15th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140099404 | HIGH-PROTEIN, LOW-CARBOHYDRATE BAKERY PRODUCTS - A high-protein, low-carbohydrate bakery product comprising a first proteinaceous ingredient and a second proteinaceous ingredient selected from the group consisting of wheat protein isolate, wheat protein concentrate, devitalized wheat gluten, fractionated wheat protein, deamidated wheat gluten, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and combinations thereof are provided. Preferred bakery products further comprise an amount of resistant starch which replaces a portion of digestible carbohydrate therein. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099405 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING SELECTABLE LEVEL CARBONATED WATER - An apparatus, method and system configured to produce and provide on-demand, immediate sequential dispensing of varying levels of carbonated water, such as carbonated water having a level of carbonation selected by an end-user, is disclosed. In one aspect, immediate sequential dispensing of varying levels of carbonated water is provided by varying the rate of agitation during a fixed agitation interval. The carbonating unit has a volume with an inlet in communication with a source of carbonating gas and noncarbonated water. An agitator is housed within the volume of the carbonating unit and is operated by a variable speed actuator. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099406 | FEED ADDITIVE BASED ON ENCAPSULATED NITRATES AND SULFATES TO REDUCE METHANE EMISSION DERIVED FROM RUMINAL FERMENTATION - Feed additives and feed supplements for ruminants in a granular shape containing nitrates and sulfates encapsulated with vegetable fats in order to allow a slow release in the ruminal digestive tract, aiming at reducing methane emission originated by the fermentative processes of the animal digestive tract. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099407 | Compound Coating Containing Coffee & Snack Food Products Using Same - The present invention is directed to a compound coating compound containing coffee powder that delivers the substantial equivalent as a cup of coffee in about one to about three ounces of food product. The compound coating may be used in many different snack food products, providing an additional source of energy for the consumer. A method for making a snack food product with the compound coating is also disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099408 | CULTURED DAIRY PRODUCTS HAVING EXCELLENT FREEZE/THAW PROPERTIES - Refrigerated or frozen cultured dairy bar products comprise a cultured dairy composition having i) total solids content of at least about 22% by weight of the cultured dairy composition and a milk solids content of greater than 38 wt % based on total solids content, ii) a gelatin content of from about 0.7 to about 1.5% by weight of the cultured dairy composition, and iii) a viscosity of from about 200,000 cP to about 700,000 cP at 4° C. The cultured dairy composition is in the form of cultured dairy portions completely enveloped by a fat-based coating composition comprising from about 20 to about 80% fat by weight of the fat-based coating composition. The fat-based coating composition is a solid at 45° F. The cultured dairy bar product is at a temperature at or below about 45° F. Processes for making the refrigerated or frozen cultured dairy bar products are also described. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099409 | MULTI-ITEM PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT - Packages for food products and food products packaged in such packages are described. A multi-item packaged food product may include food items, a bottom portion defining containers, and a top portion releasably sealed to the bottom portion such that food items are received in the containers. The top portion defines removeably coupled cover portions, each cover portion sealing at least one food item within a corresponding one of the containers. The top portion is peelable in a first direction to remove at least two cover portions from the corresponding containers, and the top portion is peelable in a second direction to remove a single cover portion from a single container. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099410 | MULTI-ITEM PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT - Packages for food products and food products packaged in such packages are described. A multi-item packaged food product may include food items, a bottom portion defining containers, and a top portion releasably sealed to the bottom portion such that food items are received in the containers. The top portion defines removeably coupled cover portions, each cover portion sealing at least one food item within a corresponding one of the containers. The top portion is peelable in a first direction to remove at least two cover portions from the corresponding containers, and the top portion is peelable in a second direction to remove a single cover portion from a single container. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099411 | Method for quickly preparing a marshmallow based snack - A method of coating a wide variety of foodstuffs with tasty marshmallow material simply by enclosing foodstuffs with marshmallows in the same container that permits gaseous venting, but otherwise secures the enclosed foodstuffs. Microwaving the container for one minute or less causes the marshmallow, responding to the microwaves, to radically expand many times its original size. The expanding marshmallow quickly and conveniently coats the secured foodstuffs in the container with a layer of marshmallow material to produce a tasty food treat. The addition of a stick or other handling means is highly desirable, as is a means of easily extracting the food treat from the enclosure and aids in keeping hands clean while eating the food treat. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099412 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND FORMULATION FOR AERATED BAKED FOOD PRODUCTS AND CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS - The invention includes a process for preparing an aerated food product employing a refined chocolate crumb blend and an aeration agent. The methods also include a process for refining chocolate liquor and cocoa powder into a refined crumb blend, and the use this refined crumb blend in producing novel and advantageous food products and ingredients. One advantageous product of the invention is an aerated, chocolate meringue-type product made with chocolate liquor and containing cocoa butter or fat. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099413 | Process for Stabilising of Alcoholic Drinks and Precursors and Derivatives Thereof - Process for the stabilizing of alcoholic drinks and precursors and derivatives thereof, consisting in adding thereto a solution containing polyglutamate and/or polyaspartate. The stabilization obtained is not only against tartrate precipitation, but also for colour stability and against oxidation. Such process basically provides the use of a composition containing polyglutamate, polyaspartate or a mixture of the two substances. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099414 | READY-TO-EAT COLD EGG TARTS WITH INGREDIENTS - Ready to eat cold egg tarts, with a variety of ingredient combinations suitable for healthy consumption. Serving size can be a single serving, or a six pack of servings for convenience such that the inherent nutritional aspects of eggs are able to be included in consumer's diets. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099415 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COOKING FUNNEL CAKE - A funnel cake mold preferably has multiple mold cavities, each with opposed slotted ends for releasably receiving a stick extending from within the cavity and outwardly from both ends. The mold is placed in a hot oil fryer and funnel cake batter is poured into each cavity where it is partially cooked around the stick. The sticks and partially cooked cake is removed from the mold and remain in the oil for final cooking. Preliminarily, sticks are oriented on a floating frame, each stick in register with a mold cavity pressed down over the sticks to releasably retain them in a respective cavity. The cake on a stick can then be handled and eaten from the stick. Methods are disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099416 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING A READY TO USE LIQUID PRODUCT - A device for preparing a ready-to-use liquid product from a semi-finished product where the semi-finished product is arranged in a first container, the device having an injector for supplying an amount of liquid into the first container for providing the ready-to-use liquid product, and the injector configured to evacuate the ready-to-use liquid product from the first container into a second container. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099417 | INDIVIDUAL COFFEE PACKETS WITH FILTER - A method of brewing with a brewing device includes providing a plurality of individual filter units. The brewing device has a reservoir for flowing water through a composition in the filter units, such as coffee grounds to brew coffee. The individual coffee filter units each comprise a filter pouch that contains a predetermined amount of coffee grounds or the like. An amount of filter units is selected depending on at least one of (i) the amount of coffee to be brewed and (ii) the strength of the coffee to be brewed. The selected amount of coffee filter units are placed in the reservoir and the brewing device is activated to brew the coffee or the like. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099418 | CUTTING AND DISPLAY TRAY FOR CUTTING PROPORTIONAL SIZED PIECES OF PIZZA - A food cutting and display tray comprising a tray body with a plurality of V-shaped cutting grooves formed in a first or second planar surface and radiate from a center point; a circular edge that defines the boundary of said planar surfaces; a gripping groove running about the circumference located between about 0.25″-1″ from said edge; at least one circular centering groove concentric about the center point; and wherein said gripping groove is in a shape selected from a series of discontinuous arc segments, and a continuous circle; wherein the plurality of cutting grooves guide a cutting tool along the grooves to cut a food item into substantially identical, equally-sized segments; wherein the tray material comprises food safe and/or NSF-approved materials that will withstand temperatures up to about 350° F.; and wherein the plurality of cutting grooves facilitate the emphasis, when displayed, that the slices are of equal size. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099419 | FOOD SUSPENSION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a suspension device ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140099420 | Process for the Production of Cookies Having Improved Organoleptic Properties - A process is described for the production of shortbread-type cookies, characterised in that it comprises the steps of: mixing the ingredients of a cookie dough, forming the cookie dough to form semi-finished products, baking the semi-finished products formed from the dough, thus obtaining the cookies, cooling the cookies obtained and packaging of the cookies; wherein the step of baking the semi-finished products comprises a step of exposure thereof to a hot gas consisting of hot air and superheated steam, blown directly on the semi-finished products by means of an impingement system; a description is also given of a cookie comprising, in weight per total weight, a dietary fibre content comprised between 1 and 25%, a lipids content comprised between 4 and 23% and a simple sugars content comprised between 8 and 26%. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099421 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING STABILIZED WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR - A stabilized flour, such as stabilized whole grain wheat flour, exhibiting unexpectedly superior extended shelf life and superior biscuit baking functionality, may be produced with or without heating to inhibit lipase by subjecting whole grains or a bran and germ fraction or component to treatment with a lipase inhibitor, such as an acid or green tea extract. Treatment with the lipase inhibitor may be performed during tempering of the whole grains or berries or during hydration of the bran and germ fraction or component. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099422 | PARTICLES OF AERATED ICE CONFECTION PRODUCTS FOR FROZEN ICE DRINKS - A process for preparing aerated ice confection particles by manufacturing an aerated ice confection in a mass; further freezing the mass cryogenically to a temperature close to the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the aerated ice confection to form a aerated frozen mass, and comminuting the frozen mass to aerated ice confection particles with a high surface area to volume ratio. These particles can be used for a variety of purposes but preferably are used for forming frozen ice drinks in a simple, rapid and convenient manner. This is particularly useful when a single serving of such drinks is desired as no special equipment to make the drink is required. The invention also relates to packaging for the aerated ice confection particles and methods of making frozen ice drinks from the aerated ice confection particles. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099423 | DEVICE FOR USE IN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - Systems and methods for isolating a bottom open end of a drinking straw from objects, such as fruit, leaves, seeds, etc., located within a beverage container. A sieve is disclosed that has outer dimensions that substantially match inner dimensions of a bottom portion of a drinking glass. The sieve includes a top platform having a drinking straw opening and a plurality of filter openings sized to permit liquid to pass therethrough while preventing passage by objects. The bottom open end of the drinking straw is positionable within a cavity of the sieve that is isolated from the objects, such that a user may consume the beverage through the drinking straw without the objects obstructing the drinking straw. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099424 | METHOD OF PRODUCING GRANULATED AND POWDERED MOCHI-LIKE FOOD PRODUCT AND WHEAT FLOUR SUBSTITUTE - In one embodiment, unpolished sweet rice, a.k.a. glutinous rice, is processed to yield a powdered or granulated product which provides more than one unique advantage when applied as a substitute for traditional mochi or wheat flour as an ingredient for producing pancakes and baked goods. The sweet rice is processed by sprouting it, dehydrating it, roasting it, cooling it, and finally pulverizing it to provide flour or meal. The flour or meal is then made into comestibles by combining with other ingredients and baking or frying, according to adapted recipes. Non-glutinous varieties of unpolished rice, a.k.a. brown rice, may also be processed according to this method to yield rice flour with a distinctive, nutty flavor and stabilized rice bran. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099425 | Method for Fabricating Small-Scale, Curved Structures - A method is proposed for fabricating small-scale, curved structures. Firstly, a calligraphy paper or filter paper is provided. Liquid-phase material droplets are applied to calligraphy paper or filter paper to form a desired pattern at a contact angle that can form convex curved small-scale structures. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099426 | NATURAL COATING FORMULAS AND COMPOSITION FOR COATING TABLETS - A solid dosage form coating composition including gray oyster shell powder in a form suitable to be coated on a solid dosage form. A method including coating a solid dosage form with a coating composition comprising gray oyster shell powder; and drying the coating composition into a film. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099427 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF NERVE REGENERATION-INDUCING TUBE - A method for manufacturing a nerve regeneration-inducing tube with excellent pressure resistance, shape recovery property, anti-kink property, film exfoliation resistance, resistance to invasion of outer tissues, and leakage resistance. The tubular body is formed by weaving together fibers made up of biodegradable polymer. The outer surface of the tubular body is coated multiple times with a collagen solution. The lumen of the tubular body is filled with collagen. Viscosity of the collagen solution that is first applied to the outer surface of the tubular body is between 2 to 800 cps. Viscosity of the collagen solution that is subsequently applied is higher than viscosity of the first applied collagen solution. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099428 | Currency Operated Tire Inflation and Repair Apparatus and Methods - The present disclosure provides tire repair assemblies that can include: a tire sealant tank; an air assembly coupled to the tire sealant tank; a valve configured to control fluid communication between the tank and the air assembly; and a currency operating assembly configured to control the valve. Methods for repairing tires are also provided with the methods including providing tire sealant to a tire from a tire repair assembly upon depositing currency in the tire repair assembly. A stand alone currency operated tire repair assemblies are also provided with the assemblies including: a tire sealant tank; an air compressor operatively coupled to the tank; a valve operatively aligned between the tank and the air compressor; a flow meter operatively aligned between the tank and the air compressor; and computer processing circuitry operatively coupled to the air compressor, the valve, and the flow meter. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099429 | PARTICLE SUPPLYING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PARTICLE SUPPLYING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF ACQUIRING SPEED DETERMINING INFORMATION - In an absorbent sheet manufacturing apparatus, a storage part stores speed determining information including relationships between conveying speed of a first sheet member and rotational speed of a supply cylinder and corresponding respectively to target particle densities. A control part determines the rotational speed of the supply cylinder on the basis of a target particle density, the conveying speed and the speed determining information. Even if various changes are made to the conveying speed of the first sheet member, the amount of particles supplied can be accurately controlled such that the density of particles on the first sheet member matches the target particle density. Even if various changes are made to the target particle density, the amount of particles supplied can be accurately controlled in consideration of the conveying speed such that the density of particles matches the target particle density. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099430 | Reducing Glitching In An Ion Implanter - Methods of reducing glitch rates within an ion implanter are described. In one embodiment, a plasma-assisted conditioning is performed, wherein the bias voltage to the extraction electrodes is modified so as to inhibit the formation of an ion beam. The power supplied to the plasma generator in the ion source is increased, thereby creating a high density plasma, which is not extracted by the extraction electrodes. This plasma extends from the ion source chamber through the extraction aperture. Energetic ions then condition the extraction electrodes. In another embodiment, a plasma-assisted cleaning is performed. In this mode, the extraction electrodes are moved further from the ion source chamber, and a different source gas is used to create the plasma. In some embodiments, a combination of these modes is used to reduce glitches in the ion implanter. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099431 | CONDUCTIVE LEATHER MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Conductive leather materials and methods for making the same are provided. The conductive leather materials may have a conductivity suitable to operate touch-sensitive electronic devices without a conductive path to the human body. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099432 | FABRICATION METHOD FOR FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD - A fabrication method for a flexible circuit board is provided. The fabrication method includes the following steps. Firstly, a release film having an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to each other is provided. Next, two flexible substrates are respectively disposed on the upper surface and the lower surface. Next, a plurality of nano-scale micro-pores are formed on each flexible substrate to form two non-smooth flexible substrates. The nano-scale micro-pores evenly distributed over an outer surface of each non-smooth flexible substrate. Each non-smooth flexible substrate being adapted to be performed a plating process directly on the outer surface thereof. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099433 | BASKET JIG FOR ELECTROLESS PLATING APPARATUS AND ELECTROLESS PLATING METHOD - The present invention relates to a basket jig for an electroless plating apparatus and an electroless plating method. A basket jig for an electroless plating apparatus in accordance with the present invention includes a basket loaded thereon a plurality of printed circuit boards, a rotating structure coupled to top portions of both sides of the basket and a tube in a shape of a rectangular plate coupled to bottom portions of the basket. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099434 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING WIRE, MULTI-LAYER WIRE PRE-PROCUCTS AND WIRES - Exemplary methods for manufacturing a wire and resultant wires are disclosed herein. The method includes extruding a receptor cross-linkable polymer that is substantially free of curing agent about a conductive core and extruding a donor polymer in association with a curing agent. The method includes disposing the donor polymer about the receptor polymer and conductive core to create a multi-layer wire pre-product. The method also includes heat curing a multi-layer wire pre-product to form a wire. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099435 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING WIRE, WIRE PRE-PRODUCTS AND WIRES - Exemplary methods for manufacturing a wire and resultant wires are disclosed herein. The method includes extruding a cross-linkable polymer that is substantially free of curing agent about a conductive core, then adding a curing agent to the extruded wire pre-product, then heat-curing the extruded wire pre-product. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099436 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING CAPACITIVE SENSING IN THE PRESENCE OF CONDUCTIVE DECORATIVE MATERIALS - A control panel is disclosed. The control panel includes an electrically conductive substrate having a front surface. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. A first electrode layer is disposed on a front surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer electrically isolates the first electrode layer from the substrate. The first electrode layer is in electrical communication with a switch circuit adapted to detect a change in a capacitance of the first electrode layer. A substantially transparent film can be provided to cover the electrode. The front surface of the substrate is a decorative surface substantially visible through the first dielectric layer, the first electrode layer, and the film. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099437 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM FABRICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of fabricating a magnetic recording medium sequentially forms a magnetic recording layer, a protection layer, and a lubricant layer on a stacked body. The stacked body is enclosed in a transfer container unit without exposing the stacked body to atmosphere after forming the protection layer on the stacked body by a deposition apparatus, and the transfer container unit is transported to a vapor-phase lubrication deposition apparatus. The stacked body is removed from the transfer container unit without exposing the stacked body to the atmosphere, in order to form the lubricant layer on the stacked body within the vapor-phase lubrication deposition apparatus. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099438 | OPTICAL MEDIA PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A nano-imprinting system may be configured to at least one of transport, emboss, coat and slit an optical media according to operational parameters. A control system may be configured to detect one or more attributes of the optical media that result from at least one of the embossing and coating of the optical media, and to adjust at least one of the operational parameters based on the detected one or more attributes. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099439 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL LENS - A method for producing an optical lens includes: forming a mark outside a lens region set in a lens substrate, the mark being adapted to perform position alignment; pattern-forming a masking layer above one principal surface of the lens substrate while controlling formation position of the masking layer with the mark as a reference, the masking layer having an aperture at a predetermined position in the lens region; performing a selective process with respect to a surface exposed from the bottom of the aperture of the masking layer by performing a process from above the masking layer; and removing the masking layer from above the lens substrate to form a processed pattern by the selective process on the side of the one principal surface of the lens substrate. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099440 | Processes and Devices for Applying Coatings to the Interior of Tubes - Processes and devices useful in the application of coatings ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140099441 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING CARBON NANOWIRES AT HIGH DENSITY ON SURFACE OF PORES OR GAPS IN STRUCTURE, AND HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE SYNTHESIZED BY THE METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing carbon nanowires directly on the internal surface of a three-dimensional structure including a carbon structure and, more particularly, to a method for synthesizing carbon nanowires at high density on the surface of pores or gaps present in a structure, and a hierarchical structure synthesized by the method. According to the present invention, it is possible to fill fine pores or gaps in a structure, which cause a reduction in mechanical properties or conductivity, with high-density carbon nanowires, thus significantly improving mechanical or electrical performance of a final product. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099442 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPREGNATING TOBACCO INDUSTRY PRODUCTS WITH SENSATE CONSTITUENTS OF BOTANICALS - A method and apparatus for impregnating tobacco industry products with sensate constituents of botanicals by storing the tobacco industry products and the botanicals separately and applying heat and/or pressure to the apparatus to obtain a modified taste and aroma profile, are disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099443 | ZINC OXIDE PRECURSOR AND METHOD OF DEPOSITING ZINC OXIDE-BASED THIN FILM USING THE SAME - A zinc oxide (ZnO) precursor and a method of depositing a ZnO-based thin film using the same, with which a high-quality and high-purity ZnO-based thin film can be deposited. The ZnO precursor includes a mixture solvent containing at least two organic solvents which are mixed and a source material comprising diethyl zinc or dimethyl zinc which is diluted in the mixture solvent. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099444 | COMPOSITES CONTAINING POLYPEPTIDES ATTACHED TO POLYSACCHARIDES AND MOLECULES - This document provides methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides attached to polysaccharides and/or molecules. For example, methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides (e.g., casein polypeptides) attached to polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose) and/or molecules (e.g., calcium containing molecules such as calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate and/or polyesters such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate) are provided. A coating provided herein can include both cationic and ionic polymers, polypeptides, or polysaccharides. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099445 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FILM HAVING A NANO-STRUCTURE ON THE SURFACE OF THE FILM - A method is provided for producing easily a membrane (film) having a micro surface structure (porous structure, fibrous structure and the like) in nano-order. The method for producing a film having a nano-structure on the surface of the film, includes the steps of: (1) coating a substrate with a solution containing a copolymer including two or more homopolymer segments and an organic solvent having boiling point of 82° C. or more and a dielectric constant of 30 or less to form a membrane; (2) providing the membrane with a water vapor-containing gas having a relative humidity of 50% or more to age the membrane; and (3) drying the membrane to obtain the film. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099446 | Composition for Sealing a Colorant to a Surface, Protecting a Surface, and Providing Wear Resistance to a Surface - A protective sealant composition that is useful for sealing a colorant to a substrate, such as carpet. The protective sealant composition is formulated such that, upon drying, the composition forms a topcoat on the surface of the substrate, with the topcoat having a hard component and a soft component. The composition provides a durable protection against color fading and resoiling to the applied colorant, as well as to the rest of the surface of the substrate. The composition also provides wear resistance to the carpet by reducing the amount that the widths of the top ends of carpet fibers increase when subjected to wearing. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099447 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING WASTE MATERIALS - A method and apparatus for treating waste materials comprising, particulating the waste materials into discrete particles, heating and drying the particles in a non-oxidizing atmosphere in a drier at a temperature in the range of 800° to 860° C. for carbonizing the particles, crushing the carbonized particles and leaching the crushed carbonized particles in an acid solution for dissolution of heavy metals into the solution, separating the leach solution containing heavy metal from the carbonized particles, adding to the carbonized particles particulate sodium hydroxide, silica, feldspar and limestone in a ratio of 100:0.3-0.5:8-12:2-4, mixing said particles with 15 to 18% by weight water to form a wet mixture and continuously extruding the wet mixture to form an elongated continuous extrusion, severing the elongated extrusion into blocks or planks of predetermined length, drying the blocks or planks and heating the dried blocks or planks in a kiln at a temperature in the range of 1200° to 1300° C. for a time sufficient in an oxygen deficient atmosphere to sinter the blocks or planks and to form carbides, and separating and recovering CO | 2014-04-10 |
20140099448 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING - A device and method for electrostatic powder coating include: obtaining continuously a working fluid constituted by air deprived of undesirable substances; supplying the working fluid, between 0.5 bar and 10 bar, in a container containing an amount of coating powder; extracting from the container; a first flow made up of working fluid and powder; atomizing the first flow with working fluid at a pressure of between 0.5 bar and 10 bar; supplying working fluid at a pressure of between 0.5 bar and 10 bar to create a second transport flow made up of working fluid and atomized powder; charging the second flow electrostatically under pressure; and sending the second electrostatically charged flow of working fluid and atomized powder onto a substrate, at a temperature of between −15° C. and +45° C., and a device and method for electrostatic painting including heating/cooling temperature adjustment of the painting mixture. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099449 | RADIATION CURABLE AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS - An aqueous dispersion comprising a mixture of a first dispersion and a second dispersion, said first dispersion comprising at least one (meth)acrylated pre-polymer (A), and said second dispersion comprising at least one thiol-functional compound (B), said aqueous dispersion optionally comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (C). | 2014-04-10 |
20140099450 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF MANUFACTURING A COATED STRUCTURE ON A SUBSTRATE - A method of manufacturing a coated structure on a substrate includes positioning a substrate in a vapor deposition chamber having a crucible with source material. The method includes evaporating the source material with electron beams from an irradiation source, the evaporated source material being deposited on the substrate as a coating layer. The method includes ablating the coating layer with the electron beams to selectively remove portions of the coating layer leaving a circuit structure on the substrate. The evaporating and ablating are accomplished in situ within the vapor deposition chamber using the same irradiation source. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099451 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING LAYERS ON A GLASS SUBSTRATE BY MEANS OF LOW-PRESSURE PECVD - The invention relates to a method for producing metal or semiconductor oxide, nitride or oxynitride films on a substrate, by means of the PECVD method, including the steps that involve: (i) having a low-pressure PECVD device including at least one plasma source that includes at least one electrode connected to an AC, DC, or drawn DC generator for depositing said films on the substrate; and (ii) applying electrical power to the plasma source and applying, on the substrate, an oxide film gas precursor made of metal or semiconductor nitrides or oxynitrides and a reactive gas made of oxygen, oxygen derivatives, or nitrogen derivatives. The invention also relates to metal or semiconductor oxide, nitride, or oxynitride films obtained by the method. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099452 | PEELABLE LAMINATED FILM, PEELABLE LAMINATED FILM ROLL, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, FILM, OPTICAL FILM, POLARIZING PLATE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POLARIZING PLATE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - Provided is a method for manufacturing a peelable laminated film including a layer A including cellulose ester and a layer B including a resin capable of a solution film-formation different from the cellulose ester, the layer A and the layer B having an adhesion of 5 N/cm or less, the method including: simultaneously or sequentially casting and laminating a dope A for forming the layer A, which includes cellulose ester and a solvent, and a dope B for forming the layer B, which includes a resin capable of a solution film-formation different from the cellulose ester and a solvent, on a casting support, peeling off a laminate of the dope A and the dope B from the casting support, and drying the laminate. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099453 | RECORDING MEDIUM - The invention provides a recording medium having a substrate, a first ink receiving layer and a second link receiving layer which is an outermost layer in this order, wherein the first ink receiving layer contains alumina hydrate and polyvinyl alcohol, the second ink receiving layer contains alumina hydrate, polyvinyl alcohol, a cationic polymer particle and a zirconium compound, and the thickness of the second ink receiving layer is 3 μm or more and 10 μm or less. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099454 | Hollow Article With Internal Structural Members - A hollow article is provided comprising a first wall, and a second wall, where the first and second walls are positioned in opposing relationship thus defining a space therebetween. A first set of structural members are provided that extend internally from one of the first and second walls, the first set of structural members spanning the space and having an end surface that is integrally bonded with an inside surface of the opposing wall. A second set of structural members is also provided that extend internally from one of the first and second walls, the second set of structural members spanning the space and having an end surface integrally bonded with an inside surface of the opposing wall. The first and second sets of structural members are provided in different orientations. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099455 | Flexible Barrier Packaging Derived From Renewable Resources - Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099456 | FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER STRENGTHENING SYSTEM - A fiber reinforced polymer strengthening system containing a concrete or masonry structural member having at least one outer facing surface with at least one groove. The at least one groove contains at least one reinforcing element, where the reinforcing element contains a matrix material having a transition temperature of at least about 120° C. and a plurality of fibers having a tensile strength of at least about 1000 MPa. The groove also contains a binder comprising an inorganic material and is incombustible. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099457 | LIGHT-PERMEABLE HOUSING HAVING METAL LAYER AND TEXTURE OF SPECIFIC MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is to provide a light-permeable housing, which includes a metal layer evenly formed with a plurality of apertures and a bonding layer made from a mixture of a light-permeable bonding material and a solid material (such as mineral or glass powder) with a particle size smaller than the diameter of each aperture. The bonding layer is formed on the metal layer and bonds tightly thereto through the apertures to form the light-permeable housing, allow passage of light projected from a lamp inside the light-permeable housing, and thereby impart light-permeability to the light-permeable housing. Meanwhile, the portion of the metal layer that is not formed with the apertures provides a light-shielding effect that allows the overlying bonding layer to show the texture and saturated colors of the solid material, and make the light-permeable housing suitable for use in outdoor landscaping and capable of blending perfectly into natural scenery. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099458 | Liquid Crystalline Composition with a Metallic Appearance - A polymer composition that contains a liquid crystalline polymer and a metallic pigment formed from metal particles and a carrier resin is provided. The polymer composition also contains an organophosphorous antioxidant that can help reduce the production of odorous compounds at high temperatures. The carrier resin used to form the metallic pigment may also be selectively controlled to minimize the production of odorous compounds. For example, the carrier resin may be a nonpolar wax with a relatively low acid value (e.g., polyolefin wax). | 2014-04-10 |
20140099459 | Liquid Crystalline Composition for Use in a Foodstuff Article - A shaped part that is formed from a polymer composition that contains a liquid crystalline polymer and a metallic pigment is provided. By selectively controlling the type and relative concentration of these components, the polymer composition and shaped parts formed therefrom can have a metallic-like appearance. In addition to possessing an aesthetically pleasing appearance similar to stainless steel articles, the metallic-like appearance can also provide a signal to a user that the foodstuff article can be safely heated in an oven or stove. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099460 | ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT OF REINFORCEMENT CORDS AND USE IN RUBBER ARTICLES - The present invention is directed to a method of making a cord-reinforced rubber article, comprising the steps of | 2014-04-10 |
20140099461 | SELF-BONDING FLUOROPOLYMERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A method of making expanded fluoropolymer articles thermally bonds portions of expanded fluoropolymers together, without using an adhesive or crushing force, to produce stronger bonds at the joint between the expanded fluoropolymers than the bonds within the constituent expanded fluoropolymers. The method involves placing the portions of expanded fluoropolymers to be thermally bonded together in intimate contact with each other after wet-stretching the expanded fluoropolymers, and removing the wetting agent used to wet-stretch the expanded fluoropolymers, without subsequent expansion or stretching, to yield an expanded fluoropolymer article exhibiting unexpected and superior properties that can be used in a variety of medical and industrial applications. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099462 | SEAMING PROCESS FOR REDUCING WEAK OR OPEN SEAMS AND BEADS IN A TDO SHRINK FILM TUBE - An embodiment of the invention provides an improvement to the seaming process used in forming sleeves of TDO shrink film, which provides the benefit of reducing the incidence of open or weak seams in the TDO shrink film sleeve. Another embodiment of this invention provides a device used to improve the seaming equipment. Another embodiment of this invention provides an improvement in consistency of the seam lip quality. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099463 | ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA TREATMENT OF REINFORCEMENT CORDS AND USE IN RUBBER ARTICLES - The present invention is directed to a method of treating a reinforcement cord, comprising the steps of
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20140099464 | PEEL AND STICK DECOUPLING MEMBRANE - A decoupling underlayment membrane is described. The decoupling underlayment membrane includes: a set of mortar cavities; a set of through holes; and an adhesive layer coupled to an exterior surface of each mortar cavity in the set of cavities. A method of manufacturing a decoupling underlayment membrane includes: retrieving a membrane sheet; thermoforming a set of cavities into a top surface of the membrane sheet; pressing a set of through holes into the membrane sheet. A decoupling underlayment membrane includes: a set of starfish-shaped cavities arranged in a first repeating pattern and formed into a top surface of the membrane; a set of through holes arranged in a second repeating pattern; and a peel and stick adhesive layer coupled to a bottom surface of the membrane. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099465 | CRYSTAL BLOCK ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A novel method of making a crystal block array (configured for coupling with photodetectors as part of an integrated detector module useful in advanced PET scanner systems) is disclosed herein. The novel method comprises a series of cutting, polishing, and assembling steps that utilize a curable bonding agent, removable wire spacers, and a series removable protective glass end plates. The crystal block arrays disclosed herein may be of various dimensions and geometries and are amenable to mass production. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099466 | OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM - An optical information recording medium includes: a substrate; two or more information signal layers provided on the substrate; and a cover layer provided on the information signal layers. At least one of the two or more information signal layers is provided with an inorganic recording layer including Pd oxide, a first protective layer provided on a first main surface of the inorganic recording layer, and a second protective layer provided on a second main surface of the inorganic recording layer. And at least one of the first protective layer and the second protective layer includes a compound oxide of Si oxide, In oxide and Zr oxide as a main component. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099467 | Small, Circular Disc for the Attachment of Papers to a Flat Surface via Push Pins - The present invention is an improved corkboard consisting of a small, circular, moveable and removable tack landing pad which is designed to adhere to a flat surface such as a wall or computer by an adhesive strip or to a metal surface like a refrigerator or thing cabinet via a magnetic strip. This landing pad is designed to receive papers of various sizes, shapes, and stock through puncture with a standard push pin tack without damaging walls. The landing pad consists of two components—(1) an outer donut-shaped shell that is sealed at its base and is contoured inward to a narrowing angle at its tack receiving face and (2) an inner foam core. The outer shell operates to both enclose and compress the foam core. This core compression affords the foam greater tack gripping ability as well as enhanced durability by quickly regaining its original shape upon tack removal. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099468 | WASHABLE LONG-FILAMENT FIBER QUILT - A washable long-filament fiber quilt includes a plurality of filament fibers in the interior of the shell, each filament fiber including a first end attached at the first end of the shell, and a second end attached at the second end of the shell; a first plurality of stitching line structures extending in the first direction; a second plurality of stitching line structures extending in a direction transverse to the first direction. The first and second plurality of stitching line structures divide the interior of the shell into a plurality of compartments, and each filament fiber traverses multiple compartments. This quilt is characterized by light and soft texture, excellent air permeability, high strength and high elasticity. This quilt can be repeatedly washed and maintains its form and comfort, does not lend itself to be shifting and flattening after long-term use. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099469 | Polymer Webs Having Enhanced Softness - The present invention provides a nonwoven substrate comprising a fibrous web defining a surface; and a layer of a benefit agent wherein said benefit agent is selected from an additive composition, an enhancement component and combinations thereof; wherein said benefit agent is frothed and bonded to the fibrous web surface through a creping process and wherein said nonwoven substrate demonstrates improvements selected from enhanced tactile feel, enhanced printing, a decrease in hysteresis, an increase in bulk, an increase in elasticity/extensibility, an increase in retractability, a reduction in rugosities and combinations thereof when compared to an untreated substrate. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099470 | INSULATION ASSEMBLIES FOR ENGINE HOUSINGS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Insulation assemblies and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, an insulation assembly includes a plurality of insulation panels that are configured to releasably attach to an interior surface of an engine housing. The individual insulation panels can include a first surface configured to face the interior surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface and configured to face an engine in the housing. The insulation panels can each further include an attachment portion on the first surface carrying one or more first fasteners that releasably attach to a corresponding portion of the interior surface. The insulation panels can additionally include an attachment strap carried on the second surface. The attachment strap carries a second fastener that releasably attaches to a corresponding portion of the interior surface. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099471 | Fluorite - A fluorite having all the more excellent laser durability compared to a conventional fluorite is provided. A fluorite is proposed, in which the standard deviation of the surface areas of the Voronoi regions in a diagram from a Voronoi decomposition of the distribution of etch-pits in the (111) plane is 6,000 μm | 2014-04-10 |
20140099472 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Systems and methods for composite materials, including coatings and stand-alone structures are provided. An apparatus may include a first layer structure that includes a first plurality of densely packed sub-macroscale particles having a first mean diameter; and at least a second layer structure that includes a second plurality of densely packed sub-macroscale particles having a second mean diameter that is different from the first mean diameter. The first layer structure and the second layer structure may be applied to a substrate, where the substrate may be an article of sports equipment, medical device or other article. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099473 | Mat for All Vehicles - The invention is related to a mat for all vehicles. The vehicle includes at least one mat placement area which is either under a driver seat or under an adjacent passenger seat. The mat is placed on the mat placement area either under the driver seat or under the adjacent passenger seat. The mat includes a first corner zone and a second corner zone opposite to the first corner zone wherein each of the first and second corner zones is formed with a plurality of curved, intersected grooves so that the first and second corner zones are bendable by using the grooves when the mat is placed on one of the at least one mat placement area so that the mat can completely engage one of the at least one mat placement area. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099474 | Nanoimprint Mold and Curved Surface Body - A nanoimprint mold for a curved surface is provided and includes a silicone rubber elastic body having an Hs rubber hardness, in the case of a thickness of 250 μm, of 10 to 55 and includes fine depressions and protrusions formed on the surface. According to the nanoimprint mold for a curved surface, a nanoimprint can be formed even on a curved surface. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099475 | SHAPE MEMORY RIBLETS - A multilayer construction for an array of aerodynamic riblets incorporates a first layer composed of a material with protuberances, the first layer material having shape memory and a second layer composed of a material exhibiting a second characteristic with capability for adherence to a surface. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099476 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE OF TURBINE COMPONENT WITH MULTIPLE MATERIALS - A method for additive manufacturing with multiple materials. First ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140099477 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURE HAVING A STABILIZING ELEMENT - A composite structure may include a laminate and a stabilizing element. The laminate may have a plurality of composite plies. The composite structure may include a geometric discontinuity that may be associated with the laminate. The stabilizing element may be included with the composite plies and may be located proximate the geometric discontinuity. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099478 | BLOCK COPOLYMER ASSEMBLY - The embodiments disclose a block copolymer assembly structure, including a first pattern and second pattern with a first density of patterned features integrated in data and servo zones, a silicon substrate with thin film layers deposited thereon and patterned using the first density of first pattern and second pattern features and a template fabrication pattern with a second density greater than the first density created using ordered block copolymer periodic structures across a portion of the substrate. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099479 | FLEXIBLE SCREEN BACKED WITH RIGID RIBS - A device is disclosed that includes one or more ribs that allow a flexible device, such as an OLED display, to flex in a first direction but resist flexing in a second direction. The ribs may have stiffening elements attached to them that may lessen flexing in the first direction. Sensors may also be incorporated that signal the stiffening elements. The ribs and stiffening elements have application to a variety of display types such as cell phones, TVs, and movie screens. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099480 | REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR PHOTOTOOLS - There is herein described a method and apparatus for positioning a phototool. More particularly, there is described a method and apparatus for accurately positioning a phototool capable of photoimaging a substrate (e.g. a web) covered with a wet curable photopolymer wherein the phototool creates an imaged substrate which is used to form images suitable for forming electrical circuits such as for printed circuit boards (PCBs), flat panel displays and flexible circuits. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099481 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A PATTERN, SUCH AS A LOGO, ONTO THE OUTER SKIN OF AN AIRCRAFT ELEMENT - The present disclosure relates to a method for applying a pattern, such as a logo, onto the outer skin of an aircraft element, which includes the following steps: a) applying a coat of paint onto the aircraft element; b) applying a top coat (base coat) onto the coat of paint; c) applying a first coat of transparent varnish (clear coat) onto the base coat; d) applying the pattern onto the first coat of transparent varnish; and e) applying a second coat of transparent varnish (clear coat) onto the pattern. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099482 | COLOUR LASER MARKING OF ARTICLES AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS - A method for preparing a colour laser marked article comprising the steps of: a) infrared laser marking a security element including a polymeric support and a colour forming layer comprising a colour forming compound, an infrared dye and a polymeric binder comprising vinyl acetate and at least 85 wt % of vinyl chloride based on the total weight of the binder; and b) exposing the laser marked security element with light having a wavelength higher than 440 nm. The light exposure of step b) hinders the falsification of an issued security document without significant increase of background density. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099483 | Method of Producing a Reflection Transfer for Transferring a Motif onto a Substrate - A method of producing a reflection transfer for transferring a motif onto a substrate includes providing an adhesive-repellent base medium, applying a transfer adhesive to the base medium, creating a colored print image by offset printing or digital printing, and applying at least one reflection layer which contains a multiplicity of reflection particles. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099484 | CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE, METHOD OF MAKING A CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE, AND A PRE-PREG COMPOSITE PLY - A composite, method of making the composite and a pre-pre composite ply are provided. The composite includes a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The first layer includes at least one ply of unidirectional tape. The second layer is adjacent the first layer and includes at least one composite ply. The at least one composite ply includes a thin continuous matrix ply sheet having a plurality of randomly oriented unidirectional tape segments thereon. The third layer is adjacent the second layer and includes at least one ply of unidirectional tape. The ceramic matrix composite provides about 15% to about 20% strength relative to a composite comprising all unidirectional plies and the ceramic matrix composite has a bending length of 3 cm to 25 cm based on a Shirley stiffness test. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099485 | METHODS FOR BONDING SUBSTRATES - Methods for bonding substrates, forming assemblies using the same, along with improved methods for refurbishing said assemblies are disclosed that take advantage of at least one channel formed in an adhesive utilized to join two substrates to improve fabrication, performance and refurbishment of the assemblies. In one embodiment an assembly includes a first substrate secured to a second substrate by an adhesive layer. The assembly includes a channel having at least one side bounded by the adhesive layer and having an outlet exposed to an exterior of the assembly. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099486 | PATTERNED FILMS AND METHODS - Methods of patterning films that enable visual identification of patterned films and the patterned regions on them, while still achieving minimally discernible optical differences between the patterned and unpatterned regions in devices incorporating the patterned films. Such methods can exhibit wide successful manufacturing operating windows and the patterned films are useful in electronic applications. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099487 | FLOOR, FLOOR ELEMENT, METHOD OF CONNECTING A FLOOR ELEMENT TO A SURFACE BENEATH THE FLOOR ELEMENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLOOR ELEMENT AND KIT-OF PARTS - The present invention relates to a floor ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140099488 | PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board includes laminating a first core substrate and a second core substrate, forming a first upper buildup layer on a surface of the first core substrate, forming a second upper buildup layer on a surface of the second core substrate, separating the first core substrate and the second core substrate from each other, laminating the first upper buildup layer formed on the first core substrate and the second upper buildup layer formed on the second core substrate, forming a first lower buildup layer on the opposite surface of the first core substrate, forming a second lower buildup layer on the opposite surface of the second core substrate, and separating the first upper buildup layer and the second upper buildup layer. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099489 | COATING MATERIAL FOR PARTS OF ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a coating material for parts of an engine exhaust system and a method for manufacturing the same. The coating material includes a second junction layer made of CrN or Ti(C)N, a support layer made of TiAlN/CrN disposed on a surface of the second junction layer, and a functional layer made of TiAlN/CrSiN or TiAlN/CrSiCN disposed on a surface of the support layer. The coating material improves abrasion resistance and seizure resistance of the parts of the engine exhaust system. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099490 | MULTILAYER STRUCTURE, INNER LINER FOR PNEUMATIC TIRE, AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - To provide a multilayer structure having high gas barrier property and crack resistance as well as excellent fatigue resistance, an inner liner for a pneumatic tire using such a multilayer structure, and a pneumatic tire comprising the inner liner. According to the present invention, in a multilayer structure | 2014-04-10 |
20140099491 | Plasma Etch Resistant Films, Articles Bearing Plasma Etch Resistant Films and Related Methods - The invention includes a plasma etch-resistant film for a substrate comprising a yttria material wherein at least a portion of the yttria material is in a crystal phase having a crystal lattice structure, wherein at least 50% of the yttria material is in a form of a monoclinic crystal system. The film may be treated by exposure to a fluorine gas plasma. Also included are plasma etch-resistant articles that include a substrate and a film, wherein the film comprises an yttria material and at least a portion of the yttria material is present in the film in a crystal phase having a crystal lattice structure and at least 50% of the yttria material is in a form of a monoclinic crystal system. Several methods are contemplated within the scope of the invention. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099492 | POLYMERIC SHEETS AND ARTICLES WRAPPED THEREWITH - A polymeric sheet having low density and comprising a low to non-existent amount of cyclic olefinic polymers (COP) and/or cyclic olefinic copolymers (COC). The overall density of the sheet may be lower than water. The sheet may be stretched and then heat shrinked onto an article. The sheet may be used as a label or package to wrap articles therewith. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099493 | CARBON NANOSTRUCTURE LAYERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanostructure that is free of a growth substrate adhered to the carbon nanostructure can include a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are branched, crosslinked, and share common walls with one another. Carbon nanostructures can be agglomerated with one another and densified to form a carbon nanostructure layer in which at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes in each carbon nanostructure are aligned substantially parallel to one another. Methods for forming a carbon nanostructure layer can include providing a plurality of carbon nanostructures that are free of a growth substrate adhered to each carbon nanostructure, and forming a carbon nanostructure layer by depositing the carbon nanostructures on a surface. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099494 | CORROSION RESISTANT NEUTRON ABSORBING COATINGS - A method of forming a corrosion resistant neutron absorbing coating comprising the steps of spray or deposition or sputtering or welding processing to form a composite material made of a spray or deposition or sputtering or welding material, and a neutron absorbing material. Also a corrosion resistant neutron absorbing coating comprising a composite material made of a spray or deposition or sputtering or welding material, and a neutron absorbing material. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099495 | ADHESIVE FILM, ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR THE SAME, AND DISPLAY MEMBER INCLUDING THE SAME - An adhesive film includes a cured product of a (meth)acrylic copolymer and has a refractive index from about 1.5 to about 1.6. An adhesive composition for preparing the adhesive film includes a (meth)acrylic copolymer of a monomer mixture. A display member includes the adhesive film coated on one or more surfaces of an optical film. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099496 | HIGH STRENGTH AND HIGH ELASTICITY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF REINFORCING SUBSTRATES WITH THE SAME - In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, a composite material is provided. The composite material in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter includes a high tenacity fiber reinforced polymer fabric and a polyurea coating layer formed on at least one surface of the polymer fabric. The composite material provides significant strength, flexibility, and energy dissipation. In some embodiments, the composite material can be used to reinforce structural and non-structaral substrates. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099497 | Processing Method For Fiber Material Used To Form Biocomposite Component - The present invention is directed to plant fiber-reinforced biocomposite thermoplastic and/or resin compositions and a method for reinforcing thermoplastic resins. The present invention provides a use for the cellulose portion of a plant material, which is the portion left over after processing the selected plant materials to separate the cellulose in a mechanical process that does not damage the internal molecular structure of the cellulose fraction, enabling the cellulose fraction to chemically bond with the thermoplastic resin to enhance the reinforcement of the resin or thermoplastic biocomposite composition. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099498 | CARBON COMPOSITE COMPONENT - A carbon composite component composed of a plastics-carbon-fibre composite material. The carbon composite component is made up of individual regions, in which at least one ply is composed, in at least a first region, of carbon fibres, and at least one additional region and/or the first region includes a ply which is composed of metal cords which are arranged spaced apart from one another and spatially oriented in at least one direction. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099499 | LAMINATION OF POLYMER THICK FILM CONDUCTOR COMPOSITIONS - This invention provides a method for using a polymer thick film conductor composition to form an electrical conductor in an electrical circuit, the method subjecting the deposited thick film conductor composition to lamination. The invention also provides a method for reducing the resistance of an electrical conductor formed from a polymer thick film conductor composition, the method comprising the step of subjecting the electrical conductor to lamination. The invention further provides devices containing electrical conductors made by these methods. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099500 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention disclosed a composite material comprising a core ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140099501 | GLASS FOR CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING - There is provided a glass for chemical strengthening having a black color tone and excelling in characteristics preferred for the purposes of housing or decoration of an electronic device, that is, bubble quality, strength, and light transmittance characteristics. A glass for chemical strengthening contains, in mole percentage based on following oxides, 55% to 80% of SiO | 2014-04-10 |
20140099502 | HEAT-SEALABLE BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING MATERIAL, A PACKAGE MADE THEREOF, AND USE OF A RESIN IN EXTRUSION COATING - The invention concerns a heat-sealable biodegradable packaging material, which comprises a fibrous substrate and one or more polymer coating layers extruded onto said substrate. According to the invention the packaging material includes at least one polymer coating layer containing polylactide and at least about 1 weight-% of terpene phenolic resin blended therewith. The invention further concerns a heat-sealed product package made from the packaging material, as well as uses of the resin as blends with polylactide in extrusion coating, for improving line speed and neck-in in extrusion, adhesivity of the coating to the fibrous substrate, and heat-sealability of the coating. | 2014-04-10 |
20140099503 | PRIMER COMPOSITION AND ADHESIVE TAPE - An object of the present invention is to provide a primer composition for application between the base film and the adhesive layer of an adhesive tape that can improve the adhesion between the base film and the adhesive layer of the adhesive tape and an adhesive tape prepared by using the primer composition. | 2014-04-10 |