38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 132 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140272383 | HIGHLY CRYSTALLINE POLYETHYLENE - The present invention relates to methods for making highly crystalline polymeric material, for example, highly crystalline cross-linked and not cross-linked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The invention also provides methods of making additive-doped highly crystalline polymeric material using high pressure and high temperature crystallization processes, medical implants made thereof, and materials used therein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272384 | Anti-Reflection Coatings with Aqueous Particle Dispersions and Methods for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe coating formulations, such as those used to form optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. The coating formulation includes an aqueous-based suspension of particles. The particles have a sheet-like morphology and a thickness of less than about 10 nm. The coating also includes a polysiloxane or silane emulsion, a polysiloxane or silane solution, or a combination thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272385 | Graphene-Polymer Composite Material and Devices Utilizing the Same - Graphene composite material and devices using the same. The graphene is dispersed in material such as polyurethane, latex, other elastomers, and other polymers to produce a composite material having high heat transfer properties which make it particularly suitable for use in removing heat from LEDs and other electronic devices. Several examples of heat transfer devices utilizing the material are disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272386 | HEAT RAY SHIELDING MATERIAL - A heat ray shielding material having a metal particles-containing layer that contains at least one type of metal particles, in which the metal particles contain tabular metal particles having a hexagonal to circular form in a ratio of at least 60% by number, the main plane of the hexagonal to circular, tabular metal particles is in plane orientation in a range of from 0° to ±30° on average relative to one surface of the metal particles-containing layer, and at least 80% by number of the hexagonal to circular, tabular metal particles exist in the range of from the surface to d/2, of the metal particles-containing layer where d indicates the thickness of the metal particles-containing layer, has good visible light transmittance, heat shieldability (solar reflectance) and rubbing resistance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272387 | Anti-Glare Coatings with Aqueous Particle Dispersions and Methods for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. A substrate is provided. A coating formulation is applied to the substrate. The coating formulation includes an aqueous-based suspension of particles. The particles have a sheet-like morphology and a thickness of less than about 100 nanometers (nm). The coating formulation is cured to form an anti-glare coating above the substrate. The anti-glare coating has a thickness of between 1 micrometer (μm) and 100 μm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272388 | MOLTEN METAL RESISTANT COMPOSITE COATINGS - Composite coating materials comprising a hard carbide phase and a metallic binder that are resistant to molten metals such as aluminum are disclosed. The hard carbide phase of the composite coatings may comprise tungsten carbide, and the metallic binder may comprise a nickel-based alloy. A thin oxide layer comprising oxides of the binder metal may be provided on the surface of the composite coating. The composite coatings exhibit desirable non-wetting behavior when exposed to molten metals. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272389 | PAPER COATING FORMULATION - The present invention is a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of polymeric binder particles containing a substantial absence of phosphate and phosphonate groups; rutile TiO | 2014-09-18 |
20140272390 | Low-E Panel with Improved Barrier Layer Process Window and Method for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels and methods for forming low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A reflective layer is formed above the transparent substrate. A barrier layer is formed above the reflective layer. A nitride-containing layer is formed above the barrier layer. The nitride-containing layer has a thickness that is 1 nm or less. A over-coating layer is formed above the nitride-containing layer. The over-coating layer includes a different material than that of the nitride-containing layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272391 | HARD COATINGS COMPRISING CUBIC PHASE FORMING COMPOSITIONS - Refractory coatings for cutting tool applications and methods of making the same are described herein which, in some embodiments, permit incorporation of increased levels of aluminum into nitride coatings while reducing or maintaining levels of hexagonal phase in such coatings. Coatings and methods described herein, for example, employ cubic phase forming compositions for limiting hexagonal phase in nitride coatings of high aluminum content. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272392 | CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - A corrosion inhibiting composition includes one or more of a plurality of carriers, each having a carrier body and an organic corrosion inhibitor, such that the carrier body encapsulates the organic corrosion inhibitor, and the carrier body is formed of a degradable material. Coatings and methods for inhibiting corrosion on a metal substrate are also described herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272393 | ANTI-FRET COATING SYSTEM - A method, system and apparatus are disclosed for providing an anti-fret coating system to a component having a wear surface. The method includes applying a dry film lubrication system to a basecoat having a copper based material positioned on a substrate, wherein the dry film lubrication system includes: applying at least one intermediate coating layer having a calcium fluoride and barium fluoride material in a silicone binder over the basecoat; and applying a top coat layer having a molybdenum disulfide material over the at least one intermediate coating layer. The method can further include removing an existing intermediate coating layer and an existing top coat layer before said applying the dry film lubrication system; removing an existing top coat layer before said applying the dry film lubrication system; and removing an existing basecoat and applying another basecoat having a copper based material before said applying the dry film lubrication system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272394 | ELECTROCHROMIC LITHIUM NICKEL GROUP 6 MIXED METAL OXIDES - Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 6 metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten and a combination thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272395 | LOW-EMISSIVITY GLASS INCLUDING SPACER LAYERS COMPATIBLE WITH HEAT TREATMENT - Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a first reflective layer, a second reflective layer, and a spacer layer disposed between the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer. In some embodiments, the spacer layer may have a thickness of between about 20 nm and 90 nm. The spacer layer may include a bi-metal oxide that may include tin, and may further include one of zinc, aluminum, or magnesium. The spacer layer may have a substantially amorphous structure. Moreover, the spacer layer may have a substantially uniform composition throughout the thickness of the spacer layer. The low emissivity panel may be configured to have a color change as determined by Rg ΔE (i.e. as determined on the glass side) that is less than about 1.7 in response to an application of a heat treatment to the low emissivity panel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272396 | Thin Film Devices and Methods for Preparing Thin Film Devices - A method for preparing a device having a film on a substrate is disclosed. In the method, a film is deposited on a polymeric substrate. The film includes at least one metal. A metal in the film is converted to a metal oxide using microwave radiation. One example device prepared by the method includes a polyethylene napthalate substrate and a film on the substrate, wherein the film includes a semiconducting copper oxide and silver as a dopant. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272397 | ZINC OXIDE-CELLULOSE NANOCOMPOSITE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a zinc oxide-cellulose nanocomposite made of cellulose and zinc oxide nanoparticles and to a preparation method thereof. The nanocomposite of the present invention is prepared by producing zinc oxide nanoparticles as seeds on the surface and/or inside of a cellulose film and growing the seeds into zinc oxide crystals to form a zinc oxide layer strongly attached to the cellulose film. The nanocomposite of the present invention has significantly improved piezoelectricity compared to simple cellulose piezoelectric paper and may be used for LEDs and photovoltaic power generation devices thanks to zinc oxide doped therein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272398 | TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Provided is a transparent electrode having both sufficient conductivity and light transmittance, as well as an electronic device whose performance is improved by using the transparent electrode. A transparent electrode ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272399 | COATED GRAIN ORIENTED STEEL - A method of producing a coated grain oriented steel strip, which includes the steps of: forming an insulating layer on the grain oriented steel strip; providing a chromium-free coating mixture that comprises a metal phosphate silica particles and an organosilane; applying the mixture on the insulating layer; and curing the mixture to form a chromium-free coating that provides tension to the grain oriented steel strip. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272400 | AUTOMOTIVE PANELS - A panel construction suitable for automotive parts comprises (a) a first composite fiber mat layer (b) adjacent to and covering a face of the fiber mat, a thermoplastic polymer film and optionally (c) adjacent to and covering the thermoplastic film, a second composite fiber mat layer, where the fiber mats comprise non-woven fibers or fabrics and a cured acrylic resin binder. The thermoplastic film is preferably a thermoplastic polyurethane film. The construction preferably contains no adhesive layer between components (a), (b) and (c). | 2014-09-18 |
20140272401 | ADHESIVE FILM HAVING GOOD MACHINABILITY FOR PROTECTING THE SURFACE OF A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - The present invention relates to an adhesive film for protecting a wafer including an adhesive layer formed on one surface of a substrate film. The present invention relates to an adhesive film for protecting the surface of a semiconductor wafer, wherein the surface film has a tensile strength of 2-10 kg/mm | 2014-09-18 |
20140272402 | CEMENTITIOUS ARTICLE COMPRISING HYDROPHOBIC FINISH - Disclosed are cementitious articles with hydrophobic finish. In some embodiments, the article is a waterproof gypsum panel that is surface reinforced with inorganic mineral fibers that face a flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish possessing beneficial waterproofing properties. The waterproof gypsum panels of the invention are useful in many applications, such as, for example, tilebacker board in wet or dry areas of buildings, exterior weather barrier panel for use as exterior sheathing, and roof cover board having superior water durability and extremely low surface absorption. The flexible and hydrophobic cementitious finish of the invention can include Class C fly ash, film-forming polymer, silane compound (e.g., alkyl alkoxysilane), and otheroptional additives. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272403 | FORMALDEHYDE-FREE PLYWOOD AND PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention discloses a method for preparation of formaldehyde-free plywood from scrap plastic alloys. Different scrap plastics are used to prepare plastic alloy film, which is then used as an adhesive material for the preparation of new plywood without formaldehyde emission. The formaldehyde-free plywood according to the present invention is prepared by the following steps: different scrap plastics are crushed, cleaned separately, and then corresponding fillers and additives are added to the above crushed material or their mixtures which mixed according to a certain blending ratio; plastic alloy film of certain size and thickness is prepared after the film blowing and rolling processes; after being assembled with wood veneers to form a lay-up mat, the mat is hot pressed and then cold pressed. The present invention provides a method of preparing non-toxic and environmentally friendly formaldehyde-free plywood, solving the problem that the environment and human beings being poisoned by the free formaldehyde released from ordinary plywood and at the same time providing a way of recycling and reusing scrap plastics. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272404 | EXTERIOR SHEATHING PANEL WITH INTEGRATED AIR/WATER BARRIER MEMBRANE - An exterior sheathing cementitious panel which prevents water penetration and air leakage is provided. Methods for manufacturing exterior sheathing cementitious panels with a highly efficient integrated air/water barrier membrane are provided as well. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272405 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AND TREATING A STEEL SUBSTRATE - Disclosed are methods for treating metal substrates, including ferrous substrates, such as cold rolled steel and electrogalvanized steel. The methods include contacting the metal substrates with a conditioning composition including a free fluoride source and then depositing a pretreatment composition including a Group IIIB and/or IVB metal on a portion of the substrate contacted with the conditioning composition. Also disclosed are electrophoretically coated substrates treated by the methods. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272406 | PROTECTION FILM FOR DISPLAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The invention relates to protection film for a display and its manufacturing method to protect a display by mounting on the front surface of a display, and protection film for a display of the invention comprises tempered glass film( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272407 | ADHESIVES COMPRISING EPOXY-ACID CROSSLINKED GROUPS AND METHODS - Adhesives compositions and methods of preparing adhesive compositions are described. The methods generally comprise a) providing a syrup composition comprising i) a free-radically polymerizable solvent monomer; and ii) a solute (meth)acrylic copolymer; and b) radiation curing the syrup composition in the absence of an ionic photoacid generator. In one embodiment, the solute (meth)acrylic copolymer as provided or during curing comprises repeat units derived from at least one alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising an acid-functional group; and at least one (meth)acryloyl monomer comprising an epoxy-functional group; and the acid-functional groups crosslink with the epoxy-functional groups. In another embodiment, the solute (meth)acrylic copolymer comprising repeat units derived from at least one alkyl(meth)acrylate monomer and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising an acid-functional group; and an epoxy resin, having on average greater than one polymerizable epoxy group per molecule, crosslinks the acid-functional groups. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272408 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE ACRYLIC PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER, AND PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET - Provided is a water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition capable of forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that can prevent static build-up at the time of peeling (antistatic properties), is superior in removability, in the ability to prevent an increase in peel strength (adhesive strength) over time among the adhesive properties, as well as in appearance properties (decrease of appearance defects due to dents or the like), and also in less-staining properties on adherends, particularly, in the ability to prevent white staining on adherends in high-humidity environments (the ability to prevent white staining). The water-dispersible acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition according to the invention contains an acrylic emulsion polymer containing, as monomer components, (i) an alkyl (meth)acrylate, (ii) a carboxyl group-containing unsaturated monomer, and (iii) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of methyl methacrylate, vinyl acetate, and diethylacrylamide, and an ionic compound, and is characterized in that 70 to 99.5% by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate (i) is contained in the total amount of the monomer components. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272409 | FIBER STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING ROPE STRUCTURES WITH IMPROVED LUBRICITY - A fiber structure for forming a rope structure has a base matrix of base fiber material and at least one lubricity portion of lubricity material. The lubricity material determines a lubricity of at least a portion of a surface of the fiber structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272410 | ENERGY STORING FRACTAL AND PROCESS THEREFOR - A fractal microstructure which includes multi-walled carbon nanotubes suited for customizable volumetric energy and power densities. Electrode monoliths can be formed from a variety of process steps including some or all of RF polymerization, RF coalescence and ripening at intersections, and multi-walled carbon nanotube crosslinking. The resulting nanocomposite is capable of performing all five functions of an electrode while at the same time offering robust mechanical strength and significantly improved energy storage capabilities through, among other things, intra- and inter-particle interlocking. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272411 | High-Pressure In-Fiber Particle Production With Precise Dimensional Control - Herein is provided a fiber that includes a cladding material disposed along a longitudinal-axis fiber length and a plurality of discrete and disconnected high-stress domains that are disposed as a sequence along a longitudinal line parallel to the longitudinal fiber axis in at least a portion of the fiber length. Each high stress domain has an internal pressure of at least 0.1 GPa and comprises a material that is interior to and different than the fiber cladding material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272412 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING AND USING FLEX COLUMN VOID BASED PACKING MATERIALS - A system, method and apparatus for forming a flex-column includes a three-sided column having a triangular cross-sectional shape, an open first end, an open second end, and three corners, each one of the three sides including a flex line dividing each of the three sides into two portions, at least one perforation along an edge of each one of the two portions wherein the edge of each one of the two portions coincides with one of the three corners and at least one non-perforation along an edge of each one of the two portions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272413 | Sapphire Ribbons and Apparatus and Method for Producing a Plurality of Sapphire Ribbons Having Improved Dimensional Stability - The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for forming sapphire ribbons via Edge-Defined Film-Fed Growth (EFG). Further, the present disclosure is directed to a plurality of concurrently grown sapphire ribbons having features such as a low dimensional variability and elimination of voiding between the sapphire ribbons concurrently grown in a batch. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272414 | ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF METAL OXIDES - Disclosed is a method of producing metal oxides, comprising electrodepositing a metal oxide from an electrolyte solution onto a substrate to coat at least a portion of the substrate, whereby metal oxide seed particles are released into the solution, and precipitating metal oxide particles from the solution. The precipitated metal oxide particles have a maximum particle size of less than 1 micron. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272415 | PRODUCTION OF NEAR-STOICHIOMETRIC SPHERICAL TUNGSTEN CARBIDE PARTICLES - Near-stoichiometric spherical tungsten carbide particles and a method for making near-stoichiometric spherical tungsten carbide particles are disclosed. The method of making these particles may comprise coating a starting powder with a carbon containing compound followed by plasma processing the starting powder in a plasma formed by known ionization techniques using a suitable fluid medium. The near-stoichiometric spherical tungsten carbide particles exhibit desirable particle uniformity, impact resistance, and wear resistance in a variety of applications. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272416 | RUTILE TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICROSPHERES AND ORDERED BOTRYOIDAL SHAPES OF SAME | 2014-09-18 |
20140272417 | MOLDABLE CAPSULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A method to form moldable capsules of a conductively doped resin-based material are created. A resin-based material is extruded/pultruded onto a bundle of conductive material. The resin-based material and the bundle are sectioned into moldable capsules. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272418 | BIOACTIVE GLASS SCAFFOLDS, AND METHOD OF MAKING - A glass, glass-ceramic, or ceramic bead is described, with an internal porous scaffold microstructure that is surrounded by an amorphous shield. The shield serves to protect the internal porous microstructure of the shield while increasing the overall strength of the porous microstructure and improve the flowability of the beads either by themselves or in devices such as biologically degradable putty that would be used in bone or soft tissue augmentation or regeneration. The open porosity present inside the bead will allow for enhanced degradability in-vivo as compared to solid particles or spheres and also promote the growth of tissues including but not limited to all types of bone, soft tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272419 | HEAT SENSITIVE SUBSTRATES COATED WITH WATERBORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to a coated substrate comprising:
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20140272420 | CORROSION-RESISTANT COATINGS AND METHODS USING POLYEPOXYSILANE PRECURSORS - The disclosure relates to curable polyepoxysilane compounds and compositions, methods related to curing of such compounds via hydrolysis and/or condensation to form coatings on a substrate, and coated articles formed from the curable polyepoxysilane compounds. The polyepoxysilane compounds are silane-functional precursors and can be used as coatings (or pretreatments) on various substrates (e.g., metals such as aluminum) and provide a substantial improvement in corrosion resistance relative to other anti-corrosion coatings. The silane-functional precursors can be prepared by reaction of functional silanes (e.g., amino-functional silanes or other epoxide-reactive functionalized silanes) with epoxide-containing organic or hydrocarbon compounds and oligomers/polymers thereof (e.g., glycidyl-type ethers or other epoxide-/oxirane-functionalized hydrocarbon compounds), for example including hydrocarbons with one or more aromatic hydrocarbon groups (e.g., in an aromatic polyether). | 2014-09-18 |
20140272421 | MEMBER FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES | 2014-09-18 |
20140272422 | ANTI-CORROSION COMPOSITIONS FOR NATURAL GAS RECOVERY OR CONVEYING EQUIPMENT - Improved anti-corrosion systems are provided for use with hydrocarbon recovery, treatment and distribution equipment, in order to inhibit corrosion on the metal surfaces thereof. The systems include an epoxy resin, a curing agent for the resin, and a surfactant, which is the reaction product of an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid at least partially neutralized of from about 6-11 with an ammonia or amine neutralizing agent. The systems provide improved anti-corrosion protection in the case of metal surfaces not continually wetted with liquid hydrocarbons, such as crude oil. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272423 | ANTI-CORROSION COMPOSITIONS FOR NATURAL GAS RECOVERY OR CONVEYING EQUIPMEN - Improved anti-corrosion systems are provided for use with hydrocarbon recovery, treatment and distribution equipment, in order to inhibit corrosion on the metal surfaces thereof. The systems include an epoxy resin, a curing agent for the resin, and a surfactant, which is the reaction product of an alkyl benzene sulfonic acid at least partially neutralized of from about 6-11 with an ammonia or amine neutralizing agent. The systems provide improved anti-corrosion protection in the case of metal surfaces not continually wetted with liquid hydrocarbons, such as crude oil. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272424 | FAST CURE ASPARTATE POLYSILOXANE HYBRID COATING - The present invention provides a hybrid two component coating composition comprising as component I, (A) an N-alkoxysilylalkyl-aspartic acid ester, (B) a polysiloxane having a molecular weight in the range of from about 400 to 10,000, and optionally (C) at least one hydrolyzable silane; and as component II, (D) a polyisocyanate having an average NCO functionality of 2.5 to 5.5 and an isocyanate content, based on solids, of 9 to 50 wt % and containing aliphatic polyisocyanates; and (E) a catalyst. Methods of making and applying the hybrid coating composition are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272425 | MOISTURE-CURABLE HOT MELT ADHESIVE - A moisture-curable hot melt adhesive which is excellent in light resistance and durability against high temperature and high humidity. The moisture-curable hot melt adhesive includes a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group at the end and an acrylic based polymer, wherein the urethane prepolymer contains chemical structures derived from a polycarbonate polyol and a non-crystalline polyesterpolyol. The moisture-curable hot melt adhesive can be used to produce an automobile interior material since no deterioration occurs even under sunlight, or under severe high temperature and high humidity conditions in the summer season. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272426 | Photochromic Polyurethane Laminate - Photochromic polyurethane laminates and methods for the formation of same wherein a photochromic polyurethane layer of the laminate is interposed between two primer coated transparent resin sheets. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272427 | Reinforced Composites And Methods Of Manufacturing The Same - Reinforced composites and methods of manufacturing the same are described. According to one aspect, the composite materials may include one or more pre-impregnated materials (“pre-pregs”) as a reinforcing component and a thermoplastic resin body having structural features. The pre-pregs may include fibers mixed with one or more binding materials. At least one of the one or more binding materials of the pre-preg is the same as or otherwise configured to melt and/or flow together with the material of the thermoplastic resin body so as to bond and/or comingle with the thermoplastic resin body to form a homogenous or near homogenous composite body. The one or more pre-pregs may be introduced to a melt stream of the thermoplastic resin body such to form a substantially integral composite through a continuous fabrication process. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272428 | Betaine polymer coatings prepared by living polymerization - A betaine-containing polymer film that can be formed on a substrate surface using living polymerization such as controlled radical polymerization is disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272429 | HYBRID STRUCTURE AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A method for forming a hybrid structure is provided. The method includes applying a sealant to a first component fabricated from a first material, coupling an isolation sheet to the sealant, and coupling a second component to the isolation sheet. The isolation sheet and the second component are fabricated from a second material that is different than the first material to facilitate preventing formation of a galvanic cell within the hybrid structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272430 | PROCESS OF MAKING DISPERSED POLYETHERIMIDE MICRONIZED PARTICLES AND PROCESS OF COATING AND FURTHER FORMING OF THESE PARTICLES PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - Processes involving wetting fibers with an aqueous dispersion of micronized thermoplastic powders; processes for producing an aqueous dispersion of micronized thermoplastic powders; processes of chemically surface cross-linking micronized particles; and articles of produced therefrom. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272431 | LAYERED DEPOSITION FOR REACTIVE JOINING OF COMPOSITES - A method including applying layers of multiple constituents where the constituents are capable of producing a non-equilibrium condition on the contacting surfaces of a ceramic matrix composite component and a gas turbine engine component where one outer coating includes a first constituent and the other outer coating includes a second constituent; forming a component assembly with the ceramic matrix composite component coupled to the gas turbine engine component with contact between the outer coatings; adding an energy to facilitate an equilibrium reaction between the first constituent of the first outer coating and the second constituent of the second outer coating; and as a result of adding the energy, forming a bond structure in the component assembly with a product of the equilibrium reaction where the bond structure affixes the ceramic matrix composite component to the gas turbine engine component between the first constituent and the second constituent. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272432 | METHODS FOR APPLYING A COATING TO A SUBSTRATE IN ROLLED FORM - Methods for applying a coating to a substrate in rolled form, the substrate including a first edge face and a second edge face opposite the first edge face, the substrate further having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first and second major surfaces extending between the first edge face and the second edge face, the methods including applying a coating to at least one edge face and optionally at least a portion of one or both major surfaces of the substrate in rolled form. Articles in rolled form prepared according to the foregoing methods are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272433 | INORGANIC COMPOSITE COATINGS COMPRISING NOVEL FUNCTIONALIZED ACRYLICS - Disclosed is a sol-gel coating composition comprising: one or more silane hydrolysis promoting acids; at least one silanol precursor; and an acrylic-based co-polymer comprising nitrogen-containing organic functional groups, and methods of making and using same, as well as metals coated using the compositions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272434 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CYCLIC CARBONATE AMINE RESINS - The present disclosure describes cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating compositions including an amino functional silicon resin component, where the cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating displays improved oxidation resistance and durability. The coating compositions are isocyanate free and may be cured a low temperatures to provide a durable coating. In specific embodiments, the described coating compositions may be used as a mono-coat on a surface of an article, without any undercoating or primer layers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272435 | ANTI-STICK SURFACE COATINGS - The present invention describes anti-stick coatings composed of carboxylic acid, carboxylate salt or thiol functionalized siloxanes. The compounds of this invention can be used as coatings on the surface of wind turbine blades, aircraft wings and fuselage, or on the surface of oil and gas platforms, ships, and other vehicles exposed to harsh weather conditions. These functionalized silicones can bond to the surface and create a new hydrophobic and oleophobic surface that is repellent to ice, oil, dirt and insects that may cause loss of efficiency, or impact the operation of the wind turbine, aircraft, ships, or offshore oil and gas platform that are exposed to the elements. These compounds also serve as anti-graffiti coatings, and as anti-stiction coatings for MEMS devices | 2014-09-18 |
20140272436 | BONDED BODY MADE FROM DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A water-repellent film is formed on a first joint surface of a first member that contains any one of a macromolecular material, a metallic material, and an inorganic material. The water-repellent film is subjected to an activation treatment, and is thereby converted into a film having a high hydrophilicity and a nylon 6 contact angle of less than 25°. A second joint surface of a second member that contains at least a thermoplastic resin, which differs from the macromolecular material, is placed on the first joint surface having the film, whereupon the second member is heated and melted. Then, the molten second member is cooled and solidified in order to bond the first joint surface and the second joint surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272437 | SILANE END CAPPED SUBSTITUTED UREA RESINS AND COATINGS THEREOF - The compound below. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272438 | LOW GLOSS COATINGS - A low-gloss coating composition is disclosed. The coating composition comprises a unique blend of particles, including untreated silica and organic treated silica and wax treated silica. The use of these particles in combination provides for a significant reduction in the weight percent of certain particles that can impart a suitable level of gloss to a coating. The particles can be included, for example, in a urethane acrylate binder that can be cured using UV radiation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272439 | LOW EMBODIED ENERGY WALLBOARD - Low embodied energy wallboards and methods for forming same are disclosed. A wallboard can include at least one industrial material in an amorphous phase and at least one alkali-activating agent. The amorphous phase industrial material can be slag, fly ash, silica fume, and/or lime kiln dust. The alkali-activating agent can be calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, sodium silicate, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate and/or calcium aluminate. Additional wallboard components can include water, a foam filler, paper, industrial material in a crystalline phase, and/or polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, and/or other synthetic fibers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272440 | Transfer Foils Utilizing Plasma Treatment to Replace the Release Layer - A method providing for the replacement of the traditional release layer of transfer foils uses a plasma treatment to chemically modify the foil side surface of a PET substrate of the transfer foils. The chemically modified surface of the PET substrate provides the necessary low surface energy and release characteristics to allow for the controlled release of the foil from the PET carrier film. Accordingly, plasma treated transfer foils can be made without a release layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272441 | TRIVALENT CHROMIUM-CONTAINING COMPOSITION FOR ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS - A low sludge trivalent chromium based conversion coating bath is provided which forms corrosion resistant coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys by contact with the bath, which is suitable for use as a rinseable or dry-in place conversion coating for metal, that comprises trivalent chromium cations, fluorometallate anions, guanidinium ions and at least one organic anti-corrosion additive, and other optional components, as well as methods of making and using same, and metals coated using the compositions, the coated aluminum serving as an effective base for paint primers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272443 | HIGH-SLIP STRETCH FILM - A multi-layer stretch wrap film has three or more layers, including at least one outer non-cling layer, at least one inner core layer, and at least one outer cling layer, where the film displays enhanced non-cling properties after being stretched. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272444 | COLORED AND WATERPROOFED STONE USING NATURAL RAW MATERIAL, DYE SOLUTION AND WATERPROOFING - Colored and waterproofed stone using natural raw material, wherein are used pigments to impart color to the stone, plant oils to dilute the pigments and fix the color, and plant resins to waterproof the stone permanently. The pigment comprises a mineral pigment, plant pigment or chemical pigment, preferably a synthetic organic chemical pigment. The plant oils and plant resins are preferably obtained from castor, rapeseed, hemp, linseed, poppy, sesame, soybean, sunflower, palm and cotton. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272445 | DUAL-PHASE HOT EXTRUSION OF METALS - The present disclosure provides a method of dual-phase hot metal extrusion comprising (i) providing a load carrier made of a first metal material, wherein the load carrier comprises one or more load chambers containing a second metal material, wherein the melting point of the second metal material is lower than the melting point of the first metal material, (ii) heating the load carrier to a temperature above the melting point of the second metal material and suitable for extrusion of the load carrier, and (iii) extruding the load carrier to form an extruded product. The present disclosure also provides apparatuses for accomplishing the dual-phase hot extrusion of metals and products resulting from such processes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272446 | WEAR-RESISTANT CLADDINGS - In one aspect, articles are described herein comprising wear-resistant claddings. An article described herein, in some embodiments, comprises a metallic substrate and a cladding adhered to the substrate, the cladding including a metal matrix composite layer comprising at least one hard particle tile having a pore structure infiltrated with matrix metal or matrix alloy. Infiltration of the pore structure of the hard particle tile by the matrix metal or alloy can render the tile fully dense or substantially fully dense. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272447 | METHOD TO CONTROL VOID FORMATION IN NANOMATERIALS USING CORE/ALLOY NANOPARTICLES WITH STAINLESS INTERFACES - The present invention describes the use of nanoparticle interfaces to chemically process solid nanomaterials into ones with tailorable core-void-shell architectures. The internal void sizes are proportional to the nanoparticle size, the shell thickness and composition, and can be either symmetric or asymmetric depending on the nature of the interface, each of which is controlled by the process of making. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272448 | HIGH PERFORMANCE MATERIAL FOR COILED TUBING APPLICATIONS AND THE METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to coiled steel tubes and methods of manufacturing coiled steel tubes. In some embodiments, the final microstructures of the coiled steel tubes across all base metal regions, weld joints, and heat affected zones can be homogeneous. Further, the final microstructure of the coiled steel tube can be a mixture of tempered martensite and bainite. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272449 | TWISTED BLOCK - A block suitable for use in paving, edging or wall applications comprises a lower portion having parallel, substantially vertical side faces that are spaced apart by a first width, and an upper portion having parallel, substantially vertical side faces that are spaced apart by a second width. The second width is smaller than the first width of the lower portion, and the side faces of the upper portion are angled relative to the side faces of the lower portion. The block further comprises a transition portion between the upper and lower portions, having at least one slanted side extending between one or more sides of the lower portion and one or more sides, respectively, of the upper portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272450 | NEAR EUTECTIC COMPOSITION NICKEL BASE SANDWICH BRAZE FOIL - A braze foil ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272451 | VARIABLE-DENSITY COMPOSITE ARTICLES, PREFORMS AND METHODS - A metal matrix composite article that includes at least first and second regions, first and second reinforcement materials, a metal matrix composite material occupying the second region of the body and comprising a metal matrix material and the second reinforcement component, a preform positioned in the first region of the body and infiltrated by at least the metal matrix material of the metal matrix composite material. The article further includes a transition region located proximate an outer surface of the preform that includes a distribution of the second reinforcement component comprising a density increasing according to a second gradient in a direction toward the outer surface of the preform. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272452 | ELECTRIC WIRE AND COIL - A electric wire includes a central conductor | 2014-09-18 |
20140272453 | Solar Control Coatings Providing Increased Absorption Or Tint - A coated article includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer, a subcritical metallic layer having discontinuous metallic regions, a primer over the subcritical layer, and a second dielectric layer over the primer layer. The primer can be a nickel-chromium alloy. The primer can be a multilayer primer having a first layer of a nickel-chromium alloy and a second layer of titania. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272454 | Barrier Layers for Silver Reflective Coatings and HPC Workflows for Rapid Screening of Materials for Such Barrier Layers - Provided is High Productivity Combinatorial (HPC) testing methodology of semiconductor substrates, each including multiple site isolated regions. The site isolated regions are used for testing different compositions and/or structures of barrier layers disposed over silver reflectors. The tested barrier layers may include all or at least two of nickel, chromium, titanium, and aluminum. In some embodiments, the barrier layers include oxygen. This combination allows using relative thin barrier layers (e.g., 5-30 Angstroms thick) that have high transparency yet provide sufficient protection to the silver reflector. The amount of nickel in a barrier layer may be 5-10% by weight, chromium—25-30%, titanium and aluminum—30%-35% each. The barrier layer may be co-sputtered in a reactive or inert-environment using one or more targets that include all four metals. An article may include multiple silver reflectors, each having its own barrier layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272455 | Titanium nickel niobium alloy barrier for low-emissivity coatings - A method for making low emissivity panels, including control the composition of a barrier layer formed on a thin conductive silver layer. The barrier structure can include a ternary alloy of titanium, nickel and niobium, which showed improvements in overall performance than those from binary barrier results. The percentage of titanium can be between 5 and 15 wt %. The percentage of nickel can be between 30 and 50 wt %. The percentage of niobium can be between 40 and 60 wt %. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272456 | Spallation-Resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - A coated article has: a metallic substrate ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272457 | METAL-CERAMIC JOINED BODY - A metal-ceramic joined body is provided in which the surface roughness of the metal is low, and the joined body is unlikely to break. Provided is a metal-ceramic joined body including a metal mainly composed of titanium and a ceramic, in which, regarding the X-ray diffraction peak intensity of a surface portion of the metal excluding a joining region to the ceramic, at least one of I | 2014-09-18 |
20140272458 | ELECTRODEPOSITION IN IONIC LIQUID ELECTROLYTES - Embodiments of the current disclosure are related to electrodeposition. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272459 | CORROSION RESISTANT ALUMINUM COATING ON PLASMA CHAMBER COMPONENTS - Components of semiconductor material processing chambers are disclosed, which may include a substrate and at least one corrosion-resistant coating formed on a surface thereof. The at least one corrosion-resistant coating is a high purity metal coating formed by a cold-spray technique. An anodized layer can be formed on the high purity metal coating. The anodized layer comprises a process-exposed surface of the component. Semiconductor material processing apparatuses including one or more of the components are also disclosed, the components being selected from the group consisting of a chamber liner, an electrostatic chuck, a focus ring, a chamber wall, an edge ring, a plasma confinement ring, a substrate support, a baffle, a gas distribution plate, a gas distribution ring, a gas nozzle, a heating element, a plasma screen, a transport mechanism, a gas supply system, a lift mechanism, a load lock, a door mechanism, a robotic arm and a fastener. Methods of making the components and methods of plasma processing using the components are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272460 | BRAZING SHEET CORE ALLOY FOR HEAT EXCHANGER - The present invention provides a new aluminum alloy material which may be used for a core alloy of a corrosion-resistant brazing sheet. This core alloy displays with high strength, and good corrosion resistance for use in heat exchangers. This aluminum alloy material was made by direct chill (DC) casting. The present inventions also provides corrosion-resistant brazing sheet packages including the aluminum alloy material as a core and one or more cladding layers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272461 | CORROSION-RESISTANT BRAZING SHEET PACKAGE - This application discloses a corrosion-resistant brazing sheet package for use in manufacturing tubing. The brazing sheet package includes a core layer of aluminum-containing alloy comprising from 0.1 wt % to 0.2 wt % of titanium. The core layer has a first side and a second side. The first side of the core layer is adjacent to a first cladding layer to form a first interface. The second side of the core layer is adjacent to a second cladding layer to form a second interface. The first cladding layer and the second cladding layer each include from 2.5 wt % to 4.0 wt % of zinc. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272462 | CLAD SHEET ALLOYS FOR BRAZING APPLICATIONS - This application discloses a multilayer aluminum material comprising an aluminum alloy core and aluminum alloy cladding, wherein the aluminum alloy cladding contains 0.1-1.0 wt % Cu, 0.1-0.5 wt % Fe, 0.1-1.0 wt % Mn, 3-15 wt % Si, 0.005-0.15 wt % Ti and >3-≦7 wt % Zn, remainder Al. The aluminum alloy cladding can also optionally contain one or more of 0.001-0.3 wt % Mg, 0.001-0.01 wt % Ni or 0.001-0.05 wt % of at least one of Sr, Ca or Na. A process for producing the material is also described. The material can be produced in sheet form and is suitable for brazing application. The metal forms fabricated from the multilayer aluminum material by a process comprising brazing steps are also described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272463 | CLAD SHEET ALLOYS FOR BRAZING APPLICATIONS - This application discloses a multilayer aluminum material having an aluminum alloy core and an aluminum alloy cladding, wherein the aluminum alloy cladding contains ≦1.0 wt % Cu, ≦0.5 wt % Fe, ≦1.0 wt % Mn, ≦15 wt % Si, ≦0.15 wt % Ti, ≦7 wt % Zn and at least one of Sr or Na, remainder Al. The aluminum alloy cladding can also contain one or more of ≦0.2 wt % Mg or ≦0.05 wt % Ni. A process for producing the material is also disclosed. The material can be produced in sheet form and is suitable for brazing application. The metal forms fabricated from the multilayer aluminum material by a process comprising brazing steps are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272464 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A WEAR-RESISTANT LAYER TO A TURBOMACHINE COMPONENT - A method for applying a wear protection layer to a continuous flow machine component which has a base material comprising titanium is provided. The method includes the following steps: mixing a solder which comprises an alloy comprising titanium and particles which are distributed in the alloy and have a reaction agent; applying the solder to predetermined points of the continuous flow machine component; introducing a heat volume into the solder and the continuous flow machine component so that the alloy becomes liquid and the reaction agent changes through diffusion processes with the solder and undergoes a chemical reaction with the alloy, forming a hard aggregate; and cooling the solder so that the alloy becomes solid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272465 | METHOD OF HEAT TREATMENT OF SILVER LAYERS - The subject of the invention is a process for obtaining a material comprising a substrate coated on at least one portion of at least one of its faces with a stack of thin layers comprising at least one silver layer, said process comprising a step of depositing said stack then a heat treatment step, said heat treatment being carried out by irradiating at least one portion of the surface of said stack using at least one incoherent light source for an irradiation time ranging from 0.1 millisecond to 100 seconds, so that the sheet resistance and/or the emissivity of said stack is reduced by at least 5% in relative terms, the or each silver layer remaining continuous at the end of the treatment. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272466 | ROLLED SURFACES HAVING A DULLED GLOSS FINISH - This application discloses cold rolled surfaces having a dulled gloss finish. The finish has a fairly uniform glossiness with a slightly matted appearance and with minimal directionality. The surfaces are prepared from work rolls having an Ra value of from 0.2 to 0.4 μm and an Rz value of less than 3.0 μm. Methods of preparing the surfaces are also described herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272467 | CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM-ALUMINOSILICATE RESISTANT COATING AND PROCESS OF FORMING A CALCIUM-MAGNESIUM-ALUMINOSILICATE RESISTANT COATING - A process of forming a calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate (CMAS) penetration resistant coating, and a CMAS penetration resistant coating are disclosed. The process includes providing a thermal barrier coating having a dopant, and exposing the thermal barrier coating to calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate and gas turbine operating conditions. The exposing forming a calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate penetration resistant layer. The coating includes a thermal barrier coating composition comprising a dopant selected from the group consisting of rare earth elements, non-rare earth element solutes, and combinations thereof. Additional or alternatively, the coating includes a thermal barrier coating and an impermeable barrier layer or a washable sacrificial layer positioned on an outer surface of the thermal barrier coating. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272468 | PHOTOCHROMIC ARTICLES THAT INCLUDE PHOTOCHROMIC-DICHROIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to photochromic articles that include a substrate and at least one photochromic material that is adapted to change from an unactivated form to an activated form by exposure to radiation substantially in the wavelength range from 380 to 450 nanometers when measured over a range of from 380 to 700 nanometers. The photochromic article is also adapted to retain at least 12 percent of the delta OD measured in the Outdoor Test when tested in the Behind the Windshield Test. The photochromic material can be selected from certain compounds including, for example, fluoranthenoxazines, naphthopyrans, phenanthropyrans, fluoranthenopyrans, and indenonaphthopyrans, which each have bonded thereto at least one chiral or achiral lengthening group that provides the photochromic compound with dichroic properties. The present invention also relates to methods of forming a photochromic article. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272469 | ANNEALING TREATMENT FOR ION-IMPLANTED PATTERNED MEDIA - The present disclosure relates to a method for fabricating an ion-implanted bit-patterned medium. The method includes providing a medium, the medium having a magnetic layer and a substrate and the magnetic layer includes migrating components. The method further includes forming a patterned mask layer on the surface of the magnetic layer and then ion-implanting the medium through the patterned mask layer, wherein the exposed portions of the magnetic layer comprise trench regions, the covered portions of the magnetic layer comprise island regions, and the transition areas between the trench regions and the island regions comprise boundary regions, wherein the island regions have more favorable magnetic properties than the trench regions. The method also includes annealing the medium, wherein the migrating components diffuse from inside the island regions towards the trench regions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272470 | Energy Assisted Segregation Material - Apparatus for recording data and method for making the same. In accordance with some embodiments, a magnetic layer is supported by a substrate and comprises a magnetic magnetic material, a non-magnetic material, and an energy assisted segregation material. The segregation material enhances segregation of the non-magnetic material into grain boundaries within the layer at an elevated, moderate energy level. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272471 | NON-MAGNETIC SEED LAYER METHOD AND APPARATUS - In accordance with one embodiment, an apparatus can be configured that includes a main pole layer of magnetic material; a second layer of magnetic material; a first gap layer of non-magnetic material disposed between the main pole layer and the second layer of magnetic material; a second gap layer of non-magnetic material disposed between the main pole layer and the second layer of magnetic material; and wherein the second gap layer of non-magnetic material is disposed directly adjacent to the second layer of magnetic material. In accordance with one embodiment, this allows the gap to serve as a non-magnetic seed for the second layer of magnetic material. In accordance with one embodiment, this allows the gap to serve as a non-magnetic seed for the second layer of magnetic material. In accordance with one embodiment, a method of manufacturing such a device may also be utilized. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHEMICAL-MECHANICAL POLISHING - In accordance with certain embodiments, a method can be utilized that includes depositing a backfill material layer over a reader stack; depositing a chemical-mechanical-polishing stop layer above the layer of backfill material; and depositing a sacrificial layer on top of the chemical-mechanical-polishing stop layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272473 | DAMPING CONTROLLED COMPOSITE MAGNETIC MEDIA FOR HEAT ASSISTED MAGNETIC RECORDING - A magnetic stack includes a substrate and a magnetic recording layer disposed over the substrate. The magnetic recording layer comprises magnetic crystalline grains and a segregant disposed between grain boundaries of the crystalline grains. One or both of the magnetic crystalline grains and the segregant are doped with a rare earth or transition metal dopant in an amount that provides the magnetic recording layer with a magnetic damping value, α, between about 0.1 to about 1. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272474 | MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - An aspect of the present invention relates to a magnetic recording medium, which comprises a magnetic layer comprising ferromagnetic powder and binder on a nonmagnetic support, wherein the ferromagnetic powder is ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder comprising 3 to 12 weight percent of Al, based on Al | 2014-09-18 |
20140272475 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESSURE TOLERANT ENERGY SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a pressure tolerant energy system. The pressure tolerant energy system may comprise a pressure tolerant cavity and an energy system enclosed in the pressure tolerant cavity configured to provide electrical power to the vehicle. The energy system may include one or more battery cells and a pressure tolerant, programmable management circuit. The pressure tolerant cavity may be filled with an electrically-inert liquid, such as mineral oil. In some embodiments, the electrically-inert liquid may be kept at a positive pressure relative to a pressure external to the pressure tolerant cavity. The energy system may further comprise a pressure venting system configured to maintain the pressure inside the pressure tolerant cavity within a range of pressures. The pressure tolerant cavity may be sealed to prevent water ingress. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272476 | PRISMATIC BATTERY PACK WITH NOVEL STRUCTURE - Disclosed herein is a prismatic battery pack including an electrode assembly of a cathode/separator/anode structure impregnated with an electrolyte, a prismatic container, in which the electrode assembly is mounted, the prismatic container having at least one depressed groove formed at a bottom thereof in a longitudinal direction of the prismatic battery pack, a cap plate coupled to an open upper end of the prismatic container, in which the electrode assembly is mounted, a protection circuit module (PCM) including a protection circuit to control operation of the prismatic battery pack, the PCM being loaded on the cap plate, and an insulative cap mounted to the prismatic container while surrounding the PCM. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272477 | HYBRID ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for a hybrid electrochemical cell which utilizes two different chemistries in the same cell. According to one aspect, the hybrid cell includes a first pair of electrode units which form a first electrochemical cell and a second pair of electrode units, which form a second electrochemical cell. The second electrochemical cell utilizes a different chemistry than the first electrochemical cells, but both chemistries share a common electrolyte. The hybrid cell further comprises a common electrolyte layer provided between each pair of electrodes. In certain implementations, the common electrolyte layer is a single cavity such that the electrolyte is shared between both the first and the second electrochemical cell. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272478 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MITIGATING PRESSURE DIFFERENTIALS IN AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - Apparatus and methods are provided for energy storage devices capable of mitigating the pressure differentials between adjacent bi-polar units using a pressure equalization valve at a projection from a substrate of a bi-polar unit, which prevents the pressure equalization valve from being submerged by free liquid in the unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272479 | Safety device for a lithium electrochemical generator battery - A safety device ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272480 | CONDUCTOR FOR AN ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORE - A conductor is describing for an electrochemical energy store, including a base body, and at least one electrically conductive layer situated at least partially on the base body. The base body includes a non-electrically conductive material. In addition, an energy store is described which is equipped with the conductor, a method for manufacturing a conductor is described, and the use of the energy store equipped with the conductor in an electrical device is described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272481 | High Amperage Batteries with Displacement Salt Electrodes - An electrochemical cell includes a negative electrode comprising a first active metal, a positive electrode comprising a second active metal, and an electrolyte comprising salts of the two active metals, a salt of the cathodic metal and a salt of the anodic metal. In operation, the electrolyte composition varies such that in a charging mode the salt of the anodic salt decreases, while the salt of the cathodic salt increases, and in a discharging mode the salt of the anodic salt increases, while the salt of the cathodic salt decreases. The cell is operational for both storing electrical energy and as a source of electrical energy as part of an uninterruptible power system. The cell is particularly suited to store electrical energy produced by an intermittent renewable energy source. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272482 | ELECTROLYTE PROTECTION COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - A barrier on the surface of the negative electrolyte solution of a redox flow battery can decrease air oxidation of a charged species in the negative electrolyte solution and can decrease water loss from the negative electrolyte solution. A negative electrolyte tank including a barrier on the surface of the negative electrolyte can have many advantages, including simplified setup, low cost, and low maintenance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272483 | Systems and Methods for Rebalancing Redox Flow Battery Electrolytes - Various methods of rebalancing electrolytes in a redox flow battery system include various systems using a catalyzed hydrogen rebalance cell configured to minimize the risk of dissolved catalyst negatively affecting flow battery performance. Some systems described herein reduce the chance of catalyst contamination of RFB electrolytes by employing a mediator solution to eliminate direct contact between the catalyzed membrane and the RFB electrolyte. Other methods use a rebalance cell chemistry that maintains the catalyzed electrode at a potential low enough to prevent the catalyst from dissolving. | 2014-09-18 |