Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
156219000 | Surface deformation only of sandwich or lamina (e.g., embossed panels) | 84 |
20080196822 | Method Of Laminating Adherend - There is provided a means for laminating and bonding a flexible printed circuit and a stiffener film with an adhesive layer therebetween by using a laminator without creating air bubbles at the lamination surface and without using large-scale manufacturing equipment. A method comprising: providing a laminate in which liners are on upper and lower surfaces of a half-cured reactive adhesive layer ( | 08-21-2008 |
20090020217 | Process for Making Swaged Lighting Holes in Planar Areas of Preimpregnated Composite Parts - The invention relates to a process for making swaged lighting holes ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090038745 | Method for making three dimensional convex patterns - A method for making three dimensional convex patterns on foam material includes a step of preparing a first netted fabric which includes first holes, a step of spreading a layer of ink on the first netted fabric, a step of overlapping the first netted fabric on a second netted fabric which includes second holes larger than the first holes, and a step of printing the layer of ink on a foam material by a molding set. | 02-12-2009 |
20090120564 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION DEVICE SUPPORT FOR PASSPORT AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for manufacturing an identity booklet cover provided with a radio frequency identification device having an antenna and a chip ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090250158 | Method for Transferring a Multilayer Body and a Transfer Film - The invention concerns a method of transferring a multi-layer body onto a substrate and a transfer film and a method of producing a transfer film. A transfer film ( | 10-08-2009 |
20090294036 | PRESS AND METHOD FOR LAMINATING ESSENTIALLY PLATE-SHAPED WORKPIECES - A press and a method for laminating essentially plate-shaped workpieces under the effect of pressure and heat. In the closed state, a lower press half and an upper press half form a vacuum chamber utilizing a peripheral, one-part, or multi-part seals. A flexible membrane divides the vacuum chamber into a product half that can be evacuated that holds at least one workpiece and a pressure half that can be pressurized. The membrane is constructed and arranged so that it presses the workpiece directly or indirectly against a bottom side of the vacuum chamber due to a pressure difference generated in the vacuum chamber due to the evacuation of the product half and/or due to the pressurization of the pressure half. The membrane is mounted on a membrane frame that can be handled separately and that is connected detachably to the upper press half and that can be mounted on the membrane frame or tensioned in the frame from outside of the press. At least one membrane frame with a membrane mounted on the frame is stored as a replacement frame outside of the press in a magazine. | 12-03-2009 |
20090294037 | PROCESS FOR FINISHING A WOODEN BOARD AND WOODEN BOARD PRODUCED BY THE PROCESS - A process for finishing a wood or wooden board, in particular an MDF or HDF board, with an upper side and an underside. The process includes applying a sealing layer of melamine resin to the upper side of the board and printing a decoration onto the sealing layer. A protective layer is applied of melamine resin to the decoration and the board is pressed under the action of temperature until the protective layer and the sealing layer melt and bond to each other with the inclusion of the decoration printed on. | 12-03-2009 |
20090320998 | ARTICLES AND METHODS INCLUDING PATTERNED SUBSTRATES FORMED FROM DENSIFIED, ADHERED METAL POWDERS - In general the disclosure relates to manufacturing methods for producing conductive patterns on flexible substrates. For example, a layer of a metal powder composition is deposited onto an adhesive overlaying a substrate. Pressure is applied to the metal powder composition on the adhesive coated substrate web by a die having one or more projections, in order to reproduce a pattern on the substrate. The metal powder is compressed by the projections of the die, thereby densifying the powder and causing it to adhere to the adhesive in a reproduction of the die pattern. The metal powder does not adhere substantially in uncompressed regions, and may be removed. In this manner, a metal powder composition may be densified and adhered to a substrate forming a web of flexible circuit elements, for example, circuit elements such as antennas, resistors, capacitors, inductive coils, conduction pads and the like. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320999 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A PAINT ROLLER WITH GROOVED SUBSTRATE - A method for improving strength of the finished product in paint roller manufacturing processes and other continuous processes for producing tubular goods from polymers. The method utilizes a substrate such as a polypropylene strip with grooves on its surface. The grooved substrate is fed onto a mandrel to form a tube. Adhesive is applied upon the grooved surface of the grooved substrate. A cover may be applied about the tube, and the resulting product is then cut into finished-size paint rollers. The hardened adhesive in the grooves may operate to reduce the hoop-force which would otherwise tend to unwind the wound substrate. The method in certain embodiments provides a reduction in cost and weight of the finished product. | 12-31-2009 |
20090321000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING PLATE-LIKE STRUCTURE - A method for manufacturing a plate-like structure, the method including a step of transferring concave and convex patterns on a master to a surface of a transferred substrate by sandwiching the master provided with the concave and convex patterns and the transferred substrate, between a press surface of a hollow cylindrical upper and a press surface of a lower mold, and pressurizing central parts of the upper and lower molds to apply pressure to the master and the transferred substrate, wherein a compressive load imposed on inner peripheral portions of the upper and lower molds is blocked and distributed toward outer peripheries of the upper and lower molds. | 12-31-2009 |
20100032081 | Continuously formed fiber reinforced composite strength member - A continuous method for making a thermoset resin matrix, which is reinforced with predominantly continuous fibers, and the product made from that method. The product can be produced at a thickness below about 0.060″, or even below a thickness of about 0.035″, and incorporated as a material to combine with or attach to other products for providing an increased strength to those other products, such as wood support beams (gluelam), wood laminates, truck floors and trusses. The product can also be used to strengthen composite thermoplastic lumber, other thermoplastic extrusions and moldings, and aluminum extruded products, as well as for being added to pultruded or molded thermoset plastic products to allow for specific areas of increased strength while maintaining a low reinforcement level in other areas and for providing a resin rich surface. | 02-11-2010 |
20100065193 | COLD FILM APPLICATION AND SIMULTANEOUS EMBOSSING - The aim of the invention is to diversify film coating in a coating station for transferring image-providing layers from a transfer film onto a printing material. For this purpose, a film transfer module is arranged in a printing press for single-color or multicolor printing of printed sheets. One or more devices for producing a surface structure on the printing material are arranged in the printing press upstream of a film transfer module. A design from a film image and a printed image is partially or completely covered by applying layers. The additional layers serve for the protection, for drying and for producing optical effects. | 03-18-2010 |
20100089523 | OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM AND MANUFACTRUING METHOD THEREOF - A method of manufacturing a multilayered recording medium. A transmissive stamper with a depression protrusion contour contacts a protection layer on a supporting base. The transmissive stamper is then irradiated with ultraviolet rays to cure the protection layer and the transmissive stamper is subsequently removed. A recording layer is deposited on the cured protection layer. Further, another recording layer is deposited on the transmissive stamper. Next, an intermediate layer is formed on the recording layer deposited on the transmissive stamper and thereafter, the intermediate layer is attached to the recording layer on the cured protection layer. Then, the transmissive stamper is irradiated with ultraviolet rays to cure the intermediate layer. Thereafter, the supporting base is removed from the protection layer. These steps produce a multilayered optical recording medium. | 04-15-2010 |
20100206467 | METHOD OF COATING A PART WITH A LAYER OF LIGNEOUS MATERIAL, AND PART COATED WITH SUCH A LAYER - A method for coating a component with a thin layer of ligneous material, includes selecting a sheet of coating constituted at least partially by a thin layer of ligneous material intended to be visible in the finished component, coating the surface of the sheet with a thin layer of a transparent composition containing a synthetic resin, and fixing the coated sheet to the surface of the component. In the fixing step, the layer of composition deposited on the surface of the sheet has a resilience which is at least 5% greater, and preferably at least 10% greater, than that of the thin layer of ligneous material in all directions, and the composition layer is transparent so that the layer of ligneous material is visible through the layer of composition. A step of engraving the surface of transparent composition opposite the layer of ligneous material is advantageous after coating. | 08-19-2010 |
20100243137 | FORMING PROCESS OF SHEET MATERIALS, IN PARTICULAR METAL PLATES - A forming process of sheet materials that comprises the following phases is disclosed:—application of a layer of glue ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100282402 | MARKING OR LABELING MACHINE AND A MARKING OR LABELING METHOD - This marking or labeling machine comprises at least one marking or labeling member, and feed means for bringing each workpiece for marking or labeling into register with said member. The feed means comprise firstly at least two arms mounted to turn about a common first axis, and each carrying at least one member for supporting a workpiece for marking or labeling, and secondly independent means for driving each of the arms in rotation about the common first axis independently of the other arm. | 11-11-2010 |
20110011524 | FLOOR COVERING, FLOOR PANELS FOR FORMING SUCH FLOOR COVERING, AND METHOD FOR REALIZING SUCH FLOOR PANELS - Floor covering, consisting of hard panels, with a laminated structure, whereby at least at the upper surface a printed decorative layer with a wood pattern is present, with thereupon a transparent layer of synthetic material in which impressions are formed, wherein the impressions substantially follow the wood pattern. | 01-20-2011 |
20110061792 | STRUCTURAL POLYMER CORE ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND METHOD OF USE - A composite structure, and method of manufacturing it, having a specified width, length, and height defining a top and bottom the composite structure. The composite structure includes a three dimensional structural core constructed of a polymer with a first series of a geometric pattern repeated along its length. The structural core also has a second series of the geometric pattern repeated along the width thereof. The geometric patter may be a sinusoidal curve or a substantially pyramidal shape. The composite structure also includes a first reinforcement layer made of a polymer positioned above the structural core and bonded thereto. It also includes a second reinforcement layer made of a polymer that is positioned below the structural core and bonded thereto. The composite structure may also include a decorative layer above the first reinforcement layer, an acoustical batting layer positioned between the first reinforcement layer and the structural core, and may include fire retardant chemicals. | 03-17-2011 |
20110073245 | LEATHER LAMINATED DECORATIVE PANEL - A heat and pressure consolidated laminate, and method for producing the same, is provided that includes in superimposed relationship a decorative layer consisting essentially of a leather material, an underlay layer, a substrate, and an optional backer layer. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite one another. The underlay layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed between the decorative layer and the first layer of the substrate. The backer layer includes one or more cellulosic sheets impregnated with a thermosetting resin, and is disposed contiguous with the second surface of the substrate. | 03-31-2011 |
20110132527 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING CLICHE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THIN FILM PATTERN BY USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for fabricating a cliché that can prevent formation of a defective thin film pattern, and a method for forming a thin film pattern using the same. The method for fabricating a cliché includes providing a base substrate having first and second regions, forming a first depressed pattern having a first depth and a first width at a first region, and a second depressed pattern having a second width greater than the first width and a depth the same with the first depth at a second region, forming a protective film for exposing the second region and covering the first region, the protective film having adhesivity, forming the second depressed pattern to have a second depth deeper than the first depth of the first depressed pattern at the first region by using the protective film having the adhesivity, and removing the protective film. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132528 | DECORATIVE SLEEVE COVER FORMED OF A PAPER AND/OR POLYMERIC MATERIAL HAVING A TEXTURE OR APPEARANCE SIMULATING THE TEXTURE OR APPEARANCE OF CLOTH - Flexible materials having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of cloth suitable for use in the formation of decorative flower pot covers and flower pots are disclosed. The flexible materials include polymeric materials, paper and laminates thereof. | 06-09-2011 |
20110146894 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING FLAT PLATE DISPLAY - Disclosed is a method of fabricating and apparatus of a flat plate display that is able to separate a substrate and an imprinting mold from each other with a relatively small force. The fabricating apparatus of a flat plate display includes an imprinting mold which is boned with a substrate to form a thin film pattern on the substrate, the imprinting mold comprising projections and grooves; and a movable separation part configured to rotatably move from a one side toward the other side of the imprinting mold to vacuum-absorb the imprinting mold. | 06-23-2011 |
20110214803 | VACUUM THERMOFORMING OF THERMOPLASTIC SHEETS WITH DECORATIVE INSERTS - A method of vacuum thermoforming a thermoplastic sheet together with a decorative insert. The decorative insert is placed on a first portion of a surface of a mold tool. The insert is retained in place by applying a localized vacuum to the insert via a plurality of passages through the first portion of the mold tool. The thermoplastic sheet can then be placed over the insert and over the remaining surface of the mold tool. The thermoplastic sheet is then drawn against the mold surface and over the decorative insert by applying a vacuum at a second portion of the surface. The mold surface can be grained or otherwise textured and this texture can extend continuously across the transition between the first and second portions. This permits use of the mold tool to apply a continuous textured surface when used to mold the thermoplastic sheet without the decorative insert. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214804 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VOLUME TRANSMISSION AND/OR REFLECTION HOLOGRAMS - A method and an apparatus are described for producing a volume transmission hologram and/or a volume reflection hologram from a film ( | 09-08-2011 |
20120103504 | METHOD FOR EMBOSSING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method for attaching a release paper to a backsheet having depressed regions. | 05-03-2012 |
20120103505 | METHOD FOR EMBOSSING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE USING A SEGMENTED ANVIL - A method for embossing an absorbent article using a segmented anvil and attaching a release paper to a backsheet having depressed regions. | 05-03-2012 |
20120152443 | METHOD FOR MAKING A NETWORK OF DRAINAGE PIPES AND ACOUSTIC PROCESSING PANEL INCLUDING SUCH A NETWORK OF DRAINAGE PIPES - A process for producing a panel for acoustic treatment including an acoustically resistive porous layer, at least one alveolar structure, a reflective layer with openings, and a drainage plate having at least one furrow for delimiting at least one evacuation pipe when the drainage plate is flattened against the free surface of the reflective layer, includes: shaping, if necessary, the reflective layer according to its final geometry, affixing a demolding film on at least one portion of the free surface of the reflective layer, positioning on the demolding film at least one core whose cross-section is adapted to that of the evacuation pipe so that the at least one core covers the openings of the reflective layer, molding the drainage plate on the demolding film and the at least one core, demolding the drainage plate and removing the at least one core and the demolding film, and making the drainage plate integral with the free surface of the reflective layer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152444 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE CONDITION OF A WEB OF FOIL - A device and a method for coating a printing material include a foil engaged with a printing material on an impression cylinder using guide rollers. The foil and the printing material are guided together in an engagement area and a functional layer, such as glue or varnish, is dried, i.e. activated or polymerized, through the foil in the engagement area using a drier. The guide rollers are disengaged from the impression cylinder to avoid contact between the foil and grippers of the impression cylinder. To improve a detachment behavior of the foil from the functional layer, an angle of detachment between the foil and the sheet is varied by pivoting the guide rollers about an external geometrical pivot axis or an internal geometrical pivot axis, or at least assisting the disengagement of the foil from the impression cylinder by a change of a pneumatic condition of a foil-guiding element. | 06-21-2012 |
20120152445 | MULTI-PLY DISINTEGRATABLE ABSORBENT SHEET, ASSOCIATED ROLL AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A process for manufacturing multi-ply disintegratable absorbent sheets is provided. Each said sheet includes at least five plies including two exterior plies and at least three interior plies. Each of at least three of the plies in the sheet is in at least one group of plies and each of the at least three plies is joined to another ply by mechanical deformation. | 06-21-2012 |
20120193020 | Multi-Layered Product Having Dimpled Interior and Method of Making Same - A process of making a multi-layered product ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120211149 | CONTAINER LABEL - Method for manufacturing container labels are presented, the container label having a blank name space, the blank name space configured for personalization of a container by writing a user's name or an identification on the blank name space, the method including: designing the container label, the container label having a first surface, where the container label includes a first surface, and where the container label includes graphics and the blank name space void of graphics on the first surface; printing the container label; applying a texture to the blank name space, where the texture provides a writable surface on the first surface; and permanently applying the container label to the container. | 08-23-2012 |
20120216947 | LAMINATING BODY - A laminating body for laminating a foil onto a substrate includes a pressure area on which there is imprinted a structure which forms an embossing in the foil upon lamination of the foil onto the substrate. | 08-30-2012 |
20120227898 | CONTINUOUS DECORATION TRANSFERRING AND PUNCHING APPARATUS AND PROCESS THEREOF - A continuous decoration transferring and punching apparatus and process thereof which is capable to continuously form a plurality of decorated products is provided. The continuous decoration transferring and punching apparatus includes a first roll feeder for providing a substrate, a second roll feeder for providing a plurality of decoration films, a transferring unit for continuously transferring the decoration films to the substrate and a punching unit for continuously punching the substrate after the decoration films are transferred to the substrate for forming a plurality of decorated pieces. By using the roll feeders to synchronously and continuously transfer the decoration films to the substrate, a large amount of decoration transferred substrates can be obtained at the same time. Moreover, a plurality of decorated pieces can be accomplished through the utilizing of a following punching operation after the transferring process. | 09-13-2012 |
20130068376 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL DECORATION PIECE MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC SYNTHETIC RESIN - A method and an apparatus produce a three-dimensional decoration piece that does not damage the tacky bonding or adhesion strength of the lower layer material of the decoration piece. The method includes putting an upper layer material on a first table operating as cathode; lowering an upper mold operating as anode onto the first table, emitting a high frequency wave for induction heating; stopping the high frequency induction heating; moving a second table carrying a lower layer material having a tacky bonding property to below the upper mold; and lowering said upper mold onto the second table. In the apparatus, the second table or the lower mold is provided on the top surface thereof with recessed sections that are transversally and inwardly separated from a position where an edge of the first machining means contacts, by 0.2 mm to 1 mm; and a cushion member being arranged in the respective recessed sections. | 03-21-2013 |
20130087272 | DECORATIVE FLOWER POT COVER FORMED OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS HAVING A MATTE OR TEXTURED FINISH SIMULATING THE TEXTURE AND/OR APPEARANCE OF PAPER - A decorative cover positionable about a flower pot is formed of a polymeric material or a laminated polymeric material. The decorative cover has a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of paper on at least a portion of one surface thereof while exhibiting improved durability and decreased sensitivity to water, humidity and pressure when compared to a decorative cover formed of paper. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112344 | CELL-LIKE STRUCTURE MANUFACTURING METHOD, CELL-LIKE STRUCTURE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT - Method for manufacturing a cell-like honeycomb structure, formed from a plurality of thermoplastic sheets attached to each other, wherein contoured areas are provided in each sheet, and each free sheet is attached to an adjacent sheet of an intermediate block formed by the different sheets previously attached therebetween, welding at least some of the flat areas contacting this free sheet and this adjacent sheet with a laser source along a continuous line parallel to the contour axis. | 05-09-2013 |
20130118676 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A PROXIMITY SENSING MODULE - The steps of a method for fabricating a proximity sensing module that is adapted to be attached to a mobile device, include: (a) patterning an upper conductive film to form a patterned conductive film which includes an upper connective pad that is adapted to be electrically connected to a respective contact on a circuit board of the mobile device, and an induced circuit pattern that is electrically connected to the upper connective pad; (b) adhering an adhesive sheet to the patterned conductive film; and (c) forming a through hole in the adhesive sheet such that the upper connective pad is exposed from the through hole. | 05-16-2013 |
20130126075 | CO-MOLDED SOLE - Embodiments herein provide a co-molded sole for footwear, such as athletic shoes. Embodiments also provide a mold for manufacturing the co-molded sole. In various embodiments, the co-molded sole may include an outsole and a midsole. The outsole may be composed of an outsole material, and the midsole may be composed of a midsole material. The outsole and midsole may be co-molded together to form a unitary piece by the mold. The mold may include a lower plate, a middle plate, and an upper plate. | 05-23-2013 |
20130146218 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR WIRING BOARD - The method includes: preparing a first substrate including first wirings; preparing a mold having a stamping surface that includes convex portions formed depending on wiring patterns of a second substrate to be laminated on the first substrate and projections formed depending on via patterns; pressing, while heating, the mold against the second insulating sheet so that end portions of the projections are exposed at the other main surface side of the second insulating sheet; laminating, while heating, the second insulating sheet on a first insulating sheet so that the exposed end portions contact the first wirings; releasing, the mold from the second insulating sheet; and filling a conductive material in groove portions and holes formed in the second insulating sheet. | 06-13-2013 |
20130174973 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Microfluidic devices and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for method for producing a microfluidic device includes forming a target structural pattern on a substrate, the substrate having a polymeric substrate material with a solubility parameter. The method also includes selecting a bonding solvent based on a difference between the solubility parameter of the polymeric substrate material and a solubility parameter of the bonding solvent. The method further includes bonding the substrate having the target structural pattern with a cover using the selected bonding solvent. | 07-11-2013 |
20130269862 | METHOD OF FABRICATING IN-MOLD RELEASE FILM - A method of fabricating an in-mold release (IMR) film is disclosed. A carrier film including a substrate and a resin layer having thereon an embossed pattern, such as wood vein pattern, on a side of the substrate is provided. A composite film is then laminated and pressed onto the carrier film to thereby transferring the embossed pattern to the composite film. | 10-17-2013 |
20130327471 | METHODS OF MAKING EMBOSSED LINER PANELS - A method of making an embossed liner panel for use as an interior liner of a cargo carrying vehicle is provided. A reinforced thermoplastic polymer feedstock, an impression mat having a textured surface, and a release film are provided. The materials are stacked such that the film is provided between the feedstock and the mat. The stacked materials are fed into a laminator and a roller therein moves the stacked materials therethrough. The laminator heats and compresses the materials to emboss the textured surface of the mat onto the feedstock to form the embossed liner panel. Thereafter, the mat is released from the feedstock and collected for reuse. The mat is a separate component from the roller of the laminator. | 12-12-2013 |
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20140020820 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING FLOOR PANELS - In a method for manufacturing floor panels that have at least a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate, the top layer including a thermoplastic layer that is translucent or transparent, the method may involve providing the top layer, including the thermoplastic layer, on the substrate. The method may also involve heating at least the thermoplastic layer, and structuring the thermoplastic layer using a mechanical press element. | 01-23-2014 |
20140041796 | OPTICAL ELEMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL ELEMENT, ILLUMINATION DEVICE, WINDOW MEMBER, AND FITTING - An optical element includes a first surface, a second surface positioned to face the first surface, and a plurality of reflecting surfaces arrayed in a first region defined by the first surface and the second surface, wherein the reflecting surfaces have a first length in a first direction vertical to the first surface and are arrayed at a pitch in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, light incident on one of the first surface and the second surface is reflected by the reflecting surfaces toward the other surface, and predetermined parameters satisfy predetermined relational formulae representing conditions for ensuring total reflection at the reflecting surfaces and for avoiding total reflection at a light emergent surface. | 02-13-2014 |
20140102628 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY TREATING A SUBSTRATE AND ADHERING OR APPLYING A BONDING AGENT THERETO - Some select variations may include methods, devices and systems for simultaneously treating a substrate and adhering or applying a bonding agent thereto. | 04-17-2014 |
20140174642 | ELASTOMERIC RIBLETS - An array of aerodynamic riblets incorporates a high elongation elastomeric layer having spaced tips and optionally a protective cladding. The elastomeric layer may be adhered to an aerodynamic surface directly or as an appliqué in combination with one or more of an adhesive layer, one or more supporting polymer layers and a metal foil layer. | 06-26-2014 |
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20140290837 | PLACENTAL TISSUE GRAFTS AND IMPROVED METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - Described herein are tissue grafts derived from the placenta. The grafts are composed of at least one layer of amnion tissue where the epithelium layer has been substantially removed in order to expose the basement layer to host cells. By removing the epithelium layer, cells from the host can more readily interact with the cell-adhesion bio-active factors located onto top and within of the basement membrane. Also described herein are methods for making and using the tissue grafts. The laminin structure of amnion tissue is nearly identical to that of native human tissue such as, for example, oral mucosa tissue. This includes high level of laminin-5, a cell adhesion bio-active factor show to bind gingival epithelia-cells, found throughout upper portions of the basement membrane. | 10-02-2014 |
20140332146 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL DECORATION PIECE MADE OF THERMOPLASTIC SYNTHETIC RESIN - A method and an apparatus for producing a three-dimensional decoration piece that does not damage the tacky bonding or adhesion strength of the lower layer material of the decoration piece. The method includes putting an upper layer material on a first table operating as cathode; lowering an upper mold operating as anode onto the first table, emitting a high frequency wave for dielectric heating; stopping the high frequency dielectric heating; moving a second table carrying a lower layer material having a tacky bonding property to below the upper mold; and lowering said upper mold onto the second table. In the apparatus, the second table or the lower mold is provided on the top surface thereof with recessed sections that are transversally and inwardly separated from a position where an edge of the first machining means contacts, by 0.2 mm to 1 mm; and a cushion member being arranged in the respective recessed sections. | 11-13-2014 |
20150020959 | MULTI-LAYER 3D PATTERN MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS THEREOF - A multi-layer 3D pattern manufacturing method includes the steps of forming a color film on a surface of a substrate or a third pattern structure by providing a chromogenic material by lithography, gravure, flexographic printing, screen printing and physical vapor deposition in a transcribed printing process. Using the color film to match with different 3D pattern structures to form a multilayer 3D pattern which can be applied to the housing of various different electronic products not only can improve the aesthetic appearance, it can also enclose the color film within the 3D pattern to prevent the 3D pattern from falling off or fading; thus, the lifetime of the pattern can be improved. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027622 | Method and device for producing an interior covering part - The present invention relates to a method for producing an interior covering part (P) with a carrier component ( | 01-29-2015 |
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20150144257 | MARKING TAPE, METHOD OF APPLYING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MARKING TAPE - A marking tape for application on pavement which comprises a core layer and an adhesive layer outside the core layer. The core layer is formed of a combination of a conforming layer of a thermoplastic material, a marking layer of a cross-linked material, and a fibrous layer. The conforming layer and the marking layer are contiguous and/or directly interconnected with each other. The marking tape is preferably relatively light weight and relatively inexpensive. | 05-28-2015 |
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20160074237 | PROCESS FOR MAKING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A TOPSHEET/ACQUISITION LAYER LAMINATE - A process of making an absorbent article comprising the steps of providing a liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction, the topsheet web having a first and second surface, a liquid impermeable backsheet web extending substantially continuously in the machine direction and an acquisition layer having a first and second surface. The topsheet web and the acquisition layer comprise fibers. The process comprises the step of aligning the topsheet web and the acquisition layer in a face to face relationship such that the second surface of the topsheet web in in contact with the first surface of the acquisition layer. The process comprises the step of simultaneously mechanically deforming and combining the topsheet web together with the acquisition layer to provide a topsheet/acquisition layer laminate web having three-dimensional protrusions. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074238 | PROCESS FOR MAKING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A TOPSHEET/ACQUISITION LAYER LAMINATE - A process of making an absorbent article comprising providing a liquid permeable topsheet web extending substantially continuously in a machine direction. The topsheet web having a first and second surface and a backsheet web extending substantially continuously in the machine direction and an acquisition layer having a first and second surface. The process comprises aligning the topsheet web and the acquisition layer in a face to face relationship such that the second surface of the topsheet in in contact with the first surface of the acquisition layer and simultaneously mechanically deforming and combining the topsheet web together with the acquisition layer. The topsheet web and acquisition layer are nested together such that a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the topsheet web coincide with and fit together with a majority of the three-dimensional protrusions formed in the acquisition layer to provide a topsheet/acquisition layer laminate web having three-dimensional protrusions. | 03-17-2016 |
20160114568 | METHOD FOR PREPARING STRUCTURED ADHESIVE ARTICLES - Methods of forming laminating adhesive articles include providing a multi-layer article, an embossing tool with a structured surface, and a support surface tool. The multi-layer articles include a substrate, an adhesive layer, and a liner or may just include an adhesive layer and a liner. The multi-layer article is placed between the structured surface of the embossing tool and the support surface tool. The embossing tool is pressed against the liner and the support surface tool is simultaneously pressed against the substrate by applying pressure or a combination of pressure and heat. The pressing causes the structures on the surface of the embossing tool to distort the liner and the adhesive layer and the support surface tool modifies the surface of the substrate. The distortion in the liner is retained upon release of the applied pressure. Upon removal of the liner from the adhesive layer, the structures on the adhesive layer are unstable, but do not immediately collapse. | 04-28-2016 |
20160199230 | ADHESIVE SUPPORT DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM | 07-14-2016 |
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20080264553 | EMBOSSING - Various embossing methods and apparatus are disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
20090008027 | Inkjet Printheads - A method of making an inkjet printhead comprising providing a substrate having first and second opposite surfaces, providing a support member, bonding the second surface of the substrate to the support member, and, after the substrate and support member are bonded together, forming a plurality of ink ejection elements on the first surface of the substrate, the method further including forming communicating ink supply slots passing respectively through the substrate and support member to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection elements. | 01-08-2009 |
20090260748 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING FLOOR PANELS, DEVICES USED THEREBY, AS WELL AS FLOOR PANEL AND PACKED SET OF FLOOR PANELS - A method for manufacturing floor panels, wherein boards of laminate material are formed by means of a press treatment and wherein these boards are divided into several panels, from which the actual floor panels are formed. In a press treatment of the method, at least one impression is provided in the board, which at least is employed as a guiding groove for guiding the aforementioned board or the subsequently obtained panels in further treatments. | 10-22-2009 |
20090301647 | PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR HYDRAULIC BINDER-BASED BOARDS WITH FOUR TAPERED EDGES, PRODUCTION LINE OF SUCH BOARDS - A production process is provided for a board of hydraulic binder with a facing on each of its sides. The process includes on one side first tapered parallel edges and on the same side or the other side, two second tapered parallel edges perpendicular to the first. The process also includes the use of a forming lath having at least two distal parts. The process can be used in a production line that includes a specific lath. | 12-10-2009 |
20090321001 | ONE-PASS DIRECT DOUBLE LAMINATION APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A method and apparatus for forming a laminate of calendered films in one pass including feeding means for feeding a base fabric; heating means for preheating the fabric to raise the temperature of the fabric and remove residual moisture; a first calendering means for forming a calendered film and applying said film to the base fabric; roller means for joining the first calendered film to said base fabric; a second calendering means located subsequent to and spaced apart from the first calendering means for forming a second calendered film and applying the second film to the uncoated side of the base fabric; roller means for joining the second calendered film to said base fabric to form the double laminated film; means for cooling the double laminated film; and means for collecting the laminated film. | 12-31-2009 |
20100006211 | MICROREPLICATION TOOLS AND PATTERNS USING LASER INDUCED THERMAL EMBOSSING - Laser induced thermal embossing (LITE) films used to make microreplication tools, liners, and products such as laser induced thermal imaging (LITI) donor films. The LITE tools or liners have a microstructured surface selectively imposed upon them as determined by an area of imaging the LITE films against one or more microreplication tools. An orientation between the laser imaging lines and LITE films can be selected to produce various microreplication patterns on the tools. The LITE tools can be made having a structure on structure pattern including a microstructured pattern with a nanostructured surface. The LITE liners can be combined with other films to form products. The LITE films can also be coated with a transfer layer to form a LITE donor film with a structured transfer layer. | 01-14-2010 |
20100018639 | METHOD OF FORMING MICROPATTERN, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM MASTER COPY, OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM MASTER COPY, OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM STAMPER, AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM - By using an existing, relatively inexpensive manufacturing device, micropatterns (e.g. guiding grooves, prepits) having such track pitch and pit pitch that are smaller than the diameter of a light spot are formed more finely. There are provided at least two layers, i.e. (i) a resin substrate and (ii) a depressed part inducing layer made of dielectric material or metal oxide. A light beam is radiated and focused onto the depressed part inducing layer so as to form pit parts and/or guiding grooves on irradiated parts of the resin substrate. The depressed part inducing layer is then removed, so as to expose the pit parts and/or guiding grooves. | 01-28-2010 |
20100186883 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DISPLAY APPARATUS - A method of transferring a device includes: arranging a release layer and a device in the stated lamination order on a first substrate having light transmitting property via a bonding layer having light transmitting property; arranging an adhesive layer formed on a second substrate so that the adhesive layer is opposed to a surface of the first substrate on which the device is arranged; and ablating the release layer by performing light irradiation on the release layer from the first substrate side and transferring the device onto the second substrate with the bonding layer being left on the first substrate. | 07-29-2010 |
20110162788 | FORMABLE LIGHT WEIGHT COMPOSITES - The present invention relates to light weight composite materials which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing a filled thermoplastic polymer which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic fiber. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials using a resistance welding process such as resistance spot welding. | 07-07-2011 |
20110247748 | POWDER OVERLAY - A method is disclosed of manufacturing a transparent wear resistant surface layer ( | 10-13-2011 |
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20120193021 | STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SPORTS SHAFTS SUITABLE FOR GRAPHICS APPLICATION - A method for making a sports shaft include forming a negative image on an image-receiving surface of a flexible cover sheet, forming a first tube with a sheet of composite material, covering the first tube with the flexible cover sheet that has the negative image facing an outer surface of the first tube, and applying heat and pressure to cure the flexible cover sheet and the first tube by one or more molds to form a sports shaft having a composite core made of the composite material and the flexible cover sheet wrapped around the core and showing to the outside a positive image based on the negative image. | 08-02-2012 |
20120234475 | Method and Apparatus for Assembling Disposable Absorbent Articles with an Embossed Topsheet - Aspects of the methods herein relate to the fabrication of absorbent articles wherein a continuous topsheet web is advanced in a machine direction. A liquid acquisition layer and an absorbent core are combined with the continuous topsheet web. The combined continuous topsheet web, liquid acquisition layer, and absorbent core advance through the embossing nip to emboss a pattern in the continuous topsheet web. As the combined continuous topsheet web, liquid acquisition layer, and absorbent core advance through the embossing nip, the rotating patterned embossing roll contacts the continuous topsheet web. And the rotating anvil roll contacts the absorbent core. By advancing the topsheet together with the acquisition layer and absorbent core through the embossing nip, a relatively deep pattern can be embossed into the topsheet than otherwise might be possible when embossing relatively thin topsheet web materials. | 09-20-2012 |
20130000827 | FAN BLADE FINISHING - A method of finishing a fan blade includes bonding a sheath and a cover to an aluminum fan blade with an airfoil, a root, a leading edge and a tip; imparting residual stresses onto the blade; coating the blade to protect exposed areas of the blade; and curing the blade in low-temperature cure cycles to preserve residual stresses imparted. | 01-03-2013 |
20130048202 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFER LAMINATION - An embodiment of the inventive method of transfer lamination involves metallizing a first side of a film and then bonding the metallized first side to a substrate. Then a coating is applied to a second side of the film after it has been bonded to the substrate. The bonded film and substrate are then placed in an oven. The film is then stripped from the substrate leaving metal from the film deposited on the substrate. The application of the coating is performed as an inline part of the transfer lamination process thereby providing an ease of manufacture presently unknown. | 02-28-2013 |
20130092314 | FIBRE BASED PANELS WITH A DECORATIVE WEAR RESISTANCE SURFACE - A method to produce building panels is disclosed which method includes the step of applying a layer ( | 04-18-2013 |
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20140261989 | MULTI-PLY PAD - A multi-ply pad includes a base layer, an intermediate member and a top layer, which are made of a resilient material. The intermediate member is sandwiched between the base layer and the top layer and provided with a plurality of through holes each having a predetermined shape. A plurality of parts of the top layer, which correspond in location to the through holes of the intermediate member respectively, are respectively embedded into the through holes of the intermediate member and attached on a plurality of parts of the base layer, which correspond in location to the through holes of the intermediate member, such that a plurality of concavities and a plurality of convexities defined between the concavities are formed on a top surface of the multi-ply pad. | 09-18-2014 |
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20150114549 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOLERANCE RING CONTROL OF SLIP INTERFACE SLIDING FORCES - A tolerance ring comprising a metallic band for spring features and a complementary low friction material for frictional considerations is disclosed. The tolerance ring is designed to operate within a precisely controlled torque or axial force band to provide a defined amount of resistance and sliding force control between components that move relative to each other. Isolated portions of the tolerance ring form regions of contact with adjacent ones of the components. Other surfaces of the tolerance ring comprise portions with spring features that have geometry suitable for their spring rate, rather than conforming to mating surfaces of the adjacent components. | 04-30-2015 |
20160068705 | HYDRAULIC TRANSFER FILM AND MOLDED PRODUCT DECORATED USING SAME - There is provided a hydraulic transfer film which consists of a laminate that has, on a water-soluble film, both an extension-inhibiting resin layer and a luster ink layer containing a luster pigment and a binder resin, wherein: the laminate has protrusions and recesses on the surface opposite to the water-soluble film; and the resin forming the extension-inhibiting resin layer contains a resin (A) having a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or higher. There is also provided a process for manufacturing the same; and a process for producing a decorated molded product, using the transfer film. | 03-10-2016 |
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