| 06th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
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| 20140037897 | CONFIGURABLE PROTECTIVE COVER, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING - Disclosed herein is a cover for an electronic device that comprises a plurality of medallions extending outwardly from a flexible base sheet. The base sheet is adapted to conform to at least a portion of the outer surface of the device, so that the medallions are located at impact regions such as the corners, edges and around the screen. The medallions are adapted to maintain the device in spaced relation from an impact surface. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037898 | MULTI-LAYER BODY - The invention relates to a multi-layer body ( | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037899 | TEXTURED POLYMERIC FILMS AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a textured film formed by a method comprising deforming an organic polymer composition at a temperature below a glass transition temperature of an organic polymer in the organic polymer composition; the deforming being conducted by an application of a shear force, an elongational force, a compressive force, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing forces; the forces being applied to the organic polymer composition as it is disposed between a first roll that comprises a rubber surface and a second roll that comprises a textured metal surface; the deforming producing a textured film having a ratio of texturing of about 0.5 to about 3; the textured film having a thickness of about 5 to about 75 micrometers and an average roughness of about 0.3 to about 6 micrometers on opposing surfaces of the film. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037900 | Active-Energy-Curable Resin Composition, Molding, Microrelief Structure, Water-Repellent Article, Mold, and Method for Producing Microrelief Structure - Disclosed is an active energy ray-curable resin composition comprising 3 to 18 parts by mass of an alkyl (meth)acrylate (A) having an alkyl group of 12 or more carbon atoms, and 82 to 97 parts by mass of a multifunctional monomer (B) having 3 or more radical polymerizable functional groups in the molecule wherein the sp value as expressed by the Fedor's estimation method is 20 to 23, per 100 parts by mass of the total content of all monomers, and which gives a cured material having excellent water repellency and scratch resistance; and a molded article, a fine uneven structure body and a water-repellent article prepared by using the active energy ray-curable resin composition; and a method for producing a fine uneven structure body. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037901 | RECORDING MATERIAL - A recording material including a support and disposed thereon at least one layer including certain core/shell polymeric particles, the particles having, when dry, at least one void; and an opacity reducer is provided. A method for providing an image using the recording sheet is also provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037902 | SUBSTRATE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - With TiN being a base material, TiN fine particles are deposited on a silicone substrate by, for example, a laser ablation method so that diameters of the TiN fine particles are about 3 nm, and thereafter, Co fine particles are deposited on the silicon substrate on which the TiN fine particles are deposited, by, for example, the laser ablation method so that sizes of the Co fine particles are equal to or smaller than sizes of the fine particles of the TiN fine particles, here about 1 nm in diameter. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037903 | PROTECTIVE COATING WITH HIGH ADHESION AND ARTICLES MADE THEREWITH - Coatings and articles suitable for use in high temperature environments, for example, are presented. One embodiment is a coating that comprises a plurality of elongate material growth domains defined between domain boundaries. The domains have an intra-domain density of at least about 75% of theoretical density, have a substantially equiaxed grain morphology, and comprise a plurality of at least partially melted and solidified particles. Another embodiment is a coating that comprises a matrix comprising a substantially equiaxed grain morphology and a plurality of vertically oriented cracks disposed in the matrix. Further embodiments include articles comprising one or more of the coatings described above. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037904 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURE HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL TOPOGRAPHY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of making an absorbent structure having a three-dimensional topography includes placing at least a portion of the absorbent structure between opposed mold surfaces. At least one of the mold surfaces has a three-dimensional topography. The three-dimensional topography of the mold surface is imparted onto the absorbent structure so that the absorbent structure has a three-dimensional topography corresponding to the three-dimensional topography of the mold surface. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037905 | Fibrous Insulating System with a Corrugated Thermal Break Core - A fibrous insulation blanket manufactured to be installed between standard, sub-standard, and super-standard framing within those wall, ceiling, and roof cavities between framing members in residential and commercial buildings. Said fibrous insulation blanket includes a structure of flexible corrugated/ribbed material serving as a structural thermal break comprised of a non-heat/cold transmitting material, which provides additional insulating characteristics beyond the capabilities of the fibrous insulating material for increased protection from heat loss and cold infiltration. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037906 | NONWOVEN CALENDERED FABRICS - Nonwoven calendered materials for various applications such as household use and personal and hygienic care are provided. In particular, the present invention can be applied to the manufacture of wipes and cleaning cloths. Methods for making and using nonwoven calendered fabrics are also provided. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037907 | THREE DIMENSIONAL NETTED STRUCTURE - A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037908 | THREE DIMENSIONAL NETTED STRUCTURE - A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037909 | Actuation and Control of Stamp Deformation in Microcontact Printing - A practical implementation of a flexible and transparent capacitive sensor is disclosed. The results show that, while PDMS is an inherently nonlinear material, linear behavior with minimal hysteresis can be obtained over an appropriately small range of operation. Moreover, high resolution has been achieved during these tests. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037910 | COMPOSITE TABLE TOP - A composite table top including a top plate having an outer and an inner surface, a bottom plate comprising a plurality of projections, each of the plurality of projections having a top defining a top surface. The composite table top has at least a pair of reinforcement inserts disposed at two opposite edges of the bottom plate. The sum of the top surfaces of the plurality of projections is 30%-70% of the upper surface of the bottom plate. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037911 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET - Disclosed is a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having a transparent film substrate and, on at least one side thereof, an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The transparent film substrate has a top coat layer having a specific configuration with an average thickness and a thickness variation being controlled. The acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed from a water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition. The composition contains, as components, an acrylic emulsion polymer derived from constitutive monomers in a specific formulation; and a polypropylene glycol (PPG)/polyethylene glycol (PEG) block copolymer having a specific structure, or a derivative of the copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is found to be highly resistant to scratches and static electrification and to have superior visual quality and satisfactory resistance to adhesive strength increase. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037912 | WIRING SUBSTRATE, MULTI-PIECE WIRING SUBSTRATE ARRAY, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - Provided are a wiring substrate; a multi-piece wiring substrate array; and a method for reliably producing the multi-piece wiring substrate array. The wiring substrate includes a substrate main body, which has first and second main surfaces, side surfaces, a groove surface, and a fracture surface; and a notch which has a concave shape in plan view, and which is provided on a side surface on a side toward the first main surface, wherein, in the side surface having the notch, the boundary between the groove surface and the fracture surface has first curved portions on opposite sides of the notch, the first curved portions being convex toward the first main surface in side view; and also has a second curved portion on a second-main-surface side of the notch, the second curved portion being convex toward the second main surface of the substrate main body in side view. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037913 | BINDER FOR INK-JET PRINTING INK, INK-JET PRINTING INK CONTAINING THE SAME, AND PRINTED MATTER - It is an object of the present invention to provide a binder for ink-jet printing ink that can form printed images having excellent scratch resistance and good alcohol resistance without impairing good discharge stability of ink. The present invention relates to a binder for ink-jet printing ink including a polyurethane (A) that has a hydroxyl group at a molecular terminal, has a weight-average molecular weight of 30,000 to 70,000, and is obtained by causing a reaction of a polyisocyanate and a polyol (a2) containing a particular polyether polyol so that the equivalent ratio [isocyanate group [X]/hydroxyl group [Y]] of an isocyanate group [α] in the polyisocyanate (a1) to a hydroxyl group [Y] in the polyol (a2) is in the range of 0.930 to 0.995 and an aqueous medium (B). The hydroxyl group present at the molecular terminal of the polyurethane (A) is a hydroxyl group derived from the polyether polyol. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037914 | RESIN WELDED BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A X-Y plane is a plane parallel to abutting surfaces on which a joining portion is formed, and a Z direction is a direction perpendicular to the X-Y plane. A sealing member is held between the outer circumference side of a guide provided on a lid body and the inner circumference side of a rib provided on a case, and is pressed in a direction parallel to the X-Y plane. Laser light is scanned on the inner circumference side with respect to a ring-shaped pressurization jig with a stopper pressurized by the pressurization jig, so the pressurization jig does not break the path of the laser light. This expands the range of options in the material for the pressurization jig, which enables an easy-maintenance jig to be used, improving productivity. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037915 | MEMBRANES FOR FLEXIBLE MICROBIAL FUEL CELL CATHODES AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A membrane for use as a packaging or in microbial fuel cells having a first layer of a polymer having a high oxygen permeability and a second supporting layer made of a woven or a non-woven material, wherein both layers are dot laminated and/or pattern laminated together by using an adhesive. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037916 | COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-CUP BREW LID - A single-cup brew lid material comprises: a compostable printed layer; and a compostable layer that is sealable to PLA single-cup brew containers. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037917 | PRINTED LAMINATE WITH DIGITAL PRINTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE - A printed laminate includes a substrate and a priming layer positioned over the substrate, wherein digital printing is applied to the priming layer. A top coat layer is applied over the digital printing and the priming layer, the top coat layer being composed of a clear hot melt polyurethane first top coat layer and a clear UV cured acrylic second top coat layer. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037918 | ULTRAVIOLET RAY CURABLE INK COMPOSITION FOR USE IN INK JET METHOD AND RECORDED OBJECT - An ultraviolet ray curable ink composition is provided. The ultraviolet ray curable ink composition contains a polymerizable compound; and an aluminum pigment subjected to a surface treatment with a phosphate compound. The aluminum pigment subjected to the surface treatment with the phosphate compound is subjected to an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer to obtain an X-ray photoelectron spectrum having a wave form. Thereafter, when a waveform separation was performed by using a Voigt function in such an X-ray photoelectron spectrum, the X-ray photoelectron spectrum has peaks in the rage of 190 eV or more but 192 eV or less. A printed object is also provided. The printed object is produced by applying the ultraviolet ray curable ink composition onto a recording medium, and then irradiating the ultraviolet ray curable ink composition with an ultraviolet ray. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037919 | SELECTIVELY COATED CRP COMPONENTS AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A component made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic is described, consisting of or comprising a matrix material (M) and carbon fibers embedded into the matrix material (M), wherein the component has at least one surface portion (A), having one or a plurality of exposed regions of the carbon fibers, characterized in that the exposed regions(s) of the carbon fibers is or are selectively coated with a layer (S). | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037920 | PATTERNING OF HARD-TO-DRY-ETCH SUBSTRATES - A hard-to-dry-etch material may be patterned by forming a layer of dry-etchable material on a surface of the hard-to-dry etch substrate, and dry etching the dry-etchable material. The hard-to-dry etch substrate produces substantial quantities of non-volatile etch byproducts that redeposit when subject to the dry etching. The dry-etchable material has similar material properties to the hard-to-dry-etch substrate material is formed. The dry-etchable material is one that does not produce substantial quantities of non-volatile etch byproducts that redeposit when the dry-etchable material is subject to the dry etching. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037921 | OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM AND LAMINATE FOR OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM - An optical information recording medium includes multiple laminated resin layers. At least one of interfaces between the resin layers has a refractive index which gradually changes in a thickness direction of the resin layers. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037922 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - Microporous materials that include thermoplastic organic polyolefin polymer (e.g., ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin, such as polyethylene), particulate filler (e.g., precipitated silica), and a network of interconnecting pores, are described. The microporous materials of the present invention possess controlled volatile material transfer properties. The microporous materials can have a density of at least 0.8 g/cm | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037923 | DICING TAPE-INTEGRATED FILM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR BACK SURFACE, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The present invention relates to a dicing tape-integrated film for semiconductor back surface, which includes: a dicing tape including a base material layer, a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer stacked in this order, and a film for semiconductor back surface stacked on the second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the dicing tape, in which a peel strength Y between the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is larger than a peel strength X between the second pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the film for semiconductor back surface, and in which the peel strength X is from 0.01 to 0.2 N/20 mm, and the peel strength Y is from 0.2 to 10 N/20 mm. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037924 | FLAME-RETARDANT THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET - A flame-retardant thermally-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a substrate and a flame-retardant thermally-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate. The substrate includes a polyester film and the thickness of the polyester film is 10 to 40 μm, and the thermal resistance of the flame-retardant thermally-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet is 10 cm | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037925 | COATED TINTED GALSS ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The invention relates to a multi-layer pyrolytic coating stack deposited on a tinted glass substrate to form a coated glass article exhibiting a desired combination of emissivity, visible light transmittance and solar heat gain coefficient. A method for depositing the multi-layer coating stack on the tinted glass substrate is also part of the invention. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037926 | COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite layer including an equal number of films. The films are stacked on top of each other one after another. Each film includes a zirconium-copper carbonitride layer and a zirconium carbonitride layer. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037927 | MOTOR VEHICLE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - This component comprises a first mat of felt and a second mat of felt, each felt mat comprising fibers and a resin binding the fibers. It comprises a spacer interposed between the first mat and the second mat, the first mat and the second mat being fixed to opposite faces of the spacer. At least one of the first mat and the second mat comprises at least 50 wt % of wood fibers bound together by the resin. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037928 | SUBSTRATE SECTION FOR FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUBSTRATE SECTION, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUBSTRATE - A substrate section for a flexible display device is disclosed. The substrate section prevents adhesion loss between a reinforcing layer and a barrier layer, thereby preventing a peel-off phenomenon between an inorganic barrier layer and a reinforcing layer. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037929 | Nanostructured titania semiconductor material and its production process - A nanostructured titania semiconductor material termed TSG-IMP having a predetermined crystal size is produced by a sol-gel method by adding a titanium alkoxide to an alcoholic solution, adding an acid to the alcoholic solution, subjecting the acidic solution to agitation under reflux conditions: stabilizing the medium and adding bidistilled water under reflux until gelation; subjecting the gel to aging until complete formation of the titania which is dried and calcined. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037930 | THERMALLY STABLE, FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A flexible substrate with a high optical transparency (>80% from 400 to 750 nm) that is retained after exposure to 300° C., near-zero birefringence (<±0.001), and a relatively low CTE (<60 ppm/° C.) is disclosed. The substrate may be manufactured as single layer, polyimide films and as a multi-layer laminate comprising a polyimide layer and a thin glass layer. The polyimides may include alicyclic dianhydrides and aromatic, cardo diamines. The films formed of the polyimides can serve as flexible substrates for optical displays and other applications that require their unique combination of properties. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037931 | POLYLACTIC ACID RESIN FILM - The present invention relates to a polylactic acid resin film which has excellent flexibility, mechanical properties, stability, and transparency while having a specific biodegradability of the polylactic acid resin, and is useful as a packaging material. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037932 | DIAMOND SENSORS, DETECTORS, AND QUANTUM DEVICES - A synthetic single crystal diamond material comprising: a first region of synthetic single crystal diamond material comprising a plurality of electron donor defects; a second region of synthetic single crystal diamond material comprising a plurality of quantum spin defects; and a third region of synthetic single crystal diamond material disposed between the first and second regions such that the first and second regions are spaced apart by the third region, wherein the second and third regions of synthetic single crystal diamond material have a lower concentration of electron donor defects than the first region of synthetic single crystal diamond material, and wherein the first and second regions are spaced apart by a distance in a range 10 nm to 100 μm which is sufficiently close to allow electrons to be donated from the first region of synthetic single crystal diamond material to the second region of synthetic single crystal diamond material thus forming negatively charged quantum spin defects in the second region of synthetic single crystal diamond material and positively charged defects in the first region of synthetic single crystal diamond material while being sufficiently far apart to reduce other coupling interactions between the first and second regions which would otherwise unduly reduce the decoherence time of the plurality of quantum spin defects and/or produce strain broaden of a spectral line width of the plurality of quantum spin defects in the second region of synthetic single crystal diamond material. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037933 | FLAME RETARDANT CELLULOSIC MAN-MADE FIBERS - The invention relates to flame-retardant cellulosic man-made fibers containing a flame-retardant substance in the form of an oxidized condensate of a tetrakis hydroxyalkyl phosphonium salt with ammonia and/or a nitrogenous compound which contains one or several amine groups whereby the fiber has a tenacity of more than 18 cN/tex in a conditioned state. Production process and the use of the fibers according to the invention are further objects of the invention. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037934 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR HEAT DISSIPATING PLATE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME - There is provided a composite material for a heat dissipating plate which achieves both a high thermal conductivity and a low coefficient of thermal expansion and has a performance satisfactory as a heat dissipating plate and a method of production of a composite material which can produce the composite material at a low cost. For this reason, powder metallurgy is used to produce the composite material for a heat dissipating plate. The composite material for a heat dissipating plate which is fabricated by this method of production contains an aluminum alloy and silicon carbide. The particles of silicon carbide are in contact with each other. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037935 | FUCTIONAL ARTICLE, ARTICLE FOR TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT, ARTICLE FOR BUILDING, AND COATING COMPOSITION - To provide a functional article comprising a water-absorbing layer having abrasion resistance and water-absorbing functions relating to dew condensation prevention, moisture-conditioning function, anti-fouling function, anti-fogging function, anti-icing function, etc., and an article for a transport equipment and an article for building provided with such a functional article; and a coating composition capable of forming a water-absorbing coating film having the above water-absorbing functions and having abrasion resistance as well. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037936 | PREPARATION METHOD FOR POROUS PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ARTICLE - There is provided a preparation method for a porous pressure sensitive adhesive article, a porous pressure sensitive adhesive article, and an abrasive pad. According to an example of the present application, as a porous pressure sensitive adhesive article including a pressure sensitive adhesive layer formed on a porous article, an article having excellent resistance to an external shear strength and to peeling can be provided. Further, according to the above method, the porous article can be attached firmly to a large-area adherent. In an example, the porous article may be an abrasive pad. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037937 | POLYAMIDE BLEND FILM - A film whose outer layer is composed of a molding composition which is in essence composed of the following components:
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| 20140037938 | Carbon Nanotube Enabled Hydrophobic-Hydrophilic Composite Interfaces and Methods of Their Formation - Methods are generally provided for forming a coated substrate having a plurality of carbon nanoparticles, along with the resulting coated substrates. In one embodiment, the method includes oxidizing the carbon nanoparticles to form oxygen containing end groups on the surfaces of the carbon nanoparticles; dispersing the oxidized carbon nanoparticles into a polymeric media to form an ink; and depositing the ink onto a substrate to form a coating. Generally, the coating includes the oxidized carbon nanoparticles dispersed within the polymeric material. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037939 | PREPREG AND FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PREPREG - The present invention provides a prepreg comprising the following constituent elements (A), (B) and (C), the constituent element (A) being arranged on one surface or both surfaces of a layer containing the constituent elements (B) and (C), and not less than 90 area % of the constituent element (A) existing in the region from the surface of the prepreg to a position up to 20% of the average thickness of said prepreg:
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| 20140037940 | COVER FILM - A cover film including, at least, (A) a substrate layer, (B) an intermediate layer, (C) a release layer and (D) a heat seal layer is provided. The release layer (C) includes a resin composition which includes (a) a styrene-based resin composition and (b) an ethylene-α-olefin random copolymer, with the content of the copolymer (b) in the release layer being 20 to 50 mass %, and which has a Vicat softening temperature of 55 to 80° C., while the heat seal layer (D) includes an acrylic resin having a glass transition temperature of 55 to 80° C. By the cover film, a carrier tape of polystyrene or the like can be so heat-sealed even in a short time as to achieve sufficient peel strength. Further, the resulting heat-sealed carrier tape exhibits little variation in peel strength, so that when peeling, few components fly out of the carrier tape. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037941 | THERMOFORMABLE POLYMER THICK FILM SILVER CONDUCTOR AND ITS USE IN CAPACITIVE SWITCH CIRCUITS - This invention is directed to a polymer thick film conductive composition that may be used in applications where thermoforming of the base substrate occurs, e.g., as in capacitive switches. Polycarbonate substrates are often used as the substrate and the polymer thick film conductive composition may be used without any barrier layer. Thermoformable electric circuits benefit from the presence of an encapsulant layer over the dried polymer thick film conductive composition. The electrical circuit is subsequently subjected to an injection molding process. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037942 | OPTICAL FILM INCLUDING FUNCTIONAL COATING LAYER, AND POLARIZING PLATE AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - There is provided an optical film including an acrylic film, and a functional coating layer formed on at least one side of the acrylic film. The functional coating layer includes a water-dispersible resin and at least two kinds of fine particles having different average particle sizes. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037943 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A coated article includes a metal substrate, a TiSiN layer formed on the metal substrate, and a TiN layer formed on the TiSiN layer. The TiSiN layer consists essentially of elemental Ti, elemental Si, and elemental N in non-homogenous deposition. The elemental Si within the TiSiN layer has a mass percentage gradually decreasing from the bottom of the TiSiN layer near the substrate to the top of the TiSiN layer away from the substrate. The elemental N has a mass percentage gradually increasing from the bottom of the TiSiN layer near the substrate to the top of the TiSiN layer away from the substrate. The TiN layer consists essentially of elemental Ti and elemental N. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037944 | COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORK FILMS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES OF SAME - Multilayer structures comprising a covalent organic framework (COF) film in contact with a polyaromatic carbon (PAC) film. The multilayer structures can be made by combining precursor compounds in the presence of a PAC film. The PAC film can be for example, a single layer graphene film. The multilayer structures can be used in a variety of applications such as solar cells, flexible displays, lighting devices, RFID tags, sensors, photoreceptors, batteries, capacitors, gas-storage devices, and gas-separation devices. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037945 | BONDING-SUBSTRATE FABRICATION METHOD, BONDING SUBSTRATE, SUBSTRATE BONDING METHOD, BONDING-SUBSTRATE FABRICATION APPARATUS, AND SUBSTRATE ASSEMBLY - [Problem] To provide a substrate bonding technique having a wide range of application. [Solution] A silicon thin film is formed on a bonding surface, and the interface with the substrate is surface-treated using energetic particles/metal particles. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037946 | LAMINATE COMPRISING A POLYOLEFIN LAYER ADHERED TO A BASE LAYER - A laminate is disclosed comprising a polyolefin layer of a composition comprising a blend of 90-99.7 wt % of a copolymer of propylene and at least one α-olefin, and 0.3-10 wt % of a polyethylene having a density of 940 kg/m | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037947 | HOT-MELT ADHESIVE SHEET FOR STACKED POLISHING PAD AND ADHESIVE-LAYER-BEARING SUPPORT LAYER FOR STACKED POLISHING PAD - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hot-melt adhesive sheet for a stacked polishing pad wherein a polishing layer is resistant to detachment from a support layer even when high temperatures are produced by long periods of polishing. This hot-melt adhesive sheet is used to laminate a polishing layer to a support layer, and the hot-melt adhesive is a polyester-based hot-melt adhesive that, for each 100 weight parts of a polyester-resin base polymer, contains 2 to 10 weight parts of an epoxy resin that has at least two glycidyl groups per molecule. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037948 | SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILM, OPTICAL MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC MEMBER - A surface protective film, including: a backing layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which: the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a polyurethane-based resin; and the surface protective film has a pressure-sensitive adhesive strength for an acrylic plate of 0.5 N/25 mm or less after being attached to the acrylic plate and stored at 70° C. for 1 day. Another surface protective film including: a backing layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which: the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a polyurethane-based resin; the polyurethane-based resin includes a polyurethane-based resin obtained by curing a composition including a polyol (A) having at least two OH groups and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B); and the polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B) includes a polyfunctional aromatic isocyanate compound. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037949 | SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILM, OPTICAL MEMBER, AND ELECTRONIC MEMBER - Provided is a surface protective film that uses a polyurethane-based resin in a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, the surface protective film being able to achieve both of low contamination property and adhesive residue reduction, and having excellent reworkability, wettability, and transparency as well. Also provided are an optical member and an electronic member each having attached thereto such surface protective film. The surface protective film includes: a backing layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which: the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes a polyurethane-based resin; the polyurethane-based resin includes a polyurethane-based resin obtained by curing a composition including a polyol (A) having at least two OH groups and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B); and (1) the polyol (A) includes 50 wt % or more of a polyol having two OH groups and a number-average molecular weight Mn of 3,000 to 6,000, or (2) the polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B) includes a polyfunctional aromatic isocyanate compound. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037950 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET - The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet includes a transparent film substrate; and, on at least one side thereof, an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The transparent film substrate includes a base layer including a resinous material and a top coat layer on a first face of the base layer. The top coat layer is formed from a polythiophene, an acrylic resin, and a melamine crosslinking agent and has an average thickness D | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037951 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET, AND OPTICAL FILM - A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition includes: 100 parts by mass of a polymer (A) having a glass transition temperature lower than 0° C.; and 0.05 parts by mass to 20 parts by mass of a (meth)acrylic polymer (B) having a weight average molecular weight (MwB) of 1000≦MwB<30000 that contains, as monomer units, both a (meth)acrylic monomer having an alicyclic structure represented by the following general formula (1) and a monomer having a polyoxyalkylene skeleton: | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037952 | RADIATION-CURABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE, RADIATION-CURABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER, RADIATION-CURABLE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET, AND LAMINATE - Provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of realizing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having satisfactory adhesion performance and a high ink step absorbability. A radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesive, which contains a (meth)acryl-based polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer component containing 30 to 90% by weight of an alkyl(meth)acrylate having an alkyl group of 10 to 22 carbon atoms at an ester end, and having a radically polymerizable functional group containing a carbon-carbon double bond. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037953 | SURFACE-PROTECTING FILM - Provided is a novel surface protective film that can express sufficiently high wettability even when no plasticizer is added and that is excellent in reworkability. The surface protective film of the present invention is a surface protective film, including: a base material layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, in which a first wetting rate with respect to an acrylic plate in a surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, which is brought into contact with an adherend, is 5.0 cm | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037954 | RESIN COMPOSITION, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET, AND SURFACE PROTECTIVE FILM - A resin composition includes: a polyol (A) having at least two OH groups; a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B); a catalyst (C); and a compound (D) that undergoes keto-enol tautomerization, in which: a content ratio of the polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B) with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polyol (A) is 1 part by weight to 100 parts by weight; and the catalyst (C) includes an iron-based compound containing iron as an active center thereof. The resin composition can serve as a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a polyurethane-based resin. Also provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet and a surface protective film each including such pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037955 | PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND FILM FOR OPTICAL MEMBER - The invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including: an acrylic copolymer (A) containing 40% to 80% by mass of a constituent unit derived from a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester having a C | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037956 | HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HEATER CABLES, CONNECTORS, AND INSULATIONS - A high temperature, high voltage cable having at least one multi-strand conductor whose resistance is controlled by tightness or looseness of pitch. Also, a high temperature, high voltage cable having at least one layer of ceramifiable polymer, and at least one layer of mica/glass. Also, a high temperature, high voltage cable including at least one layer of non-conductive inorganic material, and at least one layer of mica/glass tape. Also, a high temperature, high voltage sleeve having at least one layer of ceramifiable polymer and at least one layer of mica/glass. Also, a high temperature, high voltage sleeve including at least one layer of non-conductive inorganic material and at least one layer of mica/glass. Also a heating cable having at least one layer of mica/glass and at least one layer of thermally conductive and electrically insulating inorganic materials. Also a flexible heating cable including at least one stranded conductor and at least one layer of flexible mica/glass tape that is coated with thermally conductive and electrically insulating material. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037957 | FIBERS AND FIBER SPINNERETS - A method including the steps of extruding a melt including an amorphous polymer composition through a spinneret under a pressure of from 400 to 1500 psi to produce a spun fiber; collecting the spun fiber on a feeding roll without drawing the spun fiber; producing a solidified fiber from the spun fiber. The solidified fiber can have a dpf within a range of from greater than 0 to 2.5 dpf, and a shrinkage less than or equal to 2%. The method can also include collecting the solidified fiber onto a spool without subjecting the solidified fiber to a drawing step. A spinneret for producing fibers of at most 2.5 dpf from a composition comprising an amorphous polyetherimide polymer, the spinneret comprising a die having a plurality of round melt channels but no distribution plates. Fibers produced by the method and from the spinneret are also disclosed. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037958 | SILICIC ACID CONDENSATES HAVING A LOW CROSS-LINKAGE RATE - A material or biomaterial comprising silicic acid condensates with a low degree of crosslinking and methods of producing the same are subject matter of the present invention. A method of producing silicic acid structures having a low degree of crosslinking is disclosed, in which a sol is prepared, with further condensation being prevented if certain cross-linkages of the silicic acid are achieved, and wherein, preferably, structures with a size of 0.5-1000 nm are produced, e.g., polyhedral structures or aggregates of the same. Further condensation can be prevented by a chemical reaction of OH groups of the silicic acid condensates, e.g., by esterification or silylation. In one embodiment, the material primarily includes silicon dioxide (SiO | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037959 | POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON CHUNKS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THEM - The present invention relates to polycrystalline silicon chunks which are cubic and have a metal content of less than 200 pptw and a dopant content of less than 50 ppta. Methods for producing polycrystalline silicon chunks, include the steps of providing a polycrystalline silicon rod, comminuting the polycrystalline silicon rod into cubic chunks, and cleaning the polycrystalline silicon chunks, wherein comminution takes place using a spiked-roll crusher having at least one spiked roll, the spiked roll including W | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037960 | Method for Producing Amino Acid Chelate Compounds, Amino Acid Chelate Compounds and Use of Amino Acid Chelate Compounds - A method for producing amino acid chelate compounds, characterized in that metal oxides and/or metal carbonates and/or metal sulfates and/or metal chlorides and/or metal hydroxides in solid form are activated mechanically and then the activated metal oxides and/or metal carbonates and/or metal hydroxides and/or metal sulfates and/or metal chlorides are brought together with amino acids in solid form and converted to amino acid chelate compounds in a solid-state reaction. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037961 | System For Purifying, Producing And Storing Biomolecules - The invention relates to a lock-release method to be applied to biomolecules, such as antibodies, to improve the purification, production, stability and storage of biomolecules. A biomolecule is covalently bound to a polymer support comprising a diketone group so that the biomolecule can be purified, produced and/or stored before being released from the support. The diketone group of the polymer support is a 1,3-ketoester, 1,3-ketothioester or 1,3-ketoamide is a group of Formula (1): R | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037962 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PROPPANTS - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for producing frac sand, in order to meet size, sphericity and roundness standards, from a feedstock such as natural sand. The feedstock is rotated as slurry in a conditioning cell, so that it self abrades to produce frac sand with the required characteristics. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037963 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GRAPHENE FILM, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING GRAPHENE FILM, AND GRAPHENE FILM MANUFACTURED BY USING APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING GRAPHENE FILM - A method of manufacturing a graphene film, the method including forming graphene on a surface of a catalyst metal film; forming a first film on a surface of the graphene, on which the catalyst metal film is not formed; removing the catalyst metal film; and performing a doping process on the graphene, wherein the forming of the graphene, the forming of the first film, the removing, and the performing are performed in one direction by using a roll-to-roll method. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037964 | Optical Article Containing A Self-Healing Coating And Improved Initial Haze - The present invention is drawn to an optical article comprising: (a) a polycarbonate substrate, (b) a non-tintable intermediate coating, and (c) a transparent self-healing outer coating obtained by drying and curing a composition comprising at least one polycarbonate polyol, at least one polyisocyanate, at least one solvent and at least one surfactant. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037965 | "Multilayer Film" - The present invention relates to a multilayer film coextruded from an aliphatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid-based polymer and a method for producing the same. According to the present invention, a multilayer film having excellent adhesive property can be manufactured even without a separate adhesive layer. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037966 | IMPACT-MODIFIED ADHESIVES - The present application provides agents for producing an impact-modified epoxy adhesive encompassing at least two components A and B packaged separately from each other, wherein (a) component A contains at least one compound having two or more isocyanate groups together with one or more further additives, (b) component B contains at least one compound which has at least two reactive groups selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, primary amino groups and secondary amino groups and is simultaneously free from epoxy groups, together with one or more further additives, (c) at least one of components A and/or B contains at least one epoxide prepolymer as an additive, (d) at least one of components A and/or B contains at least one latent hardener for epoxide prepolymers as an additive, and (e) components A and B contain no blowing agent that is capable of being heat activated. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037967 | ARTICLES HAVING NON-FOULING SURFACES AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING THE SAME INCLUDING PRETREATMENT OF ARTICLES - Processes are described herein for preparing medical devices and other articles having a low-fouling surface on a substrate comprising a polymeric surface. The polymeric surface material may possess a range of polymeric backbones and substituents while providing the articles with a highly efficient, biocompatible, and non-fouling surface. The processes involve treating the substrate to reduce the concentration of chemical species on the surface of or in the substrate without altering the bulk physical properties of the device or article, and thereafter forming a grafted polymer layer on the treated substrate surface. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037968 | Silicate-containing Antifog Coatings - A coating composition including an alkali metal silicate, a wetting agent, and a hydrophilic antifog agent forms an antifog coating on a substrate. The coating may be applied to the surface of a film from an aqueous dispersion of the ingredients, followed by drying to form a composite film. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037969 | Hybrid Air Plasma Spray and Slurry Method of Environmental Barrier Deposition - A bond layer may be applied to the substrate of an article and a first layer may be applied to the bond layer by thermal spray. A second layer may be applied above the first layer by slurry coating. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037970 | REINFORCED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An article comprising a substrate; a bond layer disposed on the substrate; a reinforcing layer disposed on the bond layer, the reinforcing layer comprising hydrogen; and a protective layer disposed on the reinforcing layer, wherein the reinforcing layer reduces formation of thermally grown oxide generated at the bond layer, and methods of making the same. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037971 | REINFORCED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An article comprising a substrate; a bond layer disposed on the substrate; a first reinforcing layer disposed on the bond layer, the first reinforcing layer comprising a plurality of nanoparticles; and a protective layer disposed on the first reinforcing layer, wherein the first reinforcing layer reduces formation of thermally grown oxide generated at the bond layer, and methods of making the same. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037972 | MODIFIER COMPOSITION FOR POLYOLEFIN, POLYOLEFIN FOR PACKAGING AND FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FILM - The disclosure relates to a modifier composition for polyolefin, a polyolefin for packaging and a flexible packaging film. The disclosure relates to a modifier composition for polyolefin, including: (A) nano-silicon dioxide; (B) polyvinyl alcohol; (C) acrylic copolymer; and (D) Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) copolymer. The disclosure also relates to a polyolefin for packaging, including: a polyolefin resin and a modifier composition of the polyolefin provided by the disclosure. The disclosure also relates to a flexible packaging film, of which at least a part is made of the polyolefin for packaging of the disclosure. The modifier composition of the disclosure can obviously improve the performance in the aspect of reducing residue of solvent in the polyolefin flexible packaging film. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037973 | Laser Imageable Non-Polyolefin Film - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed generally to a polymeric film that comprises at least one laser imageable marking layer. The marking layer comprises a non-polyolefin component (such as polyamide, polyester, and/or polystyrene) and a photochromatic pigment. It has been discovered that a non-polyolefin film comprising a marking layer formulated with a photochromatic pigment offers a substantial advantage over prior art methods of laser imaging non-polyolefin films. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037974 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TRANSPARENT RECYCLED SHEET, AND TRANSPARENT RECYCLED SHEET - A method of manufacturing a transparent recycled sheet using a multilayer sheet as a recycled resin, the multilayer sheet including a base layer and a surface layer being layered on each other and each including a crystalline resin, includes: melt-extruding a mixed resin into a raw sheet, the mixed resin being prepared by mixing a virgin resin including the crystalline resin, the recycled resin and a metallocene ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer having a melt flow rate of 0.5 g/10 min to 6 g/10 min; and cooling the raw sheet. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037975 | ADHESON TO PLASTIC WITH BLOCK COPOLYMERS OBTAINED USING RAFT - An aqueous coating composition (which optionally can coat plastic substrates) the composition comprising a block copolymer and a polymer P; where the block copolymer comprises at least blocks [A] | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037976 | Rolled Copper or Copper-Alloy Foil Provided with Roughened Surface - Provided is a rolled copper or copper-alloy foil having a roughened surface, the rolled copper or copper-alloy foil subjected to roughening treatment with copper fine grains wherein a copper base plating layer is provided between the copper roughened layer and the rolled copper or copper-alloy foil. An object of the present invention is to provide a roughened rolled copper-alloy foil having fewer craters, the presence of which is a serious disadvantage unique to a rolled copper-alloy foil having a roughened surface. In particular, provided is a rolled copper or copper-alloy foil in which the development of craters caused by inclusions present in or near a surface of the base material can be controlled. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037977 | METAL-BASED PARTICLE ASSEMBLY - There is provided a metal-based particle assembly comprising 30 or more metal-based particles separated from each other and disposed in two dimensions, the metal-based particles having an average particle diameter in a range of from 200 to 1600 nm, an average height in a range of from 55 to 500 nm, and an aspect ratio, as defined by a ratio of the average particle diameter to the average height, in a range of from 1 to 8, wherein the metal-based particles are disposed such that an average distance between adjacent metal-based particles may be in a range of from 1 to 150 nm. This metal-based particle assembly presents significantly intense plasmon resonance and also allows plasmon resonance to have an effect over a range extended to a significantly large distance. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037978 | ANCHORED NANOSTRUCTURE MATERIALS AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - Anchored nanostructure materials and methods for their fabrication are described. The anchored nanostructure materials may utilize nano-catalysts that include powder-based or solid-based support materials. The support material may comprise metal, such as NiAl, ceramic, a cermet, or silicon or other metalloid. Typically, nanoparticles are disposed adjacent a surface of the support material. Nanostructures may be formed as anchored to nanoparticles that are adjacent the surface of the support material by heating the nano-catalysts and then exposing the nano-catalysts to an organic vapor. The nanostructures are typically single wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037979 | METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CLAD STEEL PRODUCTS - A method is disclosed of producing a billet which can be heated and rolled or otherwise worked with conventional equipment to form a product with a steel core and a cladding of an alloy including stainless steel, nickel-chrome, nickel-copper or copper-nickel. For a product such as corrosion resistant reinforcing bar, the billet includes a solid steel core inserted in a tube of the alloy on which swaging operations are carried out, decreasing the transverse size of discrete portions of the tube. The part of the tube interfacing with the steel body may be swaged, increasing the length of the tube and decreasing the transverse size of the steel body at the interface. To prevent oxidation of chrome and other metals in the tube, one or more briquettes of scavenging metal are inserted in the parts of the tube that project clear of an end of the core. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037980 | HOT STAMPED ARTICLE, METHOD OF PRODUCING HOT STAMPED ARTICLE, ENERGY ABSORBING MEMBER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ENERGY ABSORBING MEMBER - A hot stamped article has a component composition containing, in terms of % by mass, 0.002% to 0.1% of C, 0.01% to 0.5% of Si, 0.5% to 2.5% of Mn+Cr, 0.1% or less of P, 0.01% or less of S, 0.05% or less of t-Al, 0.005% or less of N, and 0.0005% to 0.004% of B which is optionally contained in a case where the Mn+Cr is 1.0% or more, the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The hot stamped article has a microstructure composed of, in terms of an area ratio, 0% or more and less than 90% of martensite, 10% to 100% of bainite, and less than 0.5% of unavoidable inclusion structures, or a microstructure composed of, in terms of an area ratio, 99.5% to 100% of bainitic ferrite, and less than 0.5% of unavoidable inclusion structures. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037981 | CASTING METHODS AND MOLDED ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM - A method comprising introducing a first casting material into a casting mold; applying directional solidification to the first casting material in the casting mold; introducing a second casting material into the casting mold, the second casting material having a different chemical composition than the first casting material; applying directional solidification to the second casting material in the casting mold; and forming a molded article, wherein the molded article comprises a first region | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037982 | Method for Strengthening Adhesion Between Dielectric Layers Formed Adjacent to Metal Layers - A method is provided which includes forming a metal layer and converting at least a portion of the metal layer to a hydrated metal oxide layer. Another method is provided which includes selectively depositing a dielectric layer upon another dielectric layer and selectively depositing a metal layer adjacent to the dielectric layer. Consequently, a microelectronic topography is formed which includes a metal feature and an adjacent dielectric portion comprising lower and upper layers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material, respectively. A topography including a metal feature having a single layer with at least four elements lining a lower surface and sidewalls of the metal feature is also provided herein. The fluid/s used to form such a single layer may be analyzed by test equipment configured to measure the concentration of all four elements. In some cases, the composition of the fluid/s may be adjusted based upon the analysis. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037983 | TITANIUM ALUMINIDE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME FROM ARTICLES FORMED BY CONSOLIDATION PROCESSES - Substantially defect-free titanium aluminide components and methods are provided for manufacturing the same from articles formed by consolidation processes. The method includes providing an intermediate article comprised of a titanium aluminide alloy and formed by a consolidation process. The intermediate article is encapsulated with an aluminum-containing encapsulation layer. The intermediate article is compacted after the encapsulation step. A substantially defect-free titanium aluminide component comprises a compacted three-dimensional article comprised of titanium aluminide and formed by a consolidation process and an aluminum-containing encapsulation layer on at least one surface of the compacted three-dimensional article. The aluminum-containing encapsulation layer comprises an aluminide material, MCrAlY wherein M is cobalt, nickel, or a combination of cobalt and nickel, or TiAlCr. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037984 | METHOD OF PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE WELDING OF LITHIUM-ALUMINIUM ALLOY PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to aluminum-lithium alloys in general and, in particular, such products as used in the aircraft industry and the welding of these. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037985 | HIGH-STRENGTH TIN-PLATED BRONZE TIRE BEAD STEEL WIRE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a high-strength tin-plated bronze tire bead steel wire, which comprises a steel wire base body. The surface of the steel wire base body is provided with at least two plating layers, and the tin content of the plating layers decreases layer by layer from inside to outside. The plating layer directly adjoining the surface of the steel wire base body has a high tin content, the adhesive force between the plating layer and the steel wire base body is strong, and the plating layer which has a high tin content can more effectively prevent the steel wire base body from rusting. The plating layers with the tin content gradually decreasing from inside to outside are combined closely with each other, and a strong adhesive force exists between the outermost plating layer with the relatively lowest tin content and tire rubber. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037986 | NICKEL-BASED BRAZING METAL POWDER FOR BRAZING BASE METAL PARTS WITH REDUCED EROSION - A brazing filler metal powder is provided for brazing thin stainless steel parts together with reduced erosion. The brazing filler metal powder is formed by processing first metal particles, which typically comprise a nickel-based alloy including chromium, phosphorous, silicon, to a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch; providing second metal particles, typically consisting of copper, molybdenum, or cobalt; combining the first metal particles with the second metal particles by mixing and/or, milling, or sintering; and processing the combined composition to a particle size of not greater than 0.0098 inch. The first and second metal particles are less than fully alloyed together and are distinct from one another. A preferred composition of the brazing filler metal powder is 26.1 wt. % chromium, 5.4 wt. % phosphorous, 5.9 wt. % silicon, 10.0 wt. % cobalt, and a balance essentially of nickel. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037987 | Metallurgically Bonded Stainless Steel - A steel wire having a stainless steel exterior; the steel wire includes a core region that comprises at least 55 wt. % iron which is metallurgically bonded to a stainless steel coating that consists of a stainless steel region and a bonding region. The stainless steel region can have a thickness of about 1 μm to about 250 μm, and a stainless steel composition that is approximately consistent across the thickness of the stainless steel region. The stainless steel composition includes an admixture of iron and about 10 wt. % to about 30 wt. % chromium. The bonding region is positioned between the stainless steel region and the core region, has a thickness that is greater than 1 μm and less than the thickness of the stainless steel region, and has a bonding composition. The bonding composition includes an admixture of iron and chromium, with a chromium concentration proximal to the stainless steel region that is approximately equal to the chromium concentration of the stainless steel region and has a chromium concentration proximal to the core region that has less than about 5 wt. % chromium. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037988 | METHOD OF DEPOSITING NIOBIUM DOPED TITANIA FILM ON A SUBSTRATE AND THE COATED SUBSTRATE MADE THEREBY - A coated article includes an applied transparent electrically conductive oxide film of niobium doped titanium oxide. The article can be made by using a coating mixture having a niobium precursor and a titanium precursor. The coating mixture is directed toward a heated substrate to decompose the coating mixture and to deposit a transparent electrically conductive niobium doped titanium oxide film on the surface of the heated substrate. In another coating process, the mixed precursors are moved toward the substrate positioned in a plasma area between spaced electrodes to coat the surface of the substrate. Optionally, the substrate can be heated or maintained at room temperature. The deposited niobium doped titanium oxide film has a sheet resistance greater than 1.2 ohms/square and an index of refraction of 1.00 or greater. The chemical formula for the niobium doped titanium oxide is Nb:TiO | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037989 | Thin Seeded Co/Ni Multilayer Film with Perpendicular Anisotropy for Read Head Sensor Stabilization - A hard bias (HB) structure for producing longitudinal bias to stabilize a free layer in an adjacent spin valve is disclosed and includes a composite seed layer made of at least Ta and a metal layer having a fcc(111) or hcp(001) texture to enhance perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) in an overlying (Co/Ni) | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037990 | MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY WITH SYNTHETIC ANTIFERROMAGNETIC STORAGE LAYERS AND NON-PINNED REFERENCE LAYERS - A synthetic antiferromagnetic device includes a reference layer having a first and second ruthenium layer, a magnesium oxide spacer layer disposed on the reference layer, a cobalt iron boron layer disposed on the magnesium oxide spacer layer and a third ruthenium layer disposed on the cobalt iron boron layer, the third ruthenium layer having a thickness of approximately 0 angstroms to 18 angstroms. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037991 | MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY WITH SYNTHETIC ANTIFERROMAGNETIC STORAGE LAYERS - A synthetic antiferromagnetic device includes a first tantalum layer, a reference layer disposed on the first tantalum layer and including a first cobalt iron boron layer, a second cobalt iron boron layer disposed on the first cobalt iron boron layer, a third cobalt iron boron layer and a second tantalum layer disposed between the second and third cobalt iron boron layers, a magnesium oxide spacer layer disposed on the reference layer and a cap layer disposed on the magnesium oxide spacer layer. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037992 | MAGNETIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY WITH SYNTHETIC ANTIFERROMAGNETIC STORAGE LAYERS - A synthetic antiferromagnetic device includes a reference layer, a magnesium oxide spacer layer disposed on the reference layer, a cobalt iron boron layer disposed on the magnesium oxide spacer layer, and a first ruthenium layer disposed on cobalt iron boron layer, the first ruthenium layer having a thickness of approximately 0 Å to 32 Å. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037993 | BATTERY PACK AND WIRING SUBSTRATE - A battery pack includes a pack body that includes a battery cell and that has an external shape substantially symmetric with respect to the horizontal and vertical axes, viewed from a front face on which terminals are arranged, and a terminal unit on the front face. The terminal unit includes a positive terminal, a negative terminal, a control terminal, and a temperature detection terminal for outputting temperature data. The positive terminal and the negative terminal are arranged on one side with respect to a center line in the width direction of the pack body. The control terminal is arranged symmetrically to the temperature detection terminal with respect to the center line in the width direction of the pack body. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037994 | SECONDARY BATTERY - A secondary battery including a circuit board unnecessitating a cut-out portion is provided. The secondary battery includes a battery cell having a cell tab, a protective circuit module electrically connected to the cell tab and having a circuit pattern formed therein, and a connection tab attached to the protective circuit module and electrically connected to the circuit pattern, wherein the connection tab includes a conductive layer adhered to the protective circuit module and including a first plating layer formed on the conductive layer and a second plating layer formed on the first plating layer, and the cell tab is welded to the connection tab. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037995 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack having improved safety while implementing its small size and light weight. The battery pack includes an electrode assembly, a protective circuit module and an electrode tab. The electrode assembly has an electrode tab. The protective circuit module has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. In the protective circuit module, the first surface is positioned to face a surface to which the electrode tab of the electrode assembly is extended. The connection tab is positioned on the second surface of the protective circuit module so as to connect the electrode tab and the protective circuit module. | 2014-02-06 |
| 20140037996 | AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - An electrochemical device including a housing and a stack of electrochemical cells in the housing. Each electrochemical cell includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, a separator located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode and an electrolyte. The electrochemical device also includes a current collector located between adjacent electrochemical cells, an anode bus operatively connected to the anodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack and a cathode bus operatively connected to the cathodes of the electrochemical cells in the stack. The housing, the anode electrode, the cathode electrode, the separator, the anode bus and the cathode bus are non-metallic. | 2014-02-06 |
