21st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130129885 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES WITH DIFFERING TASTES - A beverage dispensing machine includes: a first hydraulic circuit including a water source, a pump, a water heater, a brewing device selected from a brewing chamber and a capsule, the brewing device including an inlet and outlet, a beverage collector collecting brewed beverage leaving the brewing device and for dispensing the beverage to a container; and a second hydraulic circuit that includes a second pump and second water heater, the outlet of the second water heater being connected to the first circuit at a location that is downstream to the brewing device with respect to the water flow in the first circuit. The first circuit can maintain in the brewing device a pressure substantially constant for a pre-set time, the pressure being less that an opening pressure for the brewing device. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129886 | BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention has as an objective to provide an apparatus for brewing a beverage that provides an attractive brewing experience for the consumer, which can perform an effective and efficient brewing process, and which also can be easily rinsed to remove any spent infusible material. These objectives have been met by a beverage brewing machine comprising an at least one water inlet port that is arranged at an angle of less than 4 degrees relative to the wall of the brew chamber to direct water around the wall of the brew chamber. The apparatus also provides for improved agitation of infusible material. Moreover a method is provided to brew a beverage using the brewing machine of the invention. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129887 | SEPARATING MACHINE AND METHOD - A separating machine for separating products of soft and harder consistency includes a drum which is drivable in rotation about its axis and the peripheral surface of which has a plurality of holes. A pressing device which by means of a pressing element presses the product to be separated against the peripheral surface of the drum so that product components of soft consistency pass through the drum. A cooling device is provided for cooling the pressing device or the pressing element thereof. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129888 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING FERMENTED LIQUIDS - Provided are methods and apparatuses for the monitored and controlled removal of dissolved gasses and other vitriolic compounds from fermented liquid using evacuation, which can be mechanically enhanced, without fading or negatively impacting flavor, bouquet, complexity, balance or finish of the fermented liquid. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129889 | METHOD TO SEPARATE LIPIDS FROM CHEESE WHEY AND FAT-FREE WHEY PROTEIN PRODUCT FORMED THEREBY - Disclosed is a method of selectively separating milk fat globule membrane fragments and milk fat globules from whey. The method includes the steps of adding to whey an amount of a whey-soluble zinc salt and adjusting the pH of the whey to be less than 6.0. The amount of zinc salt added to the whey is sufficient to cause milk fat globule membrane fragments and milk fat globules contained in the whey to precipitate selectively from the whey. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129890 | FOOD PANS WITH THERMAL CONVEYANCE DEPRESSIONS - Various types of food preparation pans such as but not limited to food preparation pans used for baking, steaming, chilling, freezing and molding various foods and food combinations intended for consumption are disclosed. The pan includes a plurality of thermal conveyance depressions protruding in a vertically oriented disposition relative to a horizontal inner pan bottom surface; and upwardly projected depressions in an outer pan bottom surface of the thermal conveyance depressions to form hollow depressions spaced in between by bridging portions. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129891 | PROCESSING AND COOKING OF FOOD WITH A LOW GLYCEMIC IMPACT FOR THE NUTRITION OF DIABETICS, OBESE AND FOR WEIGHT REDUCING DIETS - In order to reduce the glycemic load in the daily nutrition of diabetics, obese and for weight-reducing diets, this invention claims cooking or baking processes and other procedures for food—rich in carbohydrates—in which, the structure of the raw complex carbohydrates (amylose, amylopectin, etc.) is mostly preserved and/or short saccharides are encapsulated. This objective is attained by reducing the magnitude of the complex carbohydrate fractioning by the undesired effect of adiabatic heating during grain grinding, or during conventional cooking and also through the encapsulation of already processed monosaccharides, disaccharides or broken carbohydrate chains in capsules within denaturalized protein matrixes, in order to make their digestion deeper and longer. These processes and procedures allow the ingestion of less restricted portions of food, very similar to the conventional ones (bread, rice, potato, pastas) while due to their prolonged digestion, it naturally limits the immediate production of glucose. This type of food is defined as: “Deep Diet” or “Deep Nutrition” (Dieta Profunda in Spanish). These processes and procedures allow preparing food recipes and flavors very similar to those of a conventional nature (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta) while because of their prolonged digestion are able to reduce the immediate production of glucose (Glycemic Index), thus generating healthier conditions for diabetics and obese, appetite satisfaction and reduction of food anxiety. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129892 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING FOOD PRODUCTS IN A VESSEL - A method and system for processing food products in a vessel includes the steps of introducing intermediate temperature water from a first reservoir into the vessel, circulating the water and emptying it back into the first reservoir. Next, hot water from a second reservoir fills the vessel, is regulated by circulation between the second reservoir and the vessel, and is emptied back into the second reservoir. Intermediate temperature water from the first reservoir is then reintroduced into the vessel, circulated and emptied. Then, chilled water or brine from a third reservoir fills the vessel, is regulated by circulation between the third reservoir and the vessel, and is emptied back into the third reservoir. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129893 | Aroma Composition Including 2,4-Nonadiene - A method of enhancing the aroma of an aroma composition, including the addition to the composition of an aroma-enhancing quantity of 2,4-nonadiene. The addition enhances the “radiance” of aroma compositions, especially foodstuffs, resulting in a stronger aroma and the need for reduced quantities of additional aroma ingredients. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129894 | MULTIPHASE JELLIFIED BEVERAGE COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a water, juice, and/or milk-based jellified ready-to-drink product characterized in that it comprises at least two separate homogeneous gel masses, wherein adjacent separate gel masses have different gel strengths. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129895 | FAT FILLING WITH VEGETABLE FATS AND SWEETENERS - The present invention relates to a composition comprising fat and sweetener. The fat is present in an amount from 40% w/w to 65% w/w and the sweetener is present in an amount from 30% w/w to 60% w/w. The composition is useful as fat filling in various food products, in particular in confectionery and bakery applications. The preferred use of the composition is to provide a cooling effect to food products, in particular to chocolate. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129896 | FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED TEXTURE - The present invention relates to a method for producing frozen confectionery products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a method which contributes to the improvement of textural and sensorial attributes of the confections obtained thereof, in particular of products based on lower fat formulations. The method includes the use of controlled heat (between 90° C. and 140° C. for 5 seconds to 30 minutes) on an acidified ice confection mix (pH between 5.6 and 6.5) to at least partially form a coagulated protein system including casein whey protein. Such a protein system is used according to the invention in frozen confection prepared by conventional freezing alone or combined with low temperature freezing wherein it improves the microstructure and stability on frozen products. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129897 | FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT WITH A NATURAL STABILISER - A frozen confectionary product comprising a natural stabiliser composition is an object of the invention. The frozen confectionary product has an overrun of preferably 0%-120%. The frozen confectionary product comprises a relatively low protein content. The stabiliser composition comprises egg yolk, a gum and preferably an acidifier. Use of the stabiliser composition is described. A method for the manufacture of the frozen confectionary product is also described. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129898 | YOGURT TOPPING - Provided herein are whippable topping compositions comprising yogurt. The compositions comprise a blend of yogurt and a whip topping emulsion. The yogurt can be made with regular, low fat or fat free milk. The fat content of the whip topping emulsion can also be varied to provide topping compositions of various fat content having a smooth texture and desirable consistency. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129899 | MILK PROTEIN CONTAINING LIQUID BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially denaturated protein system induced by controlled denaturation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129900 | NON-DAIRY PROTEIN BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a non dairy beverage products including products manufactured with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially denatured protein system induced by controlled denaturation of protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes RTD beverage. A method for producing such beverage and product obtainable from the method are also part of the invention. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129901 | PRODUCTION OF SOLUBLE PROTEIN SOLUTIONS FROM PULSES - A pulse protein product, which may be an isolate, produces heat-stable solutions at low pH values and is useful for the fortification of soft drinks and sports drinks without precipitation of protein. The pulse protein product is obtained by extracting a pulse protein source material with an aqueous calcium salt solution to form an aqueous pulse protein solution, separating the aqueous pulse protein solution from residual pulse protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous pulse protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 4.4 to produce an acidified pulse protein solution, which may be dried, following optional concentration and diafiltration, to provide the pulse protein product. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129902 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING CELLS AND A POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID HAVING AT LEAST 20 CARBON ATOMS (LC-PUFA) - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid having at least 20 carbon atoms (LC-PUFA) and cells, which composition has a thermal induction time (T.I.T.) of >24 hours at 40° C. The invention also relates to a process for drying a composition comprising cells and a LC-PUFA, the process comprising drying the composition at a temperature of below 40° C. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129903 | FAT-AND-OIL CONTAINING COMPOSITION AND ORAL FORMULATION CONTAINING THE SAME - A fat-and-oil containing composition which contains at least (A) an oil component, (B) glycerin, and (C) an emulsifier, the composition containing: a glycerin fatty acid ester, in which from 30% by mass to 75% by mass of constituent fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid, as (A) the oil component; and a decaglycerin fatty acid ester, in which constituent fatty acids are oleic acid, as (C) the emulsifier, wherein respective content ratios of (A) the oil component, (B) the glycerin and (C) the emulsifier are within the following ranges relative to the total mass of (A) the oil component, (B) the glycerin and (C) the emulsifier: (A) the oil component: from 55% by mass to 78% by mass, (B) the glycerin: from 10% by mass to 35% by mass, and (C) the emulsifier: from 5% by mass to 13% by mass. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129904 | OIL COMPOSITIONS OF STEARIDONIC ACID - Provided herein are oil compositions comprising an interesterified structured lipid component, the component being an interesterifcation reaction product of an amount of a medium chain triglyceride, an amount of a long chain domestic oil, and an amount of a source of stearidonic acid. Also provided are methods for making the compositions. The structured lipid component can be used in edible oil compositions. The oil compositions can contain an amount of a phytosterol ester component. The oil compositions disclosed herein have good stability and also have other properties useful for an edible oil composition. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129905 | NOVEL SOY-BASED INGREDIENTS AND USES THEREOF - The unique composition of a protein source remaining after producing an acid soluble protein that is heat stable and clear at acid pH allows for harvesting protein and non-protein ingredients with novel compositions and functionality. To this end, the invention is drawn to using a protein source remaining after producing an acid soluble protein that is heat stable and clear at acid pH for producing a novel protein composition and uses thereof. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129906 | MEAT AGING COMPOSITION USING MULBERRY AND MEAT AGING METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a meat aging composition and a meat aging method using same. The meat aging composition, which includes 1-25 wt % of a | 2013-05-23 |
20130129907 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIN LAYERS - The invention relates to a method for providing organic, semi-organic, mineral, inorganic and hybrid thin layers and thin layers containing nanoparticles, by simultaneous or alternate spraying of solutions of reactive partners (that is polymer/polymer interacting by hydrogen bonding, polyelectrolyte/small oligo-ion, inorganic compounds, etc.) on the surface of a solid substrate. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129908 | MAGNESIUM-BASED MEDICAL DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A magnesium-based medical device which can adjust a degree of corrosion within a wide range of period such that the device can maintain a sufficient strength only during a desired period and disappears within a desired period thereafter and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A magnesium-based medical device of the present invention is a magnesium-based medical device in which a base material is made of magnesium or a magnesium alloy, wherein a corrosion-resistant film is formed on a surface of the base material, and variation in surface hardness of the formed corrosion-resistant film in the in-plane direction is less than 21 in terms of a dispersion value of Vickers hardness. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129909 | Tubular Conduit - A tubular conduit is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion, which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit is a vascular graft. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129910 | BILAYERS - A method for producing a bilayer of amphipathic molecules comprising providing a hydrated support and providing a hydrophilic body, and bringing the hydrated support and hydrophilic body into contact to form a bilayer of amphipathic molecules. A bilayer produced by the method of the invention, and uses of the bilayer. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129911 | Infusion Sets for the Delivery of a Therapeutic Substance to a Patient - Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic substance to a patient are provided. Embodiments include infusion sets that include an active agent. Also provided are systems and kits. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129912 | Method for Manufacturing of Drug-Releasing Stent Coated with Titanium-Oxide Thin Film - A method for manufacturing a drug-releasing stent is provided. The method includes providing a titanium precursor, a carrier gas and a reactant gas in a plasma vacuum chamber, and generating a plasma for 1 to 6 hours to form a titanium oxide thin film on the surface of a stent. The method further includes providing steam or oxygen and hydrogen in the plasma vacuum chamber and generating a low-temperature plasma for 10 minutes to 2 hours to modify the surface of the titanium oxide thin film. The method further includes reacting the titanium oxide thin film of the stent with a drug in an acidic solution and under an inert gas atmosphere at room temperature to 100° C. for 30 minutes to 4 hours to attach the drug. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129913 | COATING APPARATUS AND COATING METHOD - The present invention relates to a coating apparatus having a coating platform, a coating extrusion head and a control unit controlling the coating extrusion head to perform a coating operation. The control unit is connected to the coating extrusion head. The coating apparatus further has an image sensor used to check the coating effect of a substrate placed on the coating platform. The present invention further relates to a coating method. The coating apparatus and the coating method use the image sensor to timely check coating defects. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129914 | SECONDARY CELL ELECTRODE AND FABRICATION METHOD, AND SECONDARY CELL, COMPLEX CELL, AND VEHICLE - In a nonaqueous electrolyte cell-oriented electrode ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130129915 | COATING NOZZLE, COATING METHOD, AND INNER VOLUME CONTROL VALVE - A coating nozzle includes a nozzle body including an inlet opening for receiving a liquid supplied from a liquid supply valve and an outlet opening, a distribution plate disposed adjacent to the nozzle body and including an elongated bore in fluid communication with the outlet opening, a shim plate disposed adjacent to the distribution plate and including a shim plate cutout communicating with the elongated bore of the distribution plate, and a baffle plate disposed adjacent to the shim plate. At least a portion of the shim plate cutout is located between the first elongated bore and the baffle plate so as to define a multi-face dispensing slot for dispensing the liquid onto at least two faces of the substrate. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129916 | CONDUCTIVE PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND CONDUCTIVE PATTERN FORMING SYSTEM - According to a mode of the present invention, since a conductive pattern having a graded composition structure in which a content ratio of a conductive polymer decreases while a content ratio of metal microparticles increases from a base material is formed with respect to a thickness direction, adhesion with the base material is secured at a bonding portion between the base material and the conductive pattern due to the high content ratio of the conductive polymer and, at the same time, favorable electrical performance is produced by increasing the content ratio of the metal microparticles. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129917 | SILSESQUIOXANE MOLD RELEASE COATING FOR UNSATURATED POLYESTER THERMOSET MOLDING COMPOUNDS - The A process for molding a thermoset sheet- molding composition or bulk-molding composition is provided that includes the exposure of a mold surface to a silsesquioxane monomer or pre-polymer material under conditions to induce polymerization of said material or said monomer to form a mold release coating on the surface. The thermoset sheet-molding composition or bulk-molding composition is then injected into the mold and into contact with said coating under conditions to cure the composition to form an article. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129918 | TINTED SPRAY BUFF AND TIECOAT - A method for improving the appearance of a hard-surfaced floor. The method includes selecting a tinted coating comprising a base component and at least one colorant wherein the colorant is selected from the group consisting of a tint, a dye, and a pigment; applying the tinted coating to a topcoat on a top surface of the hard-surfaced floor; and urging the tinted coating into any scratches in the hard-surfaced floor. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129919 | LIGHT SOURCE WITH HYBRID COATING, DEVICE INCLUDING LIGHT SOURCE WITH HYBRID COATING, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for improving the performance of Lambertian and non-Lambertian light sources. In certain example embodiments, this is accomplished by (1) providing an organic-inorganic hybrid material on LEDs (which in certain example embodiments may be a high index of refraction material), (2) enhancing the light scattering ability of the LEDs (e.g., by fractal embossing, patterning, or the like, and/or by providing randomly dispersed elements thereon), and/or (3) improving performance through advanced cooling techniques. In certain example instances, performance enhancements may include, for example, better color production (e.g., in terms of a high CRI), better light production (e.g., in terms of lumens and non-Lambertian lighting), higher internal and/or external efficiency, etc. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129920 | ROBUST CARBON MONOLITH HAVING HIERARCHICAL POROSITY - A carbon monolith includes a robust carbon monolith characterized by a skeleton size of at least 100 nm, and a hierarchical pore structure having macropores and mesopores. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129921 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING CRUCIBLES WITH A REDUCED AMOUNT OF BUBBLES - Methods for producing crucibles for holding molten material that contain a reduced amount of gas pockets are disclosed. The methods may involve use of molten silica that may be outgassed prior to or during formation of the crucible. Crucibles produced from such methods and ingots and wafers that are produced from crucibles with a reduced amount of gas pockets are also disclosed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129922 | BATCH PROCESSING FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SAME - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for processing multiple substrates in a batch cluster tool. A batch cluster tool can include a transfer chamber, an etch process chamber, and one or both of an ALD process chamber and an SAM process chamber. Multiple substrates are transferred from a transfer chamber into an etch chamber. The substrates are exposed to a vapor phase etchant. The substrates can then transferred to an atomic layer deposition (ALD) chamber and exposed to vapor phase reactants to form a thin film on the substrates by ALD. The substrates can be transferred either from the etch process chamber or the ALD chamber to a third chamber and exposed to vapor phase reactants to form a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on the substrates. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129923 | ZINC OXIDE PRECURSOR CONTAINING ALKYL ZINC HALIDE AND METHOD OF DEPOSITING ZINC OXIDE-BASED THIN FILM USING THE SAME - A zinc oxide precursor for use in deposition of a zinc oxide-based thin film contains an alkyl zinc halide having the following formula: R—Zn—X, where R is an alkyl group C | 2013-05-23 |
20130129924 | HOT DIP GALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide a hot dip galvannealed steel sheet which has excellent corrosion resistance, workability, coatability and appearance. The exemplary galvannealed sheet can include an ultra-low carbon steel sheet having a plating layer which includes about 8 to 13% Fe, about 0.05 to 1.0% Ni, about 0.15 to 1.5% Al, and a balance of Zn and unavoidable impurities. An exemplary method for producing a hot dip galvannealed steel sheet is also provided which can include cleaning an annealed ultra-low carbon steel sheet, preplating it with Ni, rapidly heating the sheet in a nonoxidizing or reducing atmosphere, plating the sheet in a galvanization bath containing Al, wiping it, then rapidly reheating it and either cooling the sheet without any soaking time or soaking and holding it for less than 15 seconds and then cooling it. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129925 | ROLL BLADE COATING METHOD AND ROLL BLADE COATING APPARATUS - A roll blade coating method including transferring an excessive amount of a coating liquid onto a continuously running web, and adjusting the excessive amount of the coating liquid to a desired adhesion amount with a roll blade, wherein the roll blade is held by a holding member for holding the roll blade, wherein the holding member is pressed by a plurality of air cylinders each configured to press the holding member, wherein the air cylinders are arranged in a side of the holding member, which side is opposite to a side where the holding member holds the roll blade, and wherein the air cylinders can separately be adjusted in air pressure. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129926 | IMPARTING HIGH-TEMPERATURE DEGRADATION RESISTANCE TO METALLIC COMPONENTS - A method of imparting high-temperature, degradation resistance to a component associated with an internal combustion engine involving applying a metal slurry comprising a Co-based metallic composition, a binder, and a solvent to a surface of the component, and sintering the Co-based metallic composition to form a substantially continuous Co-based alloy coating on the surface of the body. An internal combustion engine component comprising a metallic substrate and a Co-based metallic coating thereon which has a thickness between about 100 and about 1000 microns. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129927 | AQUEOUS COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYURETHANES AND VINYL POLYMERS - An aqueous coating composition comprising (i) a polyurethane obtained by the reaction of (a) an isocyanate-terminated pre-polymer obtained from the reaction of components comprising at least one polyisocyanate of which at least 50 wt % is at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate; in an NCO/OH ratio in the range of from 1.75 to 1.05; and (b) an active-hydrogen chain-extending compound; and (ii) a vinyl polymer having a Tg below ambient temperature. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129928 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR HIGH BARRIER PAPER-COATING - Provided is a resin composition for paper-coating comprising aliphatic polycarbonate having an average molecular weight of 30,000 to 300,000 obtained by reaction of one or at least two different kinds of epoxide compounds selected from a group consisting of (C2-C10)alkylene oxide substituted or unsubstituted with carbon dioxide, halogen, or alkoxy; (C4-C20)cycloalkylene oxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen or alkoxy; and (C8-C20)styrene oxide substituted or unsubstituted with halogen, alkoxy, alkyl or aryl, wherein it contains 0 to 40 weight % of polyolefin-based resin such as polyethylene or polypropylene, based on the total amount of the composition. In addition, the present invention relates to a paper coating method of extrusion-coating the resin composition for paper-coating on paper at 130 to 250° C. to manufacture a coated paper. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129929 | Sensor for Registering a Measurement Variable of a Medium - A sensor for registering a measurement variable of a medium, comprising a sensing body with a section of surface area, which is exposed to the medium to register the measurement variable, whereby a condition of the section of surface area affects the provided value of the measured measurement variable, whereby the section of surface area comprises a coating that comprises nanoparticles. The coating, which comprises the nanoparticles, comprises at least one nano polymer. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129930 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO CONTROL ACID ROCK DRAINAGE - A composition to control acid rock drainage is provided. The composition includes a slurry made from water and solids, the solids containing powders of limestone, clay and magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide. In some instances, the slurry is thixotropic and contains between 10 to 75 weight percent of solid powders. The solid powders can include between 40 to 75 weight percent limestone, 10 to 35 weight percent clay and 10 to 30 weight percent magnesium oxide or a proportional concentration of magnesium hydroxide. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129931 | ARC SPRAY METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DENSE LAYER - An arc spray method is proposed for manufacturing a dense layer on a substrate in which an electric voltage is applied to two electrically conductive spray wires and with which an arc is ignited between the spray wires, wherein a melt is generated from the spray wires in a melting region, with the melt being acted on by a fluid which transports the melt to the substrate where the melt is deposited for generating the layer. Oxidizable particles are supplied to the melt and are deposited on the substrate together with the melt; and after the end of the spraying, the oxidizable particles are at least partly oxidized to densify the layer. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129932 | PRODUCING GLOSS WATERMARK ON RECEIVER - A method for producing a gloss watermark includes depositing a heat-softenable marking material onto a receiver. A heatable fixing member is surfaced in a selected region so that the surface roughness of the fixing member in the selected region is different than the surface roughness of the fixing member outside the selected region. The surfaced fixing member is heated. After the deposition step, pressure is applied to the marking-material-bearing portion of the receiver using the heated fixing member, so that the marking material flows and acquires a gloss in a differentiated region on the receiver corresponding to the selected region of the fixing member that is different than the gloss of the marking material outside the differentiated region to create the gloss watermark on the surface of the marking material. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129933 | Developer Rolls having a Tuned Resistivity Method for Making - Developer roll having a conductive or semi-conductive soft rubber core and a coating deposited in the soft rubber core wherein the coating has a conductive agent. The outer surface of the soft rubber core is modified before the coating is deposited onto the outer surface of the soft rubber core. Methods for making the same. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129934 | METHOD OF FABRICATION FOR AN ASYMMETRIC BRAGG COUPLER-BASED POLYMERIC WAVELENGTH FILTER WITH SINGLE-GRATING WAVEGUIDE - The present invention discloses a method for fabricating polymeric wavelength filter based on an asymmetric Bragg coupler with single-grating waveguide. The asymmetric waveguide coupler is formed firstly on a negative photo-resist mold. PDMS film is injected into the narrow waveguide of the coupler to act as a protection layer. The gratings pattern is exposed on the alternative waveguide and subsequently transferred to PDMS stamp mold. The PDMS stamp mold is used as a stamp to transfer the gratings pattern of the ABC wavelength filter onto UV cured polymer to form the final ABC filter. Whereby, the fabrication process is reliable and accurate, and can offer great potential for mass production of the ABC filter with single-grating waveguide. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129935 | Highly Transparent and Electrically Conductive Substrate - A highly transparent and electrically conductive substrate is made by applying a conductive mesh over a transparent substrate, depositing a UV-curable transparent material over the conductive mesh and the transparent substrate, and exposing the UV-curable transparent material to a directional UV light from a UV light source positioned so that the UV light emitted from the UV light source travels through the transparent substrate before being received by the UV-curable transparent material, wherein the UV-curable transparent material is cured in response to exposure from the UV light except for those portions of the UV-curable transparent material masked from exposure to the UV light by the conductive mesh. Uncured portions of the UV-curable transparent material are removed, and a transparent conductive material layer is deposited over the cured UV-curable transparent material and conductive mesh. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129936 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING THE CURING OF THE COATING OF A PART BY MEANS OF FREE RADICALS GENERATED BY ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION (UV) - Apparatus for curing the coating of a workpiece ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130129937 | Vapor Deposition of Ceramic Coatings - An apparatus for applying a coating to a substrate comprises a deposition chamber. A crucible may hold a melt pool of coating material. The melt pool is rotated during deposition. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129938 | METHOD FOR THE CO-EVAPORATION AND DEPOSITION OF MATERIALS WITH DIFFERING VAPOR PRESSURES - A deposition method that improves the direct vapor deposition process by enabling the vapor deposition from multiple evaporate sources to form new compositions of deposition layers over larger and broader substrate surface areas than heretofore could be covered by a DVD process, including providing layers with varying vapor pressures onto the substrate, as well as columnar thermal barrier over an environmental barrier and the gradual modification of the composition of the environment barrier coating and/or columnar thermal barrier coating. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129939 | PROCESS FOR REPAIRING A CYLINDER RUNNING SURFACE BY MEANS OF PLASMA SPRAYING PROCESSES - A method of repairing an inner surface of a cylinder liner housed in an engine block. Material is removed from the inner surface to produce a reduced-thickness region, the reduced-thickness region extending axially relative to the cylinder and stopping short of an end of the liner to leave a region of original diameter between the reduced thickness region and the end of the liner. The surface the reduced-thickness region is then roughened, for example by hammer brushing. A plasma coating is applied to the reduced-thickness region and to at least a portion of the region of original diameter. The coating is then finish-machined to produce a uniform internal diameter equal to an original internal diameter of the region of original diameter prior to the application of the coating. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129940 | ORGANOAMINOSILANE PRECURSORS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Described herein are organoaminosilane precursors which can be used to deposit silicon containing films which contain silicon and methods for making these precursors. Also disclosed herein are deposition methods for making silicon-containing films or silicon containing films using the organoaminosilane precursors described herein. Also disclosed herein are the vessels that comprise the organoaminosilane precursors or a composition thereof that can be used, for example, to deliver the precursor to a reactor in order to deposit a silicon-containing film. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129941 | NEGATIVE LIGHT SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, COLOR FILTER AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide a negative light sensitive resin composition, a color filter and a liquid crystal display device. The negative light sensitive resin composition comprises: an alkaline soluble resin, which is a terpolymer, or a derivative of the terpolymer, made from the following three monomers: styrene, α-pinene, and a carboxylic acid or anhydride containing an unsaturated double bond; a light sensitive resin containing ethylene unsaturated double bonds, which is in a mass ratio of 0.1 to 1.2:1 to the alkaline soluble resin; a photoinitiator, which is in a mass ratio of 0.0001 to 0.001:1 to the composition; a modifying adjuvant, which is in a mass ratio of 0.001 to 0.01:1 to the solid fraction in the composition; and a solvent, which is in a mass ratio of 2 to 20:1 to the solid fraction in the composition. The color filter and the liquid crystal display device comprise a light filter structure formed by the curing of the aforementioned negative light sensitive resin composition. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129942 | MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK AND METHODS OF CREATION - A method of making mixed media artwork includes cutting a metal sheet; applying an adhesive layer to an outer surface of the metal sheet; applying one or more polymer layers to the adhesive layer, wherein the one or more polymer layers create an image on the outer surface; and deforming the metal sheet to create a three-dimensional outer surface. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129943 | RECORDING MEDIUM - A recording medium includes, in sequence, a support, a first ink-receiving layer, and a second ink-receiving layer, in which a content of a boric acid in the first ink-receiving layer is 2.0% by mass or more and 7.0% by mass or less with respect to a content of a polyvinyl alcohol in the first ink-receiving layer, a content of a boric acid in the second ink-receiving layer is 10.0% by mass or more and 30.0% by mass or less with respect to a content of a polyvinyl alcohol in the second ink-receiving layer, an outermost surface layer of the recording medium has a content of particles of 0.5% by mass or more and 5.0% by mass or less, the particles having an average secondary particle size of 1.0 μm or more and 20.0 μm or less with respect to a content of an inorganic pigment. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129944 | HIGH R-VALUE WINDOW UNIT - In certain example embodiments of this invention, a window unit may include a vacuum IG (VIG) unit as an inboard lite and a monolithic lite (e.g., with an optional low-E coating thereon) as an outboard lite. A dead air space may separate the inboard and outboard lites. A highly insulated frame may be used to support the inner and outer lites. The VIG unit may be partially embedded or supported in the insulative frame, so that the insulating frame separates the VIG unit inboard lite from the outboard lite thereby reducing conductivity around the edges of the window unit so that R-value can be increased (and U-value decreased). In certain example embodiments, the total R-value of the window unit is at least about R-8, and more preferably at least about R-10 (compared to the much lower R-values of conventional IG units). | 2013-05-23 |
20130129945 | GLAZING PANEL - The subject of the invention is a glazing unit comprising a glass substrate ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130129946 | Impregnated Cloth - A knitted spacer fabric has a tightly knitted bottom layer, a more loosely knitted upper layer and linking fibres extending across the space between the lower and upper faces. Settable material, e.g. cement, is introduced into the space between the upper and lower faces and can be caused to set by the addition of a liquid, e.g. water. Until set, the fabric is flexible and can be shaped but after the material in space has set, the fabric is rigid and can be used as a structural element in a wide range of situations. The bottom layer has an extension that extends beyond the upper face and is connected to the upper face by elastic connecting fibres that draw the extension towards the other face, thereby at least partly closing the space at the edge of the cloth and preventing the settable material from spilling out. In addition, the packing of the settable material and maximum space between the faces are such that only a predetermined amount of liquid can be accommodated within the space and that amount is matched to the water required to set the cement. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129947 | GLASS ARTICLE HAVING HIGH DAMAGE RESISTANCE - A glass article having strengthened surfaces joined by at least one edge. The strengthened surfaces are under compressive stress. The glass article also has an inner region that is under a tensile stress of greater than about 40 MPa. The edge includes at least one fracture line that is parallel to the surfaces. A first portion of the edge is under compression and a second portion is under tension. The edge is formed by irradiating a glass mother sheet with a laser to form a damage line within the central region laser and separating the glass article from the mother sheet. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129948 | PORTABLE PACK COVER - An enclosure device for a portable pack including a perimeter, a first wall and a fastening member is provided. The perimeter forms an opening for receiving the portable pack. The first wall extends across the perimeter and the first wall has a plurality of individual covering elements extending a width of the perimeter. Each of the plurality of covering elements are independently moveable between an open position and a closed position. The perimeter and the first wall form an interior cavity for substantially surrounding the portable pack. The fastening member is operatively connected to the perimeter to secure the enclosure device to the portable pack. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129949 | Coextruded Film And Bag Using The Same - Provided is a coextruded film including an adhesive layer, which is formed from a blend of a maleic anhydride modified polyolefin resin and a polyolefin resin, between a barrier layer that is formed from an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, and a sealant layer that is formed from a polyolefin resin. When this adhesive layer is applied, it is possible to provide a coextruded film which has a sufficient barrier property due to the barrier layer formed from the ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, and in which surface gloss is satisfactory, and irregularities are suppressed, and thus the exterior appearance thereof is excellent. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129950 | COMPOSITION FOR BLOW MOLDING - The present invention relates to a composition, comprising (i) a polypropylene having a melt flow index MFI(230° C., 2.16 kg) of less than 2.0 g/10 min, a flexural modulus of from 1200 to 2400 MPa, a density of from 0.895 to 0.910 g/cm | 2013-05-23 |
20130129951 | POLYMERIZATION WITH ENHANCED GLYCOL ETHER FORMATION - The processes disclosed herein provide methods for dehydrating diols such that dimers of the diols are formed and incorporated into polyesters during polycondensation. Control over this phenomenon provides unique polymer compositions with a range of thermo-mechanical properties, crystallinity, bio-content and biodegradability. Generation of a wide range of properties allows development of polymers that can be used for a wide range of applications. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129952 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH COATING MATERIAL - A composite material includes a carrier material, wherein the carrier material is coated on a first surface with a first coating material and on a second surface with a second coating material, the composite material has links of coating material which run from the first surface of the carrier material to the second surface of the carrier material, and the links of coating material start from 1% to 90% of at least one of the surfaces of the carrier material. A method includes producing a composite material of this type. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129953 | FUNCTIONALIZED HYDROPHILIC AND LUBRICIOUS POLYMERIC MATRIX AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Compositions are provided herein comprising a base polymer having engrafted with a secondary polymeric matrix having hydrophilic and lubricious copolymer brushes. Each copolymer brush further comprises functional groups immobilized along the surface of the brush in a plurality of layers, the functional groups conferring hydrophilic and lubricious properties to the base polymer. These polymer compositions are useful for e.g., fabricating devices for delivery of intraocular lenses (IOLs) as well as improving the hydrophilic properties of contact lenses. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129954 | PEROXIDE CURABLE FLUOROELASTOMERS CONTAINING MODIFIERS AND IODINE OR BROMINE ENDGROUPS - Provided are curable fluoroelastomers. Further provided are methods of making the curable elastomers, curable fluoroelastomer compositions and methods of making them and shaped articles made from the curable fluoroelastomer compositions. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129955 | Method for Producing a Multilayered Preform and a Preform - The invention relates to a multi-component injection moulding method for producing a sleeve-shaped preform as well as to a perform which has at least two layers, said method comprising at least two process steps including at least two cavities and at least one injection mould core that can be used for both cavities, and wherein during the first process step, the first layer which has at least one first and at least one second area extending partially in the circumferential direction of the preform, is injected onto the injection mould core within the first cavity, with the second area having a substantially lower layer thickness than the first area, and during the second process step, the second layer is deposited on the first layer which is located on the injection mould core in the second cavity in such a way that only the second area of the first layer is completely covered by the second layer, or during the first process step, the first area of the first layer is deposited partially on the injection mould core within the first cavity, with the remaining areas being covered by the second layer during a second process step within a second cavity. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129956 | PART MADE OF A COMPOSITE, ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND CONNECTING ROD OBTAINED BY THIS PROCESS - A part made of a composite is intended to be subjected, through at least a point of attachment and in cooperation with connectors, to tensile and/or compressive forces. The part includes a monolithic part having a winding of fibers oriented and embedded in a matrix, and a tubular body, wherein an attachment point, based at one end of said tubular body takes the form of a strap forming a loop turning about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the tubular body, and wherein an internal wall and/or the external wall of the loop is designed to cooperate with a portion of the connector in tension and/or in compression along one or more directions. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129957 | Peel Ply, Method of Surface Preparation and Bonding Composite Structures Using the Same - A resin-rich peel ply that does not leave behind residual fibers after peeling and can work well with different resin-based composite substrates. The resin-rich peel ply is composed of a woven fabric impregnated with a resin matrix different from the resin matrix of the composite substrate. The peel ply is designed such that, upon manual removal of the peel ply from the composite substrate's surface, a thin film of the peel ply resin remains on the composite substrate's surface to create a bondable surface capable of bonding with another composite substrate, but no fibrous material from the woven fabric remains on the same surface. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129958 | SCREEN PROTECTIVE FILM AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A screen protective film usable for protecting a screen of an electronic device. The screen protective film includes a flexible layer, a plurality of protrusions and a spacer layer. The flexible layer has a first area corresponding to a touch area of the screen of the electronic device and a second area peripheral to the first area. The flexible layer is transparent and includes at least one opening on the second area. The protrusions are formed on the first area of the first surface of the flexible layer. The spacer layer is disposed on the second area of the first surface of the flexible layer. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129959 | PRINT MEDIUM, WRISTBAND, AND METHOD OF CREATING A WRISTBAND - A print medium and methods are provided for producing a die-cut portion easily separable from the print medium, thereby shortening the required time to separate the die-cut portion and reducing wasted consumption of print media. The print medium may include die-cut portions having a contour of a wristband, such as those used in a hospital on the wrist of a patient. The die-cut portions are formed sequentially at a constant interval on the print medium, and die-cut lines are formed between each die-cut portion as lines connecting adjacent die-cut portions. The print medium may be automatically cut at the position of a severance line perpendicular to the die-cut line referenced by a cut mark on the print medium. Because the edges of the severed print medium piece are perpendicular to the die-cut lines, separating the die-cut portion from the print medium can be easily started along the die-cut line. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129960 | ARTICLE CUT TO SIZE - The invention relates to a multilayered cut-to-size format comprising a thin, polyurethane-based coating ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130129961 | Method for producing crystal decoration elements - A method is proposed for producing a composite material plate ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130129962 | MULTI-PORTION INJECTION MOLDED PART AND METHOD FOR CREATING SAME - A plastic injection molded part is provided, including a first portion having a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface including border formations defining a space, and having at least one bleed hole in communication with said rear surface; and a second portion disposed within the space defined by the border formations and including areas filling the at least one bleed hole, such that when the part is formed, molten plastic forming the second portion enters the space through at least one bleed hole. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129963 | FIRE BARRIER LAYER AND FIRE BARRIER FILM LAMINATE - A fire barrier laminate comprising: at least one fire barrier layer directly or indirectly coated onto at least one first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one second film layer proximate to the fire barrier layer opposite the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; at least one scrim layer disposed: (i) between the fire barrier layer and the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer; and/or (ii) between the fire barrier layer and the second film layer; and/or (iii) proximate to the first polymeric flame propagation resistant film layer opposite the fire barrier layer; and/or (iv) proximate to the second film layer opposite the fire barrier layer; wherein the fire barrier layer comprises inorganic fibers, at least one inorganic platelet material, optionally at least one organic binder and/or inorganic binder, and optionally at least one functional filler. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129964 | Knitted Fabric for Hook-and-Loop Fastener | 2013-05-23 |
20130129965 | ALIGNMENT LAYER, LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An alignment layer, a liquid crystal display device, and a method for manufacturing the same. The alignment layer includes a first substance for forming a first main chain and a second substance for forming a second main chain on a substrate. The first substance is bonded to photocuring agents, and the second substance is bonded to vertical alignment groups. The photocuring agents are crosslinked to each other and are aligned at a pretilt angle with respect to the substrate. The vertical alignment groups are aligned substantially vertically to the substrate. The first and second substances are different from each other. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129966 | Wind-Proof Table Linens - The invention discloses a method and system for applying weight to a table linen to make it less susceptible of blowing in windy environments. In one embodiment, a bead chain is placed within one or more hems on the perimeter of the linen. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129967 | MOLDED DOOR SKIN CAPABLY PROVIDED FOR A REPLACEABLE PANEL REMOVABLY INSTALLED THEREON - An improved molded door skin of a synthetic door is disclosed to have a recessed portion for removably installing a replaceable panel thereon, by changing the replaceable panel with another one having different patterns, the molded door skin is therefore variegated; the molded door skin further has a receiving groove circling the recessed portion for receiving a batten having decorative effects, by combinations of different battens with different fashionable replaceable panels can better improve the molded door skin in decoration and esthetics. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129968 | COMPOSITE ARTICLE COMPRISING PARTICLES AND A METHOD OF FORMING A COMPOSITE ARTICLE - A composite article having a longitudinal direction and a transversal direction. The article includes a stack of plies wherein one ply is a bottom ply and one ply is a top ply. Most or all of the plies include fibers. A plurality of plies have fibers substantially in an orthogonal direction and substantially in a same direction as the longitudinally direction of the article. The bottom ply and the top ply have fibers in a substantially orthogonal direction to the longitudinal direction of the article. At least one ply has the fibers substantially in the same direction as the longitudinal direction of the article. At least one of the plies having fibers substantially in the longitudinal direction includes particles selected from the group of thermoplastic tougheners, nano particles, micro particles, elastic particles, elastomer particles and polymer particles or a combination. Also a method of forming an article on a tool. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129969 | ELASTOMER STRUCTURE - A elastomer structure ( | 2013-05-23 |
20130129970 | Sandwich Structure Having Arrestment Feature - A composite sandwich structure comprises a core sandwiched between composite laminate facesheets. The core includes a plurality of core sections spliced together at joints that incorporate integral features for arresting the propagation of irregularities in the facesheets. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129971 | Rotating Label Support System for a Container - The present application is directed to rotating label support systems for a container and methods thereof. A base label may be adhered to the container. A rotating top label may cover at least a portion of the base label. The support system may comprise one or more support members that restrict linear movement of the top label while allowing rotational movement of the top label. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129972 | Porous Thin Films - Compositions of porous thin films and methods of making are provided. The methods involve self-assembly of a cyclic peptide in the presence of a block copolymer | 2013-05-23 |
20130129973 | CRUCIBLES WITH A REDUCED AMOUNT OF BUBBLES AND INGOTS AND WAFERS PRODUCED BY USE OF SUCH CRUCIBLES - Methods for producing crucibles for holding molten material that contain a reduced amount of gas pockets are disclosed. The methods may involve use of molten silica that may be outgassed prior to or during formation of the crucible. Crucibles produced from such methods and ingots and wafers that are produced from crucibles with a reduced amount of gas pockets are also disclosed. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129974 | ZINC OXIDE ANTI-REFLECTION LAYER HAVING A SYRINGE-LIKE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The disclosure provides a zinc oxide anti-reflection layer having a syringe-like structure and method for fabricating the same. The zinc oxide anti-reflection layer includes: a zinc oxide lower portion, wherein the zinc oxide lower portion has a nanorod array structure; and a zinc oxide upper portion connected to the zinc oxide lower portion, wherein the zinc oxide anti-reflection layer has a syringe-like structure. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129975 | MEDICAL OR BIOCHEMICAL RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED PRODUCT - A resin composition that exhibits excellent moldability and excellent mechanical strength, and may suitably be used to produce a resin product that suppresses elution from the inner wall thereof is disclosed. In particular, a medical or biochemical resin composition that prevents adsorption of proteins, polypeptides, and peptides, and exhibits biocompatibility, antithrombogenicity, elution resistance, and moldability (e.g., injection moldability), and a resin molded product are disclosed. The medical or biochemical resin composition includes a polypropylene-based resin, and a hydrogenated derivative of a block copolymer shown by X-Y (wherein X represents s a polymer block immiscible with the polypropylene-based resin, and Y represents an elastomer polymer block of a conjugated diene), the polypropylene-based resin having a content of an antioxidant of 1 mass % or less and a content of an additive of 0.5 mass % or less, the additive being used to disperse the antioxidant in the polypropylene-based resin. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129976 | COATING PLASTIC COMPONENTS BY MEANS OF KINETIC COLD GAS SPRAYING - A method for coating a plastic surface and a plastic component is disclosed. The method includes applying a base layer to a plastic surface. A layer of a coating is applied by kinetic cold gas spraying on the base layer. The base layer is applied by a method that is different from the kinetic cold gas spraying. The base layer adheres to the plastic surface and the layer of the coating applied by kinetic cold gas spraying is deposited on the base layer by the kinetic cold gas spraying. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129977 | Laminate and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A laminate includes a substrate, and a surface layer laminated on the substrate with an intermediate layer sandwiched therebetween. The intermediate layer has a thickness of 8 to 40 μm. The surface layer has a thickness 0.4 to 1.5 times that of the intermediate layer. The laminate satisfies the following (A) and/or (B): (A) tan δ (loss tangent) of the intermediate layer as measured under a condition of a vibration frequency of 1 Hz at 20° C. is 0.2 or greater; and (B) A ratio (MG/SG) of a storage modulus (MG) of the intermediate layer to a storage modulus (SG) of the surface layer as measured under a condition of a vibration frequency of 1 Hz at 20° C. is 0.003 or greater and 0.14 or less. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129978 | Articles and Methods Providing Supermetalophobic/philic Surfaces and Superceramophobic/philic Surfaces - This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for controlling the impingement behavior of molten metal/ceramic droplets on surfaces in industrial processes. The texture of a substrate surface is engineered such that impinging molten metal droplets actually bounce off the surface. Likewise, the texture of a substrate surface can be engineered such that impinging molten metal droplets stick to the surface. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129979 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FABRICS WITH ARTICIFICAL LEATHER TEXTILE FEELING - A method for manufacturing fabrics with artificial leather textile feeling includes steps of: first, knitting a high shrinkage fiber and a first superfine fiber to form a plurality of warp knitted terries to obtain an upper fabric with a surface and a back surface; next, spraying mists including a plurality of liquid particles composed of a setting resin on the surface of the upper fabric such that the liquid particles adhere to the warp knitted terries; then heating the upper fabric to a processing temperature and rolling the upper fabric through a rolling equipment to set the setting resin to prohibit warping of the warp knitted terries against the surface of the upper fabric, and form a preset pattern thereon; and finally bonding the back surface of the upper fabric to a lower fabric via an adhesive to form an artificial leather fabric with excellent air permeability. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129980 | PROCESS FOR SCRATCH- AND ABRASION-RESISTANT COATING AND PHYSICAL MATTING OF PLASTICS SUBSTRATES, MORE PARTICULARLY POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, WITH NANOCOMPOSITE COATING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a process for the surface-finishing of plastics substrates, preferably polymethyl methacrylate (abbreviated hereinafter to PMMA), by coating with a clear coating material comprising nanoparticles (hereinafter nanocomposite coating material) and irradiating the same with vacuum UV light of wavelength 172 nm from an Xe* excimer lamp. This process leads to excellent adhesion of the coating substance on the substrate. It is moreover possible to give the coating surface a topography. The mechanical and chemical properties and performance characteristics of uncoated substrate are substantially exceeded when a substrate is coated in this way. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129981 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENT SHEET, AND VISIBILITY IMPROVEMENT SHEET - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a visibility improvement sheet that comprises light absorbing portions having a substantially rectangular cross-section and can realize a high contrast while maintaining a view angle. The visibility improvement sheet is manufactured by forming light transparent portions juxtaposed to each other at predetermined intervals to form grooves having a substantially rectangular cross section juxtaposed to each other between the light transparent portions, filling the grooves with an ink composition comprising a transparent ionizing radiation curable resin composition and colored fine particles, and curing the ink composition in such a state that fine air bubbles are randomly dispersed in the filled ink composition. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129982 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC POLY(DIMETHYLSILOXANE) AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A hydrophobic coating having a contact angle of at least about 150 degrees is disclosed herein, which coating comprises: a polymer substrate comprising a first linker incorporated therein at a specified surface density of from about 3×10 | 2013-05-23 |
20130129983 | SILICON CARBIDE STABILIZING OF SOLID DIAMOND AND STABILIZED MOLDED AND FORMED DIAMOND STRUCTURES - A technique allows diamonds, whether synthetic or naturally occurring, and regardless of shape, to resist high temperatures in an oxidizing environment. This is accomplished by coating the diamond with silicon carbide (SiC). The resulting product may be referred to as SiC-stabilized diamond. A further benefit with respect to diamond jewelry is that by applying SiC to the diamond jewel, a unique pattern is made by small variations in the film thickness. These variations appear under UV and X-ray examination, and along with a unique and invariant weight, provide a unique signature to the jewel. | 2013-05-23 |
20130129984 | GRAIN ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A grain oriented electrical steel sheet has thickness of forsterite film at bottom portions of grooves formed on a surface of the steel sheet is ≧0.3 μm, groove frequency is ≦20%, abundance ratio of grooves crystal grains directly beneath themselves, each crystal grain having orientation deviating from Goss orientation by ≧10° and grain size ≧5 μm, total tension exerted on the steel sheet in the rolling direction by the forsterite film and tension coating is ≧10.0 MPa, total tension exerted on the steel sheet in a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction by the forsterite film and tension coating is ≧5.0 MPa and total tension satisfies 1.0≦A/B≦5.0, where A is total tension exerted in rolling direction by forsterite film and tension coating, and B is total tension exerted in direction perpendicular to rolling direction by forsterite film and tension coating. | 2013-05-23 |