48th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 42 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120301614 | Organic Layer Deposition Apparatus, Frame Sheet Assembly for the Organic Layer Deposition Apparatus, and Method of Manufacturing Organic Light Emitting Display Device Using the Frame Sheet Assembly - An organic layer deposition apparatus capable of protecting or preventing a patterning slit sheet from sagging, and a frame sheet assembly for the organic layer deposition apparatus. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301615 | THIN FILM-MANUFACTURING APPARATUS,THIN FILM-MANUFACTURING METHOD,AND SUBSTRATE-CONVEYING ROLLER - A conveyance system | 2012-11-29 |
20120301616 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMBINATORIAL GAS DISTRIBUTION THROUGH A MULTI-ZONED SHOWERHEAD - A multi-zone, combinatorial, single wafer showerhead is used to concurrently develop hardware, materials, unit processes, and unit process sequences. The multi-zone, combinatorial, single wafer showerhead utilizes showerhead pucks to perform process sequences on isolated regions of a single substrate. The showerhead pucks are designed so that they are easily interchangeable to allow the characterization of the interaction between hardware characteristics, process parameters, and their influence on the result of the process sequence. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301617 | Golf Ball Having An Aerodynamic Coating Including Micro Surface Roughness - Golf balls include: (a) a golf ball having a first set of construction specifications; (b) a coating of the golf ball having an exterior surface and (c) the exterior surface having an enhanced micro surface roughness. The enhanced micro surface roughening affects the aerodynamic properties of the ball as compared to golf balls having the same set of construction specifications but without enhanced micro surface roughness. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301618 | GOLF BALLS INCORPORATING CERIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES - The invention is directed to a golf ball providing improved UV resistance, abrasion resistance and hydrophobicity comprising cerium oxide nanoparticles having a particle size within the wavelength of visible light. The golf ball of the invention may comprise the cerium oxide nanoparticles in any or all of outer core layers, intermediate layers, inner cover layers, outer cover layers and even as a coating composition in an amount of from about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of the respective layer. The cerium oxide nanoparticles may be randomly dispersed within a layer or coating, or alternatively, the cerium oxide nanoparticles may be ordered in an array within the layer or coating. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301619 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COATING SUBSTRATES - A system and method for coating substrates includes transporting rolls and a collecting container for collecting coating material. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301620 | METHOD FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILMS - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a transparent carbon nanotube composite film. The method includes: (a) providing a transparent carbon nanotube film structure; (b) fixing the transparent carbon nanotube film structure on a supporting; (c) immersing the transparent carbon nanotube film structure with the supporting into a transparent polymer solution; and (d) removing the transparent carbon nanotube film structure with the supporting from the transparent polymer solution, thereby forming the transparent carbon nanotube composite film. A light transmittance of the transparent carbon nanotube composite film structure is higher than a light transmittance of the transparent carbon nanotube film structure. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301621 | Epoxy Resin Imbibed Polymer Particles - The present invention relates to a stable aqueous dispersion of thermoplastic polymer particles imbibed with a thermosettable compound. The polymer particles are characterized by having a sufficient concentration of anti-agglomerating functional groups to stabilize the latex against agglomeration. The dispersion is useful as one part of a two-pack formulation. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301622 | NOVEL EMULSIFIED RELEASE AGENT FOR COMPOSITE PANEL - The present invention is directed to an emulsified release agent for use in manufacturing of wood products from wood fibers or chips with pMDI adhesives, where the application process for the release agent would normally agitate the release agent. The emulsified release agent is simple to manufacture, has good stability and storage, provides effective release between the wood product and the metal surfaces, allows for production of wood products from wood fibers or chips at high temperature, without causing excessive press buildup and improves the physical properties of the wood product and shortens press time. The emulsified release agent composition for use with a pMDI adhesive comprises an emulsified mixture of: (a) a sodium salt of a fatty acid having 8-18 carbon atoms, and (b) a sodium salt of a phosphate ester having 6-22 carbon atoms and having an HLB number of 4 or less. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301623 | Meniscus Coating Apparatus and Method - A meniscus coating apparatus and method for coating at least one surface of a metal strip includes an apparatus having an adjustable coating tray, a roll enclosure disposed adjacent the coating tray, an adjustable baffle, and/or a gas delivery device operable to help seal the roll enclosure. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301624 | Spray nozzle and method for atmospheric spraying, device for coating, and coated component - A spray nozzle for atmospheric plasma spraying is provided. The nozzle includes an attachment at an axial end of the spray nozzle from which a protective gas may be discharged in the outflow direction. By means of a plasma spray nozzle that enables atmospheric plasma spraying using protective gas, it is also possible to deposit oxidation-sensitive metal coatings in atmosphere. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301625 | TEMPLATED GROWTH OF GRAPHENIC MATERIALS - A method is disclosed for producing graphenic materials by templated growth along a preformed graphenic material lattice edge, wherein at least one of the graphenic material or template is translated during growth of the graphenic material. A method for preparing CNTs from preformed CNT substrates in the presence of cylindrical templating structures and a reactive carbon source in a fluid phase is also disclosed, wherein at least one of the CNT substrate or the cylindrical templating structure is translated during addition of carbon atoms to the CNT substrate. A method is also disclosed for preparing CNTs from preformed CNT substrates in the presence of cylindrical templating structures and a carbon source in a fluid phase, wherein non-thermalized excited states are produced on the CNT substrate and at least one of the CNT substrate or the cylindrical templating structure is translated during addition of carbon atoms to the CNT substrate. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301626 | METHOD OF MAKING A COMPACT LAYER OF ENAMEL COATINGS ON MOULDED PRODUCTS - An invention relates to application of enamel layers in the form of powder in the electric field and subsequent firing. A cleaned surface of a steel product is covered with a ground coat enamel layer in the form of powder in the electric field by an application gun until the layer reaches thickness of 100 to 150 μm, subsequently the electric field is interrupted in order to reduce a space charge around the metal product and in the same manner a minimum of another two layers of cover coat enamel powder is applied until thickness of the total enamel powder layer of minimum 750 μm is reached, whereas the electric field is interrupted each time between each steps of cover coat enamel powder application. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301627 | COATINGS WITH ORGANIC POLYMERIC FILLERS FOR MOLDED SMC ARTICLES - Filler particles of a moisture-permeable, organic polymeric material are used in a polymeric coating composition, and this composition can be applied to a surface of a molded, fiber-reinforced polymeric material, such as sheet molding compound (SMC), to enable the electrostatic application of a layer of a powder primer to the same surface overlying the polymeric coating. And, when the molded SMC is heated to cure the powder primer layer, the out-gassing of moisture from the heated SMC does not result in defects on the surface of the molded SMC. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301628 | PHOTOALIGNMENT COMPOUND, PHOTOALIGNMENT COMPOSITION, DISPLAY SUBSTRATE HAVING AN ALIGNMENT LAYER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE DISPLAY SUBSTRATE - A photoalignment compound is represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, | 2012-11-29 |
20120301629 | HARD COATING FORMING METHOD - The present invention relates to a hard coating forming method. According to the present invention, a hard coating can be formed to have high index of refraction and favorable physical properties in terms of hardness, wear-resistance, scratch-resistance, chemical resistance, transparency, gloss, and the like on surfaces of various manufactured goods including resin formed products and wood products. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301630 | METHOD FOR FORMING FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A method for forming a flexible printed circuit board is provided. First, an insulating substrate with a first side and a second side is provided. Second, a through hole connecting the first side and the second side is formed in the insulating substrate. Then, a printing step is carried out to print a conductive precursor which is on the first side and cover and fill the through hole. Later, the conductive precursor is cured to form a conductive composition and to simultaneously form a circuit to obtain a flexible printed circuit board. The conductive composition includes at least one of carbon and silver. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301631 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MICROFABRICATED ATOMIC VAPOR CELL - The present invention relates to a method for producing a microfabricated atomic vapor cell, including a step of forming at least one cavity in a substrate and closing the cavity at one side. The method further includes: a step of depositing a solution including an alkali metal azide dissolved in at least one of its solvents, a step of evaporating such solvent for forming a recrystallized alkali metal azide, a step of decomposing the recrystallized alkali metal azide in an alkali metal and nitrogen, such alkali metal depositing in the cavity of the substrate. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301632 | METHOD FOR FORMING THIN FILM USING RADICALS GENERATED BY PLASMA - A method for forming a thin film using radicals generated by plasma may include generating radicals of a reactant precursor using plasma; forming a first thin film on a substrate by exposing the substrate to a mixture of the radicals of the reactant precursor and a source precursor; exposing the substrate to the source precursor; and forming a second thin film on the substrate by exposing the substrate to the mixture of the radicals of the reactant precursor and the source precursor. Since the substrate is exposed to the source precursor between the formation of the first thin film and the formation of the second thin film, the rate of deposition may be improved. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301633 | METHOD OF PRODUCING GAS BARRIER LAMINATE - A method of producing a gas barrier laminate comprises: the steps of forming an inorganic compound layer on a substrate by vapor-phase film deposition, applying surface roughening treatment to a surface of the inorganic compound layer, and subsequently forming an organic compound layer on the roughened surface of the inorganic compound layer by flash evaporation. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301634 | GAS BARRIER FILM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - A gas barrier film having excellent gas barrier properties (e.g., barrier properties against water vapor), a production process of the film, and a device provided with the film are provided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301635 | TRANSPARENT PROTECTIVE PLATE FOR DISPLAY PANELS AND DISPLAY DEVICE - To provide a highly transparent and highly strong protective plate for display panel which, when mounted on a display panel, does not permit bubbles to evolve in the inner layer or does not permit the layer to peel off even in high temperature and high humidity conditions that could temporarily occur, for example, in an automobile, and a display device equipped with the protective plate. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301636 | INVERTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE - An artificial Christmas tree includes a central trunk broken into at least two separate portions including a fixed trunk portion and at least one rotating trunk portion. The fixed trunk extends up from an underlying base. Rotating trunks rotatably attach at midpoints thereof at least indirectly to an upper end of the fixed trunk. Limbs are pivotably attached to the rotating trunks with optional lights coupled thereto. These limbs pivot between a perpendicular orientation extending from the rotating trunks and a collapsed configuration closer to a centerline of the rotating trunks. The rotating trunks can be pivoted from a first collapsed configuration with a first end above a second end to a deployed configuration with the second end above the first end. During pivoting, the limbs attached to the rotating trunk transition between a collapsed to a deployed configuration automatically. A wheeled base and cover further facilitate storage and deployment. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301637 | Method for Forming an Artificial Grass Layer and Artificial Grass Product for Use Therein - The invention relates to a method for forming an artificial grass layer on a substrate, comprising the steps of supplying a pack of flat and deformable artificial grass strips, in which the strips are arranged with their flat faces side-by-side and are connected to each other at mutually offset locations, placing the pack of artificial grass strips on or partially in the substrate, pulling apart the artificial grass strips, thus forming a grid, and at least partially filling at least some of the openings in the grid with a stabilizing material. The invention further relates to a method for forming such a pack of flat and deformable artificial grass strips. And finally, the invention relates to an artificial grass product, comprising a pack of flat and deformable artificial grass strips, each strip comprising a substantially straight lower edge and an upper edge having artificial grass blades protruding therefrom, wherein the strips are arranged with their flat faces in side-by-side relationship and their straight lower edges in substantially the same plane, and are connected to each other at mutually offset locations. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301638 | Base For Turf System - An underlayment layer is configured to support an artificial turf assembly. The underlayment layer comprises a core with a top side and a bottom side. The top side has a plurality of spaced apart, upwardly oriented projections that define channels suitable for water flow along the top side of the core when the underlayment layer is positioned beneath an overlying artificial turf assembly. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301639 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR SECURITY ELEMENTS AND HOLOGRAMS - The present invention relates to a coating composition, comprising shaped transition metal, especially silver, particles and a binder, wherein the ratio of pigment to binder is such that the resulting coating shows an angle dependent colour change. When the coating compositions of the present invention are used in coating a hologram the obtained products show a an angle dependent colour change (flip/flop effect), different colours in reflection and transmission, an extremely bright OVD image and extremely strong rainbow effect, high purity and contrast. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301640 | TRANSPARENT INK-JET RECORDING FILMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - The compositions and methods of the present application can provide transparent ink-jet recording films with increased image-receiving layer thicknesses. Such films can exhibit high maximum optical densities and rapid ink drying. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301641 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF PRINT MEDIA - A method for surface treatment of a paper substrate and a paper product produced therefrom are disclosed herein. The surface treatment method includes applying a salt-containing solution to at least one surface of a paper substrate by aerosol spraying in a separate step, whereby the salt distribution through the thickness of the treated paper substrate is non-uniform with the highest concentration of salt being present in the outermost portion of the paper substrate. The salt-containing solution contains at least one water-soluble metal salt and is void of any optical brightening agent (OBA). | 2012-11-29 |
20120301642 | SMART WINDOW - A core-shell nanoparticle which includes a core formed of a transparent material and a shell including vanadium dioxide (VO | 2012-11-29 |
20120301643 | ABRASIVE BLASTING - A method of abrasive blasting cleaning of a surface ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120301644 | SILICONE COATINGS ON AIR BAGS - Air bags which are used for safety purposes to protect occupants of vehicles such as automobiles are described together with a process for coating air bags and air bag fabrics with silicone rubber compositions. In particular the invention relates to silicone rubber coatings which cure by hydrosilylation and an air bag coated with an elastomeric coating which is the cured product of a silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane (A) having aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents, an organosilicon crosslinker having at least 3 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms, a catalyst able to promote the reaction of the aliphatically unsaturated hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy substituents with Si—H groups and a reinforcing filler, wherein the organopolysiloxane (A) comprises a branched organopolysiloxane (A1) consisting of: (i) one or more Q units of the formula (SiO | 2012-11-29 |
20120301645 | COATING COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED ADHESION TO CONTAINERS - A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and up to 10 percent by weight of the reaction product of (i) a phosphorus acid, and (ii) a polyglycidyl ether of cyclohexane dimethanol. The compositions are useful for coating containers of all sorts, such as food and beverage containers, and the reaction product provides enhanced adhesion of the coating to the substrate. The compositions can be formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and derivatives thereof such as bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). | 2012-11-29 |
20120301646 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTAINERS - A coating composition comprising a polyether polyol having a hydroxyl functionality of 3 to 8 and the reaction product of: | 2012-11-29 |
20120301647 | PHOSPHATIZED POLYESTERS AND COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and up to 10 percent by weight of a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers of all sorts such as food and beverage containers, and the phosphatized polyester provides enhanced adhesion of the coating to the container substrate. The compositions can be formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). | 2012-11-29 |
20120301648 | Biodegradable Expanded Polystyrene Foam And Method For Its Production - There is disclosed unexpanded or pre-expanded polystyrene beads electrostatically coated with a media capable of supporting the growth of bacteria which assist in the decomposition of the polystyrene. There is also disclosed methods of making the beads, a method of making an expanded polystyrene foam and an expanded polystyrene foam prepared by the method. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301649 | POLYCARBONATE RESIN FOAMED BLOW-MOLDED ARTICLE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - A process for producing a foamed blow-molded article, including melting and mixing a branched polycarbonate resin having a specific polystyrene equivalent weight average molecular weight, a specific weight average absolute molecular weight and a relatively high terminal hydroxyl group content, a linear polycarbonate resin having specific polystyrene equivalent weight average molecular weight, a specific weight average absolute molecular weight and a relatively low terminal hydroxyl group content and a branching agent to obtain a polycarbonate resin “A”, mixing the polycarbonate resin “A” with a blowing agent to obtain a foamable molten resin composition, extruding the foamable molten resin composition to obtain a foamed parison, and blow-molding the foamed parison. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301650 | CASING MATERIAL FOR PILLOW PACKAGING AND PILLOW PACKAGE - In a casing material, an adhesion layer containing CPP as a main component is laminated on one surface of a biaxially-oriented nylon film and a protection layer is laminated on the other surface of the biaxially-oriented nylon film, the protection layer being formed of a specific resin (e.g., PVDC). Accordingly, a seal strength of the adhesion layer can be increased and strength such as impact resistance can be improved. Consequently, by forming adhesion portions of the pillow package using the adhesion layer, an easily openable and highly strong pillow package can be obtained without using a metal clip. Moreover, since the protection layer is formed of the specific resin such as the PVDC resin, heat resistance and strength are excellent. Accordingly, the biaxially-oriented nylon film is protectable in a retort process by high-temperature water, so that breakage of the package and the like is preventable. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301651 | POLYISOCYANURATE-COATED PARTS AND THE USE THEREOF IN OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS - The invention relates to parts coated with polyisocyanurates and to the use thereof. Such parts are preferably used in the ocean. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301652 | THERMOPLASTIC RESIN COMPOSITION - Provided is a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a polyamide resin and a modified rubber, in which low temperature resistance is improved. The thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising the polyamide resin and the modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group is characterized in that the modified rubber having an acid anhydride group or an epoxy group is modified with a secondary amine. The secondary amine is preferably a compound having a structural formula: R | 2012-11-29 |
20120301653 | NAPKIN RING WITH REMOVABLE INSERT - A napkin ring can include a first transparent disc, a second transparent, and a decorative disc positioned between the first and second transparent discs. The first and second transparent discs can be retained adjacent to each other by a retention feature, which can be a first and second plurality of magnets disposed within the respective transparent discs. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301654 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FIBER COMPOSITE PRODUCT - The invention relates to a device for producing a toroid-shaped fiber composite product. The device comprises at least two fiber or fiber composite material dispensing units ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120301655 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR A POINT PROTECTION DEVICE - The present invention contemplates a variety of methods, systems, techniques, and apparatuses for creating a point protection device. The point protection device attaches at the tip of a point that is sharp, rough, or otherwise likely to cause harm or damage. The point protection device prevents the point or tip from causing physical damage or pain by eliminating its ability to puncture or scratch skin. Additionally, the point protection device prevents the point from damaging material or surfaces with which the point may come in contact. The point protection device can also be used for ornamentation and allows for variations in point diameters. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301656 | BONDED STRUCTURE OF TOUCH SCREEN WITH FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR PREVENTING OVERFLOW AND BONDING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a bonded structure of a flexible circuit board of a touch screen for preventing overflow including a touch sensor panel having a flexible circuit board adhered thereon. The flexible circuit board and/or the touch sensor panel have a glue dam disposed thereon, and a length of the glue dam is larger than a width of the flexible circuit board. The bonded structure of the flexible circuit board of the touch screen for preventing overflow in the present invention disposes the glue dam at a position at the bonding area of the flexible circuit board bonded to the touch sensor panel to effectively reduce the overflow to a side of the flexible circuit board outside the touch sensor panel, and an appearance of the overflow and voids during bonding could be avoided. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301657 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT DECAL DEVICE FOR FORMING A MARKER - A photoluminescent decal device for light marking arranged for being placed by or onto a transport path, wherein said photoluminescent decal device comprises the following features:—a lower non stick liner ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120301658 | Flame Retardant Coating Composition For Textiles and Process For Coating Textile Substrates - The present invention relates to metal phosphonates, e.g., aluminum methyl methylphosphonate (AMMP), which can be used as a flame retardant in the formulations for application on a textile substrate. More specifically, the metal phosphonate-containing formulations can be used as flame retardant formulations for application on textile fabrics while substantially maintaining the desired characteristics (aesthetic or textural properties) of the textile. The present invention thus further provides for articles having these metal phosphonate formulations applied thereon, and of processes of applying them onto various textile substrates. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301659 | BIO-BASED TERPOLYMERS AND PROCESS OF MAKING THE SAME - Polyamide terpolymer compositions, which contain biobased monomers and are suitable for making shaped articles, are disclosed. Comprised of three monomeric species polymerized randomly, including hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid and a bio-based monomer, the compositions are easier to process and have better dye uniformity than polyamides formed from melt-blended biobased components, and are comparable in dyeability, color fastnessand appearance retention performance to non-biobased polyamide copolymers. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301660 | REINFORCED ADHESIVE TAPE - Transformable reinforced securing articles and methods are disclosed in which articles are transformable from a highly cinchable tape mode, such as duct tape, through easy physical transformations, to a highly elastic cord-like securing article mode providing relatively high elastic recovery and are capable of repeated usage. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301661 | Skirt for Photovoltaic Arrays - A skirt for photovoltaic arrays provides a screen portion, a groove portion, and a separate coupling adapted to couple the skirt to the skirt of an adjacent photovoltaic array and to a photovoltaic module. Another embodiment provides a screen portion comprising an angled louver and is adapted to partially obscure an area substantially beneath a PV module in a PV array. A further embodiment provides an edge blocking skirt for a PV array comprising a screen portion adapted for mounting a bottom of the screen portion substantially close to a roof. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301662 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a curable composition, comprising at least one benzoxazine compound, and at least one sulfonic acid ester having a cyclic structure. In particular, the invention relates to the use of at least one sulfonic acid having a cyclic structure as a heat-activatable catalyst for curable composition, comprising at least one benzoxazine compound. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301663 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are a carbon nanotube composite and a method for making the same advantageous for achieving a higher density of a carbon nanotube assembly. The carbon nanotube composite includes a substrate and a carbon nanotube assembly mounted on the surface of the substrate. The carbon nanotube assembly is composed of multiple carbon nanotubes arranged densely in parallel oriented in the direction upward from the surface of the substrate. The carbon nanotube assembly has a density of 70 mg/cm | 2012-11-29 |
20120301664 | HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN OUTER CEMENT SKIN AND A CEMENT THEREFOR - Disclosed is a honeycomb catalyst support structure comprising a honeycomb body and an outer layer or skin formed of a cement comprising an amorphous glass powder with a multimodal particle size distribution applied to an exterior surface of the honeycomb body. The multimodal particle size distribution is achieved through the use of a first glass powder having a first median particle size and at least a second glass powder having a second median particle size. In some embodiments, the first and second glass powders are the same amorphous glass consisting of fused silica. The cement may further include a fine-grained, sub-micron sized silica in the form of colloidal silica. The cement exhibits a coefficient of thermal expansion less than 15×10 | 2012-11-29 |
20120301665 | SANDWICH PANELS - A structural panel comprising an internal core material having first and second opposing faces, first and second face sheets bonded to the first and second opposing faces respectively, wherein the panel comprises an open-structured sheet, interposed between a first face of the core material and its respective face sheet and the panel comprises less than 200 gsm adhesive. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301666 | ALPHA-ALUMINA INORGANIC MEMBRANE SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Compositions for making alpha-alumina supports for, for example, inorganic membranes are described. Methods for controlling the alumina and pore former particle sizes and other process variables are described which facilitate desirable porosity, pore distribution and strength characteristics of the resulting alpha-alumina inorganic membrane supports. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301667 | Method and apparatus for coating a complex object and composite comprising the coated object. - Disclosed are coating apparatus and coating methods to uniformly coat complex objects. The coating apparatus comprises first, second and/or third gimbals connected to rotational mechanisms to allow rotation of the gimbals around or about first, second and/or third axis. When three gimbals are used, an object holder is connected to the third gimbal. When an object is present in the object holder, it can be immersed in a coating solution to form a coated object. After removal from the coating solution, the coated object is then rotated around or about two or three axes which produces a multidirectional centrifugal force which causes the coating solution to spread evenly over the surface of the object to produce a uniform thin film. Coating methods based on the forgoing are also disclosed. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301668 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL MEMBER - There is provided a composite structural member having high rigidity even at a small thickness, the composite structural member being easily attachable to a target object. A composite structural member | 2012-11-29 |
20120301669 | METHOD OF BONDING A METAL TO A SUBSTRATE - A method of bonding a metal to a substrate involves forming a plurality of nano-features in a surface of the substrate, where each nano-feature is chosen from a nano-pore and/or a nano-crevice. In a molten state, the metal is over-cast onto the substrate surface, and penetrates the nano-features. Upon cooling, the metal is solidified inside the nano-features, where the solidification of the metal forms a mechanical interlock between the over-cast metal and the substrate. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301670 | System and Process for Coating an Object - Coating systems and processes are disclosed for uniformly coating objects. The system comprises a pre-treatment unit, a first processing unit, a first post-treatment unit and one or more coating apparatus each configured to engage an object and rotate the object around or about two or more axes. The coating apparatus used in the system can comprise a first, second and/or third gimbals connected to rotational mechanisms to allow rotation of the gimbals around or about first, second and/or third axis. An object holder is connected to the third gimbal. When an object is present in the object holder, it can be immersed in a coating solution to form a coated object. The coated object is then rotated around or about two or three axes which produces a multidirectional centrifugal force which causes the coating solution to spread evenly over the surface of the object to produce a uniform thin film. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301671 | System and Process for Coating an Object - Coating systems and processes are disclosed for uniformly coating objects. The system comprises a pre-treatment unit, a first processing unit, a first post-treatment unit and one or more coating apparatus each configured to engage an object and rotate the object around or about two or more axes. The coating apparatus used in the system can comprise a first, second and/or third gimbals connected to rotational mechanisms to allow rotation of the gimbals around or about first, second and/or third axis. An object holder is connected to the third gimbal. When an object is present in the object holder, it can be immersed in a coating solution to form a coated object. The coated object is then rotated around or about two or three axes which produces a multidirectional centrifugal force which causes the coating solution to spread evenly over the surface of the object to produce a uniform thin film. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301672 | PATTERNING NANO-SCALE PATTERNS ON A FILM COMPRISING UNZIPPING COPOLYMERS - The invention concerns a method for patterning a surface of a material. A substrate having a polymer film thereon is provided. The polymer is a selectively reactive polymer (e.g., thermodynamically unstable): it is able to unzip upon suitable stimulation. A probe is used to create patterns on the film. During the patterning, the film is locally stimulated for unzipping polymer chains. Hence, a basic idea is to provide a stimulus to the polymeric material, which in turn spontaneously decomposes e.g., into volatile constituents. For example, the film is thermally stimulated in order to break a single bond in a polymer chain, which is sufficient to trigger the decomposition of the entire polymer chain. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301673 | OXIDE FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, TARGET, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SINTERED OXIDE - One oxide film of the present invention is a film of an oxide (which can contain incidental impurities) containing one transition element selected from the group consisting of niobium (Nb) and tantalum (Ta) and copper (Cu). The oxide film is an aggregate of microcrystals, an amorphous form including microcrystals or an amorphous form, which shows no clear diffraction peak in an XRD analysis and has p-type conductivity as shown in the chart of FIG. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301674 | METHOD FOR ORGANIZING A BLOCK COPOLYMER - The present disclosure includes a method for organizing a block copolymer (BCP) comprising contacting a substrate with the block copolymer, and exposing the BCP-coated substrate to a suitable energy source under conditions sufficient to induce substrate heating and organize the block copolymer. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301675 | Self-renewing cutting surface, tool and method for making same using powder metallurgy and densification techniques - A self-renewing cutting tool or cutting element is formed by bonding an overcoat, cladding or layer of highly abrasive, very durable material on a surface of a substrate or load-bearing element. The cutting layer is a composite structure and includes appropriately sized, multi-edged pieces of a superhard material, such as tungsten carbide, dispersed in a softer material which produces high strength bonds between and among the pieces and the substrate or load-bearing element. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301676 | OPTICAL FILM AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A hardcoat layer is a cured layer comprising a curable resin-precursor, a thermoplastic resin, and a fine particle having an average primary particle size of 1 to 100 nm, and the hardcoat layer is formed on at least one side of a transparent film. The thermoplastic resin may be a thermoplastic resin (particularly, a cellulose derivative) nonreactive to the curable resin-precursor. The ratio of the metal oxide fine particle is about 0.5 to 4 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the curable resin-precursor. The metal oxide fine particle may comprise at least one fine particle selected from the group consisting of antimony tin oxide, tin oxide, and zinc oxide. The curable resin-precursor may comprise a tetra- or more-functional precursor. The optical film of the present invention has excellent anti-glareness or anti-Newton-ring property and also has excellent abrasion resistance and mechanical properties. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301677 | METHOD OF FORMING ORIENTED BLOCK COPOLYMER LINE PATTERNS, BLOCK COPOLYMER LINE PATTERNS FORMED THEREBY, AND THEIR USE TO FORM PATTERNED ARTICLES - A block copolymer film having a line pattern with a high degree of long-range order is formed by a method that includes forming a block copolymer film on a substrate surface with parallel facets, and annealing the block copolymer film to form an annealed block copolymer film having linear microdomains parallel to the substrate surface and orthogonal to the parallel facets of the substrate. The line-patterned block copolymer films are useful for the fabrication of magnetic storage media, polarizing devices, and arrays of nanowires. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301678 | PANEL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A panel module is provided, including a first substrate, a second substrate, a first optical glue, and a second optical glue. The first and second optical glues are disposed between the first and second substrates, wherein the first optical glue protrudes from the first substrate, and the second optical glue adheres the first substrate to the second substrate. Specifically, the viscosity of the second optical glue is smaller than the first optical glue before solidification. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301679 | PLASMA-RESISTANT MEMBER - A plasma-resistant member according to the present invention includes a base member formed of a silicon nitride sintered body, an aluminum nitride sintered body, an alumina sintered body, or a silicon carbide sintered body; and a thin film formed on a surface of the base member and composed of an yttrium compound or a spinel, wherein the thin film has, in a surface of the thin film, a plurality of projections for supporting a wafer, and a ratio a | 2012-11-29 |
20120301680 | Composite Board - The present invention discloses a composite board comprising a first panel board; a second panel board aligned with the first panel board; and edge seals mounted along edges of the first and second panel boards. The first and second panel boards are made of fiberglass-reinforced plastics. Therefore, it is convenient for control the quality of the composite board of the present invention, and the composite board is not subject to damages. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301681 | LAYING-UP METHOD FOR NON-PLANAR COMPOSITE COMPONENTS - A method for laying-up the tapes of a prepeg composite material in the 0° direction of a non-planar composite component on a suitable mould using an ATL machine comprising steps of: a) determining the trajectories of said tapes as modified trajectories of geodesic trajectories complying with the following conditions in their projections in an horizontal plane: that the curvature radius R | 2012-11-29 |
20120301682 | IMPACT COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN CORRUGATED BOARD - The present invention relates to polymer compositions comprising a propylene impact copolymer and a processing aid, as well as corrugated boards made from such compositions. The impact copolymer has a melt flow range of from 1.5 to 3.5 g/10 min and a dispersed phase content of from 5 to 30% by weight. The dispersed phase of the impact copolymer has an ethylene content of from 30-to 70% by weight of the dispersed phase. The matrix phase of the impact copolymer is a propylene homopolymer or a random copolymer comprising units derived from propylene and a second copolymer selected from either ethylene or 1-butene wherein the units derived from the second copolymer comprise from 0 to 5% by weight of the dispersed phase. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301683 | EDGE-PROTECTED PRODUCT AND FINISHING METHOD - An edge-protected product and finishing method therefor. The product comprises a first we and a second web bonded intermittently to the peripheral regions of a major surface of the sheet material to be protected. The bonded webs provide the desired level of protection to the peripheral regions and the edge surfaces of the sheet material. The intermittent bonding allows for the clean and convenient separation of the sheet material and the webs that a continuously bonded web would not be able to provide. Where laser cutting is used to separate the protected product, the edge-protected product with intermittent bonding areas allows for the separation without laser irradiation to the web material, thus no generation of toxic fume or charring due to oxidation, melting and/or disintegration of the web material caused by laser heating. The invention is particularly useful for protecting thin glass sheets, especially those in the form of a spool. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301684 | PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM PATTERN AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PHOTOSENSITIVE FILM PATTERN - A method for manufacturing a photosensitive film pattern includes: forming a thin film on a substrate; forming a photosensitive film on the thin film; arranging an exposure apparatus including a photo-modulation element on the photosensitive film; exposing the photosensitive film using the exposure apparatus according to an exposure pattern of the photo-modulation element; and developing the exposed photosensitive film to form a photosensitive film pattern. The exposure pattern includes a main pattern of a quadrangular shape and a at least one assistance pattern positioned at a corner of the main pattern. The photosensitive film pattern has a quadrangular shape with a long edge and a short edge, and a corner with a curved surface having a curvature radius of 20% to 40% of a length of the short edge. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301685 | INK COMPOSITION, RECORDING METHOD, AND RECORDED ARTICLE - An ink composition contains a dye whose free acid is expressed by formula (1), lithium ions, and an aromatic compound having a carboxy group. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301686 | POLYMER, PROCESS AND COMPOSITION - Polymeric ink binders are described that comprise two parts A and B (optionally particles having a core B and shell A): where part A is an oligomer of: A-I a ureido monomer (e.g. N-(2-methylacryloyloxyethyl)ethylene urea, MEEU)≧0.01% w/w; A-I1a C | 2012-11-29 |
20120301687 | METHOD OF PRODUCING COLOURED PORTIONS ON A TYRE - A method of producing coloured portions on a tyre, the method including the steps of:
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20120301688 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS WIRING - Devices are formed that combine low resistance for circuit needs with high flexibility for application needs. Embodiments include forming a low resistance layer on a substrate and forming a high flexibility conductive layer on the low resistance layer, wherein the high flexibility conductive layer provides for continuous conductivity of the low resistance layer. Embodiments include forming a pattern in the low resistance and high flexibility conductive layers simultaneously, or forming a pattern in the low resistance layer prior to forming the high flexibility conductive layer. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301689 | METHOD OF MAKING A MOLDED ARTICLE FROM TWO OR MORE DIFFERENT FORMABLE MATERIALS IN A SINGLE HEATING CYCLE - A composition for forming a molded article comprises a first formable material capable of flowing when heated to a first molding temperature, a second formable material capable of flowing when heated to a second molding temperature, and an additive mixed with the second formable material. The additive is provided in an amount determined by: (a) calculating a molding time for the first formable material to reach the first molding temperature; (b) calculating a required power factor for the second formable material that will allow the second formable material to reach the second molding temperature in the molding time of the first formable material; and (c) calculating the amount of the additive to be mixed with the second formable material to obtain the required power factor. A method of forming the composition is also disclosed. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301690 | TITANIUM/TITANIUM ALLOY-AND-RESIN COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A titanium/titanium alloy-and-resin composite includes a titanium/titanium alloy substrate, a nano-porous oxide film formed on the substrate, and resin compositions coupled to the surface of the nano-porous oxide film. The nano-porous oxide film has nano pores and includes at least two layers of different three dimensional meshed structures. The resin compositions contain crystalline thermoplastic synthetic resins. A method for making the titanium/titanium alloy-and-resin composite is also described. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301691 | LOW-THICKNESS THERMOSTRUCTURAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL PART, AND MANUFACTURE METHOD - A thermostructural composite material part including carbon or ceramic fiber reinforcement densified by a matrix having at least one thin portion in which: the thickness of the part is less than 2 mm, or indeed less than 1 mm; the fiber reinforcement is made as a single thickness of multilayer fabric made of spread yarns having a weight of not less than 200 tex; the fiber volume ratio lies in the range 25% to 45%; and the ratio between the number of layers of the multilayer fabric and the thickness in millimeters of the part is not less than four. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301692 | HIGH REFLECTION GLASS PANEL - The invention relates to a glass panel including at least two layers deposited by cathode sputtering, including at least one layer of a metal oxide, suboxide, nitride or oxynitride having a refractive index which is not lower than 2.2 and, stacked directly or indirectly on top of said layer, at least one layer consisting of mixed oxides of titanium and at least one other metal, said mixed oxides having a weight proportion of titanium oxide which is not less than 40% and not greater than 95%, the thickness of the layer in question and that of the other layer(s) having a refractive index greater than 2.2 being selected such that, on a 4-mm thick sheet of clear “float” glass, said layer(s) result(s) in a reflection of at least 15% and a light transmission of at least 60%, the layer or system of layers in question further having a mechanical and/or chemical resistance comparable to those of layers produced by pyrolysis for obtaining products having the same type of optical properties. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301693 | HIGH-REFLECTION GLASS PANEL - The invention relates to a glass panel, including at least one reflective layer deposited by cathode sputtering, said layer consisting of one or more oxides of one of the metals including Ta, Nb, Zr or the mixed oxides of said metals, the thickness of the layer in question and optionally other layers present in the assembly having a refractive index greater than 2.2 being selected such that, on a 4-mm thick sheet of clear “float” glass, said layer(s) result(s) in a reflection of at least 15% and a light transmission of at least 60%, the layer or system of layers in question further having a mechanical and/or chemical resistance comparable to those of layers produced by pyrolysis for obtaining products having the same type of optical properties. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301694 | NONWOVEN WITH IMPROVED FIRE BARRIER PERFORMANCE - Nonwoven containing inherent flame retardant cellulosic fibers has improved fire barrier performance, such as char elongation and char strength when the inherent flame retardant cellulosic fibers are treated with flame retardant chemicals. The flame retardant chemical treatment on the inherent flame retardant cellulosic fibers can be done either before or after the nonwoven formation. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301695 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A 3D TEXTILE STRUCTURE AND SEMI-FINISHED FIBER PRODUCT MADE OF FIBER COMPOSITES - A three-dimensional (3D) textile structure with contours that are matched to the 3D textile structure is formed by folding a 2D textile structure. The three-dimensional textile structure has a areal weight of 100-5000 g/m | 2012-11-29 |
20120301696 | POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITION - To provide a polyester resin composition being able to maintain a long-wavelength ultraviolet-blocking effect for a long period of time, ensuring high solubility for a solvent, and having excellent light resistance. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301697 | PREPARATION OF ASYMMETRIC POROUS MATERIALS - As asymmetric porous film structure formed by depositing a porous material film on a flexible substrate, and applying an anisotropic stress to the porous media on the flexible substrate, where the anisotropic stress results from a stress such as an applied mechanical force, a thermal gradient, and an applied voltage, to form an asymmetric porous material. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301698 | Porous Multi-Layer Film with Improved Thermal Properties - Provided is a porous multi-layer film having two or more layers that is used as a separator for battery. In the film, more than 2 layers have different porosities and pore sizes. The film has a thickness of 9 to 50 μm, a machine direction (MD) loop stiffness of 0.008 mg/μm or more, puncture strength of 0.15 N/μm or more, permeability of 1.5×10 | 2012-11-29 |
20120301699 | POLYCARBONATE RESIN AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREOF - A polycarbonate resin which has a high biogenic matter content, excellent moisture absorption resistance, heat resistance, heat stability and moldability, and high surface energy, as well as a production process thereof. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301700 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FORMED BODY WITH A CAVITY STRUCTURE FOR SOUND AND/OR HEAT INSULATION AND FORMED BODY FOR SOUND AND/OR HEAT INSULATION - The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a formed body with a cavity structure for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings. According to the invention, pre-foamed polystyrene particles are compressed into a formed body in a mould or on a conveyor belt system under the influence of heat and/or pressure, wherein the degree of compression amounts to 0.2-0.8, preferably 0.3 to 0.7, particularly 0.4 to 0.6, such that a communicating cavity volume is preserved in the formed body. The invention furthermore pertains to a formed body for the sound and/or heat insulation of buildings. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301701 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NETTED STRUCTURE - A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301702 | REPAIRING METHOD FOR COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND COMPOSITE MATERIAL USING THE SAME - Provided are a repairing method for a repaired composite material and a composite material using this method, which are capable of readily repairing, in a short time, a gap due to delamination generated between layers of completely hardened composite material. In the repairing method for composite material, a hole ( | 2012-11-29 |
20120301703 | Labock fire resistant paint - A fire and heat resistant composition for providing or enhancing the fire resistance of a material. The composition consists of both chemical and physical integration. Physical application is a coating composition containing materials including a fire and heat resistance means, lower peak heat release means, lower heat released per unit time means, higher temperature gradient means, low flame spread means, high ignition delay means, low peak heat release means, low total heat release means, high thermal stability means, elastic and coating thickness encasement means and heat. Chemical applications consist of chemical additive which are naturally more fire safe. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301704 | TITANIUM/TITANIUM ALLOY-AND-RESIN COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A titanium/titanium alloy-and-resin composite includes a titanium/titanium alloy substrate, a nano-porous oxide film formed on the substrate, and resin compositions coupled to the surface of the nano-porous oxide film. The nano-porous oxide film has nano pores. The resin compositions contain crystalline thermoplastic synthetic resins. A method for making the titanium/titanium alloy-and-resin composite is also described. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301705 | NANOWIRE COATINGS, FILMS, AND ARTICLES - Coatings are disclosed comprising cellulosic polymers, silver nanowires, and surfactants that exhibit resistivities less than about 150 ohms per square and void densities less than about ⅜ voids per square inch. Such coatings and transparent films made from such coatings are useful in electronics applications. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301706 | METHOD OF PE-ALD OF SiNxCy AND INTEGRATION OF LINER MATERIALS ON POROUS LOW K SUBSTRATES - A method of depositing a SiN | 2012-11-29 |
20120301707 | GRAPHENE POLYMER COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to novel nanocomposite materials, methods of making nanocomposites and uses of nanocomposite materials. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301708 | Replacement part for satellite optical solar reflectors - Method for installing a thermo-optical patch on an outer satellite wall; the patch consists of a metal sheet that includes a coat of electrically conductive adhesive on one of its sides and a coat of paint with predefined thermo-optical properties on its other side. A satellite that includes a patch applied to an outer side of a wall of the satellite is also described. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301709 | HOT DIP GALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET - A hot dip galvannealed steel sheet, which is a plated steel sheet, the plated sheet including an oxide layer being formed on the surface of the plated steel sheet, having an average thickness of 10 nm or more, and containing Zn and at least one element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Ti and Sn. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301710 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMPLOYING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A transparent conductive film which exhibits excellent gas barrier performance and electrical conductivity, and exhibits low sheet resistivity and high electrical conductivity, even after having been placed in moist and high-temperature conditions. The conductive film is in the form of a zinc oxide-based electrically conductive stacked structure, and the film includes a substrate and, formed on at least one surface of the substrate, (A) a gas barrier layer and (B) a transparent conductive layer formed of a zinc oxide-based conductive material, wherein the gas barrier layer is formed of a material containing at least oxygen atoms, carbon atoms, and silicon atoms, and includes a region in which the oxygen atom concentration gradually decreases and the carbon atom concentration gradually increases from the surface in the depth direction of the layer. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301711 | Laminar Composite and Method of Producing Same - A laminar composite comprising a transparent or translucent cover layer, a base layer, and a layer of reptile shed sandwiched between the base layer and the cover layer. The base layer, cover layer and/or reptile shed are provided on one side with an adhesive, such as a heat-activatable adhesive, to bond the three layers together to form a flexible laminar composite. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301712 | MOISTURE BARRIER RESINS FOR CORROSION RESISTANT COATINGS - A composition for preparing a corrosion resistant coating for a bulk substrate, said composition comprising: a cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer; and a cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linking agent is present in an amount sufficient to cross link about 21.8% to 65.4% of the crosslinkable groups in the cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer. Also, a method of inhibiting corrosion of a bulk substrate comprising: dissolving a cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer in an organic solvent to generate a cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer solution; adding a cross-linking agent to said cross-linkable hydrolyzed polymer solution in an amount sufficient to generate a cross-linked hydrolyzed polymer with about 21.8% to 65.4% cross-linked hydroxyl groups; and applying said cross-linked hydrolyzed polymer to said bulk substrate. Also, a coated bulk substrate, comprising: a bulk substrate; a corrosion resistant coating comprising a cross-linked hydrolyzed polymer with about 21.8% to 65.4% cross-linking; wherein said corrosion resistant coating is in contact with at least a portion of a surface of said bulk substrate. | 2012-11-29 |
20120301713 | Transparent Composite Slate - A transparent composite slate is substantially made of a stone and a PS (polystyrene) plate. By means of the combination of the PS plate, the stone is strengthened to reduce its brittleness and to enhance its toughness. Further, in time of polishing, the combined PS plate only prevents the stone breaking but also promotes an ornamental effect of the stone. Therefore, the stone could be well used and concurrently promote the productivity of correlated finished product. While the strengthened stone provides an easy polish and a tough property, the thickness of the stone is thinner to increase the transparency of the finished product, for instance, the stone reaches 1 to 5 mm thick. | 2012-11-29 |