23rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140154358 | FOOD COMPOSITION CONTAINING AMINO ACIDS AND COCOA - The present invention relates to a food composition which contains a protein hydrolysate from a legume and cocoa. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154359 | PROCESS FOR CO-CRYSTALLIZING SUCROSE AND A NATURAL SWEETENER AND THE PRODUCT THEREOF - The invention relates to a preparation process of a co-crystal made of sugar and a natural sweetener and, eventually, another aggregate and with said product. The process is further related with co-crystallizing sucrose and a natural sweetener in a vacuum pan under controlled pressure and temperature conditions and separating the crystal from the sugar juice. At the end of the process, the co-crystallized sub-products are used for producing a low calorie content liquid sweetener such that in a high percentage all the stock material is used. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154360 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MARKED MEAT PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method for producing a marked meat product. In order to provide a novel method for producing a marked meat product, which makes it possible to produce different marked meat products in a simple manner, wherein the enjoyment of consuming the meat products is not mitigated by the mark thereon, it is proposed with this invention that initially, an edible film is imprinted with food coloring. Subsequently, the imprinted film is applied to a quantity of meat, and finally, the meat, with the film applied thereto, is cooked. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154361 | RAVIOLI ANALOGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH ANALOGS - The invention provides ravioli analogs. In one aspect, the ravioli analog comprises a first dough that completely encases a second dough, each of the first dough and the second dough having a different colorant relative to the other dough but at least one component of the first dough and the second dough being the same. In another aspect, a method for making ravioli analogs comprises co-extruding a first dough and a second dough having at least one component that is present in both the first dough and the second dough, the first dough and the second dough having different colorants relative to each other; and cutting the extruded doughs into pieces having predetermined sizes with ends sealed such that the first dough completely encases the second dough. In yet another aspect, a blended food composition comprises one or more ravioli analogs and one or more other comestible ingredients. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154362 | Shelf-Stable Food Product - A shelf stable, confectionary food product having a core and a confectionary coating. The core is formed from dehydrated crumbs, such as dehydrated cake crumbs sweetened with sugar, and a shortening-based matrix comprising shortening and water. When the dehydrated crumbs are combined with the shortening-based matrix, the crumbs rehydrate. The food product has a shelf life at room temperature of more than one month, such as more than 3 months, or more than 6 months, or up to 9 months. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154363 | GRANOLA COMPOSITION AND BAR CONTAINING STEEL CUT OATS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Steel cut oat granola compositions comprising a grain component including steel cut oats, a conditioning syrup, and optionally additional grains, seeds, inclusions, sweeteners, flavorings, colors, oils, and emulsifiers are disclosed. A process for making the steel cut granola compositions of the disclosure is also disclosed in which conditioning syrup is readily absorbed by the steel cut oats to hydrate the steel cut oats and impart an acceptable texture and flavor to the granola composition. A steel cut oatmeal bar comprising the steel cut oat granola compositions and a cold forming process for making the steel cut granola bar in which a binder syrup exhibits reduced cold flow is also disclosed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154364 | Fruit Paste-Based Food Product Incorporating High Protein Particulates - A food product is defined by a moist, fruit-paste matrix, having a water activity level in a range of 0.55 to 0.70, within which protein particulates are intermixed. The protein particulates include protein bits having a bulk density of about 0.4 g/cc and provided with a natural syrup coating. With the added protein bits, the protein level of the food product is at least 10 grams per serving or 10 grams/50-55 grams of the food product. The food product can be provided in the form of a snack product, such as a bite-sized snack product or a snack bar. The invention also sets forth a method of making the food product wherein provisions are taken to assure that the protein bits are properly coated, separated, sized and added to the fruit-paste matrix under time and other condition constraints to assure the integrity of the protein bits. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154365 | CRISPING COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING CRISP, NON-PARFRIED, NON-FRIED DUSTED VEGETABLE PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED CRISPNESS AND HAVING NO ADDED FAT - A method for producing a non-fried, and non-parfried dusted vegetable product that is therefore essentially devoid of any added fat constituting a “no fat” food label claim product with increased crispness that includes the following steps: providing a whole vegetable; cutting the whole vegetable into a plurality of vegetable substrates; contacting the plurality of vegetable substrates with water or a water-containing solution to form enriched vegetable substrates; dusting the water enriched vegetable substrates with a dry crispness enhancing composition configured to be dusted onto the surface of the water enriched vegetable substrates to form dusted vegetable substrates where the dry crispness enhancing composition includes an adhesion component and a texture enhancing component, pre-baking the dusted vegetable substrates in an oven to gelatinize the adhesion component onto the substrate surface while simultaneously cementing the particulates of the texture enhancing component within the adhesion component, and then freezing the product. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154366 | IMPREGNATION TYPE PUFFED FOOD AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides an impregnation type puffed food in which an oil and fat confectionery material is impregnated into a food material to be impregnated, wherein the food material to be impregnated is a puffed confectionery having a surface thereof coated with a saccharide layer. Such an impregnation type puffed food has a novel texture, which is a “crunchy” hard texture combined with a texture of an oil and fat confectionery melting out of the inside. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154367 | DELIVERY OF FLAVORS IN MICROWAVE POPCORN BAGS - Disclosed are microwave popcorn articles comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein comprising kernel popcorn, an edible oil or fat, and a flavoring container containing a heat-sensitive flavoring. During popping, the flavoring container is maintained at relatively low heat and opens during process to provide flavoring to the popping corn. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154368 | Beverage Making Cartridges for Use in a Beverage Making Machine - A beverage making cartridge for use in a beverage making machine includes a beverage making cartridge enclosure comprising a gas source portion, the gas source portion further including a solid gas source that through sublimation emits a gas, and a one-way vent arranged in the beverage making cartridge enclosure vents the gas emitted from the solid gas source, such that it can be captured and stored in a gas storage tank, wherein the gas from the gas storage tank is dissolved in a beverage diluent liquid and mixed with at least one of a beverage ingredient to form the beverage. Exemplary embodiment includes a dispenser attached to the beverage making cartridge, the dispenser dispenses the beverage diluent liquid and the beverage ingredient to form a beverage. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154369 | Beverage Making Cartridges for Use in a Beverage Making Machine - A beverage making cartridge for use in a beverage making machine includes making cartridge comprising a beverage making cartridge enclosure further comprising a gas source portion further comprising a solid gas source, that through sublimation, emits a gas to be dissolved in a beverage diluent liquid and a beverage ingredient portion further including a beverage ingredient, the beverage ingredient is dispensed and mixed in a pre-defined volumetric ratio with the beverage diluent liquid to form a beverage. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154370 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING - Cyclodextrin compositions, including a hydrophobic carrier and a cyclodextrin complex, are formed and disposed on a variety of substrates using conditions that avoid substantial loss of the complexed compound from the cyclodextrin complex, even where the complexed compound is a gas a common ambient temperatures (e.g. 20° C.). Flexographic printing is particularly useful for disposing the cyclodextrin compositions on one or more substrates. Substrates treated with the cyclodextrin complexes are useful for subsequent release of the complexed compound. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154371 | PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD TREATMENT PROCESS AND DAIRY PRODUCT COMPRISING BIOACTIVE MOLECULES OBTAINABLE BY THE PROCESS - The present invention addresses the problem of inactivation of bioactive components in milk during pasteurization for preservation. The invention discloses a method of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment of whole milk, skimmed milk, semi-skimmed milk or whey, or other liquid compositions comprising milk components or fractions. The invention is based on the finding that by selecting one or more specific process parameters, such as the PEF treatment chamber design, the specific energy applied, the field strength, pulse type, start temperature, it is possible to effectively eliminate microorganisms from the composition while conserving the activity of bioactive components in the composition. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154372 | FROZEN DESSERT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention relates to frozen dessert compositions and methods of preparation thereof. In particular, the invention is relates to a method for preparing a frozen dessert composition, such as ice cream, fortified with vegetables and/or fruits and soybeans, such as edamame or dried mature soybeans and the resulting enriched frozen dessert compositions having a fine texture, good and creamy mouth-feel and tastes with different flavors. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154373 | METHOD FOR POST-HARVEST TREATING CITRUS FRUIT - A method for post-harvest treating citrus fruit includes a step of washing citrus fruit, the step of washing citrus fruit including:
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20140154374 | Birch Sap Beverage - A birch sap beverage having an extended shelf life and process for the manufacture thereof in which a birch sap is adjusted to a standard pre-determined Brix value and then subjected to either (a) ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization followed with aseptic packaging (b) packaging followed by UHT. Additional birch sap products having extended shelf life are also disclosed and claimed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154375 | METHODS FOR REHYDRATING TRIPE - A method for processing tripe includes refining tripe with at least one bleaching agent and at least one alkaline material to improve tripe appearance, and contacting the treated tripe with an alkaline builder at a temperature of about 110° F. to 160° F. Tripe may be rinsed with cold water before packaging. The methods of processing tripe may provide tripe with enhanced appearance appealing to consumers, while increasing margin profits to meat packing plants due to higher tripe yield and lower operation cost. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154376 | SAPONIN-CONTAINING, BEER-TASTE BEVERAGES - The foam of colorant-containing, beer-taste beverages is whitened, specifically by incorporating saponins in the beverages. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154377 | OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIONS COMPRISING A POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to stable oil-in-water emulsions comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid, an emulsifier, water, a metal chelating agent, and an antioxidant, and processes for preparing the stable oil-in-water emulsions. The stable oil-in-water emulsions are substantially free from coalescence, flocculation, Ostwald ripening, and creaming, for a period of at least five months at a temperature of about 4° C. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154378 | Apparatus And Method For Producing A Three-Dimensional Food Product - A freeform fabrication system for the production of an edible three-dimensional food product from digital input data is disclosed. Food products are produced in a layer-by-layer manner without object-specific tooling or human intervention. Color, flavor, texture and/or other characteristics may be independently modulated throughout the food product. In addition, in some cases, the food products may further undergo one or more post-processing steps. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154379 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DEHYDRATED FOOD PRODUCT - A process and apparatus for preparing a dried food product said process comprising treating a dried food with an aqueous acidulant, in an amount and for a period of time which is sufficient to modify a surface of the food to increase water permeability; dehydrating the acidified food to obtain a desired moisture content with heat; cooling the heated dehydrated acidified food; and infusing the cooled dehydrated acidified food with an infusate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154380 | Method of Producing Aroma Enhanced Gas for Use in a Beverage Making Machine - A method of producing aroma enhanced gas for use in a beverage making machine, to make a beverage, includes producing an enhanced aroma solid gas source using at least an enhancing compound as part of an ingredient, forming an aroma precipitate through conversion of an aroma vapor released during a preparation process which utilizes at least the ingredient, and mixing predefined ratio of the aroma precipitate with a solid gas source to form an aroma enhanced solid gas source. Exemplary embodiments include allowing the aroma enhanced solid gas source to sublimate emitting an aroma enhanced gas, dissolving a portion of the aroma enhanced gas into the beverage diluent liquid, and mixing the beverage diluent liquid in predefined ratio with at least one of a beverage ingredient to form a beverage. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154381 | AIRFLOW-REGULATED SMOKERS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Smokers can enclose smoking subjects for production of trapped smoke with limited airflow. Optimal airflow rates and resulting smoking effects can be achieved through smokers. If a smoker has approximately 60 cubic inches volume, four 2-millimeter holes at an air inlet point achieves desired airflow and oxygen consumption in typical fills and cooking temperatures. Smokers may include a lid or other seal or access point to permit placement and enclosure of smoking materials. Smokers are useable with conventional grills and may be shaped to sit on grill racks without blocking desired airflow by grill components or smoking materials. Smokers may include a detachable handle for safer handling and heating. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154382 | Method of Supplying Consumables to a Beverage Making Machine - A method of supplying consumables to a beverage making machine includes receiving at least one of a beverage making cartridge including at least a solid gas source shipped by way of a no-high-pressure-gas-allowed-delivery-service to the consumer, the solid gas source through sublimation emits a gas, inserting the beverage making cartridge, into a beverage making machine, pressurizing a gas storage tank arranged to store the gas, the beverage making machine further including the gas storage tank, and utilizing the gas to form a plurality of beverages. Exemplary embodiments include sending a notification to a consumer wireless device, and allowing the consumer to reorder by way of the consumer wireless device. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154383 | Wine Degassing Method and Apparatus - A wine degassing apparatus | 2014-06-05 |
20140154384 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS - One variation of a method for dispensing toppings onto topping vehicles includes: indexing a first topping vehicle to a first position adjacent a first topping module, the first topping module comprising a first hopper containing a first topping of a first topping type; indexing a second topping vehicle to a second position adjacent a second topping module comprising a second hopper containing a second topping of a second topping type; retracting a first blade of the first topping module; advancing the first blade through the first topping; retracting a first retaining plate to dispense a topping slice from the first topping onto the first topping vehicle according to a first topping order for the first topping vehicle specifying the first topping type, the first retaining plate offset from the first blade opposite the first hopper; advancing the first retaining plate; and indexing the first topping vehicle to the second position. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154385 | Aerated Sauce and Methods for Manufacturing and Dispensing the Same - An aerated sauce and method for making and dispensing the same is provided in this disclosure. In one particular embodiment, the aerated sauce comprises pureed fruit, a stabilizer, and entrained gas. In this embodiment, the stabilizer comprises at least one of hydrocolloids, gums, pectins, and gelatins. When the gas, pureed fruit, and stabilizer are mixed together, an aerated sauce with entrained gas is formed. Also disclosed in this document is a method for manufacturing an aerated sauce and a container and method for dispensing an aerated sauce. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154386 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF OIL-CONTAINING MEAT-BASED PRODUCTS COMPRISING A REDUCED AMOUNT OF ADDITIVES - The present invention relates to oil-containing meal-based products, preferably emulsion-type meat-based products, minced or coarsely comminuted meal-based products, pale and fresh (raw) sausages, comprising besides the standard ingredients commonly foreseen for the particular meat-based products a reduced amount of additives selected from emulsifying agents, stabilizing agents and/or thickening agents. Preferably, the oil-containing meat-based products of the present invention contain a maximum of only one single additive selected from emulsifying agents, stabilizing agents and/or thickening agents. More preferably, the meat-based products of the present invention contain no additives, i.e. no emulsifying agents, no stabilizing agents and no thickening agents. Moreover, the present invention pertains to a process for preparing said oil-containing meat-based products. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154387 | METHOD FOR BLENDING A BEVERAGE IN A SINGLE SERVING CUP - A method for preparing a single serving frozen beverage in a single serving disposable drink container, the method comprising: dispensing a predetermined quantity of ice into the single serving disposable drink container, dispensing a predetermined quantity of flavorings into the single serving disposable drink container, blending the ice and the flavorings by a blender in the single serving disposable drink container, and securing the single serving disposable drink container during the blending step, the single serving disposable drink container being received by a retainer recess, the retainer recess receiving and supporting only a lower portion of the single serving disposable drink container. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154388 | DRY BLEND FOR MAKING CHEESE ANALOGUE - Disclosed herein are dry blends used in the process of making cheese analogues with an improved economic profile. Further, the blends disclosed herein may be used to make 100% analogue, vegan, or low-moisture cheeses. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154389 | PRODUCTION OF CHEESE WITH S. THERMOPHILUS - Methods and compositions for producing cheese with | 2014-06-05 |
20140154390 | PSEUDO-LOAF FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides pseudo-loaf food compositions comprising meat analog chunks and gravy, the gravy comprising a thickener selected from the group consisting of a gum present in the gravy in an amount from about 0.5 to about 3.0% of the gravy by weight, a starch present in the gravy in an amount from about 2.0 to about 9.0% of the gravy by weight, and combinations thereof. The food composition has a moisture content from about 60% to about 74% of the composition by weight and has a loaf-type structure. In an embodiment, the moisture content of the pseudo-loaf food composition is from about 67% to about 74% of the composition by weight. In addition, the invention provides methods of making pseudo-loaf food compositions and also provides blended food compositions comprising one or more pseudo-loaf compositions and one or more comestible ingredients compatible with the pseudo-loaf food compositions. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154391 | Method of Making a Beverage in a Beverage Making Machine - A method of making a beverage in a beverage making machine, the method increasing the retained volume of a gas in the beverage after dispense into a vessel, by mixing a beverage diluent liquid with at least one of a beverage ingredient to form an enhanced beverage diluent liquid, and then dissolving the gas into the enhanced beverage diluent liquid versus dissolving the gas into the beverage diluent liquid only. The method includes mixing on inlet into a dissolver the beverage diluent liquid and a beverage ingredient to form an enhanced beverage diluent liquid, the beverage ingredient being sweetener or non-nutritive sweetener, or a combination thereof, dissolving the gas into the enhanced beverage diluent liquid, mixing the enhanced beverage diluent liquid with additional beverage ingredients, and dispensing the beverage from the beverage making machine into a vessel. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154392 | PROCESS FOR UPGRADING LOW VALUE RENEWABLE OILS - Steps in the processing of oils derived from plants or vegetables include the degumming, deodorizing and bleaching of the oil before it can be used for further applications. By eliminating one or more of these steps from the processing of the oil, followed by hydrogenating the oil to a specified degree of hydrogenation, the resulting upgraded oils can be incorporated into products having commercial applications. The process uses a high shear mixing device and a hydrogenation catalyst. The process can utilize a single or multiple high shear devices, and utilize renewable oils instead of increasingly scarce petroleum based products. The resulting hydrogenated products may then be utilized in a variety of other commercial applications, such as to render cellulosic products water resistant, provide a coating for numerous cellulosic products, adhesive compositions, ink compositions, firelog compositions, drilling muds or asphalt modifiers. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154393 | CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID RICH VEGETABLE OIL PRODUCTION FROM LINOLEIC RICH OILS BY HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS - The invention is generally directed to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-rich vegetable oil production from linoleic rich oils by heterogeneous catalysis. A heterogeneous catalytic vacuum distillation process is used under high temperature conditions to isomerize linoleic acid in triacylglyceride vegetable oils to CLA to produce CLA-rich oils. After processing, the catalyst may be removed by filtration or centrifugation to obtain high quality, CLA-rich oils. The CLA-rich oils may then serve as a potent and bioactive nutraceutical and can be incorporated into various food products, such as a CLA-rich dressing, margarine or chips. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154394 | FILLING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ENCAPSULATED OIL - The present invention relates to filling compositions comprising an encapsulated oil, and optionally a free liquid oil. The encapsulated oil comprises at least 40% w/w of a liquid oil encapsulated in a matrix material. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the filling composition and its use in composite food products. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154395 | Crunchy egg product and manufacturing apparatus and process - The invention described herein comprises a crunchy egg product, manufacturing apparatus, and manufacturing processes to produce a desirable consumer product that is nutritious and fulfills a gap in crunchy low carbohydrate snack food product category. The final product comprises a high egg percentage by volume and a low water content by weight, audible fracturing characteristics, and brittleness characteristics. It comprises a low carbohydrate, high protein crunchy snack food for consumption by those on a low carbohydrate diet. Manufacturing steps and apparatuses are described. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154396 | METHODS AND MEANS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF HYALURONAN - The present invention relates to plant cells and plants which synthesize hyaluronan and to methods for preparing such plants, and also to methods for preparing hyaluronan with the aid of these plant cells or plants. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of plants for preparing hyaluronan and to food or feed which comprises hyaluronan. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154397 | TAL-MEDIATED TRANSFER DNA INSERTION - The invention relates to methods for stably integrating a desired polynucleotide into a plant genome, comprising transforming plant material with a first vector comprising nucleotide sequences encoding TAL proteins designed to recognize a target sequence; transforming the plant material with a second vector comprising (i) a marker gene that is not operably linked to a promoter (“promoter-free marker cassette”) and which comprises a sequence homologous to the target sequence; and (ii) a desired polynucleotide; and identifying transformed plant material in which the desired polynucleotide is stably integrated. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154398 | AGAVE SWEETENER COMPOSITION AND CRYSTALLIZATION PROCESS - A process for producing a crystallized sweetener from agave syrup by mixing agave syrup with a binder, anticaking agent, and flavor enhancer, evaporating and crystallizing the mixture, and then grinding it to produce a crystallized agave sweetener product. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154399 | CONTROLLING THE UNIFORMITY OF PECVD DEPOSITION - A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154400 | METHOD OF DRYING BIOABSORBABLE COATING OVER STENTS - Various embodiments of methods for coating stents are described herein. Applying a composition including polymer component and solvent to a stent substrate followed by exposing the polymer component to a temperature equal to or greater than a Tg of the polymer component is disclosed. Repeating the applying and exposing one or more times to form a coating with the result that the solvent content of the coating after the final exposing step is at a level suitable for a finished stent is further disclosed. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154401 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A DEVICE HAVING BATTERIES WITH TESTING OF THE OPERATION OF THE BATTERIES BEFORE CONNECTING THEM ELECTRICALLY - The method of producing a device having batteries includes the following successive steps performed on a support substrate:
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20140154402 | PRODUCTION OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON BY NATURAL SINTERING FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - Silicon sintering method, without applying an external force, comprising placement of a silicon sample in a furnace, then heat treatment of this sample at, at least one temperature and at least one partial pressure of oxidising species to control the thickness of a silicon oxide layer on its surface. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154403 | THIN FILM DEPOSITION SOURCE, DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND DEPOSITION METHOD USING THE SAME - A thin film deposition source, a deposition apparatus and a deposition method using the same are disclosed. The deposition apparatus includes a deposition source including a plurality of jet nozzles that spray a deposition substance on a surface of a substrate and are arranged in a first direction, and at least one shutter controlling a jet region of the deposition substance by opening or shielding at least a portion of a jetting passageway of the deposition substance. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154404 | Method of Making an Electrowetting Device - A method of making an electrowetting device includes: (a) providing a base that defines an inner space and that has an open end which defines an opening; (b) applying a first liquid of a magnetic ink to a predetermined region of the base within the inner space; (c) positioning the first liquid on the predetermined region of the base using a magnetic unit that is magnetically attractive to the first liquid; and (d) filling the inner space with a second liquid that is immiscible with the first liquid after step (c) | 2014-06-05 |
20140154405 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PREWET WAFER SURFACE - The present invention improves the wetting between process solution and the wafer surface when they are put into contact by pre-implementing an adsorbed liquid layer on the entire front surface of the wafer just prior to the process. The pre-implementing adsorbed liquid layer is realized by transporting vaporized liquid molecules from vapor phase at elevated temperature (relative to wafer) and condensing them onto wafer surface. The pre-implementing adsorbed liquid is fully filled in the patterned structures formed on the wafer by multilayer absorption of the vaporized liquid molecules and the temperature of the wafer surface is above dew point of the vaporized liquid while condensing, which avoids generating bubbles inside the patterned structures. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154406 | WET ACTIVATION OF RUTHENIUM CONTAINING LINER/BARRIER - Methods and systems are provided for preparing a ruthenium containing liner/barrier for metal deposition, and are useful in the manufacture of integrated circuits. In accordance with one embodiment, a borohydride solution having a pH greater than 12 is mixed with DI water at the place of application to form a pretreatment solution. The pretreatment solution is applied to reduce a ruthenium-containing surface of a substrate. Following reduction of the ruthenium containing surface, copper deposition may be initiated. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154407 | POLYAMIDE-IMIDE RESIN INSULATING COATING MATERIAL, INSULATED WIRE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A polyamide-imide resin insulating coating material, which is obtained by reacting an isocyanate component with an acid component, has a main solvent component of γ-butyrolactone. In the coating material, a total compounding ratio of 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and trimellitic anhydride (TMA) is 85 to 98 mol %, where the total compounding ratio is given by averaging a compounding ratio of MDI to the isocyanate component and a compounding ration of TMA to the acid component. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154408 | ECONOMICAL HEAVY CONCRETE WEIGHT COATING FOR SUBMARINE PIPELINES - Economical heavy concrete weight coating is used as a weight coating for submarine pipes. The developed economical heavy concrete weight includes steel slag and iron ore as aggregate. Steel slag can contain iron and thus have a higher density than some other types of slag. By supplementing the steel slag with iron ore as aggregate, the economical heavy concrete weight coating can have a higher density than a coating having just slag. Economical heavy concrete weight coating can have a density greater than 190 pcf. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154409 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING PROTECTIVE SHEETING OF POLYMER MATERIAL TO A PIPELINE - A method of applying protective sheeting of polymer material to a pipeline, the method including the steps of advancing a carriage along an annular path extending about the longitudinal axis of the pipeline; extruding the protective sheeting on the carriage; winding the protective sheeting, as the protective sheeting is extruded, about a cutback on the pipeline; and plastifying the polymer material on board the carriage. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154410 | LARGE SURFACE SUPPORTED MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE - A method including preparing a molecular sieve material in a first chamber; transferring the molecular sieve material from the first chamber to a second chamber comprising at least one support; in the second chamber, contacting the at least one support with the molecular sieve material under conditions that promote the crystallization of molecular sieve material on the at least one support; and synthesizing crystals of molecular sieve material on the at least one support. A system including a first chamber defining a volume sufficient to accommodate a volume of molecular sieve material, an inlet and an outlet; a heating element coupled to the first chamber; and a second chamber comprising a pair of inlets and defining a volume sufficient to accommodate a support. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154411 | POLYMER MODIFIED BITUMEN CAP SHEETS AND METHODS - According to one embodiment, a method for pressing roofing granules into a roofing membrane may include providing a roofing membrane and applying roofing granules atop a surface of the membrane. The method may also include adjusting a position of a second roller relative to a first roller so as to vary an amount of contact between the membrane and the first roller and pressing the roofing granules into the membrane via the first roller. In some embodiments, a line speed of the membrane may be determined and a contact value may be calculated based on the line speed of the membrane. The contact value may represent an effective amount of contact between the membrane and the first roller. The position of the second roller may be adjusted so that the amount of contact between the membrane and the first roller corresponds to the effective amount of contact. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154412 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURFACE TREATMENT AND BARRIER COATING OF FIBERS FOR IN SITU CNT GROWTH - A system for synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNT) on a fiber material includes a surface treatment system adapted to modify the surface of the fiber material to receive a barrier coating upon which carbon nanotubes are to be grown, a barrier coating application system downstream of the surface treatment system adapted to apply the barrier coating to the treated fiber material surface, and a barrier coating curing system downstream of the barrier coating application systems for partially curing the applied barrier coating to enhance reception of CNT growth catalyst nanoparticles. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154413 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR MAKING HIGH DURABILITY UNIVERSAL TITANIUM DIOXIDE RUTILE PIGMENT - A method is provided for the wet surface treatment of titanium dioxide, in order to produce durable universal grade titanium dioxide rutile pigment with superior optical properties. The method is characterized in that, a hydrous zirconia and silica composite layer is co-precipitated at acidic pH. Then, a layer of alumina is precipitated under a range of pH required for complete precipitation above the initial composite layer. The upper pH limit of the slurry during the alumina precipitation can be well controlled to avoid any chance for dissolution or damage of the composite zirconia-silica layer formed. Zirconia-silica composite layers and alumina thus precipitated advantageously improve the competence of the layers formed over a TiO | 2014-06-05 |
20140154414 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An atomic layer deposition apparatus includes a chamber including a plurality of regions; and a heating device respectively providing specific temperature ranges for the plurality of regions. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154415 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON-CONTAINING FILM - A method for manufacturing a silicon-containing film includes the steps of loading a substrate, depositing a silicon-containing unloading the substrate, dry cleaning, reducing fluoride and exhausting gas. In the step of reducing fluoride, a reducing gas is supplied into a chamber in such a way that a partial pressure of CF | 2014-06-05 |
20140154416 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORIENTED CARBON NANOTUBE AGGREGATE - An apparatus for producing an aligned carbon nanotube aggregate includes: a growth unit that includes a growth furnace for synthesizing the aligned carbon nanotube aggregate by causing an environment surrounding a catalyst to be an environment of a raw material gas and by heating at least either the catalyst or the raw material gas; a transfer unit that transfers an aligned CNT aggregate production substrate from an inside to an outside of the growth furnace; and a heating section for heating, from the outside of the growth furnace, an outlet of the growth furnace through which outlet the aligned CNT aggregate production substrate exits from the growth furnace. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154417 | METHOD AND APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SYNTHESIZING HIGH-DENSITY WIRES IN PORES AND ON SURFACE OF POROUS MATERIAL - According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a method of synthesizing nanowires that includes the following steps of: disposing a covering inside a reaction furnace such that the covering is spaced apart by a predetermined gap from a substrate which is provided for synthesis of nanowires; heating the reaction furnace; and synthesizing nanowires by allowing a source gas to be deposited on the substrate while flowing through the gap between the substrate and the covering. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154418 | BULK MATERIAL COVER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF APPLYING - A cover material for a bulk material pile and method for applying the cover material are disclosed. The cover composition is free of fiber, clay, cement and pozzolanic material and comprises: 95 to 99.75 percent by weight water, 0.25 to 5 percent by weight of a water dispersible cellulosic polymer; and sufficient acid to maintain the pH of the solution between 1.0 and 6.0. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154419 | PRESERVATION OF WOOD, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF - The disclosure relates to compositions for wood preservation and methods of applying compositions for wood preservation. The compositions comprise nonionic surfactant mixtures and prepolymer. Compositions of nonionic surfactant mixtures and prepolymers can be used advantageously in methods to preserve wood by impregnation of the wood with preservatives at ambient atmospheric pressures. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154420 | PARTIALLY FLUORINATED COPOLYMERS - This invention is directed to a copolymer comprising fluorinated (met)acrylates, alkyl methacrylates, ethoxylates (meth)acrylates, and alkyl amino (meth)acrylates. These copolymers are capable of providing improved oil and water repellency to hard substrates while also maintaining its stability in a mixture of organic solvents. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154421 | SHIM MEMBER, DIE COATER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATING FILM - Provided is a shim member which is sandwiched between two die blocks provided in a die coater, and has the U shape formed by a base end portion which is arranged so as to extend in a longitudinal direction of the slot, and a pair of extending portions which extend toward a nose portion of the die from both ends in a longitudinal direction of the base end portion, wherein a first portion which is a nose portion of at least one extending portion or the whole of at least the one extending portion, out of the pair of the extending portions, and a second portion which is the remaining portion including at least the base end portion, are structured so as to be separable from each other. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154422 | PLASMA SPRAYING PROCESS - The application relates to a process for producing a coating by thermal spraying, in particular by plasma spraying, in which a component, in particular a cylinder liner, is internally coated with an alloy, wherein a plasma nozzle, to which a plasma gas and a transporting gas are fed, rotates about a wire and is movable along a longitudinal axis of the bore, such that the bore is coated as seen from the inside all around and in the axial direction of the bore. What is proposed is a variable gas stream or a variable flow rate of the transporting gas and/or of the plasma gas, it being possible for the flow rate to be set over the axial length (x) of the bore to be coated. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154423 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITION - A deposition apparatus according to the embodiment includes a gas supply part for supplying a first gas; an ionization part connected to the gas supply part to supply a second gas, which is obtained by ionizing the first gas; and a reaction part into which the second gas is introduced to create a reaction. A deposition method according to the embodiment includes the steps of preparing a first gas; supplying a second gas, which is obtained by ionizing the first gas; and reacting the second gas with a substrate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154424 | ROLL-TO-ROLL SPUTTERING METHOD - A roll-to-roll sputtering method transports a flexible substrate wound on an unwinder roll to a depositing part, forms a deposited film on the flexible substrate, and winds the flexible substrate on a winder roll. The depositing part includes a first depositing part. The first depositing part includes a first sputtering part which deposits a first target material on one surface of the flexible substrate and a heater which is disposed at a side of the other surface of the flexible substrate to heat the flexible substrate. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154425 | METHOD FOR INCREASING THE ADHESIVE POWER OF A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER HAVING AN UPPER AND A LOWER SURFACE - Method for increasing the adhesive power of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having an upper and a lower surface, wherein at least one surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is subjected to a physical process, said physical process being selected from among the group comprising corona discharge, dielectric barrier discharge, preliminary flame treatment, or plasma treatment. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154426 | Process for Obtaining a Film Comprised of the Incorporation of Naturally-Sourced Antimicrobial Agents in a Polymeric Structure to Develop Packages for Increasing the Shelf Life of Refrigerated Meat, Preferentially Refrigerated Fresh Salmon - A process for obtaining a film comprised of the incorporation of naturally-sourced antimicrobial agents in a polymeric structure to develop packages for increasing the shelf life of refrigerated meat, preferentially refrigerated fresh salmon, wherein said process comprises the following steps: a) obtaining microcapsules of a naturally-sourced antimicrobial agent in an enveloping medium, comprising the steps of: a1) producing an aqueous phase dissolving gum arabic (Quimatic) and Tween 20 in distilled water; a2) producing an oily phase through a solution of the naturally-sourced antimicrobial agent with a mixture of thymol and carvacrol; a3) preparing an emulsion incorporating the aqueous phase onto the oily phase; b) incorporating the microcapsules into polymers, previously treating them in order to reduce their surface tension (corona treatment), the microcapsules settling over the film, and letting them dry on a stove at controlled temperature. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154427 | METHOD FOR FORMING THIN FILM CONDUCTORS ON A SUBSTRATE - A method for forming thin film conductors is disclosed. A thin film precursor material is initially deposited onto a porous substrate. The thin film precursor material is then irradiated with a light pulse in order to transform the thin film precursor material to a thin film such that the thin film is more electrically conductive than the thin film precursor material. Finally, compressive stress is applied to the thin film and the porous substrate to further increase the thin film's electrical conductivity. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154428 | CINNAMIC ACID DERIVATIVE, POLYMER THEREOF, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT LAYER COMPRISING CURED PRODUCT THEREOF - Provided is a liquid crystal alignment layer of which a constituent member is a compound represented by the general formula (I). | 2014-06-05 |
20140154429 | COLORING COMPOSITION, COLORED PATTERN, COLOR FILTER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, PATTERN FORMING METHOD, SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE, AND IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - The objects of the present invention are to provide a coloring composition that is less likely to remain on a pattern of other colors as residues and can inhibit occurrence of coating defects, a colored pattern, a color filter, a method of producing a color filter, a pattern forming method, a solid-state imaging device, and an image display device, each using the same. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154430 | Cross Shaped Christmas Decoration - A cross shaped Christmas decoration has a modular frame in the shape of a Christian cross, a garland, a plurality of lights, and a base. The garland covers the frame to imitate the appearance of a coniferous evergreen tree. The plurality of lights is positioned around the frame and supported by the frame to enhance the surface appearance of a typical Christmas tree. The base is positioned near the bottom of the frame to support the frame in an upright orientation. The arms of the cross may be detached from a central beam of the frame for convenient storage. The base uses a plurality of legs and leg connectors to hold the frame in an upright position, and may be disassembled. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154431 | METHOD FOR PRINTING A DIGITAL IMAGE ON A STYLIZED METALLIC SHEET - A method for creating an artistic image involving printing a digital image on the front surface of a regionally stylized metallic sheet. The method includes the steps of preparing a preparatory image, selecting one or more regions of the front surface for stylization, placing the preparatory image on the front surface of the metallic sheet, stylizing the selected regions with techniques such as physical abrasion, chemical reaction, or heat, and then digitally printing the digital image upon the regionally stylized front surface of the metallic sheet to produce the artistic image. The invention also includes articles produced by this method. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154432 | Special Coatings and Infill for Artificial Turf - An artificial turf surface comprised of natural looking fibrous materials can be infilled with small beads of black crumb rubber coated with heat reflecting material. These beads can also be engineered to have a variable spring force and can also be coated with titanium dioxide powder to have an anti-bacterial effect and laumontite to bind lead. Turf blades can also be coated to increase solar reflection. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154433 | PRINT MEDIUM - A print medium includes a first layer on at least one of a first side and a second side of a substrate and a second layer. The first layer consists essentially of at least 80% by dry weight of one or more particulate inorganic pigments (PIPs). A combination of a particle size and a coat weight of the first layer on the substrate yields an effective pore size of the first layer in a range of about 0.008 to about 0.5 microns. For two or more PIPs in the first layer, the average particle size of one of the PIPs differs by no more than about 50% from the average particle size of another of the PIPs. The second layer is on top of the first layer and includes a particulate inorganic pigment (PIP) having an average particle size of about 0.1 to about 2 microns. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154434 | REFRIGERATOR DOOR/WINDOW - Refrigerator doors (which includes freezer doors) are provided for use in display areas where refrigerated merchandise (e.g., frozen or chilled food) is displayed. It is desired to increase energy efficiency of the doors and thus of the refrigerated display system, while at the same time reducing visible reflectance from the doors to make it easier for customers to see merchandise which is being displayed behind the transparent doors. Refrigerator doors according to certain example embodiments of this invention include one or more AR coatings, some of which may include a transparent conductive layer (e.g., ITO) so as to also function as a low-E coating. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154435 | VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) UNIT INCLUDING NANO-COMPOSITE PILLARS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to composite pillar arrangements for VIG units that include both harder and softer materials. The softer materials are located on the outside or extremities of the central, harder pillar material. In certain example embodiments, a high aspect ratio mineral lamellae is separated by an organic “glue” or polymer. When provided around a high strength pillar, the combination of the pillar and such a nano-composite structure may advantageously result in superior strength compared to a monolithic system, e.g., where significant wind loads, thermal stresses, and/or the like are encountered. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154436 | NON-TOXIC WATER-BASED FRIT SLURRY PASTE, AND ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a frit slurry paste for use in assemblies (e.g., a vacuum insulated glass unit or a plasma display panel), and methods of making the same. Frit powder, binder material, and a water-based solvent are mixed together to form an intermediate mixture. The frit powder is substantially lead free, and the water-based solvent is provided at a first temperature. Additional water-based solvent is added to the intermediate mixture to form a frit slurry paste. The additional water-based solvent is provided at a second temperature, with the second temperature being lower than the first temperature. The binder material is provided at a concentration of 0.001%-20% by weight with respect to the frit slurry paste or the frit slurry paste absent the frit powder. The frit slurry paste has a bulk viscosity of 2,000-200,000 cps. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154437 | COMPONENT MADE OF A FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONTAINING WOUND LAYERS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE COMPONENT - A component made of a fiber composite material contains at least three wound layers made of a fiber material that are arranged one over the other. Each of the wound layers contains one or more windings. For each wound layer containing more than one winding, all windings of the wound layer have the same winding angle and are separated from each other in some sections, whereby intermediate spaces are formed between the windings. All windings of at least two of the wound layers have the same first winding angle. All of the windings of one wound layer, which is arranged between the two wound layers having the windings with a same first winding angle, have a second winding angle. The magnitudes of the first and second winding angles differ, and the windings having the second winding angle intersect with the windings having the first winding angle. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154438 | SURFACE TREATMENT PROCESS FOR GLASS CONTAINERS - A glass container and a process for chemically modifying a surface portion of a glass container using an ion-exchange process. At least a portion of the glass container is immersed in or in contact with an aqueous electrolyte solution comprising salts of at least one group IA alkali metal and having a temperature of about 75 degrees Celsius such that exchangeable alkali metal ions in a surface portion of the glass container are exchanged or replaced by alkali metal ions in the electrolyte solution. The alkali metal ions that replace the exchangeable ions in the surface portion of the glass container have either a smaller or a larger atomic radius than the exchangeable ions. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154439 | METHODS FOR GLASS STRENGTHENING - Methods include providing a glass, wherein the glass is capable of being phase separated; phase separating the glass; leaching at least one surface of the glass to form a leached glass surface layer; and replenishing the leached glass surface layer with constituents to form a replenished glass surface layer, wherein the constituents cause swelling of the replenished glass surface layer. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154440 | GLASS FOR CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING AND GLASS HOUSING - To provide glass for chemical strengthening from which glass having high strength and having excellent solarization resistance is obtained, and a housing such glass. Glass for chemical strengthening comprises, as represented by mole percentage based on oxides, at least from 55 to 80% of SiO | 2014-06-05 |
20140154441 | Reactive Silicon Oxide Precursor Facilitated Anti-Corrosion Treatment - The present invention solves numerous problems in state-of-the-art industrial anti-corrosion protection by using a reactive silicon oxide precursor solution. Among the problems solved are those of decreased heat transfer over a protected surface, limited protection against high-temperature corrosive fluids and difficulties in protecting complex 3D geometries and surfaces with a high surface roughness. The present invention furthermore provides an easy way of making chemical surface functionalization using e.g. silane chemistry. The invention solves these problems by coating the surface of a ceramic or metallic part with a thin layer of a liquid solution of a reactive silicon oxide precursor (rSiO-p) such as Hydrogen Silsesquioxane (HSQ) in Methyl Isobytul Ketone (MIBK) or volatile methyl siloxane (VMS), heating the part to a curing temperature of the rSiO-p, and after a curing time the reactive silicon oxide precursor is transformed into a thin layer of essentially pin-hole free silicon oxide. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154442 | Labels Subject to Condensation - Label systems for cold environment use and application are described. The label systems comprise a first label assembly adhered to an article subjected to cold temperatures and a second label assembly that is readily applied to the first label assembly, and particularly when the first label assembly is at a relatively cold temperature. The label systems described are particularly well suited for labeling blood bags and other articles subjected to cold storage. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154443 | INSERT MOLDED ARTICLE, INSERT MOLDING METHOD, AND INSERT MOLDING APPARATUS - An insert molding apparatus includes a forming die in which a first part is arranged, and that molds resin such that a portion of the first part is exposed; and a first mounting part that is arranged at a portion where the first part is exposed, and that has a passage that passes through a space in the forming die into which the molten resin is supplied and a portion where the first part is arranged. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154444 | COMPOSITE SHEET AND CARGO CONTAINER COMPRISING SAME - This invention is directed to a non-rigid composite sheet comprising in order (i) a first component having an areal density of from 88 to 678 gsm comprising a first fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and a UV and weather impervious first polymeric layer. (ii) a second component having an areal density of from 30 to 237 gsm comprising a flame resistant substrate and an inorganic refractory layer and (iii) a third component having an areal density of from 88 to 678 gsm comprising a second fabric of filamentary yarns having a tenacity of at least 11 g/dtex and an impact and scratch resistant second polymeric layer, the second fabric of the third component being adjacent to the refractory layer of the second component. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154445 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO RECYCLING POLYMER WASTE - Described herein are polymer compositions, for example, recycled polymer compositions, processes for the production thereof, functional fillers for use in the polymer compositions, and articles formed from the polymer compositions. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154446 | Pet Container and Compositions Having Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Gas Barrier Properties - A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced mechanical properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a creep control agent. In particular embodiments, the polyester composition comprises a polyester, a creep control agent, and a gas barrier additive. In particular embodiments, the creep control agents are molecules or polymers comprising dianhydrides, bis-lactams, bis-oxazoles, and epoxides. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154447 | Peelable adapter element - A peelable adapter element for balancing out assembly and/or component tolerances, with a core body to define a minimum dimension and at least one stack of films bound to the core body to define a maximum dimension, which includes a plurality of peelable metal films detachably joined with each other by a respective binder film. The core body is formed of a plastic matrix with integrated fiber reinforcement. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154448 | MULTILAYER FILM WITH HIGH TEAR PROPAGATION RESISTANCE AND LOW SHRINKAGE - Multilayer film with high tear propagation resistance of at least 300 mN for a total layer thickness of 45 μm, a shrinkage of ≦1% at 120° C. and release properties, comprising a layer (a) formed of at least one propylene copolymer and optionally at least one olefin homopolymer, at least one internal layer (b) formed of at least one olefin/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer, a layer (c) formed of at least one propylene copolymer and optionally at least one olefin homopolymer with optional adhesion layers (d) and (e) arranged between layers (a) and (b), and between layers (b) and (c) respectively. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154449 | WHITE AND BLACK PLY LAMINATE - According to one embodiment, a method of making a roofing membrane is provided. According to the method, an ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) material sheet is provided and a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) material sheet is extruded onto the EPDM material sheet. The EPDM material sheet and TPO material sheet are then pressed together via one or more rollers. The EPDM material is uncured and has a thickness of between about 50 mils and 70 mils. The extruded TPO sheet has a temperature of at least 150 degrees Celsius and a thickness of between about 15 mils and 35 mils. The heat of the TPO material sheet causes a top portion of the EPDM material sheet to cure such that crosslinking of the TPO and EPDM material sheets occurs at an interface of the sheets to bond the sheets together. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154450 | ADHESIVE TAPE OR SHEET - A polyvinyl chloride-based adhesive tape or sheet has a base material layer formed to include 10 to 40 parts by weight of plasticizing agent(s) in relation to 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride-based resin and an adhesive layer on one surface of the base material layer, the plasticizing agent includes at least one type of plasticizing agent having an SP value of at least 9.0. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154451 | MONOLAYER FILM AND HYDROPHILIC MATERIAL COMPRISING THE SAME - The invention provides monolayer films which not only have hydrophilicity and are excellent in such properties as antifogging properties, antifouling properties, antistatic properties and anti-condensation properties but also tend to exhibit excellent transparency even with a large film thickness and excellent scratch resistance, as well as stacks having the monolayer film. The monolayer film is obtained by preparing a mixture including a monomer composition and a solvent, the monomer composition including a specific monomer and a polyvalent monomer having two or more (meth)acryloyl groups and being free of sulfonic group, carboxyl group and phosphoric group in a specific molar ratio, the solvent having a specific solubility parameter σ; applying the mixture onto a substrate and removing at least part of the solvent; and polymerizing the monomer composition to produce a monolayer film having at least one anionic hydrophilic group selected from a sulfonic group, a carboxyl group and a phosphoric group and a specific anion concentration ratio (Sa/Da) of the anion concentration (Sa) at the outer surface to the anion concentration (Da) at the middle point between the inner surface in contact with the substrate and the outer surface. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154452 | COMPOSITE CUSHIONING MATERIAL AND JIGLESS METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present application discloses a method for fabricating a composite structure for use as a resilient cushion, including: (a) placing a sheet of first resilient material on a surface; (b) cutting the sheet of first resilient material by pressing a cutter on to the first resilient material to produce a cut sheet of first resilient material displaying a cutting pattern of discrete first resilient elements of defined widths and lengths, wherein at least one of the first resilient elements touches adjacent resilient elements along its side; and (c) mounting a first expanse of material on at least one of the first resilient elements of the cut sheet of first resilient material to form a first composite structure. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154453 | OPTICAL WHEEL - A phosphor wheel comprises a wavelength conversion portion. The wavelength conversion portion comprises a wavelength conversion material optically integrated with at least one convex surface. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154454 | Heat Resistant Seal Member - The heat resistant seal member according to one aspect of the present disclosure contains, for 100 parts by weight of a ternary fluoroelastomer, 5 to 15 parts by weight of first carbon nanofibers, 10 to 15 parts by weight of second carbon nanofibers, and 0 to 20 parts by weight of carbon black. The total amount of the first carbon nanofibers and the second carbon nanofibers are 15 to 30 parts by weight, and the total amount of the first carbon nanofibers, the second nanofibers, and the carbon black is 20 to 45 parts by weight. The heat resistant seal member can achieve a compression set of not more than 40% after 70 hours and 25% compressibility in a hydrogen sulfide gas atmosphere at 200° C. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154455 | COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE - A component for a vehicle, includes at least one component part, which is made of a magnetically active foam material and/or a foam material which can be magnetically activated and/or a dielectric elastomer. The component is at least partially or completely laterally delimited so that the component elastically expandable in at least one degree of freedom. The component can be a switch element, a transducer, an active muffler, and/or an energy conversion element. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154456 | CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A carbon fiber composite material and a method for preparing the same are provided. The method includes providing a first carbon fiber layer and a second carbon fiber layer; binding a first surface of the first carbon fiber layer with the second carbon fiber layer to obtain a laminated article, wherein a resin containing carbon nanotubes is formed on the first surface or a second surface of the first carbon fiber layer and the carbon nanotubes have functional groups on the surface thereof; and shaping the laminated article. | 2014-06-05 |
20140154457 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS USEFUL IN THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC FIBERS - Described herein are low add-on fiber lubricant compositions useful in the production of synthetic fibers. The compositions and methods described herein impart or enhance one or more properties of the fibers such as, for example, dry soil resistance, liquid repellency, or a combination thereof. Fibers produced with the lubricant compositions with the compositions described herein and articles comprising the treated fibers are also described herein. These compositions are composed of (a) a lubricant component, (b) a friction modifier, and (c) water. | 2014-06-05 |