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| 20080217819 | Micro/Nano-Pattern Film Contact Transfer Process - A micro/nano-pattern film contact transfer process is described, comprising: providing a mold, wherein an imprinting pattern is set in a first surface of the mold; forming a release layer on the first surface of the mold and a transfer material layer on the release layer; providing a substrate; placing the mold on a first surface of the substrate, wherein the first surface of the mold is opposite to the first surface of the substrate; applying a pre-pressed force on the substrate from a second surface opposite to the first surface of the substrate; providing a heating source to heat the transfer material layer to produce an adhesion effect between a portion of the transfer material layer contacting with the first surface of the substrate and the substrate; and removing the mold, wherein the contacting portion of the transfer material layer is transferred onto the first surface of the substrate. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080246190 | FLEXIBLE MOLD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICROSTRUCTURE USING THE SAME - To provide a flexible mold useful for manufacturing a PDP rib having a lattice pattern and other microstructures, and capable of highly precisely manufacturing the microstructures without involving defects such as occurrence of bubbles and pattern deformation. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090008831 | Negative Hardness Gradient Core Produced from a Low, Time-Based Cure Cycle Index - A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition;_curing the preform for a first isothermal step at a cure cycle index of 60 or less to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer diameter of 1.0 inches or greater, and an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness equal to or greater than the first to define a zero hardness gradient or a negative hardness gradient, wherein the cure cycle index has a formula | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008832 | Negative Hardness Gradient Core Produced from a Low, Temperature-Based Cure Cycle Index - A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition; curing the preform for a first isothermal step at a cure cycle index of 200 or less to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer diameter of 1.0 inches or greater, and an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness equal to or greater than the first to define a zero hardness gradient or a negative hardness gradient, wherein the cure cycle index has a formula | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090039563 | METHOD OF FORMING FINE PATTERN - A method of fine-pattern formation in which in forming a pattern, a fine pattern formed in a mold can be transferred to a pattering material in a short time at a low temperature and low pressure and, after the transfer of the fine pattern to the patterning material, the fine pattern formed in the patterning material does not readily deform. The method for fine-pattern formation comprises: a first step in which a mold having a fine structure with recesses/protrusions is pressed against a pattering material comprising a polysilane; a second step in which the patterning material is irradiated with ultraviolet to photooxidize the patterning material; a third in which the pressing of the mold against the patterning material is relieved and the mold is drawn from the pattering material; and a fourth step in which that surface of the patterning material to which the fine pattern has been transferred is irradiated with an oxygen plasma to oxidize the surface. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090085258 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF LASER ASSISTED FIELD INDUCED OXIDE NANOPATTERNING - A method of forming a nanoscale pattern on a substrate surface. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate having a surface; providing a nanoscale pattern forming device, comprising an elongated cantilever that has a tip portion proximate an end of the elongated cantilever; and controllably illuminating at least the tip portion of the cantilever with a beam of substantially coherent monoenergetic particles when the cantilever moves relative to the substrate to form a nanoscale pattern on the surface, wherein the tip portion of the cantilever is made from lightly doped silicon. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090174120 | Injection Molding Apparatus With Plasma Generator, and Method for Injection Molding and Surface Processing - [Object] To provide an injection molding apparatus with a plasma generator, using no high-frequency power. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090256286 | METHOD FOR GENERATING RAISED OR RECESSED STRUCTURES ON HOLLOW BODIES, PREFERABLY COMPRISED OF GLASS - The invention relates to a method for the generation of raised and/or recessed structures on workpieces comprising the steps: applying a pressure difference between one side of a wall of the workpiece and another side substantially opposite thereto; local heating of the wall of the workpiece to a softening temperature of the workpiece by a heat source in order to induce local deformation of the wall of the workpiece; and cooling of the workpiece. The invention relates, moreover, to an apparatus for carrying out this method. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090261514 | IMPRINTING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - An imprinting method forms a predetermined pattern in a resist surface of a substrate coated with a photo-curing type resist by using a mold having a pattern of projections and recesses formed in a transfer surface. The method includes an alignment step, a press step, a UV irradiation step, and a release step. The steps are performed in plural units selected from independent units, composite units, and combinations of independent units and composite units. The mold and the substrate are paired with each other and conveyed between the units. An imprinting apparatus includes plural units which perform the steps in the imprinting method and which are selected from independent units in each of which one step is executed, composite units in each of which plural of steps are executed, and combinations of independent units and composite units; and conveying devices which convey the mold and the substrate. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100109203 | FLEXIBLE NANOIMPRINT MOLD, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME, AND MOLD USAGE ON PLANAR AND CURVED SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a flexible nanoimprint mold which can fabricate sub-15 nm ultra fine structures on either planar or curved substrates. The mold comprises a top ultra-thin rigid layer of imprint patterning features and a bottom thick flexible layer of polymer elastomer. The two distinct layers are preferably integrated via chemically bonding. The top layer of the mold enables a sub-15 nm resolution of pattern fabrication and the bottom layer affords a conformal contact to planar or curved surface of substrates. The methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109204 | Polymeric Stent Polishing Method And Apparatus - A method and apparatus for simultaneously polishing the inner and outer surfaces of an unpolished polymeric stent using a heat process. The unpolished stent can be mounted, for example, on a “spiral-mandrel,” a tubular helical structure with gaps in between a series of coils of the structure. Heat from a heat source can then applied to the spiral-mandrel at a range between the glass transition temperature and melting temperature of the polymer of the stent. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100164146 | IMPRINTING MOLD AND PATTERN FORMATION METHOD - An imprint mold includes a substrate, a concave and convex pattern provided on the substrate and corresponding to a pattern to be transferred, and a gas permeable region having higher gas permeability than molten quartz in which impurities are not doped. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100258982 | LASER POLISHING OF A SOLAR CELL SUBSTRATE - Provided herein are methods of polishing and texturing surfaces thin-film photovoltaic cell substrates. The methods involve laser irradiation of a surface having a high frequency roughness in an area of 5-200 microns to form a shallow and rapidly expanding melt pool, followed by rapid cooling of the material surface. The minimization of surface tension causes the surface to re-solidify in a locally smooth surface. the high frequency roughness drops over the surface with a lower frequency bump or texture pattern remaining from the re-solidification. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110012294 | PATTERN FORMING DEVICE, PATTERN FORMING METHOD, AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - Six auxiliary sheet holders SH | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110042860 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HOT EMBOSSING OF A POLYMER LAYER - The invention relates to a device for hot embossing of a magnetic nanoparticle (N)-containing polymer layer and a method for hot embossing of a magnetic nanoparticle-containing polymer layer. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110042861 | METHODS AND APPARATUS OF FIELD-INDUCED PRESSURE IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An improved method of imprint lithography involves using field-induced pressure from electric or magnetic fields to press a mold onto a substrate having a moldable surface. In essence, the method comprises the steps of providing a substrate having a moldable surface, providing a mold having a molding surface and pressing the molding surface and the moldable surface together by field-induced pressure from electric or magnetic fields to imprint the molding surface onto the moldable surface. The molding surface advantageously comprises a plurality of projecting features of nanoscale extent or separation, but the molding surface can also be a smooth planar surface, as for planarization. The improved method can be practiced without mechanical presses and without sealing the region between the mold and the substrate. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110115130 | IMPRINT TEMPLATE, NANOIMPRINT DEVICE AND NANOSTRUCTURING METHOD - Imprint templates for use in nanoimprint lithography methods, a nanoimprint device suitable for UV nanoimprint lithography methods and a nanostructuring method for direct structuring of a UV-sensitive imprint material on a substrate are provided. The imprint templates, nanoimprint device and nanostructuring method can be used both for ultraviolet nanoimprint lithography and for thermal nanoimprint lithography. The imprint template includes a nontransparent structured chip and a transparent substrate. An at least partially nontransparent imprint template as well as a UV source situated above the imprint template holder are used for structuring by indirect exposure by reflection of light emitted from the UV radiation source in the direction of a photoactive layer. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110115131 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE PAINTED SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a painted substrate ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110121494 | Method for the Production of an Electrically Insulating Cast Body and Base for a Lamp - A method for the production of an electrically insulating cast body having one or more electronic components that are arranged in a plastic casting chamber ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110148003 | HARDENED POLYMERIC LUMEN SURFACES - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for surface modification of catheters. The surface modification can be localized to a lumen surface of the catheter. The surface modification to the lumen surface extends radially into the catheter body a predetermined distance to provide a hardened zone having a hardness that is greater than a hardness of an exterior surface of the catheter body. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110254205 | METHOD FOR FORMING CONCAVE-CONVEX PATTERN AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING CONCAVE-CONVEX PATTERN - The present invention provides a method for forming concave-convex pattern corresponding to a nanoimprint method which is advantageously utilized in the preparation of electronic devices, optical parts and recording media, and enabling the preparation of the product having the fine pattern mentioned above in cheapness and high speed. The method for forming a concave-convex pattern comprises of the steps: a step of placing and depressing a stamper having a fine concave-convex pattern surface thereon on a photo-curable transfer layer of a photo-curable transfer sheet to form a laminate; a step of exposing the photo-curable transfer layer of the laminate having the stamper to ultraviolet rays to cure the photo-curable transfer layer, and removing the stamper from the laminate to form the inverted fine concave-convex pattern on a surface of the photo-curable transfer layer; a step of placing and depressing the intermediate stamper on a photo-curable transfer layer of another photo-curable transfer sheet to form a laminate; and a step of exposing the photo-curable transfer layer of the laminate having the intermediate stamper to ultraviolet rays to cure the photo-curable transfer layer, and removing the intermediate stamper, whereby the photo-curable transfer sheet having the fine concave-convex pattern surface is obtained. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110278769 | MOULD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTI-LAYER SHAPED PARTS OF PLASTIC - The invention relates to a mould for producing multilayer plastics mouldings composed of at least two mould halves and of a cavity within which plastic is received, and of a feed system with a feed channel, and also to a process for producing multilayer plastics mouldings. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110298158 | Nanolithography process - A method for replicating a pattern, comprising: (a) providing a patterned template comprising a patterned template surface having a plurality of recessed or protruded areas formed therein; (b) contacting a volume of a curable perfluoropolyether composition [composition (C)] with the patterned template surface, the composition C comprising: at least one functional perfluoropolyether compound [compound (E)] which comprises a (per)fluoropolyoxyalkylene chain [chain (R | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120056355 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRAVIOLET NANO-IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A process and an apparatus for performing a UV nano-imprint lithography are provided. The process uses a polymer pad which allows a uniform application of pressure to a patterned template and an easy removal of a residual resin layer. The apparatus includes a tilt and decentering corrector which allows an accurate alignment of layers during the nano-imprint lithography process. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120306122 | IMPRINTING METHOD - An imprinting method is capable of separating a molding material and a target material rapidly in pattern formation. The imprinting method includes a transferring process for transferring an inverted pattern of a mold | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130069285 | DEVICE FOR MOULDING A RECEPTACLE OBTAINED FROM A PARISON OF PLASTIC MATERIAL, A MOULDING METHOD AND A MOULDING MACHINE - Method for moulding a receptacle ( | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130140743 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SPATIALLY PERIODIC MODIFICATION OF A SUBSTRATE SURFACE - The invention relates to a method and a device for modifying in a spatially periodic manner at least in some regions a surface of a substrate ( | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130234371 | IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD USING SAME - An imprint apparatus molds a resin on a substrate with a mold and cures it by irradiation with a light to form a pattern on the substrate. This imprint apparatus includes an light irradiation unit configured to irradiate the light, and a mold holding unit configured to hold the mold, and at which an opening is formed to allow passage of the light irradiated from the light irradiation unit toward the substrate via the mold. Here, at least a portion of the surface of the mold holding unit which a reflected light that is reflected by at least either the substrate or the mold is can be incident has a reflectance that is lower than the reflectance of the surface of the mold relative to the light that is irradiated from the light irradiation unit. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130300032 | MICROPLATE WITH TRANSPARENT BASE - The present invention relates to an improved microplate which is constructed of at least one frame part and at least one bottom part, where the bottom part has a maximum thickness of 500 μm. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140035203 | METHOD OF PRODUCING SOLID MATERIAL AND COMPRESSION MOLDING MACHINE - The invention provides a method of producing a solid material, and the method includes: applying a light coloring substance to at least one of an inner surface of a die bore, an upper end surface of a lower punch, and a lower end surface of an upper punch; filling a powdery material in the die bore; compression molding the powdery material filled in the die bore with use of the upper punch and the lower punch; and irradiating with light a molded product obtained by the compression molding to color the molded product. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140151935 | FLUID APPLICATION METHOD FOR IMPROVED ROLL-TO-ROLL PATTERN FORMATION - Methods, apparatus and systems are disclosed by which patterned layers can be formed in a roll-to-roll process using a variable and programmable means for applying liquids and solutions used in the patterning process. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140265042 | 3D Direct Write Patterning Apparatus and Method of Generating Patterns on Doubly-Curved Surfaces - Disclosed is a system and method for patterning internal and/or external doubly-curved surfaces by use of a light source, three-dimensional scanning optics, computer controller, and a multi-axis robot. The system is capable of digitally receiving shape, location, and pattern data of a three-dimensional doubly-curved surface and applying said pattern over large areas with high precision in a seamless fashion. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140284849 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional integrated circuit. The method includes: 1) adding a non-metallic light-induced catalyst including an alcohol and/or an aldehyde to a thermoplastic carrier material, and molding the resulting mixture by an injection molding machine to form a structural component; 2) irradiating a surface of the structural component with a laser ray to form a line pattern thereon; 3) immersing the structural component in a metal ion solution at room temperature for between 5 and 7 minutes; 4) washing the structural component with distilled water, and immersing the structural component in an aqueous solution including a reducing agent for between 5 and 7 minutes to allow the surface of the structural component to form a metal core; and 5) performing electroless copper plating and medium-phosphorus electroless nickel plating on an area comprising the metal core to yield a conductor track. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140327188 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FINE CONVEX PATTERN STRUCTURE AND FINE CONVEX PATTERN PRODUCTION SYSTEM - A method for producing a fine convex pattern structure having a fine convex pattern projecting from a flat portion in a predetermined direction with respect to the flat portion includes: using an imprint mold that has a fine concave pattern corresponding to the fine convex pattern and forming the fine convex pattern projecting from the flat portion under a condition in which the fine convex pattern is inclined to the flat portion side from the predetermined direction; and causing the fine convex pattern to project in the predetermined direction with respect to the flat portion by inducing electric charges at least on the inclined fine convex pattern. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140346711 | FOOD SERVICE ARTICLES BEARING DECORATIVE MARKINGS, IMAGES AND/OR CUSTOM CONTENT AND METHOD THEREFOR - A plastic food service article bearing a decorative mark or image and method therefor is disclosed. The method includes providing an article made from a colored plastic such as polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, PET, PLA, ABS, etc., that discolors when irradiated with a laser beam; applying a laser beam to cause localized surface discoloration; and controlling the deflection and amplitude of the beam to form a surface decoration and/or image. In embodiments, the laser is a YAG or Fiber laser, the markings emulate silver or gold or pewter without applying metals, inks, or coatings to the plastic articles. The markings are clearly visible against both light and dark backgrounds, and can be placed in food-contact areas of the articles. The technique can be used for marking customized and personalized designs, images, and photographs on food service articles. Embodiments can be used to decorate plates and/or cutlery. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140367893 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A POLYCARBONATE PANEL - A method for forming a polycarbonate panel, the method comprising the steps of cutting a flat polycarbonate panel to the desired final dimensions, inserting the panel between the two portions of a die, forming the panel by means of compression between the two portions of the die, overbending the panel between 1-12 degrees to achieve a predetermined angle of bends in the panel and repeating these steps until the panel is fully corrugated. The method further includes the steps of heating the die and/or the panel by means of an electric strip temperature of between 100-110 degrees Fahrenheit. An apparatus is also provided for forming a polycarbonate panel. The apparatus includes a die where the die includes a first portion and a second portion. The die being automatically adjustable in height and width. The first portion and the second portion movable with respect to each other and the first portion and the second portion operable to compress and overbend a panel to form a bend in the panel. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150014890 | SURFACE COATING METHOD AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE OF AN ELECTRODE FOR A LITHIUM BASED BATTERY - In an example of the surface coating method, an aromatic resin or a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonate is dissolved in an organic solvent to form a solution. A film precursor is formed on a surface of an electrode material by immersing the electrode material into the solution, and evaporating the organic solvent. The electrode material is selected from the group consisting of an electrode active material particle and a pre-formed electrode. The film precursor is exposed to i) a thermal treatment having a temperature equal to or less than 500° C., or ii) ultraviolet light irradiation, or iii) both i and ii, to carbonize the film precursor to form a carbon film on the surface of the electrode material. Also disclosed herein is a method for improving electrochemical performance of an electrode for a lithium based battery. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150042017 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PROCESSING AND PRINTING WITH PLASMA SOURCES - Embodiments include systems, apparatuses, and methods of three-dimensional plasma printing or processing. In one embodiment, a method includes introducing chemical precursors into one or more point plasma sources, generating plasma in the one or more point plasma sources from the chemical precursors with one or more power sources, and locally patterning a substrate disposed over a stage with the generated plasma by moving the stage with respect to the one or more point plasma sources. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150321591 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SEAT BACKREST STRUCTURE OF A VEHICLE SEAT - A method is disclosed for producing a frame-like seat backrest structure of a vehicle seat. The seat backrest structure includes lateral members of metal and transverse members of plastic connected to these. In accordance with the method, the prefabricated lateral members are inserted in an injection mold and plastic is injected in the injection mold such that the transverse members are molded and connected to the lateral members. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160023400 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING REVERSE PATTERN BY USING IMPRINT PROCESS - A method of transferring a reverse pattern using an imprint process includes: preparing a master mold, where a first pattern is defined on a surface of the master mold; coating an imprint resin on the master mold to cover the first pattern; pressing the imprint resin toward the master mold using a stamp member; curing the imprint resin to form a second pattern between the master mold and the stamp member, where the second pattern has a reverse shape to a shape of the first pattern; detaching the stamp member from the master mold to separate the second pattern from the master mold; and transferring the second pattern onto a transfer substrate. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160059472 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes at least one pressing unit configured to bring the developing roller and the photoreceptor in contact with each other, an operating unit which is configured to be in an operating position during which a pressing force of the pressing unit is generated, and a standby during at which the pressing force is released, and a cover unit detachably provided to one side of the developing device and configured to guide movement of the operating unit to the operating position. By this configuration, operation of the operating unit is linked with an operation of detachment or attachment of the cover unit. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160114224 | GOLF BALL FABRICATION METHOD - A golf ball fabrication method comprises Step a: providing a core; Step b: spraying a thin resin film on the surface of the core to form a conductive layer; Step c: vacuum-electroplating the surface of the core to form a glossy thin metallic film functioning as a reflective layer; and Step d: encapsulating the glossy thin metallic film with a transparent resin layer in an injection-molding technology to form a transparent outer layer of the golf ball. The method can fabricate in a simple way a golf ball having a superior reflective effect and a long service life simultaneously. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160200028 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BLOW-MOLDING CONTAINERS WHICH ARE STERILE AT LEAST IN SOME AREAS | 07-14-2016 |
