Abstract: Techniques are described for controlling widths of nanofiber sheets drawn from a nanofiber forest. Nanofiber sheet width can be controlled by dividing or sectioning the nanofiber sheet in its as-drawn state into sub-sheets as the sheet is being drawn. A width of a sub-sheet can be controlled or selected so as to contain regions of uniform nanofiber density within a sub-sheet (thereby improving nanofiber yarn consistency) or to isolate an inhomogeneity (whether a discontinuity is the sheet (e.g., a tear) or a variation in density) within a sub-sheet. Techniques for dividing a nanofiber sheet into sub-sheets includes mechanical, corona, and electrical arc techniques.

Abstract: A single-walled carbon nanotube-based micron scale multiplex biosensor is provided that enables the detection of glucose, lactate, and urea. The sensor is based on modification of semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes using a linker that non-covalently associates with the nanotubes and covalently couples to an enzyme. Reaction of a physiological substrate with the enzyme results in increased resistance of the nanotubes within the sensor. The sensor is suitable for use in patient monitoring, particularly in a clinical setting. Incorporation of read out electronics and an RF signal generator into the sensor device enables it to communicate to a relay station or remote receiver. Methods are also provided for fabricating the biosensor device and using the device for detection.

Abstract: An application for an apparatus that holds a sheet of material as it is applied to a surface of a vehicle. The apparatus includes support arms for holding the sheet of material in position against the surface of the vehicle while the sheet of material is applied to the surface. The apparatus is adjustable to compensate for various heights of vehicles, various application angles and application of the sheet to various surfaces of the vehicle including a top surface and a side surface.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for removing scrap from tape material on original backing paper includes a supply reel, at least one cutting member, at least one heating member and/or cooling member, and at least one removal member. The supply reel is for supplying and unrolling tape material on original backing paper. The at least one cutting member is for cutting unrolled tape material while on original backing paper. The at least one of a heating member and a cooling member are for at least one of heating and cooling cut unrolled tape material on original backing paper. The at least one removal member is for removing scrap cut unrolled tape material from original backing paper.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a method and system for labeling a mail piece, and more specifically, to the application of variable sized labels to mail pieces based on the contents of the label and real-time mail processing information. More particularly, the present approach involves calculating expected label preparation time based on configuration of a labeler and printer timing information and/or real-time performance measurements to determine execution of information content printing, label feeding and cutting.

Abstract: A method for producing a holographic recording medium having a holographic recording layer between a first substrate and a second substrate including the steps of: providing a holographic recording layer forming composition onto the first substrate, forming the holographic recording layer between the first substrate and the second substrate by facing the second substrate to the first substrate, and hardening the holographic recording layer by at least one of heat and light.

Abstract: A seal member internally seals a depressurized chamber constructed by joining a plurality of plates. The seal member includes a linear portion for sealing a linear joint of the depressurized chamber and a loop portion for sealing around a corner of the depressurized chamber by being pressed against internal walls of the plates forming the corner. The loop portion is arranged to enclose the corner of the depressurized chamber. The loop portion is fixed by using a support block held at the corner and a corner pressing member joined to the plates forming the corner. The loop portion is secured between a support surface of the support block and the corner pressing member.

Abstract: Air conducting connector with simplified wiring layout and water-proofing. Connector 2 has air conduction path 3, having a first opening 3a and a second opening 3b. A heater wire 5, air conducting wire and terminal 6 of ECU side are inserted into the first opening 3a, while an air-conducting heater wire 7 and terminal 8 of sensor side are inserted into second opening 3b. Within the air conduction path 3, the ECU side terminal 6 and the sensor side terminal 8 are electrically interconnected. First opening 3a is sealed with resin. The rear part of the air conduction path 3 is sealed with a sealing material 8b. The sensor side terminal 8 and the ECU side terminal 6 are electrically interconnected on insertion to communicate an air conducting part of the sensor side heater wire 7 with an air conducting part of the ECU side heater wire 5 through air conduction path 3.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of nanotechnology. Specifically the invention describes a method for cutting a multiplicity of nano-structures to uniform dimensions of length, length and width, or area, or to a specific distribution of lengths or area using various cutting techniques.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of nanotechnology. Specifically the invention describes a method for cutting a multiplicity of nano-structures to uniform dimensions of length, length and width, or area, or to a specific distribution of lengths or area using various cutting techniques.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a multi-layered structure which for a given external geometry a section of interest may be integrally reinforced by varying the relative proportions of the layers in that section. That is, the layers making up the structure may have varying relative proportions to the structure's overall thickness between two or more positions while the structure maintains a constant thickness between the positions. By varying the relative proportions of the structure's layers, the mechanical properties of the structure may be selectively altered from a first position to a second position without altering the structure's external profile. This is especially desirable in composite sandwich structures used in aerospace applications which often require additional reinforcement at structural interfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatuses for separating components adhesively bonded to one another wherein transmitters for mechanical vibrations, in particular for ultrasound, and/or for electromagnetic radiation, in particular laser light, are placed in the region of an adhesive join between the components. An adhesive bond in the adhesive join is acted upon by the vibrations or radiation, and the adhesive and optionally one of the components joined therewith are excited, as a result of which the adhesive effect of the adhesive bond is at least reduced. Alternatively or in addition thereto, transmitters can also be permanently placed in the region of the adhesive join at the time the components are adhesively bonded.

Abstract: A rubber-based pressure-sensitive adhesive which (i) contains as the main rubber component a natural rubber comprising, as the main component, fine particles having a particle diameter of 1 &mgr;m or smaller contained in a raw natural rubber latex, (ii) contains as the main rubber component a linear natural rubber polymer contained in a raw natural rubber latex, (iii) contains as the main rubber component a natural rubber having a weight-average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 1,000,000 contained in a raw natural rubber latex, (iv) contains as the main rubber component a natural rubber having a rupture strength of 0.

Abstract: In the multilayer volume hologram 1 of the invention, the adhesive layer 5, volume hologram 6 and surface protective film 7 are laminated on the application member 2 in this order, and the breaking strength of the hologram layer should be larger than the peel strength between the surface protective film and the volume hologram layer and smaller than the peel strength with which the hologram layer is peeled off the application member and the breaking strength of the surface protective film. This multilayer volume hologram provides a more improved protection for the volume hologram. A portrait replacement or falsification of an information area ensures that the volume hologram layer can break down. Thus, more reliable counterfeit-proofness is achievable.

Abstract: An apparatus for consistently and accurately applying adhesive bar code labels to a target surface on the edge of trays such as JEDEC trays. The bar code applicator includes a base having a label seat for supporting a bar code label that is to be applied to a JEDEC tray. Slidably disposed within a carriage way on the base is a carriage for holding a JEDEC tray. The carriage has a plurality of structural features that allows for the accurate and repetitive longitudinal and lateral alignment of a JEDEC tray within the carriage. The carriage also has a target window. The label seat extends up from the carriage way and into the target window of the carriage, thereby enabling a label resting on the label seat to make contact with the target surface of a JEDEC tray supported within the carriage when the carriage is moved downward with respect to the base.

Abstract: A production line for manufacturing absorbent disposable articles includes a conveyor path (3, 14, 15) which moves a web of material through the production line, and a row of devices (1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13) which are arranged sequentially in the movement direction of the conveyor path and which perform different operations in the manufacture of the absorbent article. The devices are carried by rectangular carrier plates (29, 34, 35, 39, 47) which are attached to vertical posts (17) which, in a framework (16), are placed on the same side of the conveyor path and sequentially in a direction parallel with the movement direction of the conveyor path. The framework includes a plurality of connectors (27, 28) which connect to flowing media delivery lines, such as electric current and compressed air.

Abstract: A flexible lustered product used in automobiles. The flexible lustered product includes a base material made of resin. A base coat layer is applied to at least a portion of the surface of the base material. The base coat layer has a glass transition point that is at least minus 30° C. and at most 0° C. The base coat layer includes a silane coupling agent having an epoxy group. A metal film layer is applied to at least a portion of the surface of the base coat layer. The metal film layer is anticorrosive and has a thickness that is at least 150 Å and at most 800 Å. The metal film layer is formed by a plurality of metal particles disposed in contact with one another so as to define a grain boundary between adjacent metal particles. A top coat layer is applied to at least a portion of the surface of the metal film layer. The top coat layer includes an ultraviolet ray absorbent and a silane coupling agent having an epoxy group.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting security window film to a window frame, includes an elongate tensile loading transfer member having first and second adjacent elongate load bearing flanges and corresponding first and second respective elongate bearing surfaces thereon, first and second elongate double sided foam adhesive tape strips mountable, on first sides of the adhesive tape strips, along respective the first and second bearing surfaces, the first adhesive tape strip mountable on its second side, opposite to the first side, to an edge of a sheet of security window film having a thickness of at least 10 mil adhered to a glass window pane, the second adhesive tape strip mountable on its second side, opposite to the first side, to an edge of a window frame adjacent the edge of sheet of security window film, wherein, the first and second adhesive tape strips are adapted to bear approximately 225 lbs per square inch in tension applied to the first and second adhesive tape strips and to the security window film when a

Abstract: Dehydroxylated, silica-containing, glass surfaces are known to be at least partially terminated by strained siloxane rings. According to the invention, a surface of this kind is exposed to a selected silane compound or mixture of silane compounds under reaction-promoting conditions. The ensuing reaction results in opening of the strained siloxane rings, and termination of surface atoms by chemical species, such as organic or organosilicon species, having desirable properties. These species can be chosen to provide qualities such as hydrophobicity, or improved coupling to a polymeric coating.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a custom shim for a die component having one or more blind holes, where the apparatus includes a preformed laminate having an adhesive layer, a protective layer removably attached to one side of the adhesive layer, and a paper impression layer attached to the opposite side of the adhesive layer. The method includes the steps of removing the protective layer from the adhesive layer, attaching the exposed adhesive layer to a piece of shim stock, applying ink to the surface of the die component having the blind hole(s), placing that surface of the die component on the paper layer to form thereon an ink impression of the die component, removing the die component from the paper layer, cutting the piece of shim stock in accordance with the ink impression, and removing the laminate from the cut shim stock to uncover the custom shim which accurately maintains the relationship between the blind hole and the outer contour of the die component.

Abstract: A production line for manufacturing absorbent disposable articles, such as diapers, sanitary napkins and incontinence guards includes a conveyor path (3, 14, 15) which functions to move a web of material through the production line, and a row of devices (1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13) which are arranged sequentially in the direction of movement of the conveyor path and which function to perform different working operations in the manufacture of the absorbent articles. The working devices are carried by rectangular carrier plates (29, 34, 35, 39) which are fastened to vertical posts (17) which, in a framework (16), are placed on the same side of the conveyor path and sequentially in a direction parallel with the direction of conveyor path movement. The production line includes carrier plates (29, 34, 35, 39) of mutually different sizes, wherein the length of each side of a carrier plate is essentially a multiple of the length of the smallest side of the smallest carrier plate (34, 35).

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a multi-layer printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a bottom layer board, a hole board, and an adhesive sheet between the bottom layer board and the hole board. The printed circuit board is heated so that adhesive sheet bonds the bottom layer board to the hole board. A mold release sheet and a thermoplastic resin sheet begins to soften at a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the adhesive. A contraction control member controls contraction when the thermoplastic resin sheet cools.

Abstract: An improvement is proposed in an electrostatic chuck, which is used in holding and transporting, for example, a semiconductor silicon wafer under processing in the manufacture of electronic devices, having an internal electrode layer sandwiched between two dielectric layers of a ceramic material. The disadvantage caused by the inherent porosity of the ceramic material can be dissolved by the invention according to which the pores are filled with a thermally decomposable liquid compound of silicon, aluminum and the like and then the ceramic material is heated in an oxidizing atmosphere so as to decompose and oxidise the impregnant compound into the oxide formed in situ and filling the pores so that the electrostatic attractive force can be increased as a consequence of the increase in the effective dielectric constant along with high resistance against any corrosive gaseous atmosphere as compared with conventional pore-filling materials such as epoxy resins.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a hollow tool which is used to impart shape to an article. The method comprises: (a) building an outer box around a model of the article; (b) constructing an inner box disposed within and spaced apart from the outer box; (c) applying a fluid laminating agent to an inside surface of the inner box and to the model; (d) removing the inner box after the fluid laminating agent cures to form a solidified shell; (e) supporting the shell so that a space is formed between it and the model; (f) pouring a filling agent into the space, the filling agent bonding to the shell and forming a face that replicates the model; and (g) installing a support structure inside the shell to form the hollow tool, thereby imbuing the tool with the physical characteristics of lightness in weight and durability in shape retention after prolonged exposure to thermal cycling and the thermal characteristics of a uniform heat conductivity over all sections of the tool, regardless of its outside dimensions.

Abstract: A system for fabrication of absorbent articles includes a linear array of frame modules each having an open interior. Panels are mounted to one face of the modules. Article fabrication mechanisms are mounted to project from the panels. Operating means are disposed within the modules and are operatively engaged through the panels with the fabrication mechanisms. An operating and control system is provided for a machine in which disposable absorbent articles are fabricated. Continuously operating mechanisms are driven by electric motors for continuously operating on moving webs and other components of the article. A main drive shaft is rotated for transferring power through direction phasing mechanical power transfer devices to mechanisms which intermittently effect unity operations with respect to an associated moving web.

Abstract: Process for soldering the lower corners of a bag. Liquid is forced by the gradual moving together of two concave flasks (105, 106), of which the point of contact rises gradually towards the top with the relative moving together of the jaws (100, 101). Application to the conditioning of liquids.

Abstract: A method of forming an image forming medium for a color image and a method of carrying the color image on an image carrying medium having an arbitrary surface condition such as a sheet type having a flat surface, a solid type having a three-dimensional surface or the like, using a photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording medium carrying microcapsules and a developer sheet carrying developer material, comprising the steps of exposing the photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording medium to an original image light to form a latent image on the photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording medium, closely contacting the photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording medium with the developer sheet while supplied with a pressure to thereby form a visible image on the developer sheet, separating the developer sheet from the photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording medium, and attaching the developer sheet to one surface of a double-sided adhesive sheet having a separation sheet provided detac

Abstract: A new composition of matter formed between natural rubber and aqueous polyethylene oxide gels, and an improved electrode for use in electrotherapy, electrosurgery or current monitoring. Said electrode comprises a layer of a conductive form of said aqueous gel, a current distribution means, an an insulator of said natural rubber. Due to said new composition of matter the natural rubber insulator layer of said electrode bonds directly to the aqueous conductive gel layer. The electrode remains bonded without drying at its outside edges. This new composition of matter provides sufficient adhesion to maintain the elements of an electrotherpy or monitoring electrode in place during medical procedures. The incorporation of an aqueous gel alleviates the need to employ a non-aqueous gel (which lacks the property of even current distribution) or a conducting lattice to perform the functions of current distribution and form retention.

Abstract: Mandrel for making a coupling which coupling comprises a body of fiber glass reinforced plastic which has a rubber sleeve embedded therein. The rubber sleeve is a one piece unit which includes specially shaped sealing gaskets on either end and has a rubber liner spanning the area between these sealing gaskets. This rubber sleeve is stretched onto a steel and plastic molding mandrel. This stretching places the rubber liner under tension which reduces the cross-sectional area of the liner and compensates for thermal expansion of the liner during curing. The mandrel/sleeve combination is rotated in order to wind a thermosetting resin impregnated fiber glass roving around the outer circumference of the mandrel/sleeve combination, thus embedding the sleeve in the fiber glass reinforced resin matrix. The thermosetting resin is cured at elevated temperatures, hardening into a rigid coupling with the embedded rubber sleeve integral therewith.

Abstract: Storage-stable, heat-reactive aqueous compositions comprising at least one novolak phenolic resin, at least one formaldehyde polymer, and water, wherein said formaldehyde polymer is present in an amount sufficient to crosslink said novolak resin, are useful for direct bonding of natural and synthetic resins to rigid and non-rigid substrates and as primers for rubber-to-metal adhesives. The herein-described aqueous adhesive systems can have incorporated therein conventional additives such as fillers and the like.

Abstract: A building form and method of preparing molded articles thereon which comprises molding an article on the casting surface of a building form comprising a casting surface adhered to a water destructible support layer, the said casting surface comprising a water permeable polymeric film, water destructing the said support layer, water penetrating the said casting surface, and removing the molded article.

Abstract: A machine of introducing sound-insulating members of a resilient material at predetermined places in concrete beams formed by a lower concrete element, preferably coffer-shaped, and an upper concrete element in the form of a slab. The machine comprises means to raise the upper element from the lower element so as to form therebetween a gap intended to receive the sound-insulating members, means to sense the vertical dimensions of said gap, means to cut off a piece of insulating material the vertical dimensions of which agree with those of the gap, means to apply an adhesive to said member, and means to position said member in the gap in the predetermined position. The invention ensures that the total thickness of concrete beams including such a sound-insulating layer is equal for all beams thus composed irrespective of the individual thickness of the discrete concrete elements.