) next to the second glass sheet (12) or a surface of the second glass sheet (12) next to the intermediate sheet (13) is made of metal.