38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 131 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140272283 | TECHNIQUES TO MOLD PARTS WITH INJECTION-FORMED APERTURE IN GATE AREA - Methods and systems for co-extruding multiple polymeric material flow streams into a mold cavity to produce a molded plastic article having an injection-formed aperture in gate region of the article are disclosed herein. A method includes providing a valve pin having a distal portion with a first diameter and a mid-portion with a second diameter smaller than the first diameter and providing a mold defining a cavity corresponding to a shape of a resulting molded plastic article. The mold has a recess aligned with a gate region of the mold, extending into the mold and configured to receive the distal portion of the valve pin when the distal portion of the valve pin extends beyond the gate region. The method includes advancing the distal portion of the valve pin into the recess until the mid-portion of the valve pin at least partially extends into the gate region, thereby establishing a flow path for a combined polymeric stream into the cavity at the gate region for forming a molded plastic article having at least one layer of a first polymeric material and at least one layer of a second polymeric material. The method also includes withdrawing the mid-portion of the valve pin from the gate region, thereby forming an injection-molded aperture in the resulting molded plastic article at the gate region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272284 | MULTI ZONE CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT AND METHOD - A multi-zone cementitious product, which includes a base zone made of a first cementitious material composition and forming a portion of the product. At least one facing zone is adjacent to and bonded to the base zone, the facing zone made of a second cementitious material composition and forming at least one exterior face of said product which is visible when the product is installed. A disrupted boundary layer is between the facing zone and the base zone, and includes material from both the facing zone and the base zone. The disrupted boundary layer bonds the facing zone to the base zone. The facing zone has a thickness sufficient to prevent the base zone from being visible when the product is installed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272285 | INSULATION WINDOW - An insulation window for use with a water heater having a tank and a jacket together at least partially defining a circumferential void therebetween, the insulation window comprising: (a) a rigid polymer core including a continuous wall defining an internal through hole; (b) a first compressible layer overlapping a first side of the continuous wall to delineate a first opening in communication with the through hole; and, (c) a second compressible layer overlapping a second side of the continuous wall to delineate a second opening in communication with the through hole, where the first side of the continuous wall is generally opposite the second side. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272286 | NANOPOROUS MEMBRANES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a nanoporous membrane is disclosed. The method provides a composite film comprising an atomically thin material layer and a polymer layer, and then bombarding the composite film with energetic particles to form a plurality of pores through at least the atomically thin material layer. The nanoporous membrane also has a atomically thin material layer with a plurality of apertures therethrough and a polymer film layer adjacent one side of the graphene layer. The polymer film layer has a plurality of enlarged pores therethrough, which are aligned with the plurality of apertures. All of the enlarged pores may be concentrically aligned with all the apertures. In one embodiment the atomically thin material layer is graphene. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272287 | ENERGY CURABLE SEALANTS - Curable compositions containing thiol-terminated polythioethers and encapsulated polyepoxy curing agents are disclosed. The compositions exhibit extended pot life. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272288 | ENTRANCE MAT - A mat comprises a profile bar, a metal strip with a high coefficient of friction, a U-clip, and a rivet rod is disclosed. The profile bar includes a head with a flat surface and a post including a hole. The metal strip includes a surface with a high coefficient of friction, and a plurality of posts opposite the surface with the high coefficient of friction, wherein the plurality of posts includes a hole. The rivet rod fits through the hole in the post of the profile bar and the hole of the plurality of posts of the metal strip. The U-clip includes notches, and the post of the profile bar rests in one of the notches while the plurality of posts of the metal strip rests in several of the notices. The rivet rod extends through the holes to couple the profile bar and the metal strip to the U-clip. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272289 | Pressure-Wash Resistant Label - A pressure wash resistant label comprising:
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20140272290 | Polymer Anti-glare Coatings and Methods for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe anti-glare coatings and panels and methods for forming anti-glare coatings and panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A polymer is sputtered onto the transparent substrate to form an anti-glare coating on the transparent substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272291 | FABRICATION METHOD FOR HYDROPHILIC ALUMINUM SURFACE AND HYDROPHILIC ALUMINUM SURFACE BODY - A method for fabricating a hydrophilic aluminum surface includes: an activation step of preparing doped aluminum having an activated surface through doping treatment on a part or whole of an aluminum surface with applying reactive gas thereto; and a structure forming step of preparing a hydrophilic aluminum surface through oxidizing treatment on the doped aluminum to have nano-patterns comprising nano-protrusion structures on the aluminum surface. Hydrophobic aluminum can be fabricated into artificially hydrophilic or super-hydrophilic aluminum, and the hydrophilic aluminum surface body that does not have an aging effect and has long-lasting hydrophilicity can be provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272292 | Method for Manufacturing Carbon Fiber Component and Carbon Fiber Component Manufactured by Using This Method - A method for manufacturing a carbon fiber component includes: placing a film with a texture on a first side surface into a mold, where a second side surface of the film abuts against an inner wall of the mold; injecting melted carbon fiber composite plastic into the first side surface through an injection port of the mold to obtain a component in a first shape; and obtaining a component in a second shape from the component in the first shape by using a material removal technique. Compared with the prior art, with the manufacturing method provided in the present invention, on the basis of ensuring a use strength requirement of a component, processing efficiency may be effectively increased. On this basis, the present invention further provides a carbon fiber component manufactured by using this manufacturing method. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272293 | Process For Producing Decorative Sheet, Decorative Sheet, And Decorative Molded Article Obtained Using Same - A decorative sheet includes a design layer, a primer layer and a surface protective layer formed by cross-linking and curing an ionizing radiation curable resin composition in this order on a base material. A surface of the surface protective layer is smooth. In one aspect, a ten point average roughness RzJIS on a rear face of the decorative sheet and a thickness T of the base material satisfies the following equation (I); and an arithmetic average roughness Ra on the rear face and a thickness T of the base material satisfies the following equation (II): | 2014-09-18 |
20140272294 | DECORATIVE PANELS WITH RECESSED PATTERNS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME WITH A FLEXIBLE DIE - Implementations of the present invention relate to decorative thermoplastic resin panels, which can include one or more recesses. The recess of the thermoplastic resin panels can have texture or texture patterns that differ from the texture or texture patterns of non-recessed portions or other recesses of the decorative thermoplastic resin panel. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method for forming recesses in thermoplastic panels with a flexible die. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272295 | ANTI-FOG NANOTEXTURED SURFACES AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are anti-fog, transparent nanotextured surfaces for transparent substrates. Also disclosed are articles comprising substrates having the anti-fog transparent nanotextured surfaces formed thereon. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272296 | SURFACE APPEARANCE SIMULATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A structural member includes a simulated surface appearance. The structural member includes a substrate, plural intermediate layers, and a top coat. The plural intermediate layers are applied over at least one surface of the substrate, with at least some of the plural intermediate layers configured to cooperate with each other to provide a simulated appearance for the structural member. The top coat is applied outward of the plural intermediate layers. The top coat is relatively thin and is configured for use with exterior applications. The top coat includes a base configured for UV resistance and an additive configured to provide abrasion resistance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272297 | Delamination Resistant Coated Substrates and Methods of Preparing the Same - An optical device includes a substrate having a surface, a peripheral edge, an area of vision, and a boundary portion of the surface between the peripheral edge and the area of vision. At least a portion of the boundary portion is textured. A coating is applied to the surface of the substrate over the area of vision and the textured boundary portion. In some embodiments, the substrate is comprised of a polymeric material and the coating is comprised of multiple layers of dielectric material and the substrate is textured such that the textured portion increases adhesion and the durability of the dielectric coating. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272298 | LAYERED COATINGS FOR SAPPHIRE SUBSTRATE - A layered coating for a sapphire component is described herein. The sapphire component comprises one or more layers of alumina adhered to the surface of a sapphire member. At least the first layer of alumina adheres to the surface of the sapphire member filling all defects in the surface forming a pristine new layer that also provides isolation from damage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272299 | Basecoat Composition and Associated Paperboard Structure - A paperboard structure including a paperboard substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface and a basecoat applied to the first major surface and/or the second major surface, the basecoat including a pigment component, the pigment component including all pigments in the basecoat, wherein the pigment component has a median particle size between about 3 and about 8 micrometers, and wherein at most about 15 percent by weight of the pigment component has a particle size smaller than 1 micrometer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272300 | AQUEOUS BINDERS FOR GRANULAR AND/OR FIBROUS SUBSTRATES - This invention relates to an aqueous binder composition containing a) at least one polymer P and b) at least one saccharide compound S, such that an amount of the saccharide compound S is ≧10 and ≦400 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of polymer P, wherein an amount of an additional formaldehyde-containing binder is ≦50 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the summed overall amounts of the polymer P and the saccharide compound S. This invention also relates to a process for producing a shaped articles from granular and/or fibrous substrates where an aqueous binder composition of the present invention is applied to the granular and/or fibrous substrate, the granular and/or fibrous substrate thus treated is optionally shaped and then the granular and/or fibrous substrate thus obtained is thermally treated. This invention also relates to shaped articles obtained by a process of the present invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272301 | STRUCTURAL COATINGS WITH DEWETTING AND ANTI-ICING PROPERTIES, AND PROCESSES FOR FABRICATING THESE COATINGS - Durable, impact-resistant structural coatings with dewetting and anti-icing properties are disclosed. The coatings possess a self-similar structure with two feature sizes that are tuned to affect the wetting of water and freezing of water on the surface. Dewetting and anti-icing performance is simultaneously achieved in a structural coating comprising multiple layers, with each layer including (a) a continuous matrix; (b) porous voids, dispersed within the matrix, to inhibit wetting of water; and (c) nanoparticles, on pore surfaces, that inhibit heterogeneous nucleation of water. These structural coatings utilize low-cost and lightweight materials that can be rapidly sprayed over large areas. If the surface is damaged during use, fresh material will expose a coating surface that is identical to that which was removed, for extended lifetime. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272302 | ARCHITECTURAL FINISH, RECYCLED AGGREGATE COATING AND EXTERIOR INSULATED ARCHITECTURAL FINISH SYSTEM - The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a substrate having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface and a layer of cementitious material on the first primary surface. The product further comprises decorative aggregate particles partially embedded in the layer of cementitious material. A method of making the product is also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272303 | BUILDING PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A building product and method for manufacturing a building product made from an oriented polymer composition which can be split to provide a surface of the building product with a plurality of visible fibrils to form an aesthetic representative of split wood. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272304 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MAKING A FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FILM - Composition and method for making a flexible packaging film having highly loaded with at least one inorganic filler. A blown HDPE film comprising at least 50% by weight inorganic filler is oriented in the machine direction to increase yield and tensile strength, and reduce gauge variation to improve print qualities. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272305 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING PRE-STRETCH FILMS HAVING STRIPS OF INCREASED THICKNESS - A device for producing pre-stretch film includes a die defining a die outlet through which molten polymer is extruded. The polymer is suitable for producing the pre-stretch film. A film producing device is spaced apart from the die. One or more coolant supplies are positioned proximate the film producing device for directing a stream of coolant onto the molten polymer positioned on the film producing device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272306 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING PRE-STRETCH FILMS HAVING STRIPS OF INCREASED THICKNESS - A method for maximizing a width of a pre-stretch film includes providing polymer being suitable for producing the pre-stretch film. A pre-stretch film having strips of increased thickness is produced. The method includes coordinating a thickness of the strips of increased thickness with a formation of edge thickening caused by neck-in during stretching of the pre-stretch film. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272307 | FOAM DUCT TAPE - An adhesive tape comprises a duct tape layer and a foam mounting tape layer. The duct tape layer comprises a polymer layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, a scrim, and an adhesive layer between the polymer layer and the scrim. The foam mounting tape layer comprises a foam layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, an optional adhesive layer on the top surface of the foam layer, and an adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the foam layer. The foam layer has a thickness in a range of about 0.01 inch to 0.75 inch. The adhesive tape optionally has a scrim arranged on a bottom surface of the foam mounting tape layer. The foam layer of the foam mounting tape layer is optionally embossed in a predetermined pattern to impart a pattern to the top surface of the adhesive tape. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272308 | Graphite-Based Devices Incorporating A Graphene Layer With A Bending Angle - A graphite-based device comprising a substrate having a plurality of zones and a plurality of graphene stacks thereon is provided. A first graphene stack in the plurality of graphene stacks is formed in a first zone in the plurality of zones and comprises a non-planar graphene layer having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion collectively define a first bending angle. A is feature formed in the first zone. The feature comprises a first surface facing in a first direction and an adjacent second surface facing in a second direction. The first direction is other than the second direction. The first portion of the non-planar graphene layer overlays the first surface of the feature. The second portion of the non-planar graphene layer overlays the second surface of the feature. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272309 | Non-Planar Graphite Based Devices and Fabrication Methods - Non-planar graphite-based devices are provided. A non-planar graphite-based device comprises a substrate with a plurality of zones and one or more graphene stacks formed in a selected zone in the plurality of zones. Each graphene stack in the one or more graphene stacks comprises at least one non-planar graphene layer that is characterized by a bending angle, a curvature, a characteristic dimension, a graphene orientation, a graphene type, or any combination of these characteristics. In some cases, a graphene stack comprises a plurality of graphene layers, and at least one graphene layer in the plurality of graphene layers has a characteristic dimension that is different than that of another graphene layer in the plurality of graphene layers. Fabrication methods of such non-planar graphite-based devices are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272310 | COATING INTERFACE - 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. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272311 | COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS AND METHOD OF FORMING ROUND CORNERS IN COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANELS - A method for forming a curved surface in a planar composite sandwich panel, the method including: providing a sandwich panel having a first outer layer and a second outer layer spaced from the first outer layer by a panel core. The first outer layer, the second outer layer and the panel core are substantially planar. The sandwich panel includes a first end, a second end and at least one edge. One or more recesses are formed in the second outer layer and the panel core of the sandwich panel, wherein each of the one or more recesses form a continuous channel between the first end and the second end along a first axis. A bonding material is applied to at least one edge of the sandwich panel. A force is applied to at least a portion of the sandwich panel to impart a curved outer surface in the sandwich panel, wherein the curved outer surface is formed by the first outer layer. The sandwich panel is then secured for a predetermined period of time to maintain the curved outer surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272312 | AIRCRAFT COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING AN AIRCRAFT COMPONENT - An aircraft component includes, but is not limited to, a first panel including a first channel and a second panel including a second channel. The second panel is disposed such that the second channel is aligned with the first channel. The aircraft component further includes, but is not limited to, a web section that disposed adjacent the first and second panels. The web section includes a first engagement portion engaged with the first channel and a second engagement portion engaged with the second channel. The aircraft component further includes, but is not limited to an adhesive that is disposed between the first engagement portion and the first channel and between the second engagement portion and the second channel. The first panel and the second panel are joined together by cooperation of the web section and the adhesive. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272313 | EMBOSSED MICRO-STRUCTURE WITH CURED TRANSFER MATERIAL - An embossed micro-structure includes an emboss substrate having a cured emboss layer formed thereon. The cured emboss layer has a cured-layer surface opposite the substrate and one or more micro-channels embossed in the cured emboss layer extending from the cured-layer surface into the cured emboss layer toward the substrate. A cured transfer material is located on, in, or beneath the micro-channels. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272314 | COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING BROADBAND AND OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTI-REFLECTIVE TRANSPARENT COATING, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments involve the production of a broadband and at least quasi-omnidirectional antireflective (AR) coating. The concept underlying certain example embodiments is based on well-established and applied mathematical tools, and involves the creation of nanostructures that facilitate these and/or other features. Finite element (FDTD) simulations are performed to validate the concept and develop design guidelines for the nanostructures, e.g., with a view towards improving visible transmission. Certain example embodiments provide such structures on or in glass, and other materials (e.g., semiconductor materials that are used to convert light or EM waves to electricity) alternatively or additionally may have such structures formed directly or indirectly thereon. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272315 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING NEGATIVE PHOTORESIST ETCHED PITS AND TRENCHES AS CONTROLLED OPTICAL PATH AND A DEVICE FABRICATED THEREBY - This invention overcomes the challenge of finding and applying a suitable underfill material in an optical engine by filling the gap between a substrate-mounted optical device (such as a VCSEL/PIN) and a fiber transmitting light to/receiving light from the optical device. The air gap is filled with SU-8 Negative Photoresist (or any material with the same functional and optical characteristics) via spin coating during the wafer processing portion of the engine assembly. The SU-8 material can be used to fill only the area around a 45 degree mirror (i.e., the pit) or can be deployed both in the pit and part of the fiber trench. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272316 | TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE HAVING NANO PATTERN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a transparent substrate having a nano pattern, and a method of manufacturing the same, which enables the nano pattern to be easily formed on the transparent substrate and has the nano pattern applicable to a large sized substrate by forming a resin layer made of transparent material on a transparent substrate; forming at least one or more unit pattern parts composed of a first pattern area and a second pattern area in which a plurality of grid patterns are formed, and a protrusion pattern formed between the first pattern area and the second pattern area, on the resin layer; and forming a nanoscale metal layer on the protrusion pattern. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272317 | ADHESIVE JOINT FOR JOINING PANELS - A first panel defines a first surface characterized by a first base portion and a protuberance extending from the first base portion. A second panel defines a second surface having a second base portion and a depression. The protuberance extends into the depression, and adhesive is disposed on the first base portion, the protuberance, the second base portion, and in the depression, to bond the first panel to the second panel. The protuberance and surface defining the depression provide regions of shear when the base portions are in peel, thereby increasing the strength of the adhesive joint between the first and second panels. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272318 | COMPOSITES AND ARTICLES MADE FROM NONWOVEN STRUCTURES - The present invention generally relates to composites and articles made from nonwoven structures. One aspect of the invention is generally directed to nonwoven structures which are heated and/or pressed to form a substantially rigid article. In some cases, the nonwoven structure may be heated to temperatures greater than the glass transition temperature but less than the melting temperature of a polymer within the nonwoven structure. Such articles may exhibit creep of the polymer around other fibers in the nonwoven structure, but without any evidence of melting and/or flow. In addition, in some embodiments, such articles may have relatively large void volumes, or exhibit properties such as low flammability, smoke resistance, or acoustic insulation. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to systems and methods for making such articles, methods of use of such articles, kits comprising such articles, etc. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272319 | Thermal and Acoustical Insulation - A thermal shield material comprises a laminate of a homogeneously blended fiber mat of fiberglass, polyester and bi-component polyester, a plurality of tufts disposed on only one side of the laminate mat, the tufts formed by needling the laminate mat from a single side, first and second pressure sensitive adhesive layers disposed on first and second sides of the blended fiber mat, a foil layer on at least one of the first and second pressure sensitive adhesive layers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272320 | UNIVERSAL BARRIER SYSTEM PANELS - A universal barrier system includes universal barrier components that may be assembled together to shield floors and walls from moisture and provide a thermal break in an operational area of the universal barrier component. A lap zone of the universal barrier component may allow universal barrier components to be assembled and installed to protect floors, walls, ceilings, footings and the like from moisture and heat gain or loss by minimizing the need for tapes and other joining methods. The universal barrier system may also act as a sound deadening material. The operational area and lap zone of the universal barrier component may be disposed on a vapor block layer to provide some rigidity. The operational area of the universal barrier component may include a thermal break disposed upon the vapor block layer. The thermal break may include an outer protective layer. In addition, universal barrier tape and universal barrier edging may be provided to couple adjoining universal barrier components. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272321 | Seep Resistant Masking Material - A masking material and method of forming a masking tape that includes a substrate and an adhesive layer disposed on the substrate. The adhesive layer is preferably thicker than the substrate and formed of a material that has a modulus of elasticity combined with a viscoelastic component that allows the adhesive to conform to discontinuities associated with a surface to which the masking material is applied. Preferably, the adhesive is formed in two rows that are aligned with the lateral edges of the substrate and which prevent seepage of liquid materials between the masking material and the surface to which it is applied. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272322 | COATING DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DISPLAY SUBSTRATE USING THE SAME AND DISPLAY SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME - A coating device includes an upper stage, a lower stage and a spraying part. The upper stage masks an upper surface of a display panel. The lower stage masks a lower surface of the display panel. The spraying part sprays ink to a side surface of the display panel. The side surface of the display panel is exposed between the upper stage and the lower stage. The coating device includes the upper stage and the lower stage, so that the coating device may form a coating layer of uniform thickness by precisely spraying ink. In addition, a cross-section of the coating layer may be precisely formed having specific shape such as an L or C shape. A display apparatus having high light usage efficiency and reduced light leakage may be provided by using the coating device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272323 | NITRIDED COMPONENT SURFACE REPAIR - A plunger for fuel injection assembly is provided. The plunger includes a nitrided surface. The nitrided surface includes a damaged area. An electroless material is coated on the damaged area. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272324 | DESIGNED DEFECTS IN LAMINATE COMPOSITES - Novel methods and kits for creating defects in composite materials, as well as an engineered part or structure with one or more designed defects, are disclosed. The disclosed inventions advantageously permit the intentional introduction of one or multiple defects of any desired size and shape, either between the same two chosen laminae or on different layers within a multi-layer composite, having mechanical and thermal properties that are akin to those found for actual defects. One disclosed method involves creating a mask having a cut-out in the size and shape of a desired defect, placing the mask at a location on a first substrate where the defect is desired, applying a release agent, removing the mask, and adding a second substrate over the first substrate with release agent. The first substrate may be a cured lamina or an uncured lamina pre-impregnated with resin having a barricade in the size and shape of the outline of the desired defect. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272325 | Imagewise Priming of Non-D2T2 Printable Substrates for Direct D2T2 Printing - A method for enabling D2T2 printing onto non-D2T2 printable substrates uses a diffusible primer material provided on a dye-sheet or ribbon. The primer comprises a polymer, a release agent and a plasticizer. The release agent and the plasticizer are diffused into the substrate, while the polymer remains on the dye-sheet or ribbon. Printing of the primer onto the PC substrate is controlled via a computer image program corresponding to a colored image. This computer image program also controls the printing of the colored image at the primed locations. Accordingly, image-wise treatment of a plastic material via the primer selectively renders the PC substrate surface D2T2 printable at the point of personalization, providing for a 100% PC full card body having the colored image. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272326 | FABRICATION APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING A LAYER STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a fabrication apparatus for fabricating a layer structure comprising at least a patterned first layer on a substrate. A layer structure ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272327 | INK FOR INKJET, INK CARTRIDGE USING THE INK, INKJET RECORDER AND INK RECORDED MATTER - An ink for inkjet includes water, and a mixture of hydrosoluble organic materials in an amount of from 40 to 70% by weight. The mixture of hydrosoluble organic materials includes N,N-dimethylacrylamide and/or N,N-diethylacrylamide, the total content of which is from 10 to 70% by weight based on total weight of the ink. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272328 | MULTI-FUNCTION EPOXY CASTING RESIN SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are embodiments of an epoxy casting resin system which can be used to at least partially cover an electronic component or mechanism. In some embodiments, the epoxy resin can have a low viscosity, while maintaining advantageous physical, thermal, and electrical properties. Further described are methods for making embodiments of the epoxy casting resin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272329 | LASER MICROMACHINING OPTICAL ELEMENTS IN A SUBSTRATE - Optical elements with small increments in average density are formed in a substrate by laser micromachining using a variable aperture and a pattern mask set of pattern masks each having of shape-defining elements whose density differs among the pattern masks in first density increments. A laser light beam passes through a combined mask formed by the variable aperture and one pattern mask selected from the pattern mask set. The variable aperture controls beam size and the pattern mask spatially modulates its intensity. A focusing element focuses light from the combined mask on a small averaging region of the substrate. Different combinations of the size of the aperture mask and the selected pattern mask are used in combination at respective averaging regions of the substrate. The resulting average densities of the optical elements vary among the averaging regions in increments that are small compared to the first density increments. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272330 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SHEET AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A thermally conductive sheet may include an electrically insulative bottom film, an electrically insulative top film, and an intermediate layer positioned between the bottom film and the top film. The intermediate layer may include a mixture of granulated thermally conductive material and granulated electrically insulating polymer. The granulated electrically insulating polymer is adapted to form a polyimide bridge between the bottom film and the top film. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272331 | Alkali Resistant Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Composition - The present disclosure describes a preformed or hot applied thermoplastic marking composition comprising at least 5 weight percent of an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, wherein said composition includes a planar top surface portion and a planar bottom portion that are coplanar to each other, wherein said bottom portion is directly applied to an alkaline substrate wherein the alkalinity of said substrate is measured by pH and said pH is greater than 8.0 and wherein said preformed thermoplastic is adhered to said substrate via application of heat or pressure or both heat and pressure and wherein said top surface portion and bottom planar portion comprises an intermix that exists throughout said thermoplastic composition. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272332 | ACTIVATED THREAD CURING OF LIQUID ADHESIVES - Structures and methods for providing a liquid adhesive between substrates of a composite structure are described. Methods include providing a liquid adhesive having a thread disposed therein between two substrates of a composite structure. In some embodiments, the thread has a fixed diameter which acts to provide a consistent gap between the two substrates. In some embodiments, the thread is configured to be activated during the assembly process to facilitate curing of the liquid adhesive. In some embodiments the thread is configured to be activated after the composite structure is formed to facilitate separation of the two substrates and disassembly of the composite structure. The thread can be made of a conductive or non-conductive material. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing a voltage through the thread to heat the thread. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing ultraviolet light through the thread. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272333 | Metamaterial and Method for Forming a Metamaterial Using Atomic Layer Deposition - A metamaterial includes a first continuous layer formed with a first material by atomic layer deposition (ALD), a first non-continuous layer formed with a second material by ALD on first upper surface portions of a first upper surface of the first continuous layer, and a second continuous layer formed with the first material by ALD on second upper surface portions of the first upper surface of the first continuous layer and on a second upper surface of the first non-continuous layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272334 | MULTI-LAYER ADDITIVE TEXTURE LAMINATES AND METHODS - A multi-layer laminate may include a substrate, a printed build layer adjacent the substrate and defining a texture having elevated areas and areas of relief, a printed image layer adjacent the build layer, and a coating layer having a mineral loading and a method for creating a textured laminate may include steps to cause the printed image to be in registration with the texture. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272335 | Low-E Glazing Performance by Seed Structure Optimization - A bi-layer seed layer can exhibit good seed property for an infrared reflective layer, together with improved thermal stability. The bi-layer seed layer can include a thin zinc oxide layer having a desired crystallographic orientation for a silver infrared reflective layer disposed on a bottom layer having a desired thermal stability. The thermal stable layer can include aluminum, magnesium, or bismuth doped tin oxide (AlSnO, MgSnO, or BiSnO), which can have better thermal stability than zinc oxide but poorer lattice matching for serving as a seed layer template for silver (111). | 2014-09-18 |
20140272336 | BOUND DOCUMENT WITH TRANSPARENT OVERLAY SHEET - A bound document including a non-transparent image sheet having at least one printed image formed by printing a digital image file and an overlay sheet bearing an overlay image. The image sheet and the overlay sheet are bound together in respective spine areas thereof, so that the image sheet can be viewed either directly or through the overlay sheet, the printed image being at least partially visible through the overlay sheet. The overlay image includes at least some image content that is the same as corresponding image content in the printed image, the image sheet and overlay sheet being bound so that the image content in the overlay image is substantially in register with the corresponding image content in the printed image. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272337 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A GRAPHIC DESIGN ON A VEHICLE BODY AND DESIGN PRODUCED THEREBY - A method is provided for printing graphic designs in-line during manufacture of a vehicle. The method utilizes an ink jet printing system to apply graphic designs over an uncured base coat of paint on the vehicle surface followed by the application of a protective clear coat over the graphic design. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272338 | METHOD OF MAKING A COATED ARTICLE AND/OR GLAZING FOR AUTOMOBILES AND/OR THE LIKE - Certain example embodiments relate to a method of making a coated article and/or glazing (e.g., for automobile, window, and/or other applications). An opaque paint that is not technically a frit is used to form a desired opaque pattern. The paint is screen printed on a substrate. Screen printing parameters are selected, e.g., so that the mesh has a high threads per inch count; the paint is pushed through the screen using hydraulic forces that account for a sheer thinning property of the paint by balancing squeegee speed, squeegee angle relative to the screen, and hardness of the squeegee; and/or relative humidity above and/or near the screen is at least about 80%. Preferably, the paint is substantially fully curable at 400 degrees C. or less. The substrate with the pattern thereon may be bent using a high temperature process, optionally with another substrate to which it may be laminated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272339 | FLUORESCING YELLOW TONER PARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE - A fluorescing yellow polymeric toner particle comprises one or more non-fluorescing yellow colorants, and one or more fluorescing yellow colorants having one or more emission peak wavelengths of at least 480 nm and up to and including 600 nm. These fluorescing yellow polymeric toner particles can be used to provide multicolor toner images with increased yellow color gamut. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272340 | COVER LAYER WITH REDUCED TENSILE PROPERTIES FOR USE OF WEAR-RESISTANT LAMINATE - The present invention relates to a low-tension cover layer intended for a laminate material and comprising a resin-impregnated, printed or unprinted decorative paper or comprising a resin-impregnated overlay paper or comprising a combination of the two, where the resin in each case comprises a mixture of at least one aminoplastic resin and at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible synthetic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl resin, polyvinyl acetate, and polyvinyl alcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the low-tension cover layer of the invention for the construction of a laminate material with appropriate balancing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272341 | THERMAL TREATED SANDWICH STRUCTURE LAYER TO IMPROVE ADHESIVE STRENGTH - A method and apparatus for cleaning a process chamber are provided. In one embodiment, a process chamber is provided that includes a remote plasma source and a processing chamber. The processing chamber includes a substrate support assembly disposed in the bottom portion of the processing chamber, a gas distribution system configured to provide gas into the processing chamber above the substrate support assembly, a removable liner layer the chamber interior walls. An adhesion layer is disposed on the substrate support. A protective layer is disposed on the adhesion layer. Pluralities of intermediate layers are created between the substrate support layer and the adhesion layer, and the adhesion layer and the protective layer through a thermal treatment in a non-reactive environment. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272342 | CONDUCTIVE FILMS AND DEVICES COMPRISED THEREOF - Embodiments of films and material layers comprising PEDOT. These embodiments are the result of methods that utilize polymerization processes including vapor phase polymerization (VPP) to form the conductive film comprising PEDOT. In one embodiment, the film can result from a method that includes steps for depositing a coating solution onto a substrate, exposing the substrate to a monomer source, and cleaning the subsrate after polymerization. The coating solution can comprise an initiating oxidant, which facilitates growth of PEDOT from 3,4 ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT), as well as a quenching agent that neutralizes acid that results from polymerization. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272343 | Moldable Nonwoven Having High Strength To Weight Ratio For Structural Components and Method of Construction Thereof - A nonwoven, moldable material and method of construction thereof is provided. The nonwoven material includes at least one nonwoven mat formed from blended and bonded natural cellulosic fibers and Polypropylene containing Maleic Anhydride grafted Polypropylene fibers. A scrim layer is at least partially melted and diffused into the nonwoven mat to form an alloy region containing material of both the nonwoven mat and the scrim layer, which provides the nonwoven, moldable material having a density between about 300-1200 gsm with a flexural strength across machine direction of about 76N. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272344 | COMPOSITE COATINGS AND METHODS THEREFOR - An article includes a substrate and a coating provided on a surface of the substrate. The coating includes at least one metal silicide layer consisting essentially of MoSi | 2014-09-18 |
20140272345 | METHOD OF GROWING ALUMINUM OXIDE ONTO SUBSTRATES BY USE OF AN ALUMINUM SOURCE IN AN ENVIRONMENT CONTAINING PARTIAL PRESSURE OF OXYGEN TO CREATE TRANSPARENT, SCRATCH-RESISTANT WINDOWS - A system and process for inter alia coating a substrate such as glass substrate with a layer of aluminum oxide to create a scratch-resistant and shatter-resistant matrix comprised of a thin scratch-resistant aluminum oxide film deposited on one or more sides of a transparent and shatter-resistant substrate for use in consumer and mobile devices such as watch crystals, cell phones, tablet computers, personal computers and the like. The system and process may include a sputtering technique. The system and process may produce a thin window that has a thickness of about 2 mm or less, and the matrix (i.e., the combination of the aluminum oxide film and transparent substrate) may have a shatter resistance with a Young's Modulus value that is less than that of sapphire, i.e., less than about 350 gigapascals (GPa). The thin window has superior shatter-resistant characteristics. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272346 | METHOD OF GROWING ALUMINUM OXIDE ONTO SUBSTRATES BY USE OF AN ALUMINUM SOURCE IN AN OXYGEN ENVIRONMENT TO CREATE TRANSPARENT, SCRATCH RESISTANT WINDOWS - A system and process for inter alia coating a substrate such as glass with a layer of aluminum oxide to create a scratch-resistant and shatter-resistant matrix comprised of a thin scratch-resistant aluminum oxide film deposited on one or more sides of a transparent and shatter-resistant substrate for use in consumer and mobile devices such as watch crystals, cell phones, tablet computers, personal computers and the like. The system and process may include a reactive thermal evaporation technique. An advantage of the reactive thermal evaporation technique includes using arbitrarily high oxygen pressures, allowing for higher growth rates of aluminum oxide at the surface of the substrate and, ultimately, a less expensive process. Another advantage of this reactive thermal evaporation process is that it does not utilize electrical fields typically found in traditional reactive sputtering techniques. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272347 | UV-CURABLE FILM COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED SCRATCH RESISTANCE - Thin walled products having good scratch resistance are disclosed, as are processes for making such products (e.g. films, sheets, and thin walled articles). The product includes a thin layer formed from (A) a cross-linkable polycarbonate resin having endcaps derived from a monohydroxybenzophenone; and (B) if desired, a base polymeric resin. When exposed to ultraviolet light, crosslinking will occur in the layer with the cross-linkable polycarbonate resin, enhancing the scratch resistance properties of the thin layer and the overall product. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272348 | HEAT SEALABLE MONOAXIALLY-ORIENTED PROPYLENE-BASED FILM WITH DIRECTIONAL TEAR - A monoaxially oriented film including heat sealable layer including an ethylene-propylene impact copolymer and a metallocene-catalyzed propylene-butene elastomer. The heat sealable layer may include a metallocene-catalyzed ethylene-butene elastomer. The film is oriented at least 4 times in the machine direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties in the machine direction and excellent heat seal performance. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring an “easy-tear” linear tear feature and excellent hermetic seal properties, particularly for retort pouches. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272349 | ARTICLE MADE OF A MULTILAYER COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention refers to an article made of a multilayer composite material comprising a central element (I) arranged between a first and a second reinforcement layer (B) to form a structure (B)-(I)-(B), said central element (I) comprising:
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20140272350 | GAS BARRIER FILM INCLUDING GRAPHENE LAYER, FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a gas barrier film, a flexible substrate including the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. More specifically, a barrier film of the present invention relates to a first polymer layer, a gas barrier film including a graphene layer formed on the first polymer layer, a flexible substrate including the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272351 | FLAME RETARDANT, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE MATERIALS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of a flame retardant, electrically conductive adhesive material. In an exemplary embodiment, a flame retardant, electrically conductive adhesive material suitable for use as tape generally includes a layer of adhesive. A layer of electrically conductive fabric is on the layer of adhesive. A flame retardant coating is on the layer of electrically conductive fabric. The flame retardant coating includes a carbon-containing resin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272352 | REPULPABLE AND RECYCLABLE COMPOSITE PACKAGING ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272353 | Color shift of high LSG low emissivity coating after heat treatment - Low emissivity panels can include a protection layer of silicon nitride on a layer of ZnO on a layer of Zn | 2014-09-18 |
20140272354 | Method to generate high LSG low-emissivity coating with same color after heat treatment - Low emissivity panels can include a separation layer of Zn | 2014-09-18 |
20140272355 | SILOXANE COATING FOR A DISPLAY LENS ASSEMBLY FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Hard coatings are applied to a lens assembly. In an embodiment, the coated lens assembly ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272356 | ELASTOMERIC MATERIALS COMPRISING BIODEGRADABLE AND/OR SUSTAINABLE POLYMERIC COMPONENTS - Elastomeric films and laminates comprising one or more biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers are disclosed. The biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers can be added to the elastomeric film at concentrations up to about 40%, while the film still retains acceptable elastomeric properties. Methods of making elastomeric films or laminates comprising one or more biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272357 | FILM MATERIALS COMPRISING BIODEGRADABLE AND/OR SUSTAINABLE POLYMERIC COMPONENTS - Polymer films comprising blends of biodegradable and/or sustainable polymer are disclosed. These films significantly reduce the amount of petroleum-based polymer in the film, while providing cost savings, processing ease and properties desired by consumers. Polymer films comprising blends of biodegradable and/or sustainable polymers that are microporous and breathable are also disclosed. The polymer films of the present invention may also be laminated to other substrates, such as nonwoven fabrics. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272358 | POROUS CROSS-LINKED POLYIMIDE-UREA NETWORKS - Porous cross-linked polyimide-urea networks are provided. The networks comprise a subunit comprising two anhydride end-capped polyamic acid oligomers in direct connection via a urea linkage. The oligomers (a) each comprise a repeating unit of a dianhydride and a diamine and a terminal anhydride group and (b) are formulated with 2 to 15 of the repeating units. The subunit was formed by reaction of the diamine and a diisocyanate to form a diamine-urea linkage-diamine group, followed by reaction of the diamine-urea linkage-diamine group with the dianhydride and the diamine to form the subunit. The subunit has been cross-linked via a cross-linking agent, comprising three or more amine groups, at a balanced stoichiometry of the amine groups to the terminal anhydride groups. The subunit has been chemically imidized to yield the porous cross-linked polyimide-urea network. Also provided are wet gels, aerogels, and thin films comprising the networks, and methods of making the networks. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272359 | NONWOVEN SUBSTRATES - The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a nonwoven substrate comprising one or more layers of fibers. The nonwoven substrate has a specific surface area in the range of about 0.5m | 2014-09-18 |
20140272360 | Kind of Nonwoven Fabric and Its Manufacturing Apparatus - The invention discloses a kind of nonwoven fabric, which contains the directly-formed fibers disposed in fabric and arranged in a V-shaped pattern, and 65-75% of every fiber is melt-blown and the rest is polyester staple fiber so that it can form continuous, fluffy and resilient fabric structure without large voids; it also discloses a kind of nonwoven fabric manufacturing apparatus, comprising a receiver, a carding machine located at the upper of the left side of the receiver and a screw extruder the screw extruder, and a lapper between the carding machine and the receiver with an electrostatic generating device below the spinneret plate. Looked over the longitudinal and vertical cross-sections, this fabric is in a V-shaped arrangement, with high degree of filling as well as the desired bulkiness and uniformity. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272361 | PROTECTIVE MID-COVER TEXTILES - A new class of protective fabrics having good ballistic and fragmentary protection also provide wearable drape, softness, and moisture transport, as well as good UV and abrasion resistance and color acceptance, making them comfortable to wear as garment fabrics. The protective fabrics are constructed from yarns having at least 20% ballistic fibers with greater than 12 gpd tenacity. A combined cover factor of between 55% and 80% avoids added stiffness due to yarn distortion at the crossing points. In embodiments, a long-float weave such as twill or satin with reduced crossing point density improves the hand of the fabric, and in some embodiments provides a different character on each face so that a predominantly staple fabric face is in contact with skin of a user, thereby providing better wearing comfort than a plain weave. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272362 | MULTICOMPONENT ALIPHATIC POLYESTER BLEND FIBERS - The present invention provides multicomponent thermoplastic fibers that are biodegradable and that are capable of forming strong bonds in air bonding processes. In various embodiments, the multicomponent fibers can include a first polymer component that includes a first aliphatic polyester, and a second polymer component also including an aliphatic polyester, wherein the first polymer component comprises at least a portion of an exposed surface of the multicomponent fiber. The first polymer component can be a fully amorphous polylactic acid and the second polymer component can be a semicrystalline polylactic acid. The multicomponent fiber can have cross-sectional area comprising the first polymer component and the second polymer component in about a 1:1 ratio, wherein the first polymer component and the second polymer component are configured in a sheath/core arrangement. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272363 | INORGANIC FIBER MOLDED BODY - The present invention aims at providing an inorganic fiber molded body that is excellent in scale resistance, thermal shock resistance and mechanical shock resistance, and prevented from suffering from shrinkage when used under high-temperature heating conditions. The inorganic fiber molded body of the present invention is produced by impregnating a needle blanket of inorganic fibers with a liquid material of a precursor of a spinel-based compound represented by the general formula: Mg | 2014-09-18 |
20140272364 | CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS AND COATINGS INCLUDING THE SAME - A corrosion inhibiting composition includes a first plurality of carriers and a second plurality of carriers. The first plurality of carriers has a first carrier body which encapsulates a film-forming compound. The second plurality of carriers has a second carrier body encapsulates a corrosion inhibitor. Each of the first and second carrier bodies is formed of a degradable material. Coatings and methods for inhibiting corrosion on a metal substrate are also described herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272365 | Antistatic Liquid Crystalline Polymer Composition - A liquid crystalline polymer composition that contains a conductive filler (e.g., carbon fibers, ionic liquid, etc.) and a plurality of mineral fibers distributed within a liquid crystalline polymer matrix is provided. Through careful selection of the conductive filler and mineral fibers, as well as the manner in which they are dispersed within the polymer matrix, the present inventors have discovered that a composition can be formed that has a reduced tendency to create a static electric charge during a molding operation, but yet also has good surface characteristics and mechanical properties. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272366 | MULTILAYER FILMS - A multilayer film is prepared from a high impact strength polyethylene (HI polyethylene); a Ziegler Natta catalyzed polyethylene (Z/N polyethylene) and a high pressure low density polyethylene (LD polyethylene) with i) at least one skin layer consists essentially of HI polyethylene and ii) at least one core layer comprises a blend of Z/N polyethylene and said LD polyethylene. The HI polyethylene has a density of from 0.915 to about 0.930 g/cc and a normalized impact strength of at least about 300 g/mil. The amount of HI polyethylene is from about 30 to about 55 weight % (based on the combined weights of the HI+Z/N+LD polyethylenes). The films described herein are readily prepared on blown film equipment and provide an excellent balance of mechanical properties. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272367 | CABLE WINDING TAPE, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A cable wrapping tape, in particular for the engine compartment of an automobile, has a strip-like carrier ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272368 | CELLULOSE DIESTER FILMS FOR PLAYING CARDS - Cellulose diester films that include a cellulose diester; a plasticizer; a colorant; and an opacity additive may be useful for playing cards. In some instances, forming cellulose diester films may include preparing a dope that comprises a cellulose diester, a plasticizer, and a solvent; introducing a colorant and an opacity additive into the dope to yield a casting dope; and casting the casting dope into a cellulose diester film. Playing cards may then be produced by methods including, for example, cutting the cellulose diester film and printing on the cellulose diester film. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272369 | PERVIOUS CONCRETE PERMEABLE GROUT - A water pervious concrete surface is described that is formed of a water pervious layer of concrete having interconnected voids, and a water permeable grout within the voids in the pervious layer. The permeable grout is formed of sand particles bonded in an open matrix with a two-part epoxy resin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272370 | Renewable Thermoplastic Starch-Polyolefin Compositions Comprising Compatibilizer and Flexible Thin Films Made Therefrom - A compatibilized thermoplastic polymer composition having from 5% to 95% bio-based content and comprising thermoplastic starch; polyolefin; and an effective amount of compatibilizer. The compatibilizer can include polar homopolymers and copolymers with inherent polyolefin compatibility; non-polymeric materials with both polar and non-polar functionality; low molecular weight materials with both polar and non-polar functionality; and bulk phase/in-situ compatibilizers. Alternatively, polyolefin can be modified to function as the compatibilizer. The composition is suitable for making flexible thin films and packaging components, such as those used for packaging consumer products. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272371 | MONOFILAMENT YARN FOR A PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING FABRIC - A paper machine clothing (PMC) fabric includes a plurality of monofilament yarns, at least some of which have a composition which is a thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin yarns have physical properties including a water absorption of less than approximately 6% and a loop tenacity of greater than approximately 8.0 grams/denier. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272372 | LAYERED SILICATE/POLYMER COMPOSITE AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for forming a layered silicate/polymer composite, the composite comprising individual exfoliated silicate layers separated in a continuous polymer matrix, wherein the polymer is a hydrophobic polymer, the method comprising: exfoliating sheet silicate in water to form a silicate suspension; replacing the water in the silicate suspension by an organic solvent to form a silicate/organic solvent suspension; contacting the silicate/organic solvent suspension with a solution of a hydrophobic polymer precursor in an organic solvent to form a silicate/polymer precursor suspension; coating the silicate/polymer precursor suspension on a substrate; removing the organic solvents; curing the hydrophobic polymer precursor of the coating of the silicate/polymer precursor; and annealing the cured coating to form the layered silicate/polymer composite on the substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272373 | CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE AND METHOD AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE - A ceramic matrix composite having improved operating characteristics includes a barrier layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272374 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to a process for producing composite elements comprising at least one rigid foam layer a) and at least one outer layer b), at least comprising: provision of a flowable starting material a*) and application of the flowable starting material a*) to the outer layer b) by means of a fixed application apparatus c) while the outer layer b) is moved continuously. The starting material a*) here comprises at least one polyisocyanate, at least one polyol, at least one blowing agent, a catalyst composition comprising at least one compound D1) selected from the group consisting of metal carboxylates and N,N′,N″-tris(dimethylaminopropyl)hexahydrotriazine, and at least one compound D2) which catalyzes polyurethane formation and which differs from the compound D1) and comprises at least one amino group, and optionally auxiliaries and additives. The polyol component (component B)) in this invention is one selected from polyetherols, and the starting material a*) in this invention is free from polyesterols. The present invention further relates to composite elements obtainable by a process of this type. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272375 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND DISSIPATIVE POLYURETHANE FOAMS - This invention relates to coated polyurethane foams and to a process for preparing coated polyurethane foams. More specifically, these coated polyurethane foams comprise (a) a polyurethane foam substrate, and (b) at least one bilayer of a coating composition on the foam substrate which comprises (1) a layer of a positively or negatively charged carbon allotrope, and (2) a layer of a positively or negatively charged polymer. When the carbon allotrope is positively charged, the other material is negatively charged, and vice versa. The final product (i.e. coated polyurethane foam) contains at least 1% by weight of the coating composition, based on 100% by weight of the coated polyurethane foam. The foams described herein have a surface resistivity of less than or equal to 10 | 2014-09-18 |
20140272376 | PARTICLE STABILIZED FOAM, AND SLURRIES, PRODUCT, AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Disclosed are cementitious product, as well as cementitious slurry, and method of forming the product. To reduce density in the cementitious product, foam is included in the slurry and in the method of forming the product. The slurry includes cementitious particles, water, and air bubbles such as from compressed air. Instead of using detergent chemistry at the gas/water interface of bubbles, the present invention uses a surface modifying agent for the cementitious particles in the slurry. The modified particles act to produce stable foam in the slurry. As an example mode of introduction, the surface modifier can be added (e.g., as solid or solution) directly into a bulk cementitious slurry that forms the product. As another example, the surface modifier can be added in a separate solution with water, air bubbles, and cementitious particles that serve as additive to the main cementitious slurry, where the separate solution is then added to the main cementitious slurry. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272377 | REACTIVE MELT INFILTRATED-CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE - A method includes providing a ceramic fiber preform with a range of 20 to 40 volume percent fiber which can include silicon carbide fibers; coating the ceramic fiber preform with a boron nitride interface coating; infiltrating the ceramic fiber preform with a ceramic matrix with a range of 20 to 40 volume percent silicon carbide; infiltrating the ceramic fiber preform with a constituent material such as boron carbide, boron, and carbon; and infiltrating the ceramic fiber preform with a eutectic melt material where the metallic eutectic melt can include at least one material from a group consisting of: a transition metal-silicon eutectic melt such as zirconium silicide, a transition metal-boride eutectic melt such as zirconium boride, and a transition metal-carbide eutectic melt such as zirconium carbide. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272378 | DENSE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND COMPONENT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT - A dense composite material of the present invention contains 37% to 60% by mass of silicon carbide grains, also contains titanium silicide, titanium silicon carbide, and titanium carbide, each in an amount smaller than the mass percent of the silicon carbide grains, and has an open porosity of 1% or less. Such a dense composite material is, for example, characterized in that it has an average coefficient of linear thermal expansion at 40° C. to 570° C. of 7.2 to 8.2 ppm/K, a thermal conductivity of 75 W/mK or more, and a 4-point bending strength of 200 MPa or more. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272379 | PROCESS FOR FOAMING THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS - A foamed article is made by infusing the article of thermoplastic elastomer with a supercritical fluid, then removing the article from the supercritical fluid and either (i) immersing the article in a heated fluid or (ii) irradiating the article with infrared or microwave radiation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272380 | CO-EXTRUDED PLASTIC FILM WITH A FOAM CORE AND A METHOD FOR COATING THE FILM ON A SUBSTRATE - A co-extruded plastic film structure that has increased rigidity. The film is extruded on a three layer extrusion line with the core layer based on a foamed polymer. The outer layers comprise a polyolefin combined with non-plastic particulate. The film may be coated onto a substrate, such as paper. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272381 | POLYSTYRENE FOAM PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION AND WATER RESISTANCE, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A water-resistant preformed polystyrene foam product with improved adhesive properties is provided. A water-resistant coating for preformed polystyrene products is also provided. The coating can be formulated as a sprayable composition and is easy to apply. Methods for making the coating formulations and water-resistant preformed polystyrene products are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272382 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite having a first layer including an aromatic thermoplastic polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving a device, such as a medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 2014-09-18 |