46th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120288597 | METHOD OF FRYING SHRIMP TO MAINTAIN SHAPE THEREOF - A method of frying a shrimp to maintain an original shape includes a first process of forming a plurality of slits in a lower portion of the body part of the shrimp close to a tail part thereof; a second process of removing a back shell of the body; a third process of coating the head part, the body part, plurality of leg parts, and the tail part of the shrimp from which the back shell thereof has been removed, with a powder form of primary batter; a fourth process of coating the shrimp coated with the powder form of primary batter, with a liquid type of secondary batter; and a process operation of introducing the shrimp into a fry container from an end portion of the head part by acute angle when the shrimp coated with the liquid type of secondary batter is put into the fry container. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288598 | FIBER FORTIFIED CEREALS, CEREAL BARS AND SNACKS AND METHODS FOR MAKING - The disclosure relates to a method of fortifying a processed cereal piece with external fiber comprising: providing said processed cereal piece; using coating means, accritively coating said processed cereal piece with between 5.0% and about 50% w/w of the coated cereal piece with said fiber, wherein the step of coating comprise adding said processed cereal pieces into a coating means; separately adding fiber and an adhesive liquid to said coating means; and accritively increasing fiber content on the surface of the processed cereal piece in the coating means, wherein 30 grams of the coated processed cereal piece have less than or equal to 100 calories and shows substantially no clouding in 250 ml. cold water after 10 seconds. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288600 | METHOD OF PRODUCING FLAVOR GRANULES - A method of producing flavor granules, including a cycle including steps of a) spraying water or a binder liquid onto a raw flavor powder until a moisture content of the raw flavor powder reaches a critical moisture content under fluidization (Uf) while blowing hot air to the raw flavor powder to form a fluidized bed of the raw flavor powder, and b) drying the raw flavor powder after the step a) until the moisture content of the raw flavor powder reaches an equilibrium moisture content (Ue), in which the cycles are repeated two or more times. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288601 | COCONUT TOOL - A coconut tool for extracting meat from a coconut shell comprising a beveled handle constructed from a non-conducting material such as wood or plastic, a concave shaped knife blade with a sharp end constructed of high quality, heavy, pliable stainless steel or other sturdy metal, capable of removing the meat in one piece from the shell of a coconut in a matter of 60 to 90 seconds. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288602 | SPRAY DISPENSING DEVICE - One exemplary aspect comprises a device for spraying liquid, comprising: a liquid extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor adapted to be inserted into a liquid source, the liquid extractor comprising a portion defining a cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion, and comprising a spray pump partially disposed within and extending from the top portion of the spray dispenser, the bottom portion of the spray dispenser configured to be coupled with the top portion of the liquid extractor, the spray pump comprising a tube having a lower end disposed within the cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor comprises a lower end having a concave surface defining a plurality of openings. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288603 | Device and Method for the Treatment of a Liquid Foodstuff Product - In a device for treating a liquid foodstuff product containing a solid with a heat exchanger charged with the foodstuff product under pressure and/or a degasser, which is charged with a reduced pressure, followed or preceded by a pressure reduction device, the pressure reduction device has at least one brake pump through which the foodstuff product flows. In a method the pressure with which the foodstuff product is conveyed through the brake pump is reduced by a rotary movement of the brake pump. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288604 | Organic Compounds - Para-alkoxy benzontrile compounds as sweetness enhancers and their use in a consumable product containing at least one sweetener. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288605 | Flavouring Compositions and Methods for Making Same - Methods for synthesizing traditional balsamic vinegar, conventional balsamic vinegar, and Parmesan cheese flavouring compositions are provided for easily synthesizing these flavourings for use in or with food products for flavour addition, enhancement, and/or substitutes for flavourings typically obtained only after long aging methods. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288606 | HIGH PROTEIN COOKED PRODUCT - The present invention relates to chemically leavened batter compositions used for the preparation of cooked food products containing egg protein from pasteurized whole eggs with a PDCAAS score of 1.0, and cooked food products. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288607 | INSTANT NOODLES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Instant noodles are produced, which have an excellent reconstitution property, can be reconstituted by pouring of boiling water even if the noodles are thicker than before, and have excellent taste and texture. The instant noodles are produced by: making raw noodle strings each having a multilayer structure including three or more layers; spraying superheated steam to the raw noodle strings; gelatinizing the noodle strings to which the superheated steam has been sprayed; and drying the noodle strings which have been gelatinized. It is preferable to gelatinize the noodle strings by spraying the superheated steam to the noodle strings, supplying moisture in liquid form to the noodle strings, and further heating the noodle strings by using the superheated steam and/or saturated steam. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288608 | PET FOOD COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING A SUSTAINED-RELEASE LIPOIC ACID AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The invention encompasses pet food composition that delivers a slow, sustained-release amount of lipoic acid or a salt thereof when fed orally to a companion animal. The invention also encompasses methods of manufacture and use of the compositions. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288609 | GREEN TEA BEVERAGE PACKED IN A CONTAINER - Provided is a caffeine-reduced green tea beverage packed in a container which can be enjoyed either hot or cold, and which has a sweet aroma and rich full-bodied flavor. The green tea beverage packed in a container has a caffeine concentration of less than 90 ppm, and a total sugar concentration (obtained by adding the concentration of nonreducing sugars and the concentration of reducing sugars) that falls within the range of 150 ppm to 500 ppm; a ratio of the concentration of nonreducing sugars to the concentration of reducing sugars (non-reducing sugars/reducing sugars) that falls within the range of 2.0 to 13.0; a ratio of ester catechins to sugar concentration (ester catechins/sugars) that falls within the range of 0.9 to 2.2; and a percentage of the concentration of theanine to the concentration of caffeine (theanine/caffeine×100) of at least 10.0. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288610 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE OF A CONVENTIONAL CONTINUOUS HYDROSTAT - A method, apparatus and thermal processing medium for accelerated thermal processing, particularly the pasteurization and sterilization of foodstuffs, within a conventional, food processing system comprising at least one processing chamber or tower wherein the system requires no significant structural modification nor additional pressurization of product or apparatus nor requiring any change of physical state of the thermal processing medium, is disclosed. Further aspects of this invention include the elimination of steam to achieve the required level of thermal processing, the optimizing and controlling of the process through the utilization of the space previously occupied by steam by means of extending thermal processing capacity and improving finished product organoleptic properties as well as increased system flexibility and throughput capacity. Finally it relates to effectively eliminating any corrosive properties of the thermal medium which itself is optimized for any specific thermal processing step. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288611 | LIQUID CREAMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Liquid creamers and methods of making the liquid creamers are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure a liquid creamer having a specific combination of a gum component, a protein, an emulsifier system, and an oil. The emulsifier system provides the liquid creamers with good emulsion stability and manageable viscosity without phase separation during different storage conditions over the full life of the product. The liquid creamers have a good physico-chemical stability without feathering, flocculation, sedimentation and other phase separation issues when added to beverages. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288612 | WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING SAME - A grain product includes a first fraction including bran and a second fraction including germ. The first fraction is milled to a first particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The second fraction is milled to a second particle size of less than 500 micrometers. The grain product is at least one of: a food product, a nutritional supplement, a dietary supplement, a fiber supplement, a digestive supplement, a functional food, and a medical food. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288613 | Method and Apparatus for Forming Unit Portions of Frozen Food Materials - A method and apparatus for forming pressed food products can utilize up to 98% chicken breast meat in high profit margin products. Breast meat is marinated and then extruded into a slab which is then frozen and shaped into a plank. The plank is sliced into unit portions which are then pressed into shaped portions with a preferred, or other, press. One preferred press linearly reciprocates unit portions into the press. This or another preferred press imparts three dimension exterior shape to the pressed food products. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288614 | METHOD OF TREATING SOLID AND SEMI-SOLID FOODS TO REDUCE MICROORGANISMS AND ENZYMES IN THE FOOD - A method of treating solid and semi-solid foods to reduce microorganisms and enzymes in the food including introducing solid or semi-solid food to a pressure vessel, exposing the food in the vessel to supercritical carbon dioxide to reduce the one or more microorganisms or enzymes, exhausting the supercritical carbon dioxide at a rate to maintain organoleptic integrity of the food. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288615 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING SUBSTRATE - Provided are an apparatus and method for depositing a thin film on a substrate. The substrate is supported by a substrate holder. The substrate holder is seated on each of a plurality of holder seating grooves defined in a top surface of the susceptor. An injection hole for injecting a gas is defined in a top surface of each of the holder seating grooves. When a process is performed, the susceptor is rotated with respect to a central axis thereof, and the substrate holder is rotated with respect to a central axis of the substrate holder by the gas injected from the injection hole. A flow rate of the gas supplied onto an under surface of the substrate holder is adjusted according to a state of the substrate. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288616 | MEASUREMENT METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING LAYER THICKNESSES AS WELL AS PRODUCTION METHOD AND COATING SYSTEM - A method for measuring the thickness of a coating on a component section of a rotating component, wherein a heat expansion of the component section is determined by detecting a component core temperature and an actual coating thickness is produced, a device for conducting a method of this type having a temperature detecting system and having an evaluating device, as well as a production process and a coating system, are disclosed. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288617 | PRECURSOR FORMULATION FOR BATTERY ACTIVE MATERIALS SYNTHESIS - Compositions and methods of forming battery active materials are provided. A solution of battery active metal cations and reactive anions may be blended with a fuel to yield a precursor mixture usable for synthesizing a battery active material for deposition onto a substrate. The battery active metal cations include lithium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, iron, vanadium, and the like. Reactive anions include nitrate, acetate, citrate, tartrate, maleate, azide, amide, and other lower carboxylates. Suitable fuels, which may be water miscible, may include amino compounds. Alcohols and sugars may be added to adjust carbon content and fuel combustion characteristics. An exothermic reaction is performed to convert the metals into battery active oxides. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288618 | GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A gas diffusion electrode material of the present invention includes: a porous body ( | 2012-11-15 |
20120288619 | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK, THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS INCLUDING THE ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY APPARATUS BY USING THE THIN FILM DEPOSITION APPARATUS - An electrostatic chuck, a thin film deposition apparatus including the electrostatic chuck, and a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display apparatus using the thin film deposition apparatus. The electrostatic chuck includes: a first plate; a first common wire disposed on the first plate and electrically connected to a plus terminal of an electric power source; first electrode patterns electrically connected to the first common wire, separated by a distance from each other, and extending from the first common wire; a second common wire disposed on the first plate and electrically connected to a minus terminal of the electric power source; second electrode patterns electrically connected to the second common wire, separated by a distance from each other, and extending from the second common wire; a first additional wire electrically connected to the first common wire; and a second additional wire electrically connected to the second common wire. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288620 | Composition, Method for Manufacturing Thin Film, and Method for Manufacturing Light-Emitting Element - It is an object to provide a composition in which an anthracene derivative is dissolved and a technique in which a thin film that has a favorable film quality is formed by a wet process using the composition. In addition, it is another object to manufacture a highly reliable light-emitting element using the composition at low cost with high productivity. A composition having a solvent and an anthracene derivative having one anthracene structure and one carbazolyl group which is bonded to the anthracene structure directly or through a phenyl group is formed. A thin film with a favorable film quality can be formed by a wet process using the composition. Accordingly, a highly reliable light-emitting element can be manufactured using such a thin film. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288621 | POLYIMIDE FILM AND WIRING BOARD - A polyimide film for production of a wiring board having a metal wiring, which is formed by forming a metal layer on one side (Side B) of the polyimide film, and etching the metal layer; the polyimide film is curled toward the side (Side A) opposite Side B; and the curling of the polyimide film is controlled so as to reduce the drooping of the wiring board having a metal wiring formed thereon. The handling characteristics and productivity in IC chip mounting may be improved by the use of the polyimide film. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288622 | CASTING MOLD SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD - A surface treatment method includes covering a surface of a casting mold with a carbon film containing at least one type of nanocarbon selected from the group consisting of carbon nanocoils, carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofilaments, and further applying fullerenes to that surface. With this surface treatment method being performed on a surface (a cavity surface, etc. of a casting mold) making contact with a molten casting material such as aluminum, etc., sticking of the molten casting material to the mold is inhibited, release resistance of the product is reduced, and release effectiveness is improved. The release effectiveness lasts longer than in the case of a conventional carbon film. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288623 | METHOD FOR PLASTIC RESTORATION AND KIT THEREFOR - A method of plastic restoration is disclosed. A plastic surface is scoured with an abrasive dust mixture and a scouring pad. The plastic surface is wiped to remove a residue of the abrasive dust mixture. A sealer is applied to the plastic surface. A kit for use in plastic restoration is also disclosed. The kit has an abrasive dust mixture. The abrasive dust mixture includes an abrasive, one or more aliphatic hydrocarbons, an emulsifier, and water. The kit also has a scouring pad for scouring a plastic surface with the abrasive dust mixture. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288624 | METHOD OF MAKING A FILTER - A method of making a filter adjusts the bottom heights of the color-resisting colors to make the top ends of the color-resisting blocks be in a same level by disposing the foundation layer between the transparent substrate and the light-shielding layer and disposing the groove in the foundation layer, so that ensuring that surfaces of the filter have a good evenness and the alignment of liquid crystals is normal for enhancing the displaying effect of the liquid crystal display. The present invention improves the bottom evenness of the through holes by disposing the foundation layer on the bottoms of the through holes, thereby eliminating the “ox horn-shaped segment difference” of the protruding edges of the color-resisting blocks formed later. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288625 | GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS, THERMAL TREATMENT APPARATUS, GAS SUPPLY METHOD, AND THERMAL TREATMENT METHOD - A gas supply apparatus including a raw material gas supply system supplying a raw material gas inside a raw material storage tank into the processing container by the carrier gas, the gas supply apparatus includes: a carrier gas passage introducing the carrier gas into the raw material storage tank, a raw material gas passage connecting the raw material storage tank and the processing container to supply the carrier gas and the raw material gas; a pressure control gas passage being connected to the raw material gas passage to supply the pressure control gas; and a valve control unit controlling an opening/closing valve to perform for starting a supply of the pressure control gas into the processing container and simultaneously starting supply of the raw material gas into the processing container from the raw material storage tank, and stopping the supply of the pressure control gas. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288626 | Templated Monolayer Polymerization and Replication - A self-replicating monolayer system employing polymerization of monomers or nanoparticle ensembles on a defined template provides synthesis of two-dimensional single molecule polymers. Systems of self-replicating monolayers are used as templates for growth of inorganic colloids. A preferred embodiment employs SAM-based replication, wherein an initial monolayer is patterned and used as a template for self-assembly of a second monolayer by molecular recognition. The second monolayer is polymerized in place and the monolayers are separated to form a replicate. Both may then function as templates for monolayer assemblies. A generic self-replicating monomer unit comprises a polymerizable moiety attached by methylene repeats to a recognition element and an ending unit that will not interfere with the chosen recognition chemistry. The recognition element is self-complementary, unless two replicating monomers with compatible cross-linking chemistry are employed. After replication, selective mineralization and/or electroless plating may produce a two-dimensional inorganic sheet having patterned domains within it. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288627 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTROMAGNETIC METAMATERIALS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - In certain embodiments, a method may include a computing device generating a digital representation of a metamaterial structure and sectioning the digital representation to generate a plurality of substantially two-dimensional layer layouts. The method may also include a printing device sequentially fabricating each of a plurality of substantially two-dimensional layers based on a corresponding one of the plurality of substantially two-dimensional layer layouts. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288628 | SUPPORTED ELASTOMERIC GLOVE WITH ENHANCED GRIPPING SURFACE AND A METHOD OF TRANSFERRING OF PATTERNS ONTO A DIPPED ELASTOMERIC GLOVE SURFACE - A semi cured supported elastomeric glove with enhanced gripping surfaces achieved by the method of transferring of patterns by compression moulding, including a plurality of concave indentations of any pattern and moulded into the gripping surfaces of the semi cured glove. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288629 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COATING IN THE EDGE AREA OF THE SMALL SIDES OF WORKPIECES | 2012-11-15 |
20120288630 | Novel Coated Membranes and Other Articles - The present invention provides porous media or membranes having a surface coating that includes a cross-linked terpolymer which has a superior combination of properties, including heat stable biomolecule resistant adsorptive properties, resistance to strong alkaline solutions, and low levels of extractable matter. In some preferred embodiments, the porous media is a porous membrane. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288631 | METHOD FOR SPRAYING TWO-COMPONENT COMPOSITIONS - This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition comprising two or more components. The two or more components are mixed post atomization. This invention is further directed to a method for producing a layer of a coating composition comprising a first component and a second component on a substrate using the spray gun. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288632 | CATALYSTS FOR POLYURETHANE COATING COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to coating compositions for polyurethane coating materials that feature new catalysts. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288633 | Novel Composite Material and its Production Method - A novel composite material and its production method, which contains a wearing layer made of polymer PP, a colored layer made of ink and a printing layer made of polymer PP. The production method of this novel composite material includes the following steps: (1) a colored layer is formed by printing adhesive ink onto the printing layer of polymer PP; (2) the colored layer and printing layer are thermally polymerized with a wearing layer made of polymer PP. The material of the present invention can be applied to produce many products due to its recoverability and degradability under natural conditions, as well as tight bonding and excellent environmental friendliness without gluing chemical composition among the layers; besides, it presents outstanding temperature resistance and fireproofing performance without deformation. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288634 | ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT METHOD FOR ALUMINUM HEAT EXCHANGER - Disclosed is an anti-corrosion treatment method for a heat exchanger, in which even if an aluminum material-made heat exchanger having been flux-brazed by the NB process, in particular, an aluminum material-made heat exchanger to be used for automobile air conditioner is not subjected to a chemical conversion treatment in advance, not only corrosion resistance can be significantly enhanced without impairing hydrophilicity, but deodorizing properties can be enhanced. The anti-corrosion treatment method for an aluminum material-made heat exchanger includes bringing an aluminum material-made heat exchanger having been flux-brazed by the Nocolok brazing process into contact with a hydrophilic treatment liquid and then applying a baking treatment, thereby forming a hydrophilic film on the surface of the aluminum material-made heat exchanger, wherein the hydrophilic treatment liquid contains a hydrophilic resin and a lithium ion, and a lithium concentration in the hydrophilic film is from 0.05 to 25% by mass. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288635 | SUBSTRATE COATING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE COATING METHOD - A substrate coating device ( | 2012-11-15 |
20120288636 | TEMPLATE FOR IMPRINTING AND IMPRINTING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a template for imprinting includes a concave-convex pattern on one surface thereof. The template includes a base material having light transmission characteristics, and a resin layer provided on the base material and becoming convex portions of the concave-convex pattern. The resin layer contracts and reduces its volume by irradiation of light having a first wavelength and expands and increases its volume by irradiation of light having a second wavelength, which is different from the first wavelength. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288637 | METHODS OF AFFECTING MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - Methods of affecting a material's properties through the implantation of ions, such as by using a plasma processing apparatus with a plasma sheath modifier. In this way, properties such as resistance to chemicals, adhesiveness, hydrophobicity, and hydrophilicity, may be affected. These methods can be applied to a variety of technologies. In some cases, ion implantation is used in the manufacture of printer heads to reduce clogging by increasing the materials hydrophobicity. In other embodiments, MEMS and NEMS devices are produced using ion implantation to change the properties of fluid channels and other structures. In addition, ion implantation can be used to affect a material's resistance to chemicals, such as acids. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288638 | INDUCTION OVEN FOR CURING COATINGS ON CONTAINERS - An induction heater includes an electrically conductive coil that produces an alternating magnetic field when current is applied to the coil. The magnetic field is used to heat metal containers such as tubular containers. The coil extends about a heating path of travel that extends along the longitudinal axis of the coil. A transport device is provided to move the container through the magnetic field such that the longitudinal axis of the container is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coil. This allows for heating the container at the twelve and six o'clock positions. The transport device functions to roll the container along the heating path. In a preferred embodiment, the coil is wrapped about a core with a generally rectangular shape. Ferromagnetic members may optionally be used to further shape the magnetic field. The methods and apparatus may be used for regular or irregularly shaped containers. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288639 | COMBINED HEATING FOR SOLDERING AN ARMOR CLADDING ONTO A TIP BY MEANS OF INDUCTION AND LASER - The present invention relates to a method for coating a component ( | 2012-11-15 |
20120288640 | BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN (BSA)-DIAZIRINE, METHOD OF FORMING BSA-DIAZIRINE, AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY FIXING BIOMATERIAL USING BSA-DIAZIRINE OF PHOTO-REACTIVE TYPE - The present invention provides bovine serum albumin (BSA)-diazirine, a method of forming BSA-diazirine, and a method of selectively fixing biomaterial using thereof. The bovine serum albumin-diazirine may function as a blocker which prevents the non-specific binding, as well as a linker, which links the solid support and the biomaterial by photoreaction (by UV irradiation). Therefore, by using the bovine serum albumin-diazirine, it is possible to selectively fix the biomaterial. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288641 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING MATERIAL ON A PIEZOELECTRIC ARRAY - A system having a print head for depositing material on a piezoelectric array, where the print head and array are moveable with respect to each other, and a computer for controlling movement of the print head and array with respect to each other to locations along the array, and controlling the print head to dispense the material onto the array at such locations. The print head deposits a pre-determined amount of material in one of dots, or in a line with movement of the print head and array with respect to each other. The system enables deposit of conductive material for electrical connections to array elements. Non-conductive polymer material may be deposited on the array before depositing conductive material to create barriers avoiding unintended connection of array elements by the conductive material. The system may also be used for fabricating a piezoelectric array by depositing electro-ceramic material. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288642 | DECORATIVE LAMINATE BOARD AND RELATED METHODS - A method of providing a decorative laminate board is provided. The method includes providing a board having a decorative upper surface, treating a portion of the decorative upper surface with a laser for embossing the decorative upper surface, and coating the laser treated portion of the decorative upper surface. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288643 | Multi-Zone Chuck - A method for affecting film growth on a substrate during a deposition process includes steps of: applying a first voltage or current to a first zone of a chuck adapted to hold the substrate in position, the film growth on at least a portion of the substrate proximate the first zone being affected as a function of a level of the first voltage or current; and applying a second voltage or current to a second zone of the chuck, the film growth on at least a portion of the substrate proximate the second zone being affected as a function of a level of the second voltage or current. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288644 | Deciduous Teeth Matrix Jewelry and Method of Manufacture - The invention discloses jewelry made of disinfected, pulverized and chemically bonded primary teeth. The teeth are pulverized into two or more parts, located in a mold, and bonded with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix that is shaped for connection to a jewelry frame. In another embodiment, a hollow interior of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent. The tooth is positioned in a mold with other tooth particles and bonded to form the tooth matrix. In another embodiment, the hollow interior and/or occlusal of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix for mounting on a jewelry frame. A display side of the tooth is positioned adjacent to a display surface in a mold. A bonding agent fills the space between the tooth and the mold to form a solid tooth matrix. The solidified tooth matrix is machinable. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288645 | PAPER WITH SURFACE TREATMENT - A surface-treated paper produced by applying a surface sizing composition to at least one surface of a base paper, wherein said surface sizing composition comprises a non-film-forming polymer latex and a metallic salt, said non-film-forming polymer latex has a minimum film-forming temperature (MFFT) of greater than 70° C., and said surface sizing composition does not form a continuous film on the treated surface | 2012-11-15 |
20120288646 | Method for Applying a Polymer Coating to an Internal Surface of a Container - A method of cleaning and coating at least one surface of a container for storing a medicament or other ingestible non-pharmaceutical product, the method comprising the steps of using a water-based cleaning composition in conjunction with a water-based crosslinked acrylic resin containing coating material. The process makes the cleaning and coating technology consistent with present environmental regulations and workplace safety requirements, including control of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Further, the concentration of extractible organic compounds has been reduced to the lowest practical level. The process is also applicable to other substrates where it is desired to have low-extractable organics and high adhesion of the subsequently applied coating. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288647 | MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLE FABRICATION - Structures and apparatuses for fabricating magnetic nanoparticles are provided. In one embodiment, a structure for fabricating magnetic nanoparticles is described including a substrate that defines at least one cavity through a portion thereof, and an agglomerate of magnetic nanoparticles within the at least one cavity, wherein the at least one cavity has an aspect ratio of greater than one. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288648 | Burp Cloth with Multiple Layers and Methods of Manufacturing Same - The disclosed principles provide a multiple layered cloth with absorbent layers and moisture barrier layers attached together. With multiple layers attached as disclosed herein, a parent can burp a baby on the cloth several times with just one burp cloth. The layers that are moisture barriers prevent any liquid from seeping through the cloth and onto the parent's skin or clothing. In one embodiment, a cloth may comprise a first portion having an absorbent layer and a moisture barrier layer adjacent to, and coextensive with, the absorbent portion of the first portion. Such a cloth may also include a second portion having an absorbent layer and a moisture barrier layer adjacent to, and coextensive with, the absorbent portion of the second portion. At least one edge of the first portion is attached to a corresponding edge of the second portion such that the moisture barrier layer of the first portion faces the absorbent layer of the second portion, and wherein the first portion. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288649 | FRICTION REDUCING COATINGS - An aqueous coating composition for reducing friction and/or blocking at a surface, said composition comprising a solid lubricant and a modified or synthetic clay mineral having thickening properties such that a 2% by weight aqueous dispersion of the modified or synthetic clay mineral thickener has a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa·s. Preferred clay minerals used as thickeners are preferably smectite clays such as saponite, hectorite, stevensite, sauconite, bentonite, beidellite, nontronite, or montmorillonite. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288650 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER FILM - The present invention relates to a biodegradable polyester film comprising: | 2012-11-15 |
20120288651 | MULTILAYER BLOWN FILMS FOR SHRINK APPLICATIONS - The present invention discloses multilayer blown films for shrink label and related applications. These multilayer blown films can comprise a core layer containing an ethylene polymer, and inner and outer layers containing conjugated diene monovinylarene block copolymers. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288652 | LABEL FOR IN-MOLD FORMING AND RESIN CONTAINER WITH THE LABEL - A label for in-mold forming which comprises a thermoplastic resin film base layer (I), a heat-sealable resin layer (II), and an antistatic layer (III), wherein the heat-sealable resin layer (II) comprises a heat-sealable resin including a copolymer of propylene and α-olefin having 4-20 carbon atoms and has a degree of non-crystallinity of 60-90% as determined with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) at temperatures less than 90° C., the antistatic layer (III) comprises an antistatic agent in an amount of 0.001 to 1 g per unit area (m | 2012-11-15 |
20120288653 | Metal, Ceramic and Cermet Articles Formed From Low Viscosity Aqueous Slurries - Metal, ceramic and cermet hollow articles produced from low viscosity suspensions. The articles are useful for filters, catalyst media, fuel cell electrodes, body implantation devices, structural materials, vibration and noise control, heat exchangers, heat sinks, heat pipes, heat shields and other applications. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288654 | CLEAR SILCONE POLYCARBONATE ELASTOMERIC COPOLYMERS - Silicone polycarbonate block copolymers are disclosed that have a high elongation before yield, are clear, and have elastomeric properties. Generally, the silicone blocks are very short (less than about 50 organosiloxane repeat units) and the silicone blocks are substantially isolated from each other by bisphenol carbonate spacers. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288655 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FABRICATING COMPOSITE PARTS USING A SMP APPARATUS AS A RIGID LAY-UP TOOL AND BLADDER - A method and apparatus for fabricating a composite part with a shape memory polymer (SMP) apparatus usable as both a rigid lay-up tool and as a bladder. The SMP apparatus may be heated until malleable, shaped, and then cooled in a desired rigid tool configuration. For example, cavities may be formed into the SMP apparatus for nesting components therein to co-bond or co-cure with the composite part. The composite material may be applied onto the SMP apparatus in the rigid tool configuration and then placed into a rigid external tool and heated to composite cure temperatures at which the SMP apparatus is malleable. A pressure differential may be induced which urges the SMP apparatus to compress the composite material against the rigid external tool. When the composite material is cured, the SMP apparatus may be urged away from the cure composite material and removed from within the composite part. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288656 | POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION FOR BURIED STRUCTURES - The present disclosure describes a polypropylene resin composition useful for the preparation of buried structures such as corrugated, non-pressure pipe. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288657 | POLYESTER RESIN CONTAINER AND MOLDING PROCESS THEREOF - The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to develop a polyester resin container that can be retort-processed at a temperature in the range of above 120° C. to about 130° C. The object of this invention is to provide a polyester resin container, which is capable of improving the productivity and quality of retort foods, and a molding process thereof. The process of this invention is a double blow molding process, which comprises a primary blow molding step in which a preform is biaxially drawn and blow molded into a primary intermediate product, a thermally shrink-molding step in which the primary intermediate product is heated and forcibly shrink-molded into a secondary intermediate product, and a secondary blow molding step for blow molding the secondary intermediate product into a container, wherein a mold temperature higher than 210° C. is used in the secondary blow molding step. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288658 | Hot-Melt Adhesive Unit of An Adhesive Bonding Arrangement - A hot-melt adhesive unit of an adhesive bonding arrangement for adhesively bonding a first component, for example a vehicle window, to a second component, for example a vehicle frame, wherein the hot-melt adhesive unit contains a hot-melt adhesive body having a base region and a head region, and the hot-melt adhesive body is at least partially bounded laterally in the base region thereof by a casing, and projects with the head region thereof, the head region forming the adhesive bond, beyond the casing. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288659 | ADHESIVE SHEET AND BONDING METHOD USING THE SAME - There is provided an adhesive sheet that has initial adhesiveness, can realize bonding between metals, between a metal and an organic material, and between organic materials, and can retain an excellent adhesion strength without undergoing a temperature change. The adhesive sheet comprises a first release paper, an adhesive layer, and a second release paper stacked in that order, the adhesive layer containing an adhesive, the adhesive containing at least an acrylic resin, an epoxy resin, and a curing agent, the content of the epoxy resin being 175 to 300 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the acrylic resin. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288660 | FILM LAMINATE FOR A TEAR-OPEN PACKAGE - A laminate for a tear-open package has an inner heat-sealable polymer film and an outer laser-cuttable polymer film laminated thereto, respectively forming a cover layer and a seal layer. The outer film is formed with at least one linearly extending laser score groove or scoring extending transversely at least partially through a thickness of the outer film. The inner film is formed along and in alignment with the laser scoring with a perforation line comprised of a row of cuts spaced along the scoring and separated by webs extending across the scoring. The cuts extend transversely at least partially though a thickness of the inner film. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288661 | SOLID STRUCTURE GLASS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention discloses a solid structure glass with a thin cross-sectional plane and a method for making the same. The solid structure glass includes an inner surface and an outer surface each combined of a curved surface, or at least two curved surfaces, or a curved surface and at least one flat surface, or at least two flat surfaces. As a result, the solid structure glass can easily be made with different shapes so as to be especially compatible with the form factor of products. Besides, the solid structure glass is made by heating a glass preform and a mold together into a forming temperature of the glass preform under condition that the glass preform is in a softened state. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288662 | WATERPROOF BREATHABLE STRETCHABLE COMPOSITE MATERIAL - An apparel constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with selected thermal and moisture transfer properties in order to provide improved performance characteristics. The inner layers manage the body heat of an individual by reflection and thermal retention while also providing moisture wicking and antimicrobial function. The middle layers manage thermal isolation from the external temperatures by using materials with very low thermal conductivity in combination with waterproof layers that can also be breathable. The outer layers manage external durability, water repellency and waterproofness. The apparel can be constructed with all layers made into one material and in one garment, or constructed as two garments with one being for body heat thermal function and one being for weather insulation and reflection function. The material is made to be optionally form fitting with high stretch. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288663 | Orthopedic Prayer Mat - A new orthopedic prayer mat proposed, whereas the new orthopedic prayer mat has a multiple layered structure. The top layer is made from microfiber which is antimicrobial, anti-molding, water-resistant, anti-dust and heat-resistant. The bottom layer is an anti-slip layer to prevent the user from physical injury in any situation while using the mat, and a soft polyurethane layer and an anti-fatigue layer or a hard polyurethane layer are arranged between the top microfiber layer and the bottom anti-slip layer in order to absorb pressure and provide support. The combination of these inner-layers adhered with an angle is used to adjust the ratio of weight absorption and bearing. The anti-fatigue layer or the hard polyurethane layer provides the support with a buffer, so the combination of the soft and anti-fatigue layer or the hard polyurethane layer can be arranged between the microfiber layer and the anti-slip layer to form the orthopedic prayer mat. Further the angle between the layers is tailored for users according to user's weight, height, body structure type and healthy conditions. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288664 | METHODS AND PREFORMS FOR FORMING COMPOSITE MEMBERS WITH INTERLAYERS FORMED OF NONWONVEN, CONTINUOUS MATERIALS - Materials and methods are provided for producing preform materials for impact-resistant composite materials suitable for liquid molding. Interlayers formed of nonwoven, continuous fibers, such as spunbonded, spunlaced, or mesh fabric, are introduced between non-crimped layers of unidirectional reinforcing fibers to produce a preform for use in liquid-molding processes to produce a composite member. Curing of the preform provides increased impact resistance by increasing the amount of energy required to propagate localized fractures due to impact. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288665 | Method For Coating A Mechanical Member, And Mechanical Member Thus Coated - A method for coating a mechanical member provided with at least a support plate and one or more tubular elements attached in through manner to the support plate. The method comprises a first coating step, in which an external surface of the support plate is coated with a first layer of plastic material, and a second coating step in which a terminal portion of the internal surface of the tubular elements is coated with a multi-layer coating. In the second coating step the multi-layer coating is made by depositing in sequence one on top of the other a plurality of layers of plastic material, each of which is deposited partly in correspondence with the terminal portion of the internal surface of the relative tubular element and partly in correspondence with the surface of the first layer of the external surface of the support plate. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288666 | STRUCTURAL MEMBER WITH FLANGE HAVING A CLEAN CUT EDGE, AND PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Structural member composed of assembled plies of fibre material is embedded in a resin matrix, and includes at least one laminated part formed by these plies arranged in a stacking relationship, wherein the laminated part of the structural member is folded in such a way as to form a flange defining an inner angle with respect to a base portion of the laminated part. The edge of the flange forms a sloped surface on the concave side of the laminated part, at which sloped surface the plies of the flange which are closer to the concave side of the laminated part are folded towards the ply of the flange positioned on the convex side of the laminated part, in such a way as to cause their ends to be substantially level with the face of the flange on the convex side of the laminated part. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288667 | Metallized Structure Layer For a Window Arrangement - A metallized structure layer having a first main side and a second main side. The metallized structure layer is arranged to be mounted such that the first main side faces a second base main side of a transparent base plate layer, where said main sides are parallel to each other and at least partly overlap. The metallized structure layer comprises a plurality of metallic areas separated by a coherent aperture forming a grid in which the metallic areas are positioned. The present invention also relates to a window arrangement comprising a metallized structure layer according to the above. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288668 | BRICKS - Bricks are disclosed which are of standard height (A) and length (B) but of increased width (C). By the provision of at least one thumbhole, preferably two, located in the brick substantially centrally with respect to its length and located with respect to the width of the brick such that the distance (D) between the outer face of the brick and the inner face of the thumbhole furthest from that outer face corresponds substantially to the width of a standard brick, the brick can be handled with ease even though it is heavier than the standard. Using it, full storey height single leaf walls may be economically produced without compromising their structural stability compared to a standard cavity wall built with standard bricks. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288669 | Reinforced Thin Film for Flexible Packaging - The invention provides a thermoplastic film comprising: a base film wherein the base film comprises a stretchable polyolefin material comprising one or more layers; and a plurality of extruded fibre elements; wherein the extruded fibre elements are located on at least one surface of the base film; wherein the extruded fibres form one or more protrusions relative to the plane of the base film; wherein at the location where the fibre elements are provided on the base film, a domain of a material mixture comprising the base film material and the fibre material is present between a domain of pure base film material and a domain of pure fibre material, and wherein the average thickness of the base film is less than the average thickness of the protrusion. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288670 | FILM CAPABLE OF EMITTING FAR-INFRARED RAYS - A film capable of emitting far infrared rays is composed of a surface layer and a carbonic layer coating the surface layer. The carbonic layer includes carbon of at least 60 wt %. When the film is applied to the human skin, the temperature of the skin can be heightened and the blood circulation can be enhanced, so the absorbability of the active ingredients in the film by the human skin can be enhanced. Beside, the film can resist ultraviolet rays to prevent the skin from ultraviolet injury. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288671 | SKIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TRIM ELEMENT, CORRESPONDING TRIM ELEMENT AND VEHICLE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A SKIN - The invention relates to a skin for a motor vehicle trim element, intended to delimit an outer surface of the trim element and comprising at least one region with a substantially constant thickness. The skin comprises at least one first zone in which the skin comprises an outer layer, formed by a first translucent polyurethane material, and an inner layer, covered by the outer layer and formed by a second polyurethane material, different from the first polyurethane material, and at least one second zone, in which the skin comprises only said outer layer. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288672 | SOLVENT VAPOR BONDING AND SURFACE TREATMENT METHODS - The present invention relates to a method of producing a microstructured device, as well as a method of processing a microstructured substrate to heal surface defects therein, a method of bonding substrates and healing surface defects in a substrate, and microstructured devices produced by these methods. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288673 | Depositing Calcium Fluoride Template Layers for Solar Cells - A biaxially textured crystalline layer formed on a substrate is provided. The biaxially textured crystalline layer includes an oriented CaF | 2012-11-15 |
20120288674 | Surfaces Suitable for Directionally Reflective Roofs and Methods Thereof - This invention relates to various methods of improving the energy efficiency and utility of roofs typically of the flexible membrane granulated type including shingles and roll roofing using a series of generally continuous curved surfaces although is applicable to all types of roofing including metal, concrete, and clay roofing products. Further, this invention relates to a spacer apparatus used to effect several methods of improving the utility and efficiency of roofing of this class. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288675 | OPTICAL DEVICE WITH ANTISTATIC PROPERTY - An optical device having a first optical member, a second optical member, and an antistatic layer disposed between the first optical member and the second optical member wherein the antistatic layer contains the reaction product of a mixture comprising at least one polymerizable onium salt having an anion and at least one non-onium polymerizable monomer, oligomer, or polymer. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288676 | METHOD FOR STRUCTURING A SURFACE BY MEANS OF ION-BEAM ETCHING, STRUCTURED SURFACE AND USES - A process for forming an array of irregularities or features that are submicron-size in height and that have a characteristic lateral dimension that is micron- or submicron-size, over a surface of a material, by ion erosion, the process including: supplying the material with a thickness at least equal to 100 nm, the material being a solid hybrid material that includes: a simple oxide or a mixed oxide of one or more elements, an oxide molar percentage in the material being at least 40%; and a species, of a different nature to the one or more elements of the oxide, a molar percentage of the species in the material ranging from 6 mol % up to 50 mol % while remaining below the percentage of the oxide, most of the species having a largest characteristic dimension smaller than 50 nm, optionally heating the hybrid material before the erosion; structuring the surface of the hybrid material with an erosion that lasts less than one hour over an erosion area greater than 1 cm | 2012-11-15 |
20120288677 | SUPER ABRASIVE WHEEL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WAFER USING THE SAME, AND WAFER - The super abrasive wheel includes a core rotating around a rotation axis and a super abrasive layer bonded to the core. The core has a first surface and a second surface located opposite to the first surface. An annular first protrusion portion protruding in the direction away from the first surface is provided at a portion of the second surface that is surrounded with the super abrasive layer. A reference surface is provided in the second surface on the inside of the first protrusion portion. The height from the reference surface to the first protrusion portion is denoted as A. A top portion having the height B from the reference surface is provided at a portion of the second surface between the first protrusion portion and the super abrasive layer. The height B is greater than the height A. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288678 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL WITH HIGH SOLAR REFLECTIVITY - A coating composition for granular roofing has a liquid phase, such as a water, vinyl copolymer or a modified acrylic, and a material with high reflectance, such as CaCO | 2012-11-15 |
20120288679 | POLYLACTIC ACID-BASED RESIN SHEET - A polylactic acid-based resin sheet including polylactic acid and rubber particles and characterized by satisfying (1) to (3): (1): 0.01 μm≦|Ra1−Ra2|≦0.2 μm; (2): Ra1≦0.3 μm and (3): Ra2≦0.3 μm where Ra1 is a two-dimensional center line average roughness of one surface of the sheet, and Ra2 is a two-dimensional center line average roughness of a surface other than that subjected to measurement of Ra1. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288680 | DRY ADHESIVES - A dry adhesive comprising a micro-featured and nano-featured surface, and a compliant surface having a hardness of about 60 Shore A or less, the micro-featured and nano-featured surface and the compliant surface being capable of forming upon contact a dry adhesive bond with each other. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288681 | METHOD FOR STRUCTURING A SURFACE BY MEANS OF REACTIVE ION-BEAM ETCHING, STRUCTURED SURFACE AND USES - A process for forming an array of irregularities or features that are submicron-size in height and that have a characteristic lateral dimension that is micron- or submicron-size, over a surface of a material by reactive-ion etching, the process including: supplying the material with a thickness at least equal to 100 nm, the material being a solid hybrid material that includes: a simple silicon oxide or a mixed silicon oxide, most of the oxides in the case of a mixed oxide being silicon oxide, an oxide molar percentage in the material being at least 40%; and a species, of a different nature to the silicon of the oxide, a molar percentage of the species in the material ranging from 1 mol % or even up to 50 mol % while remaining below the percentage of the silicon oxide, at least most of the species having a largest characteristic dimension smaller than 50 nm, optionally heating the hybrid material before the etching; structuring the surface of the hybrid material, without masking, with etching that lasts less than 30 minutes over an etching area greater than 1 cm | 2012-11-15 |
20120288682 | PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE - Disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition that provides an excellent water developability, drying property, and image reproducibility. The photosensitive resin composition comprises a water-dispersible latex (A), a rubber (B), a surfactant (C), a photopolymerizable monomer (D), and a photopolymerization initiator (E). A ratio of a mass of the component (C) to a total mass of the components (A), (B), and (C) is within a range of 0.1 to 20%. A ratio of a mass of the component (A) to a total mass of the components (A) and (B) is within 20 to 90%. A size of a dispersed phase consisting mainly of the component (B) is 10 μm or smaller. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288683 | PROTUBERANT STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The protuberant structure of the present invention includes a substrate and a protrusion disposed on the substrate. The protrusion has a top side, a bottom side and a tapered side wall disposed between the top side and the bottom side. The top side has an extremely small top width which is not greater than 32 nm. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288684 | BUMP STRUCTURE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A bump structure including a base portion, an inlaid wire segment, and a protruding tail segment is provided. The base portion is bonded on a bonding site. The inlaid wire segment is pressed into a top surface of the base portion. The protruding tail segment extends from the inlaid wire segment. The methods for forming the bump structure are also provided. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288685 | THIN-FILM ELEMENT ASSEMBLY - A thin-film element assembly includes: a base having flexibility and a plurality of thin-film elements provided on a first surface of the base, wherein a second region where no thin-film element is provided is formed in the base in an outer side of a first region where a plurality of thin-film elements are provided, and wherein convex portions are formed in the second region of the first surface of the base, or the second region of a second surface, or the second region of each of the first and second surfaces. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288686 | REDUCED RESIDUAL FORMATION IN ETCHED MULTI-LAYER STACKS - A multi-layer stack for imprint lithography is formed by applying a first polymerizable composition to a substrate, polymerizing the first polymerizable composition to form a first polymerized layer, applying a second polymerizable composition to the first polymerized layer, and polymerizing the second polymerizable composition to form a second polymerized layer on the first polymerized layer. The first polymerizable composition includes a polymerizable component with a glass transition temperature less than about 25° C., and the first polymerized layer is substantially impermeable to the second polymerizable composition. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288687 | EDGE PROTECTION SEAL FOR BONDED SUBSTRATES - A dielectric material layer is deposited on exposed surfaces of a bonded structure that includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The dielectric material layer is formed on an exposed planar surface of a second substrate and the entirety of peripheral sidewalls of the first and second substrates. The dielectric material layer can be formed by chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, or plasma induced deposition. Further, the dielectric material layer seals the entire periphery of the interface between the first and second substrates. If a planar portion of the dielectric material layer can be removed by planarization to facilitate thinning of the bonded structure, the remaining portion of the dielectric material layer can form a dielectric ring. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288688 | SCINTILLATOR PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SCINTILLATOR PANEL - Disclosed is a scintillator panel, including a substrate, a scintillator layer formed on the substrate and including a plurality of columnar crystals so that radiation is converted into light at a predetermined wavelength, a dam structure formed on the substrate to be spaced apart by a predetermined interval from a peripheral edge of the scintillator layer, a protective layer formed on a surface of the scintillator layer, a surface of the substrate defined between the scintillator layer and the dam structure and a portion of a surface of the dam structure, a first coating layer formed on the protective layer to be disposed in a space between a peripheral surface of the scintillator layer and the dam structure, and a second coating layer formed on the first coating layer and the protective layer. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288689 | PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF SURFACE ELEMENTS - A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of a-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288690 | MULTI COLOR, PHOTOACTIVE, COLOR CHANGING COMPOSITIONS - A multi color, photoactive, color changing plastic, coating or ink, composition comprising both a photochromic material and a photosensitive chromogenic system is provided which will undergo a sequence of color changes upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Also provided is an ultraviolet indicator or dosimeter comprising the color changing composition. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288691 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD, PATTERN, CHEMICAL AMPLIFICATION RESIST COMPOSITION AND RESIST FILM - A pattern forming method comprising (i) a step of forming a film from a chemical amplification resist composition (ii) a step of exposing the film, and (iii) a step of developing the exposed film by using an organic solvent-containing developer, wherein the chemical amplification resist composition contains (A) a resin containing a repeating unit having two or more hydroxyl groups, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation, (C) a crosslinking agent and (D) a solvent; a pattern formed by the pattern forming method; a chemical amplification resist composition used in the pattern forming method; and a resist film formed using the chemical amplification resist composition. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288692 | RENEWABLY SOURCED FILMS AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Mono- and multi-layer films having film layers at least partially formed from a polymer (A) wherein polymer (A) is at least partially derived from a renewable resource such that the mono- or multi-layer film has a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B. Methods of forming high biocontent mono- and multi-layer films are also provided. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288693 | FLEXIBLE BARRIER PACKAGING DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, such as, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288694 | RESIN PANELS WITH LARGE DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for manufacturing aesthetically pleasing architectural resin panels having a thick three-dimensional interlayer. In particular, at least one implementation includes a layup assembly that includes a decorative interlayer, positioned between resin sheets, that decorative interlayer comprising one or more three-dimensional decorative objects and one or more resin blocks. At least one implementation also includes a single-step lamination or pressing process that uses a combination of heat and pressure to melt the resin sheets and the resin blocks together, forming a decorative resin panel which includes the three-dimensional objects. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288695 | Multi-Layer Breathable Films - The present invention is directed to a breathable multi-microlayer film material that includes a plurality of alternating coextruded first and second microlayers, wherein the first microlayers comprise an unfilled first polymer composition, and further wherein the second microlayers comprise a second polymer composition and filler particles. The multi-microlayer films may be used in disposable absorbent products, have increased breathability, and generally retain their integrity and strength during processing and use. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288696 | Multi-Layer Elastic Films - The present invention is directed to a multi-microlayer film that includes a plurality of alternating coextruded first and second microlayers, wherein the first microlayers include an elastomeric polyolefin polymer composition, and further wherein the second microlayers include a styrenic block copolymer composition. The multi-microlayer films provide good elastic performance at relatively low cost. | 2012-11-15 |
20120288697 | COATING METHODS USING SILVER NANOPARTICLES - Methods for coating wires to apply a silver cladding are disclosed herein. Silver nanoparticles are dispersed in a low surface tension solvent to form a coating solution. A wire is drawn through the coating solution to form a coating layer of silver nanoparticles on the wire. The coating layer is then annealed to form the wire with a silver cladding thereon. | 2012-11-15 |