51st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110311699 | Tabletop bun and tortilla steamer and method - A cooking device is provided for steaming food items and transferring steamed food items from the device to a work surface. The device includes a platform for placing food items thereon mounted to a support for movement to and from food steaming and food removal positions. A method of steaming food items is provided using the cooking device. A method of transferring steamed food items from the cooking device to a container or a work surface is also provided. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CHILLING A FOOD PRODUCT PROXIMATE TO AND IN A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - A system and method for chilling a food product in or proximate to a food processing device adapted to dice, slice, shred, chop, or cut the food product is disclosed. The disclosed system and method involves a two or three stage application of a liquid cryogen or carbon dioxide snow to cool the food product. The cooling stages include a first stage of cryogen application upstream of the entrance of the food processing device, a second stage of cryogen application or delivery into one or more zones within the food processing device, and a third stage of cryogen application to the region proximate to and downstream of the exit to the food processing device. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311701 | RIGID DURABLE NON-METALLIC RELEASE LAMINATE FOR OVEN COOKING AND OVEN CONTAINING SAME - A rigid, durable non-metallic release laminate for holding food products during baking, cooking, toasting and other processing is provided. By eliminating the use of metal, the laminate of the invention can be readily manufactured in a variety of shapes and forms. The laminate can be used in a wide variety of ovens, including without limitation a conventional baking oven, microwave oven, toaster oven, convection oven, or multi-technology oven. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311702 | PERCEPTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BEVERAGES - A method for improving the mouthfeel or flavor of beverages by adding hydrocolloids having a particular instrinsic viscosity, and reduced-calorie beverages comprising said hydrocolloids. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311703 | FROZEN AERATED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to frozen aerated products including products manufactured by low-temperature extrusion with superior creaminess. In particular, the invention is concerned with a partially coagulated protein system induced by controlled coagulation of milk protein which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on frozen confectionery including low-temperature extruded frozen products, in particular when containing low fat. A method of producing such frozen aerated confectionery product and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311704 | EMULSION-LIKE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to emulsion-like compositions especially emulsion-like compositions without emulsion stabilizing aids. This invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said emulsion-like compositions and the invention further relates to the use of porous starch in the manufacture of emulsion-like compositions. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311705 | ROASTED GREEN TEA BEVERAGE PACKED IN CONTAINER - Disclosed is a roasted green tea (Hojicha) beverage packed in a container which has a strong roasted aroma, a light taste and a refreshing aftertaste and can be drunk delectably even in a cold state. Specifically disclosed is a roasted green tea beverage packed in a container, characterized by: the concentration of saccharides, i.e., the sum of monosaccharides and disaccharides, being 60-220 ppm; the concentration ratio of disaccharides to monosaccharides (disaccharides/monosaccarides) being 5.0-15.0; and the concentration ratio of the aforesaid saccharides to gallic acid (saccharides/gallic acid) being 2.0-5.0. It is preferred that the concentration ratio of catechin showing electron localization to soluble solid matters originating in tea leaves [catechin showing electron localization/(soluble solid matters originating in tea leaves×100)] is 5.0-9.0. Also, it is preferred that the ratio (catechin showing electron localization/saccharides) is 0.8-1.8. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311706 | Process for the Preparation of an Edible Dispersion Comprising Oil and Structuring Agent - The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an edible dispersion comprising oil and structuring agent and one or more of an aqueous phase and/or a solid phase, in which the dispersion is formed by mixing oil, solid structuring agent particles and the aqueous phase and/or the solid phase, wherein the solid structuring agent particles have a microporous structure of submicron size particles. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311707 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN EDIBLE FAT CONTINUOUS FOOD PRODUCT - The invention relates to Process suitable for implementation at factory scale for manufacturing an edible fat continuous food product comprising the steps of a. providing a fat mixture comprising fat powder and liquid oil; b. providing an aqueous phase; c. forming the edible fat continuous food product by mixing the aqueous phase and the fat mixture; d. packing of the food product; wherein the fat powder comprises structuring fat; the amount of fat powder in the fat mixture based on total amount of fat mixture is 8 to 25 wt % the fat mixture prior to mixing is kept at a temperature of 0 to 12 degrees Celsius; the fat mixture is kept in motion prior to mixing; and the temperature of the aqueous phase at the time of mixing the aqueous phase and the fat mixture is such that the temperature of the mixture of the aqueous phase and the fat mixture is equal to or below 25 degrees Celsius. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311708 | DEHYDRATED PULP SLURRY AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention relates to a process for making a dehydrated pulp slurry comprising the steps of de-sugaring a pulp slurry, said de-sugaring process producing a pulp slurry with substantially no sugar content, and dehydrating said pulp slurry. The dehydrated pulp slurry produced by this process is such that, when reconstituted, the color, shape, and texture of the pulp contained therein is substantially the same as it was prior to undergoing the dehydrating step. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311709 | COCOA BEAN PROCESSING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES - Improved methods and/or techniques for processing and/or extracting materials from cocoa beans. In certain embodiments, cocoa bean processing methods (e.g., using unfermented or fermented or roasted or non-roasted beans) which result in cocoa products with improved taste characteristics and/or increased levels of anti-oxidants and/or vitamins. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311710 | DETOXIFICATION OF JATROPHA CURCAS MEAL FOR FEEDING TO FARM ANIMAL SPECIES AND FISH - The present invention relates to a method for detoxifying plant constituents from | 2011-12-22 |
20110311711 | Method of Making an Electrochemical Sensor - A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive material can also be formed on the substrate by other impact and non-impact methods. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes cutting the substrate to form a sensor having a connector portion and a transcutaneous portion, the two portions having edges that define one continuous straight line. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311712 | CAPSULE COMPRISING LOW-SUBSTITUTED CELLULOSE ETHER AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A capsule with good disintegration properties that can quickly display its content's efficacy as well as a method for preparing the same are provided. More specifically, provided is a capsule comprising a shell comprising low-substituted cellulose ether. Also, provided is a method for preparing a hard capsule comprising the low-substituted cellulose ether comprising a step of covering a pin for forming the hard capsule with the low-substituted cellulose ether by immersing the pin in an alkaline solution of the low-substituted cellulose ether; a step of forming the low-substituted cellulose on a surface of the pin into a gel by further immersing the covered pin in an aqueous acid solution; a step of washing by immersing the pin whose surface has been covered with the gel in water; and a step of drying. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROTATING AND COATING AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311714 | Fluidized Bed Pyrocarbon Coating - Arrangements are provided for assembling multiple substrates for coating within a fluidized bed coater so as to deposit a coating of uniform thickness across the entire exterior surface thereof. One embodiment includes a method for coating orthopedic implants having convex and concave surfaces with pyrocarbon by pyrolytic decomposition of a hydrocarbon. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311715 | APPARATUS FOR SLOT DIE SETUP AND CONTROL DURING COATING - The invention relates generally to an apparatus and method that enables a very accurate initial setup of the coating gap for slot die coater and subsequent control of the coating gap during coating operations such that web splices and web defects do not interrupt the coating process. An highly accurate initial set up is achieved via the use of a tapered or wedge-shaped adjustment member mounted perpendicular to the axis of travel of the coating head where the movement of this tapered or wedge-shaped adjustment member in a direction perpendicular to the axis of travel of the slot die housing adjusts the coating gap in increments on the order of ten microns. Substrate splices and defects are detected prior to reaching the coating position such that a feed-forward controller is able to momentarily retract the coating head both avoiding slot die damage and avoiding interruption of the coating process, yet the apparatus is able to return the coating head, with high precision, to its prior position once the splice or defect has passed. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311716 | Plural Component Coating Application System With a Compressed Gas Flushing System and Spray Tip Flip Mechanism - A system for purging a plural component coating application system including: a first pressure regulator for receiving an inert gas, providing the gas at a first pressure; a first valve; a first operator connected to the first valve capable of being controlled by a logic controller; a first check valve; a mixing manifold; a second pressure regulator for receiving an inert gas, providing the gas at a second pressure that is less than the first pressure; a second valve; a second operator connected to the second valve capable of being controlled by a logic controller; a second check valve; a static mixer in fluid communication with the mixing manifold; an outlet from the static mixer for receiving a connection to at least two spraying members; and where the second regulator is capable of providing the second pressure at a pressure that is less than one-fifth of the first pressure. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311717 | VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD AND VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - Provided is a vapor deposition method of forming one or a plurality of layers on a one surface ( | 2011-12-22 |
20110311718 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THIN-FILM DIELECTRICS AND CAPACITORS ON METAL FOILS - Disclosed is a method of making a thin-film dielectric, comprising providing a base metal foil, forming a barium titanate-based dielectric precursor layer over a base metal foil, pre-annealing the dielectric precursor layer and base metal foil, rapidly heating the pre-annealed dielectric precursor layer from a temperature of less than 530° C. to an annealing temperature of more than 800° C. in less than 15 seconds; and annealing the dielectric to form a crystalline barium titanate-based dielectric on the base metal foil, wherein the crystalline barium titanate-based dielectric has grains with an average grain size that is greater or equal to 50 nanometers. Also disclosed is a method of making a capacitor comprised of the thin-film dielectric formed on a base metal foil according to the method described above with a second conductive layer formed over the dielectric. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311719 | PROPPANTS COATED BY PIEZOELECTRIC OR MAGNETOSTRICTIVE MATERIALS, OR BY MIXTURES OR COMBINATIONS THEREOF, TO ENABLE THEIR TRACKING IN A DOWNHOLE ENVIRONMENT - A method for “tagging” proppants so that they can be tracked and monitored in a downhole environment, based on the use of composite proppant compositions comprising a particulate substrate coated by a material whose electromagnetic properties change at a detectable level under a mechanical stress such as the closure stress of a fracture. In another aspect, the invention relates to composite proppant compositions comprising coatings whose electromagnetic properties change under a mechanical stress such as the closure stress of a fracture. The substantially spherical composite proppants may comprise a thermoset nanocomposite particulate substrate where the matrix material comprises a terpolymer of styrene, ethylvinylbenzene and divinylbenzene, and carbon black particles possessing a length that is less than 0.5 microns in at least one principal axis direction incorporated as a nanofiller; upon which particulate substrate is placed a coating comprising a PZT alloy manifesting a strong piezoelectric effect or Terfenol-D manifesting giant magnetostrictive behavior to provide the ability to track in a downhole environment. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311720 | Electrically Conductive Metal Fluid Distribution Plate for Fuel Cells - In at least one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrically conductive fluid distribution plate and a method of making, and system for using, the electrically conductive fluid distribution plate. In at least one embodiment, the plate comprises an electrically conductive fluid distribution plate comprising a metallic plate body defining a set of fluid flow channels configured to distribute flow of a fluid across at least one side of the plate, a metal-containing adhesion promoting layer having a thickness less than 100 nm disposed on the plate body, and a composite polymeric conductive layer disposed on the metal-containing adhesion promoting layer. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311721 | Low temperature cure clear powder coating over liquid paint on heat sensitive substrates - A method of applying a clear thermo set powder coating(s) to non-conductive heat sensitive plastic substrates having been previously liquid painted with an adhesion promoter and/or primer/basecoat or basecoat or any combination therein. The method allows for the application of a decorative or functional clear powder coated surface to a previously liquid painted heat sensitive non-conductive substrate. The application can be in a variety of gloss levels, metallic flake or texture. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311722 | Method of and system for forming nanostructures and nanotubes - The present invention relates to a methods of and systems for forming nanostructures having precise dimensions and configurations. A structure is provided with lattice mismatch on a substrate or intermediate layer. Curling is self induced or induced by pressure and/or temperature to form precise nanostructures and nanotubes, in term of precise length and precise diameter, as well as of precise configuration. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311723 | Silicate Shell Microcapsules For Treating Textiles - Compositions containing suspended silicate shell microcapsules of a silicone textile treatment are disclosed. These compositions are particularly useful as textile treatments to impart hydrophobicity, softness, and flame retardant properties. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311724 | PROVIDING GAS FOR USE IN FORMING A CARBON NANOMATERIAL - In a Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) process for forming carbon nanomaterials, a supply of acetylene gas is filtered by a filter to remove a volatile hydrocarbon gas before the acetylene gas is provided to a mass flow controller. The mass flow controller can mix the filtered acetylene gas with a supply of the volatile hydrocarbon gas so that a gas mixture has a selected proportion of the volatile hydrocarbon gas. The filter performs the filtering by passing the acetylene gas over active carbon. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311725 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SAFELY PROVIDING HAZARDOUS REACTANTS - An apparatus for providing a reactant comprises a reactant space and a reservoir space. The reactant space comprises a chemical complex capable of evolving the reactant when heated. The reservoir space, in turn, is in gas communication with the reactant space. The apparatus is operative to heat the chemical complex when a pressure of the reactant in the reservoir space is below a predetermined set-point, and to cool the chemical complex when the pressure of the reactant in the reservoir space is above the predetermined set-point. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311726 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRECURSOR DELIVERY - An improved precursor vaporization device and method for vaporizing liquid and solid precursors having a low vapor pressure at a desired precursor temperature includes elements and operating methods for injecting an inert gas boost pulse into a precursor container prior to releasing a precursor pulse to a reaction chamber. An improved ALD system and method for growing thin films having more thickness and thickness uniformity at lower precursor temperatures includes devices and operating methods for injecting an inert gas boost pulse into a precursor container prior to releasing a precursor pulse to a reaction chamber and for releasing a plurality of first precursor pulses into a reaction chamber to react with substrates before releasing a different second precursor pulse into the reaction chamber to react with the substrates. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311727 | WELDABLE PRE-PRIMED COATING COMPOSITION FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM AND COATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a weldable pre-primed coating composition, comprising binder resins, a crosslinker, an anti-corrosive pigment, conductive metal powder, carbon nanotubes, etc. The coating composition can be applied to a metal sheet before processing of the metal sheet to maximize the weldability, adhesion, corrosion resistance and processability of the metal sheet. Also, the coating composition can be applied to a metal sheet by a roll coating process to make it possible to eliminate not only an existing electrodeposition process which is carried out by a non-environmentally-friendly wet dipping process, but also an existing electrostatic spray primer coating process which is carried out by an electrostatic spray coating process in which a solvent is scattered, whereby the metal sheet coated with the coating composition has very excellent formability and weldability after its processing. Accordingly, the composition makes it possible to reduce the number of complex automotive coating processes, thereby greatly contributing an increase in productivity, a reduction in energy and an improvement in a work environment. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311728 | STABILIZER COMPOSITION FOR POLYAMIDES - A polymer composition containing at least one thermoplastic polymer, in particular polyamide. To reduce the formation of conductive deposits on a metal or metal-plastic composite | 2011-12-22 |
20110311729 | METHOD FOR MAKING SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING SUBSTRATE - A method for making a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate is introduced. The method includes the following steps. A carbon nanotube film structure and a first solution comprising a number of metallic ions are provided. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. Standard electrode potentials of the metallic ions are greater than Fermi energies of the carbon nanotubes. At least part of the carbon nanotube film structure is dipped into the first solution. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311730 | Sealant Application Tool - A method and apparatus for applying a sealant. A sealant application system is positioned over a fastener. The sealant application system comprises an elongate member, a first channel, a nozzle, a second channel, and a biasing system. The elongate member has a first end connected to a sealant source for the sealant and a second end. The first channel extends through the elongate member from the first end to the second end. The nozzle has an input associated with the first end of the elongate member and an output. The second channel extends through the nozzle from the input to the output. The first channel is in communication with the second channel. The biasing system is configured to engage an outer surface of the nozzle and move on the outer surface of the nozzle such that the second channel changes shape. The sealant is applied onto the fastener. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311731 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A FILM ON A SUBSTRATE - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a plurality of applicators, each applicator with an ingress opening to receive a liquid, and an egress opening to release the liquid, and a conductor positioned in a conduit of each of the plurality of applicators, the conductor and the conduit having dimensions to cause a surface tension of the liquid to prevent a constant flow of the liquid from the egress opening. Each conductor of the plurality of applicators can be coupled to one of one or more power sources operable to apply a charge to the liquid to overcome the surface tension and form at the egress opening of each applicator a plurality of jet sprays of the liquid applicable on a substrate to form a thin film. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311732 | THIN FILM DEPOSITION METHOD - The subject of the invention is a heat treatment process by flame treatment of at least one thin film deposited on a glass substrate ( | 2011-12-22 |
20110311733 | Method For Curing And Surface-Functionalizing Molded Parts - The invention relates to the fields of chemistry and relates to a method for curing and surface modification of molded parts, which can be used, for example, in the automobile industry, in vehicle construction, in the electrical industry. The object of the present invention is to disclose a method which can be carried out in particular in a short time and with a high degree of reproducibility and leads to an improvement in the surface quality of the molded parts to be painted. The object is attained with a method in which materials containing at least one unsaturated radically or cationically curable reactive resin system are processed to form a molded part and during or after the molding process with or without coating are cross-linked up to dimensional stability, and during the cross-linking and/or subsequently, before and/or after a coating, the molded part is subjected to a processing by means of energetic radiation or energetic particles up to essentially complete curing at least of the surface region of the molded part. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311734 | Two Layer Barrier on Polymeric Substrate - fcPlasma treatment apparatus for treating a substrate ( | 2011-12-22 |
20110311735 | MAGNETRON DESIGN FOR RF/DC PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Methods and apparatus to improve target life and deposition uniformity in PVD chambers are provided herein. In some embodiments, a magnetron assembly includes a shunt plate having a central axis, the shunt plate rotatable about the central axis, a first open loop magnetic pole arc coupled to the shunt plate at a first radius from the central axis, and a second open loop magnetic pole arc coupled the shunt plate at a first distance from the first open loop magnetic pole arc, wherein at least one of the first radius varies along the first open loop magnetic pole arc or the first distance varies along the second open loop magnetic pole arc. In some embodiments, a first polarity of the first open loop magnetic pole arc opposes a second polarity of the second open loop magnetic pole arc. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311736 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING FILM - This invention adopts plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition using the apparatus including a chamber, a pair of rotary electrode reels including a feed-out reel and a take-up reel, a plasma source, a material gas supplier, and an exhaust unit, and includes applying a negative voltage applied to the rotary electrode reels from the plasma source while a conductive substrate is fed-out from the feed-out reel and is wound on the take-up reel so that the entire surface of the substrate portion between reels contacts the material gas, whereby plasma sheath is formed along the surface of the substrate portion between reels, and the material gas is activated in the plasma sheath and thus contacts the surface of the substrate, thus forming the film on the surface of the substrate. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311737 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS FOR MINUTE-STRUCTURE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A vapor deposition apparatus for a minute-structure includes a surface acoustic wave device | 2011-12-22 |
20110311738 | Process of producing cellulose acylate film, cellulose acylate film, polarizing plate liquid crystal display device and optical compensation film - A process of producing a cellulose acylate film is disclosed. The process comprises a forming step of forming a web of a fluid, comprising a cellulose acylate, aromatic group-containing oligomer and solvent, by casting the fluid onto a support, a stretching step of stretching the web, thereby to align molecules of the aromatic group-containing oligomer along the stretching direction, and a heat-treatment step of subjecting the stretched web to a heat treatment, thereby to at least increase the alignment degree of molecules of the aromatic group-containing oligomer. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311739 | THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBON INCLUDING A UV-CROSSLINKABLE PROTECTION LAYER - A composition for a protection layer for a thermal transfer ribbon which is free of solvents and which contains an acrylate oligomer or polymer having a functionality lower than or equal to 3, a di- or triacrylate monomer and a slip agent which are UV-crosslinkable in the presence of a photoinitiator, capable of forming, after coating on a backing film and after UV crosslinking, a protection layer having a thickness lower than 1 μm. The layer has a good adhesiveness and a low friction coefficient. The composition can particularly be used for the back ( | 2011-12-22 |
20110311740 | WATER STORAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - Securing water is essential for growth of plants, and a structure that can positively store water is provided. A water storage structure includes a water-repellent layer having a water-repellent surface and a water storage section above the water-repellent layer. The water-repellent layer is composed of a collection of small objects having water repellency in surfaces thereof, and the small objects contact each other at multiple points to form a configuration that prevents water from passing through the water-repellent layer. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311741 | SINGLE-LAYER OR MULTILAYER TUBULAR FOOD PACKAGING FILM THAT CAN BE SMOKED, AIR-DRIED, AND PEELED, ESPECIALLY PEELED IN A FULLY AUTOMATIC MANNER, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a single-layer or multilayer tubular food packaging film that can be smoked, air-dried and peeled, in particular peeled in a fully automated manner, in particular a sausage casing, for smoked and/or air-dried sausage or meat goods, wherein the polymer-based food film is manufactured of a homogeneous molten plastic material in a (co-)extrusion film blow molding plant by means of (co-)extruded plastics supplied to a nozzle of a blow head and biaxially stretched in the triple-bubble process, the homogeneous molten plastic material being produced of a plastic blend of PS or a blend of various PSs and PVOHs and/or PEBAs. The present invention moreover relates to a method for the manufacture of the food film. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311742 | MULTILAYER PROPYLENE RESIN SHEET AND HEAT-TREATABLE PACKAGING MATERIAL USING SAME - The invention provides a multilayer sheet and a heat-treatable packaging material which have excellent flexibility, transparency, impact resistance, heat resistance, heat-sealability and cleanliness, which are endowed with a good formability without readily incurring drawbacks such as external defects and thickness fluctuations when subjected to multilayer formation, and which, even at a reduced thickness, have an excellent sheet substrate strength decrease-inhibiting effect. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311743 | RESIN COMPOSITION, FILM, BAG PRODUCT AND PRODUCTION PROCESS OF RESIN COMPOSITION - An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition improved in film formability and/or mechanical property, particularly tensile elastic modulus or tearing strength, of the film. The present invention provides a resin composition including at least (A) an aliphatic polyester-based resin and (C) a starch, the aliphatic polyester-based resin (A) forming a matrix phase and the starch (C) forming a dispersed phase, wherein the average particle diameter of the dispersed phase is 1 μm or less. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311744 | HEAVY METAL-FREE STABILIZER COMPOSITION FOR HALOGENATED POLYMERS - The present invention relates to a stabilizer composition for halogen-containing polymers which is free from heavy metals, the use thereof in the stabilizing of halogen-containing polymers, in particular against an undesirable pink coloration, and shaped articles comprising this stabilizer composition. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311745 | CHEMICALLY-MODIFIED POLYBENZIMIDAZOLE MEMBRANOUS TUBES - This invention relates to a chemically-modified polybenzimidazole porous tube. The tube has an outer diameter of 100-1000 microns, a wall thickness of 20-100 microns, and a pore size of 0.1-0.5 nm. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311746 | SCAFFOLDS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Various embodiments of scaffolds are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the scaffold includes a tubular polymeric structure, and a controlled gradient of solid-walled microtubules oriented radially or axially in the tubular polymeric structure. In another embodiment, the scaffold includes a nano-fibrous tubular polymeric structure, and an oriented and interconnected microtubular porous network formed in the nano-fibrous tubular polymeric structure. In still another embodiment, a composite scaffold is formed including a polymeric structure having an inner wall and an outer wall, and at least one electrospun layer positioned along at least one of the inner wall, or the outer wall, or in a middle of the porous polymeric structure. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311747 | DRYWALL JOINT COMPOUND APPLICATOR FOR SEAM AND PATCH SURFACING - A drywall patch is coated with a premeasured amount of joint compound in its wet state making it immediately available for application to a wall surface. The patch with compound is sealed in an airtight wrapper or between unsealed wrapper halves which are in turn sealed in a surrounding airtight package so that the joint compound stays moist and will not harden over time. The wrapper includes a peel-away adhesive dry patch. In use, the dry patch is first applied over a crack or hole to be repaired. The wrapper and compound are applied directly over the dry patch and, while the wrapper remains in place, pressure is applied to smooth the compound over the patch and removed after the compound has dried. The wrapper is preferably composed of microporous breathable plastic film. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311748 | UNIQUELY PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311749 | UNIQUELY PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311750 | PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311751 | UNIQUELY PERFORATED WEB PRODUCT - Uniquely perforated web products are disclosed which include forming selected perforation designs and patterns. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed in linear or nonlinear fashion, can extend in the cross direction or the machine direction and can be formed to complement or match an embossed or printed design on the web. The perforation designs and patterns can be formed utilizing various mechanical perforating techniques. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311752 | OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM, OPTICAL RECORDING MATERIAL AND METAL COMPLEX COMPOUND - [Problem]: An optical recording medium having a capability of recording and/or reading high density optical information using a short wavelength laser light is provided.
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20110311753 | BRAKE AND CLUTCH DISCS - Carbon fibre-reinforced ceramic brake and clutch discs are manufactured by siliconising incompletely densified carbon-carbon fibre preforms produced by only a single chemical vapour infiltration step and then subjecting the siliconsised densified preform to a carbon impregnation step, e.g. by chemical vapour or liquid infiltration. The method substantially reduces processing times and costs compared to conventional chemical vapour infiltration processes, whilst yielding highly effective end products with optimised structural and frictional properties, particularly in terms of stability at high temperatures. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311754 | Ground Cover for Surrounding an Upright Element - A cover for surrounding the base of an upright element. The cover has a disc shaped body. The disc shaped body has a central opening in communication with a seam which allows for a user to surround the base of the upright element with the cover. The disc shaped body has a ridged surface featuring concentric circles of decreasing size as height increases. The underside of the disc shaped member has a plurality of supporting frames with a shape that is complementary to the ridges of the concentric circles. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311755 | IMPREGNATED CLOTH - A knitted spacer fabric having a tightly knitted bottom layer, a more loosely knitted upper layer and linking fibres extending across the space between the lower and upper faces. Settable material, e.g. cement, is introduced into the space between the upper and lower faces and can be caused to set by the addition of a liquid, e.g. water. Until set, the fabric is flexible and can be shaped but after the material in space has set, the fabric is rigid and can be used as a structural element in a wide range of situations. The bottom layer has an extension that extends beyond the upper face and is connected to the upper face by elastic connecting fibres that draw the extension towards the other face, thereby at least partly closing the space at the edge of the cloth and preventing the settable material from spilling out. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311756 | Packaging material with food dye - The present invention relates to a packaging material, preferably for foodstuffs, for example ice cream in wafers and the like, at least comprising a packaging sheet with an inner side which in a packaged condition, in accordance with requirements, faces towards the packaged goods and with an outer side facing away from the packaged goods, wherein on the outer side of the packaging sheet a composition comprising a colourant and a binder is provided, wherein at least one agent of colourant and binder is a foodstuff or is an agent permitted to come into contact with foodstuffs. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311757 | SOIL REPELLENCY AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS, SOIL REPELLANT SOFT ARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A soil repellency aqueous dispersion for treating various fibers, yarns, and textiles is disclosed. The dispersion provides superior soil resistance when compared to known fluorochemical and silicone fiber treatments. The dispersion comprises clay nanoparticle components and fluorochemicals that can be applied to the fibers, yarns, and textiles using known methods. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311758 | FIBER-BASED CARPET CUSHION WITH ADDED RESILIENCE FROM VERTICALLY ORIENTED FIBER CONSTRUCTION - A fiber pad having a core non-woven layer is disclosed. The core layer can have an upper surface and a lower surface. The core layer can comprise at least one fiber layer. The at least one fiber layer can comprise a plurality of parallel fibers. Selected groups of the parallel fibers can be folded into desired pleated configurations. Optionally, the core layer can comprise post-consumer carpet materials. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311759 | FLAME RETARDANT PERFORMANCE IN POLY (TRIMETHYLENE) TEREPHTHALATE - Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) compositions, and articles made therefrom, having improved flame retardancy are provided. The compositions can be used to make carpets that are suitable for installation where flame retardancy is desired. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311760 | Clicker Keeper - A remote control locator of the present invention is designed to substantially prevent the loss of remote controls by ensuring that they are visible at all times. This unique device comprises a flag-like accessory such as a ribbon that attaches to the desired remote control, thus making the remote control easy to be spotted when the remote control itself is difficult to find. A wide array of materials, colors, patterns, and sizes can be applied to the invention, making it highly visible for immediate detection of misplaced remote controls. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311761 | Parallel Passage Fluid Contactor Structure - A parallel passage fluid contactor structure for chemical reaction processes has one or more segments, where each segment has a plurality of substantially parallel fluid flow passages oriented in an axial direction; cell walls between each adjacent fluid flow passages and each cell wall has at least two opposite cell wall surfaces. The structure also includes at least one active compound in the cell walls and multiple axially continuous conductive filaments either embedded within the cell walls or situated between the cell wall surfaces. The conductive filaments are at least one of thermally and electrically conductive, are oriented in axially, and are in direct contact with the active compound, and are operable to transfer thermal energy between the active material and the conductive filaments. Heating of the conductive filaments may be used to transfer heat to the active material in the cell walls. Methods of manufacturing the structure are discussed. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311762 | ROOM TEMPERATURE STABLE AGAROSE SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides porous functionalized crosslinked polysaccharide hydrogel coated structures and methods for making the same. The methods include impregnating a porous substrate with a room temperature stable aqueous polysaccharide solution containing, water, a polysaccharide having a concentration in the aqueous solution from about 0.1% to about 20%, a gel-inhibiting agent having a concentration in the aqueous solution from about 18 to about 54%, and an anionic fluorosurfactant having a concentration in the aqueous solution from about 0.001% to about 10% by total weight of the aqueous solution. Followed by evaporating the water from the polysaccharide coating; and exposing the dehydrated polysaccharide coating to a gelling agent form a porous polysaccharide hydrogel coated substrate. The hydrogel coated substrate is exposed to a crosslinking agent to form a porous crosslinked polysaccharide hydrogel coated substrate, which is then functionalized by the attachment of a ligand. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311763 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING TWO-DIMENSIONALLY PATTERNED CARBON NANOTUBE AND TWO-DIMENSIONALLY PATTERNED CARBON NANOTUBE - Disclosed are a method for producing a carbon nanotube (CNT) whereby, in the local synthesis of CNTs, a high resolution, a low cost, easiness in production and mass production capability can be established at the same time; and a two-dimensionally patterned CNT obtained thereby. Specifically disclosed are a method for producing a two-dimensionally patterned CNT which comprises: A) a step for preparing a substrate; B) a step for forming a first two-dimensional pattern, which consists of hydrophobic surface and hydrophilic surface, on the substrate by means of 1) masking and electromagnetic wave irradiation, or 2) electron beam irradiation; C) a step for applying a catalyst-containing solution to the substrate having the first two-dimensional pattern and forming a second two-dimensional pattern depending on the presence or absence of the catalyst; and D) a step for forming by ACCVD a two-dimensional pattern of the CNT on the thus obtained substrate; a substrate; and a structure comprising a two-dimensionally patterned CNT on the aforesaid substrate. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311764 | MULTI-SCALE, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MICROSTRUCTURED MATERIAL - A microstructure disposed on a surface carried by an object comprising: a first set of microfeatures carried by the object wherein said first set of microfeatures causes the surface of the object to exhibit physical properties differing from physical properties exhibited by a non-microstructured surface; and, a second set of microfeatures carried by said surface wherein said second set of microfeatures causes the surface of the object to exhibit physical properties differing from physical properties exhibited by the non-microstructured surface and by said first set of microfeatures. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311765 | RESILIENT CORES WITH CONVECTION BARRIERS PARTICULARLY FOR INFLATABLE BODIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Resilient cores preferably for inflatable bodies having resilient slabs that define a plurality of generally columnar holes or resilient arrays of generally columnar solids, methods for making such slabs and arrays, and articles incorporating the same wherein the cores further includes thermal transmission mitigation means for improving a core's resistance to heat transfer beyond the core's innate insulative properties. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in slab core embodiments include consideration to hole or bore geometric cross section, frequency, pattern and orientation, the introduction of a thermal barrier at or within at least some holes or bores, and/or slab material selection/treatment. Non-exclusive and non-exhaustive examples of such thermal transmission mitigation means in array core embodiments include consideration to the geometric cross section, frequency (density), pattern and orientation of the solids, the introduction of thermal barriers within inter-solid spaces and/or solid material selection/treatment. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311766 | NAPKIN HAVING AN INTEGRATED RING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A napkin having an integrated napkin ring and a method of making the napkin are provided. The method may include forming an opening in a napkin such that a center of the opening is located in a position offset from the center of the napkin. The method may further include attaching a ring or grommet to the napkin and around the opening such that an interior circumference of the ring or grommet defines the opening. In various embodiments, the opening may be a variety of shapes and sizes and may have a periphery that is sewn. The ring or grommet may be a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. Interior and exterior edges of the ring or grommet may be the same or different in shape, while first and second sides of the ring or grommet may be the same or different in color and/or material. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311767 | Thermal Interface Materials and Methods for Their Preparation and Use - A curable composition contains (A) a polyorganosiloxane base polymer having an average per molecule of at least two aliphatically unsaturated organic groups, optionally (B) a crosslinker having an average per molecule of at least two silicon bonded hydrogen atoms, (C) a catalyst, (D) a thermally conductive filler, and (E) an organic plasticizer. The composition can cure to form a thermally conductive silicone gel or rubber. The thermally conductive silicone rubber is useful as a thermal interface material, in both TIM1 and TIM2 applications. The curable composition may be wet dispensed and then cured in situ in an (opto)electronic device, or the curable composition may be cured to form a pad with or without a support before installation in an (opto)electronic device. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311768 | INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT INTERVENING IN THE MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRONIC CARDS - The invention relates to a card including a digital display arranged in a core defining the central portion of the card. The card further comprises a plastic layer the major portion of which is opaque, and a transparent display portion. In a preferred variant, the plastic layer is covered with a transparent film attached thereto by a thin glue layer defining an adhesion interface. More particularly, the invention relates to an intermediate product intervening in a batch manufacture of such cards, wherein the intermediate product is formed by an opaque plastic sheet having a plurality of apertures defining windows for a respective plurality of corresponding electronic displays, and wherein a plurality of transparent parts are respectively arranged in the plurality of apertures and assembled to the opaque plastic sheet. The invention also relates to a manufacturing method of such an intermediate product. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311769 | ANTIFOULING SURFACES, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an article comprising a substrate; a polymer disposed upon the substrate; the polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 2,000 to about 5,000 grams per mole; where each polymer is separated from a neighboring polymer by an average distance of 2.5 Angstroms to 5,000 Angstroms. Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing upon a substrate a polymer; the polymer having a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to about 5,000 grams per mole. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311770 | POLYLACTIC ACID-BASED MULTILAYER SHEET - A multilayer sheet includes at least three layers, including a layer A as at least one outermost layer and a layer B as an inner layer, in which the layer A includes a polylactic acid and a polybutylene succinate-based resin, wherein the polylactic acid is contained in an amount of 60% mass to 97.5% mass with all components of the layer A as 100% mass % (mass percentage of the polylactic acid with all components of the layer A as 100 mass % is “Pa”), and a rate Xa of thickness of the layer A is 10 to 40% with entire thickness of the multilayer sheet as 100%; the layer B comprises a polylactic acid and a polybutylene succinate-based resin, wherein the polylactic acid is contained in an amount of 90 mass % to less than 100 mass % (mass percentage of the polylactic acid with all components of the layer B as 100 mass % is “Pb”); and plane orientation degree (ΔP) is 0 to 0.002. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311771 | Gripping Area for a Working Device - The present invention relates to a gripping area and a surface structure for a working device. In particular, the invention relates to a surface structure for a working device, which has at least one curved surface, on which there is a first surface normal and a second surface normal, which forms an α angle, wherein the surface structure comprises a base structure, which has a base surface and at least one side surface, wherein the side surface, along with the base surface, forms a β angle, and wherein the surface normal of the base surface of the base structure is parallel to the first surface normal, wherein the surface structure further comprises a variant structure, which comprises a base surface and at least one side surface, wherein a γ angle is formed between the base surface and the side surface, wherein the variant structure is different from the base structure and wherein the surface normal of the base surface of the variant structure is parallel to the second surface normal, and the γ angle is smaller than the β angle by at least the amount of the α angle. The invention also relates to a working device with such a surface. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311772 | RESIN SURFACE LAYER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME, COMPOSITE HAVING THE RESIN SURFACE LAYER AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A resin surface layer and a method of fabricating the same, and a composite having the resin surface layer and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The method of fabricating the resin surface layer includes: (a) providing a base, made of a resin and including a plurality of additive particles randomly distributed in the base; (b) changing the orientation of the additive particles to arrange the additive particles in a predetermined form; and (c) drying the base to make a surface of the base exhibit a visual effect of 3D texture. Thus, the visual effect of any 3D texture can be achieved by controlling the orientation of the additive particles. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311773 | ROOF COVERING HAVING IMPROVED TEAR STRENGTH - A roof covering includes a roofing mat formed from fibers of a fiber material. The fibers are coated with a sizing. The roof covering also includes a coating material that coats the mat. The coating material is based on an organic material. The sizing includes a sulfur-containing material that bonds to the fiber material. The sulfur-containing material has sulfur groups that form cross-links with the organic material. In another embodiment, the coating material contains sulfur added to the organic material. The sizing includes a bonding material that bonds to the fiber material and that bonds to the sulfur. The sulfur forms cross-links with the organic material. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311774 | COLOR-COATINGS OF ENHANCED SOLAR REFLECTANCE AND THERMAL EMITTANCE FOR METALLIC FLAKES/AGGREGATE USED IN ROOFING APPLICATIONS - Colored metal particles comprising a) metallic base particles; and b) an insolubilized coating material at least partially covering said particles comprising: an IR-reflective pigment; and a silicate-clay matrix formed from the high-temperature interaction between an alkali metal silicate and kaolin clay; and a method for the preparation thereof. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311775 | Constructional element, and a method for producing the element - At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to a constructional element for use in building structures. In at least one embodiment, the element includes a least a first and a second side extending substantially parallel to each other and includes: a continuous board; a continuous insulating layer with substantially the same size as the board, the insulating layer is aligning, and bounded to, one side of the board; a first and a second load bearing beam of high performance concrete extending along the first and second side; at least one elongated load bearing element of high performance concrete extending between the first and second load bearing beam; wherein the elongated load bearing element and the first and second load bearing beam are extending in grooves in the side of the insulating layer facing away from the board, the load bearing element, and first and second load bearing beams are separated from the board. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311776 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, RELIEF PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING, RELIEF PRINTING PLATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RELIEF PRINTING PLATE - A resin composition for laser engraving, including: a compound (A) having at least one of a hydrolyzable silyl group or a silanol group; and a binder polymer (B) having a functional group capable of forming a crosslinked structure by reacting with at least one of a hydrolyzable silyl group or a silanol group. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311777 | Surface Structure for a Working Device - The present invention relates to a surface structure for a working device. In particular, the invention relates to a surface structure for a working device that has at least one first element with a first height and a second element with a second height, and a third element having a third height, wherein the second height is greater than the third height, having in addition a first grip area, a second grip area, and a third grip area, wherein the elements are arranged on a dot matrix, wherein the centers of the second elements and the centers of the third elements are arranged on the points of intersection and the centers of the first elements are not arranged on the points of intersection, and the first grip area comprises first elements and second elements, the second grip area comprises predominantly second elements, the third grip area comprises predominantly third elements. The present invention also relates to a working device having such a surface structure. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311778 | Bead-Stiffened Composite Parts - A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311779 | METHOD FOR MARKING A COATED SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to methods for marking a coated substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for marking a coated substantially cementitious substrate in the form of a cementitious building product. The method comprises the steps of treating at least a portion of an uncoated cementitious substrate to form indicia; and applying a surface coating on said cementitious substrate to at least partially cover said indicia such that a marking is formed. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311780 | RELEASABLE ADHESIVE SHEET - Provided is a releasable pressure sensitive adhesive sheet, which is mainly used for a coating film for an automobile, and which is applicable to a coating film with insufficient curing immediately after drying. Specifically provided is a releasable pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for a curable coating film, which has a pressure sensitive adhesive layer on one face of a front substrate, in which a face of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer out of contact with the front substrate has a rolling circle arithmetic mean waviness (Wea) specified in JIS B0610 of 0.30 μm or less. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311781 | METHOD OF PATTERNING PHOTOSENSITIVE MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE CONTAINING A LATENT ACID GENERATOR - The present disclosure relates to a method of patterning a photosensitive material on a polymeric fill matrix comprising at least one latent photoacid generator; and a structure prepared according to said method. The method comprises:
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20110311782 | PLANAR COMPONENT OF AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The invention relates to a planar component ( | 2011-12-22 |
20110311783 | MULTILAYER ADHESIVE FOR THERMAL REVERSIBLE JOINING OF SUBSTRATES - One embodiment of the invention includes a multilayer dry adhesive system capable of reversible joining of rigid substrates. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311784 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF CORRUGATED PAPER BOARD - An adhesive composition comprising an amount of an adhesive, and an amount of an additive which is selected from the group of homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of acrylic acid, and polyacrylates, polyurethanes, cellulose thickening agent, natural or synthetic gum, natural or synthetic resin, silica or an inorganic minerals having a layered structure. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311785 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYS - A system and method for creating displays, ornamentation, and connectors. Including displays, signage, ornaments, and connectors, that can easily be modified and manipulated to create different appearances and/or functions quickly and easily. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311786 | HEAT-SENSITIVE COATING COMPOSITIONS BASED ON RESORCINYL TRIAZINE DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides heat-sensitive coating compositions, which comprise a colour developer of formula (1) or mixtures thereof wherein R can be hydrogen, C | 2011-12-22 |
20110311787 | DECOMPOSABLE COMPOSITE WOOD SHEETS - Various embodiments of decomposable composite sheets and manufacturing methods thereof are described. In one embodiment, the sheet includes an organic substrate and a first layer of a substantially organic backer that is securely affixed to a first side of the substrate. Other embodiments can include a second layer of a substantially organic backer that is securely affixed to a second side of the substrate, and/or one or more layers of thin-film overlay. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311788 | SILPHENYLENE-CONTAINING PHOTOCURABLE COMPOSITION, PATTERN FORMATION METHOD USING SAME, AND OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENT OBTAINED USING THE METHOD - Provided is a silphenylene-containing photocurable composition including: (A) a specific silphenylene having both terminals modified with alicyclic epoxy groups, and (C) a photoacid generator that generates acid upon irradiation with light having a wavelength of 240 to 500 nm. Also provided is a pattern formation method including: (i) forming a film of the photocurable composition on a substrate, (ii) exposing the film through a photomask with light having a wavelength of 240 to 500 nm, and if necessary, performing heating following the exposure, and (iii) developing the film in a developing liquid, and if necessary, performing post-curing at a temperature within a range from 120 to 300° C. following the developing. Further provided is an optical semiconductor element obtained by performing pattern formation using the method. The composition is capable of very fine pattern formation across a broad range of wavelengths, and following pattern formation, yields a film that exhibits a high degree of transparency and superior light resistance. The composition may also include: (B) a specific epoxy group-containing organosilicon compound. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311789 | Methods for Attaching Flexible Substrates to Rigid Carriers and Resulting Devices - Flexible substrates can be temporarily attached to a rigid carrier for processing a surface thereof by depositing a joining material at one or more contact points between a flexible substrate and a rigid carrier, contacting the flexible substrate and the rigid carrier at the one or more contact points; and exposing the one or more contact points to a temperature of between 219° C. and 1000° C. and under conditions suitable for attaching the flexible substrate and the rigid carrier at the one or more contact points via the joining material. Examples of suitable joining materials include, but are not limited to soldering or brazing materials. Such supported substrates can be used for preparing flexible displays comprising at least one electronic component and/or circuit on a surface of the flexible display. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311790 | CONDUCTIVE CONNECTING MATERIAL, METHOD FOR CONNECTING TERMINALS USING THE CONDUCTIVE CONNECTING MATERIAL, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONNECTING TERMINAL - The present invention provides a conductive connecting material for electrically connecting terminals of electronic members, which has a layered structure comprising: a curable resin composition containing a resin component and a compound having a flux function; and a metal foil selected from a solder foil and a tin foil. Further, the present invention provides a method for connecting terminals comprising: a placement step in which the conductive connecting material is placed between opposed terminals; a heating step in which the conductive connecting material is heated at a temperature, which is equal to or higher than the melting point of the metal foil, and at which the resin composition is not completely cured or the resin composition is softened; and a curing step/solidifying step in which the resin composition is cured or solidified. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311791 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRECISION TRANSPORT, POSITIONING, AND ASSEMBLING OF LONGITUDINAL NANO-STRUCTURES - A method for assembling multi-component nano-structures that includes dispersing a plurality of nano-structures in a fluid medium, and applying an electric field having an alternating current (AC) component and a direct current (DC) component to the fluid medium containing the plurality of nano-structures. The electric field causes a first nano-structure from the plurality of nano-structures to move to a predetermined position and orientation relative to a second nano-structure of the plurality of nano-structures such that the first and second nano-structures assemble into a multi-component nano-structure. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311792 | Single-Sided Stretch Cling Film - Disclosed are single-sided stretch cling films having a cling layer, a release layer, and a core layer. The core layer is located between the cling layer and the release layer. The ding layer includes a blend of an olefin block copolymer and an ethylene-based polymer. The present films exhibit improved cling force compared to using a random ethylene copolymer in the cling layer. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311793 | Polyurethane Foam Article And Method of Forming Same - A polyurethane foam article comprises a first lift, a second lift, and a pass-line therebetween. The polyurethane foam article comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate-reactive resin composition, an isocyanate, and an indicator dye in the presence of a blowing agent. The indicator dye imparts a color in the first and second lifts and at the pass-line at a first temperature below a decomposition temperature of the indicator dye. The indicator dye chemically decomposes to impart a change in color in the first and second lifts and at the pass-line at a second temperature which is at or above the decomposition temperature of the indicator dye. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311794 | BIODEGRADABLE COMPLEX OXYGEN BARRIER FILM AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention discloses a biodegradable complex oxygen barrier film and its preparation method and application. The biodegradable complex oxygen barrier film disclosed by the present invention is constituted of at least two support layers and a barrier layer which is deposed between each two support layers. The support layer is selected from at least one of the following substances: polylactic acid, poly(butylene succinate), polycaprolactone, poly(adipate-butylene telephthalate), poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-valerate); the barrier layer which is deposed between the each two support layers is same or different, the barrier layer is selected from any one of the following: poly(propylene carbonate) and nano montmorillonite modified poly(propylene carbonate). The biodegradable complex oxygen barrier film of the present invention may be used as packing articles of food or medicine, helpful to prolong the guarantee period and shelf life of the foods and medicines; at the same time, white pollution could be prevented. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311795 | THERMALLY FUSIBLE INTERLINING NONWOVEN AND PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A thermally fusible interlining nonwoven includes a fusing layer (A) having at least one staple fiber nonwoven containing at least 50% by weight of thermoplastic staple fibers having at least one of a melting or softening temperature in a range from 60° C. to 165° C. A layer (B) is bonded together with layer (A) and includes at least one staple fiber nonwoven or a staple fiber nonwoven fabric having staple fibers. At least 80% by weight of the staple fibers of layer (B) have at least one of a softening temperature, melting temperature and degradation temperature that is higher than or equal to 170° C. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311796 | POLYIMIDE FILM - Disclosed is a polyimide film, which is colorless and transparent, and which prevents the distortion of an image and exhibits excellent color reproducibility. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311797 | TPO ROOFING MEMBRANE WITH ADHESIVE READY BOTTOM LAYER - A method for producing a TPO membrane includes providing on at least a base or lower surface of the TPO membrane a primer or tie layer having a polar component or element and which allows the TPO membrane to adhere to a substrate using a water based or a low or no VOC containing adhesive. In one embodiment, the tie layer is added to an existing TPO membrane while in another embodiment, the tie layer is co-extruded with the TPO at the time the TPO membrane is manufactured. In the preferred embodiment, the tie layer is an E-VA-MAH based layer. | 2011-12-22 |
20110311798 | Method of Forming a Reconstituted Wood Block - A method of forming a reconstituted wood block can include providing a recovered wood having a high aspect ratio along wood grains of the recovered wood. The recovered wood can be radially crushed or obtained as strips of recovered veneer. The recovered wood can be pretreated to increase resin absorption to form a degreased wood. The degreased wood can then be dried sufficient to reduce a moisture content to produce a dried wood. The dried wood can be soaked in a resin solution to form a resin impregnated wood. The resin impregnated wood can be dried to reduce the moisture content without substantially curing the resin to form a dried resin impregnated wood. The dried resin impregnated wood can then be molded having wood fibers oriented in a non-random predetermined pattern substantially common direction and compacted to form an uncured molded wood. The pattern can be oriented along a substantially common direction or portions may be oriented transverse to others to obtain a knotted appearance. The uncured molded wood can then be cured to form the reconstituted wood block. | 2011-12-22 |