Abstract: A spraying tooling of a motor vehicle wheel hub is provided. The spraying tooling includes an assembly line, multiple wheel hub bases each capable of moving on the assembly line, multiple driving mechanisms each capable of driving a wheel hub base to rotate at a preset position on the assembly line, multiple triggering components each capable of triggering a driving mechanism to operate, multiple maintaining components each capable of maintaining a preset time for a triggering component, and a control component; the wheel hub base includes a sliding seat capable of moving on the assembly line and a tray capable of rotating along with rotation of the driving mechanism, and the tray is rotatably mounted on the sliding seat; and all of the driving mechanisms and the triggering components are electrically connected to the control component.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, an on-site drywall fabrication system is configured to perform on-site construction of drywall (e.g., plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum panel, sheet rock, gypsum board, etc.) over at least a portion of a framed (e.g., studded) wall (e.g., comprising one or more substantially vertical studs). In particular embodiments, the on-site drywall fabrication system is configured to utilize one or more drywall installation robots to fabricate drywall substantially directly on a framed wall. Generally speaking, the on-site drywall fabrication system may be configured to generate a substantially continuous, seamless drywall panel that extends along a particular portion of a wall. The system may, for example, utilize one or more sprayers that are configured to spray a suitable fill material between a first wall material (e.g., a first wall material applied via the first wall material spool) and a second wall material.

Abstract: Backing material is passed by a first heater to pre-heat the backing material. The backing material is then passed by a printing engine to print marking material on the backing material, and passed by a first light source to apply ultra-violet (UV) light to the marking material printed on the backing material, to partially cure the marking material. Further, the backing material is passed by a container to expose the partially cured marking material to adhesive particles to cause the adhesive particles to adhere only to the marking material. The backing material is passed by a second light source to apply additional UV light to the marking material partially cured on the backing material to fully cure the marking material. Finally, the backing material is passed by a second heater to melt the adhesive particles that are adhered to the marking material on the backing material.

Abstract: A method for working a wall of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, in which peripheral grooves are machined into the wall, wherein at least one annular saw blade, which is provided on a circumference with a multiplicity of cutting teeth, is used for introducing the grooves, wherein the saw blade is moved so as to rotate about its longitudinal axis and on an annular path. A subsequent forming operation on the lands that are formed between neighboring grooves causes the formation of undercuts that can improve the connection of the wall of the cylinder to a subsequently applied coating layer.

Abstract: Methods for impregnating a liquid material into a rope are provided whereby a liquid material is provided in a tank which defines the liquid level in the tank. An impregnation unit containing a chamber at least partially immersed in the liquid material includes a vacuum-device operatively connected to the vacuum-outlet of the chamber so as to lower the pressure in the chamber below atmospheric pressure. The rope may therefore be passed through the liquid material in the tank and then inside and outside the chamber via the rope-inlet and rope-outlet of the chamber, while maintaining the pressure inside the chamber below the atmospheric pressure to thereby force the liquid material to fill at least part of the interstices between the fibers of the rope by penetrating between the fibers.

Abstract: A method of forming a ventilated structural panel having a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a plurality of spacing structural elements arranged in a matrix that fixedly attach the top sheet to the bottom sheet, the method comprising forming the matrix in a mold form attaching the matrix to the first and the second sheet.

Abstract: A system and method of painting parts of large dimensions that present a certain amount of flexibility that makes their shape geometrically unstable in the event of being moved. The surface of a part is moved in front of a paint spray device by an arm of a robot, while the spray device remains stationary relative to the robot and while the part is being deformed. Other elements include a gripper for gripping parts of large dimensions, the gripper being adapted to implement the method; an installation; and a booth for performing surface treatment of parts.

Abstract: A metal-film forming method of the present invention includes a surface activation process of irradiating a laser beam to the surface of the base metal, thereby activating the surface of the basemetal, a noble-metal nanoparticle dispersion liquid coating process of coating the surface of the base metal with a noble-metal nanoparticle dispersion liquid, a solvent thereof, containing noble-metal nanoparticles in as-dispersed state, and a noble-metal nanoparticle sintering process of irradiating the laser beam to the noble-metal nanoparticle dispersion liquid coated on the surface of the base metal, thereby causing the noble-metal nanoparticles to be sintered. Further, a scudding press process of executing press forming of a base metal, and the metal-film forming process of applying noble-metal plating to the surface of the base metal are executed on the same line.

Abstract: A method for forming a thin film for fabricating an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes forming a plurality of shadow masks on a substrate. The substrate is then bent to form a predetermined curvature in the substrate. A deposition source is placed at a position having an equal angle with respect to central and peripheral portions of the substrate. The method also includes depositing a deposition material from the deposition source on the substrate and the shadow masks to form a thin film.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for fabricating polymer-based imprint lithography templates having thin metallic or oxide coated patterning surfaces. Such templates show enhanced fluid spreading and filling (even in absence of purging gases), good release properties, and longevity of use. Methods and systems for fabricating oxide coated versions, in particular, can be performed under atmospheric pressure conditions, allowing for lower cost processing and enhanced throughput.

Abstract: A method of forming a restored countertop surface on an existing countertop surface comprises the step of applying discrete portions of a secondary material onto a base coat formed of uncured base material. The base material and the secondary material are formulated such that the secondary material does not mix with the base material and a visual appearance of the secondary material is different from that of the base material. At least one of the base material and the secondary material harden to form the restored countertop surface.

Abstract: In one example, article comprising a substrate defining an outer surface; a plurality of joint conduits formed in the outer surface of the substrate, wherein each conduit of the plurality of joint conduits exhibits an undercut configuration; and a coating formed on the outer surface of the substrate, wherein the coating substantially fills the plurality of joint conduits formed in the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming a magnetic tunnel junction device is disclosed that includes forming a trench in a substrate, the trench including a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall. The method includes depositing a first conductive material within the trench proximate to one of the sidewalls and depositing a second conductive material within the trench. The method further includes depositing a material to form a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) structure within the trench. The MTJ structure includes a fixed magnetic layer having a magnetic field with a fixed magnetic orientation, a tunnel junction layer, and a free magnetic layer having a magnetic field with a configurable magnetic orientation. The method further includes selectively removing a portion of the MTJ structure to create an opening in the MTJ structure.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a workspace for receiving a stent and a delivery device for the stent; a source for exposing the stent in the workspace to a plasticizing agent, vapor, or moisture, wherein the stent can be reduced in diameter in the workspace while under exposure of the plasticizing agent, vapor or moisture; and a device for reducing the diameter of the stent in the workspace to position the stent on or within the delivery device.

Abstract: A method for using a silicon film formation apparatus includes performing a pre-coating process to cover a reaction tube with a silicon coating film, an etching process to etch natural oxide films on product target objects, a silicon film formation process to form a silicon product film on the product target objects, and a cleaning process to etch silicon films on the reaction tube, in this order. The pre-coating process includes supplying a silicon source gas into the reaction tube from a first supply port having a lowermost opening at a first position below the process field, while exhausting gas upward from inside the reaction tube. The etching process includes supplying an etching gas into the reaction tube from a second supply port having a lowermost opening between the process field and the first position, while exhausting gas upward from inside the reaction tube by the exhaust system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing an insulated electric wire, in which a primary coating layer including at least an enamel-baking layer is formed on a metallic conductor to form a primary coated electric wire, and a secondary coating layer is extrusion-formed on the primary coating layer of the primary coated electric wire. The method includes an electric wire pre-heating process where a surface of the primary coating layer is pre-heated using an electric wire pre-heating unit, and a resin extrusion process where a secondary coating layer is extrusion-formed on the pre-heated primary coating layer using a resin extrusion unit. Further disclosed is an apparatus for producing an insulated electric wire.

Abstract: A stent crimping and coating apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of crimping blades positioned in a radial array and collectively forming a central crimping lumen, wherein the plurality of crimping blades radially movable to alter the diameter of the central crimping lumen. Each of the crimping blades includes a first surface configured to at least in part define the central crimping lumen. One or more of the crimping blades includes a fluid channel extending therein and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the fluid channel. The plurality of openings are located at the first surface of the one or more crimping blades and adapted to discharge a fluid into the central crimping lumen.

Abstract: An elongated nanostructure is formed on a planar surface of a substrate such that the nanostructure is oriented generally perpendicularly to the surface. The nanostructure is then felled onto the surface such that it is oriented generally parallel to the surface.

Abstract: A method for processing a housing for devices such as electronic devices. A hairline is formed on an inner surface of an inmold mold. In addition, a hairline is formed on an inmold film. The inmold film is positioned inside the inmold mold and a housing representing the hairline of the inmold mold and the hairline of the inmold film together is formed using inmold injection molding.

Abstract: A method of forming a self-cleaning coating on a substrate comprises the step of selecting a substrate, cleaning the substrate, and/or roughening the substrate using an abrasive. In an embodiment, roughening of the substrate create microscopic tortuous grooves. Another embodiment of the method comprises coating the roughened surface with at least one hydrophobic chemical agent. In an exemplary embodiment, the hydrophobic chemical agent covalently binds with the substrate creating nanoscopic grooves. Another embodiment of the present disclosure pertains to an apparatus for depositing a self-cleaning coating on a flat substrate. A further embodiment of the present disclosure pertains to a self-cleaning coating on a substrate comprising a hydrophobic chemical agent covalently bonded to at least one roughened surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for forming thin-film layers of chalcogenide on a substrate web. Solutions containing the reactants for the chalcogenide layer may be contained substantially to the front surface of the web, controlling the boundaries of the reaction and avoiding undesired deposition of chalcogenide upon the back side of the web.

Abstract: A method involves creating a recess in a surface of a part so the recess is adjacent a portion of the part, thereafter forming a coating on the surface of the part with a portion of the coating being disposed in the recess, and thereafter removing material of the portion of the part with a tool. According to a different aspect, an apparatus includes a recess-forming section that forms a recess in a surface of a part so the recess is adjacent a portion of the part, a coating section that forms a coating on the surface of the part with a portion of the coating disposed in the recess, and a material-removing section that subsequently removes material of the portion of the part with a tool.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an resist material for imprinting comprises a first resin component nonvolatile at a substrate on which to form an imprinting pattern, a second resin component volatile at the substrate, and a coupling reaction initiator that promotes curing of the first resin component.

Abstract: A stent crimping and coating apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of crimping blades positioned in a radial array and collectively forming a central crimping lumen, wherein the plurality of crimping blades radially movable to alter the diameter of the central crimping lumen. Each of the crimping blades includes a first surface configured to at least in part define the central crimping lumen. One or more of the crimping blades includes a fluid channel extending therein and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the fluid channel. The plurality of openings are located at the first surface of the one or more crimping blades and adapted to discharge a fluid into the central crimping lumen.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to layers that are useful in imaging apparatus members and components, for use in electrophotographic, including digital, apparatuses. Embodiments pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member incorporating an outer layer having a groove pattern imprinted into its surface to lower friction with the cleaning blade and improve print quality and performance. Embodiments also pertain to methods and systems for making the improved imaging member.

Abstract: A system and method for adjusting dipping time in a continuous steel pipe manufacturing line. The system manufactures a steel pipe of which inner and outer faces or any one face thereof is subjected to molten metal-plating from a steel sheet in a continuous manufacturing line, and includes an inner-face plating performing part for molten metal-plating by pouring molten metal to the upper side of the steel sheet corresponding to the inner face of the steel pipe, a steel pipe forming part that obtains a continuous steel pipe by continuously cold-forming the steel sheet subjected to the inner-face plating into a tubular shape and seam-welding a longitudinal end face joint portion of the steel sheet formed in the steel pipe, and an outer-face plating performing part for molten metal-plating by dipping the outer face of the steel pipe into the molten metal, in which a dipping length of the molten metal is adjusted in the inner-face plating performing part and/or the outer-face plating performing part.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a template for imprinting includes a concave-convex pattern on one surface thereof. The template includes a base material having light transmission characteristics, and a resin layer provided on the base material and becoming convex portions of the concave-convex pattern. The resin layer contracts and reduces its volume by irradiation of light having a first wavelength and expands and increases its volume by irradiation of light having a second wavelength, which is different from the first wavelength.

Abstract: An apparatus for use when applying a compound from a dispensing tube comprises: a receptacle; a plurality of retaining rings mechanically coupled to the receptacle for attaching the apparatus to the dispensing tube; an application blade secured within the receptacle for contacting the compound being dispensed during application; optionally, a handle mechanically coupled on an opposite side of the receptacle from the plurality of retaining rings; and, optionally, at least one retaining clip for securing at least one of the plurality of retaining rings around a nozzle tip of the dispensing tube. Such apparatus and related methods facilitate initial application of the compound in an evenly distributed and desired topographical manner without requiring subsequent smoothing and/or shaping steps after contact of the compound with a surface to which it is applied.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to a recyclable thermoplastic unit that includes a casing body composed of a first thermoplastic having a first melting point. The casing body also includes a first locking mechanism that is configured to mate with a second locking mechanism of a sacrifice layer. The sacrifice layer is composed of a second thermoplastic and includes the second locking mechanism. The sacrifice layer has a melting point that is greater than the melting point of the casing body.

Abstract: A device for the application of adhesive and machine and method for manufacturing paper cups. The device applies adhesive, particularly for the manufacture of a paper cup from at least one paper segment, and includes a stamp for the application of the adhesive. The stamp is made of a compression-resistant porous sintered material.

Abstract: A pressure lock system passes a wire along a wire path from a wire source at a high pressure first region to a destination at a low pressure second region. The pressure lock system includes a pressure lock chamber. A first conduit has an interior positioned to pass the wire along the path and is mounted for rotation. A second conduit has an interior positioned to pass the wire from the pressure lock chamber and is also mounted for rotation. A motor may drive rotation of the first conduit and the second conduit. Pumps may maintain a pressure of the pressure lock chamber lower than a pressure of the first region.

Abstract: An elongated nanostructure is formed on a planar surface of a substrate such that the nanostructure is oriented generally perpendicularly to the surface. The nanostructure is then felled onto the surface such that it is oriented generally parallel to the surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method for producing structural elements exposed to the effects of weather, such as metallic structural elements, in particular sectional door panels, roll-up door slats or the like, in which method the structural elements which may have already been provided with a base coating, are imprinted.

Abstract: A method and system for coating a vinyl workpiece includes denibbing the workpiece and deionizing the air around the workpiece. The workpiece is roll coated using a roll coating machine, wherein the roll coating machine includes a plurality of engraving rollers. An angular surface of the workpiece is roll coated using a corresponding angularly positioned application roller. The workpiece is coated with an ultraviolet (UV) curable coating using a vacuum coating machine. The UV coating is cured using the vacuum coating machine.

Abstract: A method for applying an electrode mixture paste includes: a first step of unwinding a core material (2) wound in a coil shape; a second step of applying an electrode mixture paste (5) onto the core material; a third step of adjusting an application amount of the electrode mixture paste; a fourth step of drying a paste-coated sheet (6) with the electrode mixture paste applied to the both sides thereof; and a fifth step of winding the paste-coated sheet in a coil shape. In this method, in one of the second and third steps, a core material-exposed portion (9) to which the electrode mixture paste is not applied is provided in both edge portions in a width direction of the core material, and, in the fourth step, a holding unit is provided in at least one position, the holding unit continuously holding the core material-exposed portion between a wheel type roller (10) and a contact belt (11) and changing a traveling direction of the paste-coated sheet.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for manufacturing a light guide film having patterns simultaneously formed on two opposite surfaces thereof, includes a first conveyor roller, a second conveyor roller, a imprinting group roller, two coating devices, two solidifying devices, a first template and a second template. The imprinting group rollers are positioned between the first and second conveyor rollers, including a first imprinting roller and a second imprinting roller opposite to the first imprinting roller. The two coating devices are positioned between the first conveyor roller and the imprinting group roller. The two solidifying devices are positioned between the imprinting group rollers and the second conveyor roller. The first template has a first imprinting pattern, and is fixed on a circumferential surface of the first imprinting roller. The second template has a second imprinting pattern, and is fixed on a circumferential surface of the second imprinting roller.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a workspace for receiving a stent and a delivery device for the stent; a source for exposing the stent in the workspace to a plasticizing agent, vapor, or moisture, wherein the stent can be reduced in diameter in the workspace while under exposure of the plasticizing agent, vapor or moisture; and a device for reducing the diameter of the stent in the workspace to position the stent on or within the deliver device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices which result from, or facilitates, convenient processing of partial dies of a semiconductor chip in a lithography process are disclosed. Embodiments utilize an exposure through an imprint-style template which does not come in physical contact with the partial die. In one embodiment, a semiconductor process is disclosed which has at least one full die and at least one partial die. The semiconductor chip is fabricated, in part, by using an etching process which utilizes an imprint template configured to be exposed to the at least one full die when the imprint template is in contact with resist which has been dispensed onto the at least one full die. Further, at least one partial die of the semiconductor chip is configured to be exposed to the imprint template without the template contacting resist dispensed onto the at least one partial die.

Abstract: Methods and systems for planarization of a die-to-wafer integration. A planarization coating may be applied to the die-to-wafer assembly, and a planarization plate may be used in the planarization process. The planarization plate may include perforations configured to allow a portion of the planarization coating to extrude through the planarization plate.

Abstract: A method for patterning nanostructures in a semiconductor heterostructure, which has at least a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer has a first surface and an opposite, second surface, the second layer has a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and the first layer is deposited over the second layer such that the second surface of the first layer is proximate to the first surface of the second layer. The method includes the steps of making indentations in a pattern on the first surface of the first layer of the semiconductor heterostructure; bonding the semiconductor heterostructure to a support substrate such that the first surface of the first layer of the semiconductor heterostructure is faced to the support substrate; etching off the second layer of the semiconductor heterostructure; and depositing a third layer over the second surface of the first layer of the semiconductor heterostructure.

Abstract: A patterned array of metallic nanostructures and fabrication thereof is described. A device comprises a patterned array of metallic columns vertically extending from a substrate. Each metallic column is formed by metallically coating one of an array of non-metallic nanowires catalytically grown from the substrate upon a predetermined lateral pattern of seed points placed thereon according to a nanoimprinting process. An apparatus for fabricating a patterned array of metallic nanostructures is also described.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layer panel having a curved reflective and/or transmitting facing layer, the method comprising the steps of: increasing and/or decreasing the pressure on a side of the thin membrane to form a pressure differential across a thin membrane to cause the thin membrane to deform to a required shape; and applying a first layer of material to an outer surface of the thin membrane whilst the thin membrane is maintained in the required shape by the increase and/or decrease in pressure, and allowing the first layer of material to cure for a pre-determined time.

Abstract: Droplets of polymerizable material may be patterned on a film sheet using a roll-to-roll system. The droplets of polymerizable material may be dispensed on the film sheet such that a substantially continuous patterned layer may be formed on the film sheet. A contact system provides for smooth fluid front progression the polymerizable material during imprinting. A gas purging system may be positioned during imprinting. Gas purging systems may provide for purging in parallel as fluid front of polymerizable material moves through roll-to-roll system.

Abstract: A solid lubricant-coating device is provided with a solid lubricant to be applied to the surface of a latent image-supporting member; a supply roller for scraping and supplying the solid lubricant onto the surface of the latent image-supporting member by self rotation; a pressing unit for pressing the solid lubricant onto the supply roller; a flattening unit for forming a thin film of the supplied solid lubricant on the surface of the latent image-supporting member; and a cleaning unit for removing the residual toner on the surface of the latent image-supporting member and recovering the solid lubricant thin film on the surface of the latent image-supporting member, wherein, when a thickness of the solid lubricant thin film immediately before the supply roller in the rotation direction of the latent image-supporting member is designated as thickness A (nm) and a thickness immediately after the flattening unit is designated as thickness B (nm), the thicknesses A and B satisfy the following relational formulae

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of producing coated optical fiber in which polarization mode dispersion is sufficiently reduced by providing a sufficient amount of twist thereto. An upstream twisting inhibiting roller (11), a twist non-inhibiting roller (12), a twist provider (13) and a downstream twist inhibiting roller (14) are provided in this order along the path line of a coated optical fiber (1). The twist provider (13) provides the twist to the coated optical fiber (1). The upstream twist inhibiting roller (11) and the downstream twist inhibiting roller (14) respectively inhibit a rotation of the coated optical fiber (1) around the axis of the coated optical fiber (1).

Abstract: The invention includes a faux glass bead wall covering (e.g., wallpaper and a metallic base media for the digital printing market), and the process/machine arrangement for making the covering. The covering is a two-ply material formed from a laminated vinyl material to a fabric weave backing material. The vinyl side of the material is embossed with a dense set of small bumps. The fabric is selected to reduce any Moiré effect created by the embossing process. The embossed material is then flood coated with glitter ink. The excess glitter ink is removed with a Mayer rod assembly, and the inked material is cured, resulting in a final product having an appearance substantially similar to glass bead wall coverings.

Abstract: A transfer medium manufacturing method for manufacturing a transfer medium in which a foil forming recording material containing metallic particles capable of being transferred onto a target has been applied to a base material includes: applying the foil forming recording material to the base material; and smoothing the surface of the foil forming recording material applied to the base material in the applying, the foil forming recording material being in a partially-melted state.

Abstract: A method involves creating a recess in a surface of a part so the recess is adjacent a portion of the part, thereafter forming a coating on the surface of the part with a portion of the coating being disposed in the recess, and thereafter removing material of the portion of the part with a tool. According to a different aspect, an apparatus includes a recess-forming section that forms a recess in a surface of a part so the recess is adjacent a portion of the part, a coating section that forms a coating on the surface of the part with a portion of the coating disposed in the recess, and a material-removing section that subsequently removes material of the portion of the part with a tool.

Abstract: A fabricating method of a color filter array substrate includes the steps of forming a black matrix on a substrate, forming red, green, blue color filters on the substrate on which the black matrix is formed, forming an overcoat layer including a white color filter on the substrate on which the red, green, and blue color filters are formed, aligning a flat panel soft mold to the overcoat layer; and smoothing the overcoat layer using the flat panel soft mold.

Abstract: A printable composition for use in forming a printed element by printing and curing is described. The printable composition comprises a plurality of nanostructures of a first type that, upon printing and curing, form an arrangement defining intermediate volumes thereamong. The printable composition further comprises a plurality of nanostructures of a second type that, upon printing and curing, at least partially fill the intermediate volumes to promote smooth surface topography and reduced porosity in the printed element.