34th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 35 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120213884 | SUPERHARD COMPONENTS FOR INJECTION MOLDS - Embodiments of the invention relate to injection mold components, assemblies, and molding system that include superhard materials. Such injection mold components, assemblies, and systems may decrease wear of certain injection mold components, which may result in improved productivity of the injection mold and molding systems that utilize such components. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213885 | RFID TAG, WIRELESS CHARGING ANTENNA PART, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND MOLD - An RFID that performs a wireless communication, including an antenna part ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120213886 | Compositions and Methods to Lower Glycohemoglobin Levels - The invention provides for a diet that significantly reduces the glycohemoglobin levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes. A diet plan can be provided to an individual in the form of cards and/or pages with an appropriate meal plan, food items and/or pre-packaged meals, or in an electronic medium for the individuals to use to develop appropriate meal plans. The diet comprises food items having a nutritional composition that consists essentially of 30% protein, 50% fats, and 20% carbohydrates, or food items having a nutritional composition that consists essentially of 30% protein, 40% fats, and 30% carbohydrates, and is consumed for a period of three weeks to one year. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213887 | SALEABLE COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE SNACK FOOD ITEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING, PACKAGING AND USING SAME - A method of providing a cognitive performance snack food to a user includes producing a multitude of snack food pieces, placing the multitude of snack food pieces in a snack packaging adapted to be opened and closed with one hand, and providing a saleable performance snack food item to consumers for use during computer or video game activity. Each snack food piece including a snack food base and a mixture of cognitive performance additives. The snack pieces and snack packaging together define the saleable performance snack food item, which can be consumed with one hand and while operating computer or video gaming equipment. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213888 | CLONING, EXPRESSION AND USE OF ACID PHOSPHOLIPASES - The invention relates to a DNA sequence, which codes for a polypeptide having phospholipase activity essentially without lipase activity, characterized in that the DNA sequence is selected from a) DNA sequences that comprise a nucleotide sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, b) DNA sequences that comprise the coding sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, c) DNA sequences that code for the protein sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 2, d) DNA sequences that are coded for by the plasmid pPL3940-Topo2.5 with the restriction map according to FIG. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213889 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING ANIMAL DIGEST PALATABILITY - The invention provides methods for enhancing the palatability of animal digests by adding anti-gelling agents to animal digests while adjusting the pH to a pH optimal for proteases used to hydrolyze viscera proteins. The anti-gelling agents maximize the production of viscera protein hydrolysates that can participate in Maillard reactions and increase palatability of the animal digest. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213890 | SPRAY DRIED MYROSINASE AND USE TO PRODUCE ISOTHIOCYNATES - A spray dried myrosinase/ascorbate mixture is formed from the steps comprising: providing a source of myrosinase, adding ascorbate to the source of myrosinase, heating the source of myrosinase to a temperature of about 104° F. (about 40° C.) or higher, and spray drying the myrosinase/ascorbate mixture. The spray dried myrosinase/ascorbate mixture may be used to prepare isothiocyanates. The spray dried myrosinase/ascorbate mixture may also be mixed with glucoraphanin and used in an activated tablet or capsule. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213891 | Perforated Stirrer - An apparatus for making and stirring a liquid mixture includes a spoon with a handle and a bowl portion, a mixture component, and a covering across the top of the bowl portion of the spoon. The covering confines the mixture component, and is formed of a material permitting the liquid to contact the component. Immersion of the bowl portion of the spoon in the liquid causes the liquid to contact the mixture component, thereby producing a mixture of the liquid and the component external to the spoon. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213892 | INGREDIENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR POPCORN KERNELS - An ingredient delivery system for popcorn kernels is described. The ingredient delivery system can include multiple layers. The synergy formed from the multiple layers of the ingredient delivery system results in a popped popcorn with minimal flaking and blow-off Thus, a greater ingredient impact is imparted to the consumer. Also, the layer combination minimizes any hindrance of the natural popping action of the kernels. Thus, consumers have a greater pop volume for consumption. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213893 | Edible Candy Candle - An edible candle stick comprising: a top portion, where said top portion is made of an edible material; an edible bottom portion extending downwardly from a bottom end of the top portion; and a wick extending from a top end of the top portion. In one particular embodiment the top portion may include an edible wax and the bottom portion may include a candy stick. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213894 | Device and Method for Rotation of Confectionery - A hand-held candy device for rotational engagement of a confectionary such as sucker or lollipop at the distal end of a handle adapted for gripping by the fingers of a user. The candy sucker is removably rotationally engageable on an axle positioned at or adjacent to the distal end of the handle. The candy is provided in multiple colors and flavors in candy components each of which is engageable to the axle on the handle by a user thereby providing users with the ability to customize and reuse the sucker handles and to spin the engaged candy once engaged to the axle for amusement or to allow tasting different sections of the unitary formed candy which have different flavors. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213895 | ELIMINATING THE GENERATION OF MBT IN A HOPS BASED BEVERAGE - A bottle, container, or beverage glass for containing a hops-based beverage that includes a concentration between 10 μg/ and 10 mg/ of Riboflavin is at least partially transparent or translucent to visible light and has an optical filter characteristic preventing or reducing light transmission of wavelengths between 200 nm and 510 nm to a level preventing generation of more than a tasteable concentration of MBT in the beverage through photochemical reactions and photochemically initiated auto-catalytic reactions involving the Riboflavin. The tasteable concentration is between 1 ng/l and 35 ng/l, preferably between 5 ng/l and 25 ng/l, and more preferably 10 ng/l. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213896 | Ovenable Cook-In Film Providing Decreased Protein Adhesion - The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to packaging films that exhibit favorable sealing characteristics and reduced adhesion to meat at high temperatures. The presently disclosed subject matter also relates to packages constructed from such films and methods of using the films in high temperature applications. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213897 | PRODUCTION OF ARTICLES WITH VARYING CONTENT OF ADDITIVES - The invention relates to a method and device for continuous production of articles including at least two different types from a pasty mass. The mass is introduced into a processor unit by a supply unit, processed in the processor unit and transported further thereby, whereupon an adjunct is added by a metering unit to the mass transported through the processor unit. The mixing of the adjunct introduced to the mass is carried out by a mixing unit with mixing elements located downstream of the processor unit. The mass with provided adjunct is formed by a forming unit into individual articles downstream of the mixing unit. According to the invention, the metering of the adjunct is carried out in a sequence of metering conditions with at least two different metering conditions, wherein the metering unit, for a given metering condition, introduces the adjunct to the mass at a given metering rate. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213898 | ATTRACTIVE FORCE PACKING - Methods, compositions and systems having a first set of materials and a second set of material. The second material provides an attractive force between components of the first set of materials. The composition comprising the first and second material having one or more predetermined properties selected from the group consisting of material coordination, material distribution, density and porosity. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213899 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING FROZEN CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS - A process for producing a frozen confectionery product comprising a frozen composition which contains inclusions in the form of frozen particles is provided, the process comprising: preparing a mix of ingredients having a total solids content of from 5 to 25% and containing from 0.2 to 2.0 wt % of one or more stabilisers; optionally pasteurising and/or homogenising and/or ageing the mix; freezing the mix to form frozen particles in a fragmented ice maker comprising a refrigerated barrel and a screw auger; and dosing the frozen particles into the frozen composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213900 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance in accordance with the present invention includes a base, a container engageable with the base and configured to receive one or more food ingredients, a blade assembly rotatably mounted in the container and a lid engageable with said container. The lid includes a chamber configured to hold a volume of liquid and a heating element for heating the liquid within the chamber to produce steam. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213901 | Food Warmer and Cooker Apparatus with Basket Inserts - A food apparatus ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120213902 | COOKING APPLIANCE - A cooking appliance in accordance with the present invention includes a base, a container engageable with the base and configured to receive one or more food ingredients, a heater for converting a liquid into a cooking vapor and a blade assembly rotatably mounted in the container and having at least one vapor aperture located adjacent to a top of said blade assembly and at least one vapor outlet located adjacent to a bottom of said blade assembly. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213903 | Apparatus for modified heated air flow to floor holder - A food warming and cooking apparatus used over a burner of a range or similar heat source. The apparatus has a base section adapted to cover the heater and help contain heated air therein. A heat modifier having a plurality of emitters emits heated air into an intermediate section. A pot or other food holder is placed into a receiver during operation. One or more guides position the pot for even cooking. Hot air is emitted in a manner that induces good heat transfer at relatively lower temperatures than would be experienced by direct contact of a pot or other cooking implement to reduce the risk of sticking and scorching. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213904 | NOVEL PANDAN EXTRACT ARTICLES IN POWDER FORM AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel pandan extract articles in powder form, wherein the artice comprises high amounts of precursors of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, a novel process of preparing such pandan extract articles in powder form and corresponding methods of using said pandan extract articles. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213905 | AQUACULTURE FEED COMPOSITIONS - Aquaculture feed compositions having a ratio of concentration of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids of eicosapentaenoic acid [“EPA”; cis-5,8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid; 20:5] to concentration of docosahexaenoic acid [“DHA”; cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic acid; 22:6] greater than 2:1 based on the individual concentrations of EPA and DHA in the aquaculture feed composition, and having a biomass source of carotenoid(s), are disclosed. Furthermore, such aquaculture feed compositions may have a concentration of the sum of EPA and DHA that is at least about 0.8%, measured as a weight percent of the aquaculture feed composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213906 | DAIRY PRODUCT AND PROCESS - The invention provides methods for preparing processed cheese and processed cheese products having reduced sodium content, while retaining desirable organoleptic characteristics, processability, food safety attributes and functional characteristics normally associated with processed cheese or processed cheese products having normal sodium content, and the processed cheeses and processed cheese products so produced. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213907 | LIQUID SEASONING HAVING IMPROVED FLAVOR - By allowing a liquid seasoning to comprise from 0.2% to 4% (w/v) in concentration of ammonium ion and from 0.5% to 7% (w/v) in containing amount of common salt and adjusting pH to from 3.2 to 5.4, it became possible to provide a liquid seasoning which is excellent in salty taste and tastiness regardless of its low common salt content. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213908 | PEANUT BUTTER WITH AN ORGANIC STABILIZER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention is directed to a novel organic peanut butter formulation and method for production. The peanut butter includes an organic palm oil stabilizing agent that reduces or prevents separation of oils from the peanut butter during storage. Peanut butter incorporating the palm oil, methods for manufacturing the peanut butter, and foods incorporating the peanut butter are also disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213909 | Canola Germplasm Exhibiting Seed Compositional Attributes That Deliver Enhanced Canola Meal Nutritional Value Having Omega-9 Traits - A canola germplasm confers on a canola seed the traits of high protein content and low fiber content, wherein the canola plant produces a seed having, on average, at least 68% oleic acid (C18:1) and less than 3% linolenic acid (C18:3). The canola seed traits may also include at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213910 | Tablets with Site- and Time- Controlled Gastrointestinal Release of Active Ingredient - The present invention describes a pharmaceutical dosage form with site- and time-controlled gastrointestinal release of active ingredient. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213911 | METHOD FOR THE REALIZATION OF BIOLOGICALLY COMPATIBLE PROSTHESIS - Method for the realization of a biologically compatible prosthesis component including the steps of having at least two materials with different physical/chemical features, defining in forming means the component as a composition of at least two volumes of at least two materials, sintering the component in the forming means and at a preset sintering temperature (T | 2012-08-23 |
20120213912 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE CRYSTALLISATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN A POLYMER FILM - The invention relates to a method for preventing the crystallization of a pharmaceutical in a polymer film, wherein the solvent-containing coating compound, which comprises a matrix-forming polymer or polymer mixture and at least one pharmaceutical and is spread to produce the polymer film, is temporarily dried at temperatures that is at least 10° C. above the melting temperature of the pharmaceutical contained in the coating compound. The maximum temperature is thus higher than that which is required for mere drying and obviates the need for an additional, time-consuming and expensive work step. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213913 | Method and Device for Regenerating the Interior Surfaces of Conduits by Means of Thermal Spraying of Metals - A method for regeneration of internal conduit surfaces by thermal projection of metals, includes inserting a device including a vehicle having a rolling assembly to permit rolling of the vehicle and carrying a thermal projection system, through a manhole in a conduit installation, including the steps of inserting the device in a conduit with the rolling assembly in a retracted position, and expanding the rolling assembly inside the conduit until the device is centered in the conduit; inserting electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic conduits and conduits for supplying metal to be thermally projected, through the manhole, such that the conduits are connected with the vehicle; positioning a regeneration device including the thermal projection system connected with the vehicle by a remote-control pulling system in a particular position to be regenerated; thermally projecting metal from the regeneration device; advancing the vehicle and connected regeneration device to a new regeneration position. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213914 | Apparatus and Method for Electroless Deposition of Materials on Semiconductor Substrates - An apparatus is provided having a closable chamber that can be sealed and is capable of withstanding an increased pressure and high temperature. The chamber has several inlet ports for the supply of various process liquids, such as deposition solutions, water for rinsing, etc., and a port for the supply of a gas under pressure. The apparatus also includes a solution heater and a control system for controlling temperature and pressure in the chamber. Uniform deposition is achieved by carrying out the deposition process under pressure and under temperature slightly below the boiling point of the solution. The solution can be supplied from above via a shower head formed in the cover, or through the bottom of the chamber. Rinsing or other auxiliary solutions are supplied via a radially moveable chemical dispensing arm that can be arranged above the substrate parallel thereto. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213915 | Process for Producing Heat-Treated Vinylidene Fluoride Polymer Powder and Process for Producing Vinylidene Fluoride Polymer Solution - Provided is a process for producing vinylidene fluoride polymer powder that exhibits excellent solubility with respect to aprotic polar solvents, and a process for producing a vinylidene fluoride polymer solution using vinylidene fluoride polymer powder obtained by the polymer powder production process. The process for producing heat-treated vinylidene fluoride polymer powder includes heat treating raw vinylidene fluoride polymer powder at such a temperature that the temperature of the polymer powder is not less than 125° C. to less than the crystal melting temperature (Tm) of the polymer. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213916 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ELECTROLUMINESCENCE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing an electroluminescent display apparatus includes: discharging first droplets of the fluid luminescent material from the first nozzles to the target discharge areas when the first nozzles are positioned in an area above the target discharge areas so that all of the first droplets are arranged in the target discharge areas on different X-axis direction positions so as not to overlap each other when viewed in the Y-axis direction; and discharging second droplets of fluid luminescent material from the second nozzles to the target discharge areas to which the first droplets have been discharged when the second nozzles are positioned in the area above the target discharge areas after a predetermined period of time passed since the discharge of the first droplets to the target discharge areas. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213917 | TUBE-SHAPED SPUTTERING TARGET - A tube-shaped sputtering target is provided having a carrier tube and an indium-based sputtering material arranged on the carrier tube. The sputtering material has a microstructure having a mean grain size of less than 1 mm, measured as the mean diameter of the grains on the sputtering-roughened surface of the sputtering material. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213918 | VERTICALLY ALIGNING A CARBON NANOTUBES ARRAY - The present invention provides a technique for vertically aligning a carbon nanotube array, which can improve vertical alignment at the bottom of the carbon nanotube array during growth of carbon nanotubes on a substrate. For this purpose, the present invention provides a method of vertically aligning a carbon nanotube array, the including: allowing carbon nanotubes to be grown on a substrate fed to a reactor and synthesized into a carbon nanotube array; and reducing the internal pressure of the reactor after (e.g., immediately after) synthesis of the carbon nanotube array to remove (e.g., instantly remove) a carbon source gas remaining in the reactor, thereby improving vertical alignment at the bottom of the carbon nanotube array. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213919 | ELECTRODE MATERIALS WITH HIGH SURFACE CONDUCTIVITY - The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213920 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL, LITHIUM ION ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE USING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a positive electrode active material, a lithium ion electric storage device using the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. The positive electrode active material contains (1) lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide, and at least one type of a lithium ion acceptance capacity adjustment compound selected from (2a) lithium vanadium composite oxide, vanadium oxide, lithium vanadium phosphate, and lithium vanadium fluorophosphate and (2b) Nb | 2012-08-23 |
20120213921 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR MAGNETIC DISK AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MAGNETIC DISK - In a method in which a cut line is formed on one surface of a planar glass material, and the cut line is allowed to extend in the thickness direction of the glass material, thereby cutting a glass substrate from the glass material, the cut line is selectively formed on a surface having relatively small surface waviness out of two opposing surfaces of the glass material. In the case of a glass material formed into a planar shape on a molten metal, the surface which has come into contact with the molten metal is selected as the surface having relatively small surface waviness. When a disk-shaped glass substrate is cut from the glass material, cutting is performed under conditions where either one of the thickness and the radius of the glass material and the maximum height of surface waviness of the glass material satisfy a predetermined relationship. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213922 | COLORED INK FOR PAD TRANSFER PRINTING OF SILICONE HYDROGEL LENSES - The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213923 | Methods and Apparatus for Applying Adhesives in Patterns to an Advancing Substrate - Methods and apparatuses herein may provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to an advancing substrate. The fluid application apparatus may include a slot die applicator and a substrate carrier. The substrate carrier may include one or more pattern elements and may be adapted to advance the substrate past the slot die applicator as the slot die applicator discharges adhesive onto the substrate. In operation, the substrate is disposed on the substrate carrier; the substrate carrier advances the substrate past the slot opening of the slot die applicator. In turn, the substrate is intermittently compressed between the slot die applicator and the pattern surface of the pattern element. As the substrate is intermittently compressed, adhesive discharged from the slot die applicator is applied onto the substrate in an area having a shape substantially the same as a shape defined by the pattern surface. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213924 | Gallium formulated ink and methods of making and using same - A gallium formulated ink is provided. Also provided are methods of preparing the gallium formulated ink and for using the gallium formulated ink to deposit a Group 1b/gallium/(optional indium)/Group 6a material on a substrate for use in the manufacture of a variety of chalcogenide containing semiconductor materials, such as, thin film transistors (TFTs), light emitting diodes (LEDs); and photoresponsive devices (e.g., electrophotography (e.g., laser printers and copiers), rectifiers, photographic exposure meters and photovoltaic cells) and chalcogenide containing phase change memory materials. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213925 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A coating method includes holding a substrate in a horizontal state on a substrate holding member; supplying a coating liquid onto a front side central portion of the substrate held on the substrate holding member; rotating the substrate holding member about a vertical axis to spread the coating liquid supplied on the front side central portion of the substrate toward a front side peripheral portion of the substrate by a centrifugal force; and damping a wobble of the substrate being rotated, by a wobble damping mechanism including a gas delivery port and a suction port both disposed to face a back side of the substrate, while delivering a gas from the delivery port and sucking the gas into the suction port. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213926 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FILTER ELEMENT HAVING A FILTER MEDIUM - The invention relates to a method for producing a filter element ( | 2012-08-23 |
20120213927 | SURFACE COATING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTERIOR PART - A surface coating method for an exterior part includes positioning one or more exterior part preforms, which are objects to be surface-coated, within a deposition chamber capable of revolution and rotation; positioning one or more tablets containing a coating component on an evaporation device installed within an area surrounded by the revolution trace of the exterior part preforms; and depositing a coating layer to a surface of each of the exterior part preforms by evaporating the tablets while revolving and rotating the exterior part preforms. The surface coating method and device conduct the rotation and revolution of objects to be coated in while proceeding with a coating step, whereby an evaporated coating component can be uniformly diffused over the entire deposition chamber, and a uniform coating layer can be formed on the entire surface of each of the objects to be coated. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213928 | FORMING REACTIVE ELEMENT MODIFIED ALUMINIDE COATINGS WITH LOW REACTIVE ELEMENT CONTENT USING VAPOR PHASE TECHNIQUES - Vapor phase coating techniques with improved control over the co-transfer and co-deposition of aluminum and reactive element(s) from sources to the article being coated. One method includes providing a reactive element source, wherein at least a portion of the reactive element source comprises a non-halide compound of a reactive element, providing an aluminum source, providing a halide activator, and heating an article having a metallic surface, the reactive element source, the aluminum source, and the halide activator under conditions effective to cause species comprising aluminum and the reactive element to be co-deposited onto said surface to form a coating. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213929 | METHOD OF OPERATING FILAMENT ASSISTED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A method of performing a filament-assisted chemical vapor deposition process is described. The method includes providing a substrate holder in a process chamber of a chemical vapor deposition system, providing a non-ionizing heat source separate from the substrate holder in the process chamber, disposing a substrate on the substrate holder, introducing a film forming composition to the process chamber, thermally fragmenting the film forming composition using the non-ionizing heat source, and forming a thin film on the substrate in the process chamber. The non-ionizing heat source includes a gas heating device through and/or over which the film forming composition flows. The method further includes remotely producing a reactive composition, and introducing the reactive composition to the process chamber to interact with the substrate, wherein the reactive composition is introduced sequentially and/or simultaneously with the introducing the film forming composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213930 | INK COMPOSITION AND INK JET RECORDING METHOD USING THE SAME - An ink composition includes: water, a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof, and a compound represented by the following general formula (21) or a salt thereof. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213931 | MULTI-COMPONENT COATING METHOD FOR POROUS SUBSTRATES - The disclosure relates to a coating method including the steps of providing a multi-component coating composition including two or more components, applying each component to a porous substrate, mixing each component with at least one other component thereby causing at least two components to undergo a chemical reaction. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213932 | CONTROLLED THICKNESS REDUCTION FOR HOT-DIP COATED, HOT-ROLLED STEEL STRIP AND INSTALLATION USED IN THIS PROCESS - The invention relates to a method for hot-dip coating hot-rolled steel strip, during which the steel strip passes through a pickling station, a rinsing station, a drying station, a heating furnace and then through a molten bath. The final thickness and the thickness tolerance of the hot-dip coated steel strip are achieved by a controlled thickness reduction in a roll stand in the process line. The achievement of the finished thickness is controlled by at least one thickness measuring unit at the outlet of the roll stand, and deviations upward or downward therefrom are fed back in the form of an actuating signal for actuating the roll stand in order to appropriately increase or decrease the thickness reduction. The invention also relates to an installation for producing a steel strip of the aforementioned type. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213933 | Formation of Selenide, Sulfide or Mixed Selenide-Sulfide Films on Metal or Metal Coated Substrates - A method of forming a metal-coated substrate having a CuInGaR | 2012-08-23 |
20120213934 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPINGING FLUIDS ON SUBSTRATES - Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for impinging fluids, e.g. heated fluids, onto the surface of moving substrates and then locally removing the impinged fluid. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid delivery outlets that are in diverging relation to each other. A long axis of the first fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the first moving substrate, and a long axis of the second fluid delivery outlet may be oriented obliquely to the path of the second moving substrate. The apparatus may comprise at least first and second fluid capture inlets that are locally positioned relative to the first and second fluid delivery outlets, respectively. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213935 | SOL GEL PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PROTECTIVE FILMS FOR POLYMERIC SUBSTRATES - Sol gel process for producing hydrophobic transparent films for polymeric substrates, the process relates to the sol-gel reaction of silicon alkoxide carried out in certain conditions. The sols obtained were, without limiting, spin- or dip-coated onto polymeric substrates then thermally cured into transparent-abrasion resistant coating. Such coating transmit visible light, but absorb wavelengths of ultraviolet light which cause degradation of the substrate surface and resultant adhesion-loss of the protective coating upon weathering. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213936 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPLACING LIQUID MATERIAL THEREOF AND CLEANING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a coating apparatus, a method for replacing a liquid material thereof and a cleaning method thereof. The coating apparatus comprises at least one tank, a draining device, a cleaning solution valve switch, a second liquid material valve switch and a control unit. The method comprises the following steps: utilizing the control unit to control the draining device for draining the first liquid material from the tank; utilizing the control unit to control the cleaning solution valve switch for introducing the cleaning solution into the tank; utilizing the control unit to control the draining device for draining the cleaning solution from the tank; and utilizing the control unit to control the second liquid material valve switch for introducing a second liquid material into the tank. The present invention can prevent the man-made errors and reduce the maintenance labor and time. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213937 | POSITION ADJUSTABLE GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - An attachment that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of construction equipment. The attachment includes a pair of grapple mechanisms mounted on a main beam. Each grapple mechanism includes opposing grab arms mounted to a grab arm housing. The grab arm housings of the grapple mechanisms are each individually adjustable separate from one another relative to the main beam in one or more directions generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main beam. The attachment can fine adjust the positions of the pipe ends relative to one another until the ends align with each other, at which point the pipe ends can be welded or otherwise secured to each other while being held in position by the grapple mechanisms. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213938 | SYSTEM FOR UTILIZATION IMPROVEMENT OF PROCESS CHAMBERS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THEREOF - A substrate processing system for processing an essentially vertically oriented substrate is described. The system includes a first processing chamber having a first processing region and being adapted to deposit a first layer comprising a first material, a second processing chamber having a second processing region and being adapted to deposit a second layer over the first layer, the second layer comprising a second material, a third processing chamber having a third processing region and being adapted to deposit a layer comprising the second material, a transfer chamber providing essentially linear transport paths with the first, the second, and the third chambers, respectively, and a further chamber comprising a first and a second transportation track, wherein at least one of the first and second transportation tracks forms an essentially linear transportation path with the first processing chamber, wherein the first chamber is adapted to receive the substrate from the transfer chamber, and to deposit a further layer comprising the first material. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213939 | Enhanced Electro And Electroless Plating Method And The Plating Thereof - The present invention provides an enhanced plating for electro and electroless plating. There is provided a method of plating a surface to be plated, the method comprises premixing a plating solution with additive. The additive comprises diamond particles is also provided. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213940 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION OF SILICON NITRIDE USING DUAL-SOURCE PRECURSOR AND INTERLEAVED PLASMA - Atomic layer deposition using a precursor having both nitrogen and silicon components is described. The deposition precursor contains molecules which supply both nitrogen and silicon to a growing film of silicon nitride. Silicon-nitrogen bonds may be present in the precursor molecule, but hydrogen and/or halogens may also be present. The growth substrate may be terminated in a variety of ways and exposure to the deposition precursor displaces species from the outer layer of the growth substrate, replacing them with an atomic-scale silicon-and-nitrogen-containing layer. The silicon-and-nitrogen-containing layer grows until one complete layer is produced and then stops (self-limiting growth kinetics). Subsequent exposure to a plasma excited gas modifies the chemical termination of the surface so the growth step may be repeated. The presence of both silicon and nitrogen in the deposition precursor molecule increases the deposition per cycle thereby reducing the number of precursor exposures to grow a film of the same thickness. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213941 | ION-ASSISTED PLASMA TREATMENT OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE - A boundary between a plasma and a plasma sheath is controlled such that a portion of the shape is not parallel to a plane defined by a front surface of the workpiece facing the plasma. Ions in the plasma are directed toward the workpiece. These ions can either seal pores or clean a material from a structure on the workpiece. This structure may, for example, have multiple sidewalls. A process that both cleans a material and seals pores in the structure may be performed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213942 | Special random magnetization apparatus and process for thin sheet magnetic sheets and rolls - A magnetization apparatus and process for producing thin magnetized sheets and rolls. It has permanent magnet pieces oriented and magnetized perpendicular to the other components of soft pole piece surfaces. This orientation permits the adjustably controlled field strength of the magnetic field produced. By varying the number of pole pieces and the corresponding permanent magnets the magnetic coupling and magnetic field strength varies. This field variance shifts the aligned poles into a “random orientation”. Therefor the alignment of like poles on the consecutive sheets is avoided and the sheets can lay flat and not be repelled by aligned poles. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213943 | POLYMER LASER MARKING - An aqueous marking composition is described which upon application to a polymeric surface and laser irradiation, produces one or more marks or other indicia having high contrast in the polymeric surface. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213944 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED WIRING BOARD - A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board including forming a penetrating hole in a core substrate, forming a first conductor on a first surface of the substrate, forming a second conductor on a second surface of the substrate, and filling a conductive material in the hole such that a through-hole conductor is formed in the hole and the first and second conductors are connected via the through-hole conductor. The forming of the hole includes forming a first opening in the first surface, forming a second opening from the bottom of the first opening toward the second surface such that the second opening has a smaller diameter than the first opening, forming a third opening in the second surface, and forming a fourth opening from the bottom of the third opening toward the first surface such that the fourth opening has a smaller diameter than the third opening. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213945 | ENHANCED DEPOSITION OF LAYER ON SUBSTRATE USING RADICALS - Embodiments relate to using radicals to at different stages of deposition processes. The radicals may be generated by applying voltage across electrodes in a reactor remote from a substrate. The radicals are injected onto the substrate at different stages of molecular layer deposition (MLD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to improve characteristics of the deposited layer, enable depositing of material otherwise not feasible and/or increase the rate of deposition. Gas used for generating the radicals may include inert gas and other gases. The radicals may disassociate precursors, activate the surface of a deposited layer or cause cross-linking between deposited molecules. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213946 | Doping Control by ALD Surface Functionalization - Systems and methods for producing a material of desired thickness. Deposition techniques such as atomic layer deposition are alter to control the thickness of deposited material. A funtionalization species inhibits the deposition reaction. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213947 | DEPOSITING THIN LAYER OF MATERIAL ON PERMEABLE SUBSTRATE - Embodiments relate to depositing a layer of material on a permeable substrate by passing the permeable substrate between a set of reactors. The reactors may inject source precursor, reactant precursor, purge gas or a combination thereof onto the permeable substrate as the permeable substrate passes between the reactors. Part of the gas injected by a reactor penetrates the permeable substrate and is discharged by the other reactor. The remaining gas injected by the reactor moves in parallel to the surface of the permeable substrate and is discharged via an exhaust portion formed on the same reactor. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213948 | LOCALIZED MICROWAVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for repairing a crack in a component, or forming a joint between two components, is described. The system includes a filler material; a plasma-generating material; and a ceramic cover that is positioned around the crack, or around an interface region between two components that are to be joined. The filler material is positioned proximate to the crack or the interface region; and the plasma generating material is positioned in the vicinity of the crack or the interface region. A microwave generator for generating a microwave field inside an enclosure region enclosed by the cover, and proximate to the crack or interface region, also forms part of the system. Related methods for filling at least one cavity in a casting component are also described. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213949 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING INDIUM TIN OXIDE LAYER WITH CONTROLLED SURFACE RESISTANCE - The invention relates to a method for producing a transparent indium tin oxide conductive layer on a substrate. The method involves using a target having a low indium-to-tin ratio in a low temperature manufacturing process (less than 200° C.), and introducing a plasma gas and a reaction gas into the reaction chamber to allow sputtering of an indium tin oxide layer on the substrate under a low oxygen environment, followed by subjecting the sputtered substrate to a heat treatment at 150˜200° C. for 60˜90 minutes. The indium tin oxide layer thus produced will crystallize completely and have the advantageous properties of low surface resistance and high uniformity. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213950 | Device and process for positioning individual particles on a substrate - A device and process for positioning individual particles on a substrate is proposed. The device is equipped with at least one particle source which isolates particles of a defined material, with a focusing unit with an entry window facing the particle source and an exit window facing away from the particle source, with a substrate holder to hold the substrate, wherein the focusing unit guides the particles entering through its entry window into defined positions on the substrate, with at least one deflection unit arranged between the particle source and the focusing unit with an entry window facing the particle source and an exit window on the deflector unit facing away from the particle source, wherein the deflector unit preconditions the particles entering through its entry window before they reach the focusing unit. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213951 | Vanadium-based frit materials, and/or methods of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213952 | VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213953 | VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS, BINDERS, AND/OR SOLVENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a composition may be combined with a binder solution that substantially or completely burns out by the time the composition is melted. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213954 | COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION FILLER FOR VANADIUM-BASED FRIT MATERIALS AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING AND/OR USING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments relate to seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a composition may be combined with a binder solution that substantially or completely burns out by the time the composition is melted. In certain example embodiments, a CTE filler is included with a frit material. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213955 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHELL BODY AND CORRESPONDING BODY - In a method for manufacturing a shell, at least two shell sections are fabricated out of a composite fiber material, at least one compensation body of a plastically deformable material is secured to at least one limiting edge of at least one shell section, the shell sections are overlapped to form the shell, yielding flat seams between respectively adjacent shell sections. The at least one compensation body is arranged on at least one of the seams. In order to compensate for dimensional deviations in each overlap, the shape of the corresponding compensation bodies is changed, and the shells sections are joined together at the seams. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213956 | FUGITIVE ADHESIVE AND METHOD - Described herein are fugitive hot melt adhesive compositions having a substantial weight percent of renewable plant-based content. The adhesive compositions impart high initial adhesive bond strength between an object and a substrate quickly after application in the molten state, wherein the adhesive bond strength is spontaneously substantially reduced to a very low or near zero level after a short time, for example between about 1 minute and 60 minutes after application. Methods of use and articles formed using the compositions are also described. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213957 | Particle Comprising a Matrix and a Radical Initiator - The invention pertains to a particle comprising a composition containing a matrix and a peroxide or azo radical initiator, wherein the particle is a fiber or fibrid selected from aramid, polyester, polyamide, cellulose, and glass. The invention further relates to particle-elastomers comprising said composition, and skim products, tires, tire treads, and belts comprising these particle-elastomers. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213958 | FLEXIBLE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE ARTICLE - A flexible article includes a layer of a thermoplastic polyurethane composition including a plasticizer present at up to about 50.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition. The thermoplastic polyurethane composition has a shore A durometer of not greater than about 80. A method of making a flexible article includes combining a thermoplastic polyurethane with a plasticizer to form a thermoplastic polyurethane composition, wherein the plasticizer is present at up to about 50.0% by weight of the total weight of the composition; and forming the thermoplastic polyurethane composition into the flexible article, wherein the flexible article has a shore A durometer of not greater than about 80. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213959 | PREDOMINIANTLY DIODEGRADABLE SEPARATING FILM - The present invention relates to a predominantly biodegradable double-separating film and comprising at least one carrier layer (a) that is based on at least one biodegradable polymer, and at least one release layer (b) that is based on at least one cured polysiloxane. The curing of said release layer is based, at least partially, on at least one cross-linked monomer or oligomer additive. Said additive also promotes adhesion between the carrier layer (a) and the release layer (b), and has no siloxane groups but does have at least two functional groups, of which at least one is a functional group with at least one carbon double bond. No adhesion-promoting layer is present between the carrier layer (a) and the release layer (b). In addition the invention relates to the use of such a separating film as a removable protection and cover film. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213960 | SELF-LAMINATING CARD AND ASSEMBLY - A self-laminating assembly for providing information, such as emergency medical or contact information, or a temporary identification card, for general purposes. Medical data or contact information is entered on a card which is predisposed within the assembly. The card can then be covered with a transparent plastic sheet and folded in half, along a perforation in its center to permanently seal the card within the transparent plastic enclosure. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213961 | MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM - A modular construction member and kit including a panel having a first side and a second side opposite the first side and spaced apart from the first side by a distance defining a thickness. The panel having a plurality of ends extending between the first side and the second side with each of the first side, the second side, and at least one of the ends having a plurality of holes formed therein which are configured to receive a connector which is also receivable in a hole of a like panel for connecting the panel to the like panel. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213962 | CUSHIONED ABSORBENT MAT - A cushioned, absorbent article such as a mat including a layer of absorbent, quick-drying woven textile material, a layer of viscoelastic polyurethane foam material having an open cell structure, the layer of foam material being glued and sewed to the layer of woven textile material to form a textile and foam assembly and typcially a rubberized base material, glued to a foam material side of the textile and foam assembly. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213963 | Three dimensional camouflage system and method of manufacturing - A method of creating a camouflage device includes providing two bolts of lace with at least one of the bolts including pleated regions extending from one side to the other where the bolts are attached together. Each bolt of lace may include a particular pattern of stitches and/or coloring to further create more realistic three-dimensional camouflage system. Hems formed along the bolts of lace may include button holes and/or button or grommets for fastening a plurality of camouflage devices together. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213964 | POLYCRYSTALLINE FERROELECTRIC OR MULTIFERROIC OXIDE ARTICLES ON BIAXIALLY TEXTURED SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A polycrystalline ferroelectric and/or multiferroic oxide article includes a substrate having a biaxially textured surface; at least one biaxially textured buffer layer supported by the substrate; and a biaxially textured ferroelectric or multiferroic oxide layer supported by the buffer layer. Methods for making polycrystalline ferroelectric and/or multiferroic oxide articles are also disclosed. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213965 | EMBOSSING ROLL ASSEMBLY WITH MIXED INCLINATION EMBOSSES - An emboss pattern, tissue product and method of manufacturing tissue product having improved bulk and softness with minimal roll ridging. The pattern combines a plurality of aligned signature bosses with a grouping of signature bosses offset from the machine direction in a clockwise manner and another grouping of signature bosses being offset in a counter-clockwise manner. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213966 | CANVAS WITH A TEXTURED APPEARANCE - A canvas with a textured appearance includes a base layer, a gesso layer on the base layer, a microporous layer on the gesso layer, the microporous layer including uniform cracks formed according to a weave pattern of the base layer; and a transparent layer to fill the cracks. A method of forming a canvas with a textured appearance includes forming a base layer, forming a gesso layer on the base layer, forming a microporous layer on the gesso layer, the microporous layer comprising uniform cracks formed according to a weave pattern of the base layer, and forming a transparent layer to fill the cracks. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213967 | OPTICAL LAMINATE FILM AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A stably-manufacturable optical laminate film and display device without rainbow-like unevenness are provided. An optical laminate film comprising: a support; an easily-adhesive layer provided on one surface of the support; and a transparent layer made of translucent resin provided on another surface of the support, wherein the transparent layer contains translucent particles, a volume average particle diameter r of the translucent particles satisfies 0.4 μm≦r≦3.0 μm, a total sum S of the translucent particles satisfies 30 mg/m | 2012-08-23 |
20120213968 | OPTICAL LAMINATE FILM AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A stably-manufacturable optical laminate film and display device having an excellent outer appearance without rainbow-like unevenness are provided. An optical laminate film includes a support, an easily-adhesive layer provided on one surface of the support, a transparent layer provided on the other surface of the support. In the optical laminate film, the transparent layer contains at least two types of translucent particles having different volume average particle diameters, and a total sum S of the translucent particles satisfies 30 mg/m | 2012-08-23 |
20120213969 | Functionally Graded Shape Memory Polymer - A functionally graded shape memory polymer (SMP) that has a range of transition temperatures that are spatially distributed in a gradient fashion within one single article. The SMP is formed by post-curing a pre-cured glassy SMP in a linear temperature gradient that imposes different vitrification temperature limits at different positions along the gradient. Utilizing indentation-based surface shape memory coupled with optical measurements of photoelastic response, the capability of this material to respond over a wide range of thermal triggers is correlated with the graded glass transition behavior. This new class of SMP offers great potential for such applications as passive temperature sensing and precise control of shape evolution during a thermally triggered shape recovery. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213970 | Formed Films, Methods and Apparatus for Manufacturing Same, and Articles Comprising Same - Formed film, apparatus and methods for manufacturing formed film, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. Methods include controlled introduction of melt foldovers through modifying the surface area of a polymer melt curtain. Apparatus for same is also shown as are articles of formed film with melt foldovers. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213971 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIE, AND DIE - A mold manufacturing method includes providing an aluminum base or an aluminum film; allowing passage of an electric current between a surface of the aluminum base and a counter electrode in an aqueous solution with the surface being a cathode, thereby forming a plurality of first recessed portions whose two-dimensional size viewed in a direction normal to the surface is not less than 200 nm and not more than 100 μm; thereafter, the step of anodizing the surface, thereby forming a porous alumina layer which has a plurality of second recessed portions whose two-dimensional size is not less than 10 nm and less than 500 nm over an inner surface of the plurality of first recessed portions and between the plurality of first recessed portions; and thereafter, bringing the porous alumina layer into contact with an etchant, thereby enlarging the plurality of second recessed portions of the porous alumina layer. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213972 | Surface for Controlling Liquids - A liquid controlling surface, comprising a formation comprising a plurality of individual open topped, closed bottomed cells for containing liquid with each of the cells having a cell wall integral with the closed bottom and defining a well. Each of the cell walls have a top edge. The surface also includes a plurality of distribution channels extending between adjacent cells and being positioned on the cell wall at a height to permit liquid to drain to the adjacent cell when a cell liquid level exceeds a predetermined limit and to permit liquid to be retained in the well up to the limit. At least some of the cell walls are sized and shaped to define contact areas at the top edges to support an object above the limit. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213973 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING PANELS AND PANEL OBTAINED HEREBY - A method for manufacturing panels of the type which is at least composed of a substrate and a top layer provided on the substrate, the top layer includes at least two material layers, amongst which a print, the method may involve applying the two material layers, such that the print is performed directly on the substrate and the print forms at least a portion of a printed decor. At least one of the two material layers may include a mixture having at least a thermally curing component and a radiation-curing component. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213974 | RIBBED BACKED PANELS - A backed paneling unit comprised of a backing portion that includes at least an elevated portion. A depth portion may also be included. An elevated portion and/or a depth portion may be formed using any suitable method including, but not limited to, molding, machining and heat stamping. Optionally, a backing portion may comprise a hydrophobic material. Such features may enable fluid flow (e.g., ventilation or liquid drainage) behind the backing portion. Additionally, the elevated portion of the backing portion may eliminate the need for the use of furring strips when installing, for example, siding. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213975 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A microfluidic device comprising: a substrate having a microfluidic channel, an electrically conductive feature comprising an electrically conductive layer arranged on a primer layer and positioned with reference to the microfluidic channel, wherein the primer layer comprises: (i) an organic polymer selected from the group consisting of. (a) a homopolymer or copolymer including a vinyl lactam repeating unit, (b) a cellulose ether; (c) polyvinyl alcohol; and (d) unmodified or modified gelatin; and (ii) a porous particulate material, the organic polymer being dispersed in the porous particulate material, is provided. Methods for manufacturing the microfluidic devices and their use in a number of applications are also provided. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213976 | Support Material and Applications Thereof - In one aspect, support materials operable for use in 3D printing systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a support material comprises a wax component comprising at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol and a viscosity modifying agent, wherein the support material is water dispersible. In some embodiments, the wax component comprises a mixture of at least one fatty alcohol and at least one ethoxylated fatty alcohol. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213977 | PROCESS FOR PARTIAL SHRINKAGE COMPENSATION IN PLASTICS MOULDINGS - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a plastics moulding, comprising (A) back-injecting a plastic film on a first side with at least one thermoplastic plastic, wherein one or more partial areas of the plastics film are not back-injected, (B) cooling the plastics moulding obtained in step A), and (C) subsequently heating at least those regions of the plastics moulding obtained in step B) that have not been back-injected again. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213978 | INK COMPOSITION, IMAGE FORMING METHOD, AND PRINTED MATERIAL - Provided is an ink composition having excellent dischargeability during image recording by an inkjet method and having excellent water resistance, solvent resistance, and adhesiveness to a recording medium of the recorded image. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213979 | POLYMERIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A method of making a polymeric component includes, extruding one or more strands of a polymer, halting curing of the one or more strands, forming a mat with the extruded one or more strands, bonding the one or more strands to one another at points of contact therebetween, and curing the one or more strands. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213980 | METHOD FOR THE SELF-ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC OR MICROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS ON A SUBSTRATE - A method for the self-assembly of at least one electrical, electronic or micromechanical component on a substrate, including the steps of: a) providing the substrate, b) applying an adhesive-repelling composition to at least one partial surface of the substrate which does not constitute a target position of the component, followed by a curing step, c) applying an adhesive composition to at least one partial surface of the substrate which constitutes a target position of the component, the partial surface of the substrate which is provided with the adhesive-repelling composition enclosing and adjoining the partial surface of the substrate which is provided with the adhesive composition, and d) applying at least one component to a partial surface coated in accordance with b) or c), in which method the adhesive-repelling composition is a radiation-curing abhesive coating compound, and to an electrical or electronic product which can he produced according to the method. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213981 | DECORATION SHEET WITH HIGH WEATHER RESISTANCE AND HAIR LINE - Provided is a decoration sheet with high weather resistance and hair line, and a manufacturing method thereof. The decoration sheet with weather resistance and hair line, which is attached to a surface of an object so as to protect the object from external environment, includes a PVC layer of which a lower surface is attached to the object; a hair line printing layer formed with a lower surface contacted with an upper surface of the PVC and an upper surface on which the hair line is formed, and formed of a mixture of aluminum and acryl; and an acrylic layer formed with a lower surface contacted with an upper surface of the hair line printing layer and an upper surface exposed to the external environment. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213982 | POLYCARBONATE PLATES WITH IMPROVED FLAME RESISTANCE - The invention relates to flame resistant polycarbonate plates characterised in that the flame-proof properties thereof are maintained even after long exposure to weathering. | 2012-08-23 |
20120213983 | MATERIALS AND METHOD UTILIZING SHORT CARBON NANOTUBES IN TRANSPARENT PRINTED ELECTRONICS - A method of increasing the conductivity and/or transparency of a transparent, conductive film using short carbon nanotubes (≦600 nm) is provided. Methods of forming flexible, transparent, conductive films and the resulting structures thereby formed are also provided. | 2012-08-23 |