СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ УВЛАЖНЕНИЯ СИСТЕМЫ ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ЗАГОТОВКУ

Изобретение относится к системам и способам нанесения покрытия на заготовку путем распыления жидкости и, в частности, к системам и способам, уменьшающим обслуживание, требуемое вследствие распыленной жидкости на частях покрывающей системы. Система для нанесения покрытия на заготовку содержит аппликаторную головку, выполненную с возможностью нанесения покрытия из жидкости-носителя на водной основе с содержанием твердых веществ на заготовку и удаления избытка жидкости-носителя посредством разрежения. Кроме того, система содержит первый и второй паровые выпуски, функционально соединенные с источником пара. Паровые выпуски выполнены с возможностью направления пара к аппликаторной головке для предотвращения накопления жидкости-носителя на аппликаторной головке. Первый паровой выпуск расположен в первом угловом положении относительно оси аппликаторной головки. Второй паровой выпуск расположен во втором угловом положении относительно оси аппликаторной головки. Первое угловое положение отличается ...

СПОСОБ ПРОПИТКИ МАТРИЦЫ-НОСИТЕЛЯ ТВЕРДЫМИ И/ИЛИ ЖИДКИМИ СОЕДИНЕНИЯМИ С ПОМОЩЬЮ СЖАТЫХ ГАЗОВ И ПРОПИТАННЫЕ ТАКИМ СПОСОБОМ МАТЕРИАЛЫ

Настоящее изобретение относится к области использования сжатых газов сверхкритических газов в качестве растворителей в различных химических процессах и химико-технических процессах, преимущественно в фармацевтической, агрохимической, косметической и технической областях. Задачей изобретения является обеспечение возможности эффективно транспортировать пропитывающий агент с поверхности внутрь матрицы-носителя, причем должен быть охвачен как можно более широкий спектр применения. Способ пропитки матрицы-носителя твердыми и/или жидкими соединениями с помощью сжатого газа (смеси газов) заключается в том, что твердые или жидкие соединения и нерастворимую матрицу-носитель приводят в контакт с помощью сжатого газа при плотности газа между 0,15 и 1,3 кг/л в течение, по меньшей мере, двух несимметрично протекающих последовательностей перемены давления (пульсаций). При каждой отдельной пульсации продолжительностью от по меньшей мере 5 секунд до 60 минут промежуток времени достижения максимума давления ...

КОРПУС УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБ ЕГО ОБРАБОТКИ, УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к области технологии изготовления корпуса, который может быть использован в мобильных телефонах и планшетных компьютерах. Способ включает в себя этапы, на которых наносят слой красящего вещества на пленочный слой для образования мембраны и приклеивают мембрану к внешней поверхности корпуса. Слой красящего вещества находится в контакте с внешней поверхностью. Затем удаляют пленочный слой с мембраны, приклеенной к внешней поверхности, так, чтобы внешняя поверхность склеилась со слоем красящего вещества. После этого упрочняют слой красящего вещества, приклеенный к внешней поверхности, так, чтобы склеивающая сила между слоем красящего вещества и внешней поверхностью была равной или большей, чем заданный порог. Упрочнение выполняют посредством процессов затвердевания, таких как охлаждение или вторичное нагревание. При использовании этого способа внешняя поверхность может быть склеена со слоем красящего вещества, как необходимо, что делает возможным внешней поверхности корпуса ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТОЛЩИНАМИ СЛОЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ ПРИ НАНЕСЕНИИ ЦЕНТРИФУГИРОВАНИЕМ

Продемонстрирован способ и устройство для распределения вязкой жидкости по поверхности подложки с высокой равномерностью в определенной области, а также способ изготовления подложки. Способ распределения вязкой жидкости содержит следующие этапы: подложку помещают по существу горизонтально на опору, наносят вязкую отверждаемую ультрафиолетом (УФ) жидкость на поверхность упомянутой подложки. Также подложку вращают для распределения жидкости радиально наружу, жидкость термически кондиционируют на подложке для того, чтобы локально повлиять на ее вязкость особым образом, затем жидкость экспонируют УФ-излучением первой интенсивности для частичного отверждения жидкости и после удаляют центрифугированием избыточную жидкость с диска и экспонируют жидкость УФ-излучением второй интенсивности для отверждения жидкости. Технический результат заявленного изобретения заключается в том, что указанный способ позволяет управлять вязкостью жидкости, которая распределяется во время центрифугирования, кроме ...

СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ

Использование: при работе с вязкими или жидкими составами, преимущественно лакокрасочными, для повышения качества покрытия и повышения эффективности работ. Сущность: на поверхность покрываемого изделия устанавливают перфорированный элемент, наносят жидкий или вязкий состав или вещество, перемещают механически часть состава или вещества в место контакта перфорированного элемента и покрываемого изделия, а затем перемещают перфорированный элемент через слой покрытия. 4 ил.

СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ

Использование: при нанесении вязких или жидких составов для повышения качества покрытия и эффективности работ. Сущность: на поверхность покрываемого изделия устанавливают перфорированный элемент, наносят жидкий или вязкий состав или вещество. Затем перемещают перфорированный элемент через слой покрытия. Причем, одновременно с нанесением состава перфорированный элемент деформируют. 3 ил.

ВЛАГОЗАЩИТНОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ

Полезная модель относится к области влагозащитных покрытий и может быть использована в изделиях радиоэлектронной техники различной конструкции, преимущественно для защиты электронных модулей и печатных плат с объемным или печатным монтажом. Технический результат предлагаемой полезной модели заключается в повышении качества влагозащитного покрытия на изделиях сложной конфигурации, а именно получении покрытия без пор и перемычек, с одинаковой толщиной по всей поверхности включая острые углы и глубокие трещины, с хорошей адгезией к поверхностям из различных материалов. Указанный результат достигается тем, что влагозащитное покрытие для изделий сложной конфигурации, состоящих из разнородных материалов, содержит два слоя. Одним из которых является подслой из материала на основе гамма-метакрилоксипропил-триметоксисилана (силан А-174), а вторым -слой из материала на основе ди-хлор-ди-пара-ксилилена (парилен С).

СПОСОБ ДЕТОНАЦИОННОГО НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Использование: изобретение относится к области нанесения покрытий детонационным способом и может быть использовано для упрочнения деталей, работающих в условиях повышенного коррозионного, эрозионного и абразивного воздействия в различных отраслях машиностроения. Сущность изобретения: в способе напыление производят дисректно-локальными участками поверхности детали с использованием передвижной защитной камеры. Операции предварительной подготовки поверхности, напыления и последующей механической обработки производят за одну установку обрабатываемой детали. В устройстве на механизме 2 перемещения пушки 1 установлено приспособление крепления инструмента для предварительной и окончательной обработки поверхности. Защитная камера состоит из корпуса 5 и съемной крышки 6. Корпус 5 выполнен разъемным по оси отверстий в боковых стенках камеры для скользящего обхвата напыляемого участка детали и неподвижного закрепления камеры вдоль оси вращения детали. Крышка 6 камеры установлена неподвижно на стволе ...

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОЛИМЕРНЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ НА ВНУТРЕННЮЮ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬ ПОЛЫХ ЦИЛИНДРИЧЕСКИХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

... 1. Способ нанесения полимерных покрытий на внутреннюю поверхность цилиндрических изделий, включающий установку пуансона в полости изделия с обеспечением кольцевого зазора между пуансоном и изделием, отличающийся тем, что изделие устанавливается неподвижно в пресс-форме, снабженной неподвижным направляющим штоком, порошок полимерного материала засыпается в пресс-форму, пуансон устанавливается в полость изделия, собранная пресс-форма нагревается в печи до температуры на 20-30°С выше температуры плавления полимера со скоростью 10-15°С/мин, пресс-форма извлекается из печи, пуансон нагружается давлением 15-20 МПа в течение 10-15 мин, при комнатной температуре изделие охлаждается совместно с пресс-формой. 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что толщина полимерного покрытия составляет 0,5...1,0 мм и обеспечивается величиной кольцевого зазора между пуансоном и изделием. 3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что внутренняя поверхность металлического изделия обрабатывается с обеспечением параметра ...

РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНАЯ СУШКА ТВЕРДЫХ ЭПОКСИДНЫХ ИЛИ ФЕНОКСИСМОЛ

СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ЗАЩИТНЫХ И ДЕКОРАТИВНЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ

... 1. Способ изготовления защитных и декоративных покрытий на материалах путем нанесения на их поверхность лакокрасочной композиции, содержащей мономеры и/или олигомеры, и воздействия ускоренными электронами, отличающийся тем, что в композицию дополнительно вводят кремнийсодержащие соединения и насыщают ее газообразными алканами и/или алкенами. 2. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что в лакокрасочную композицию вводят кремнийсодержащие соединения в ультрадисперсном состоянии в количестве 5 - 60 мас.%. 3. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что указанное воздействие осуществляют при плотности тока выше 200 мкА/м2, а материал под пучком ускоренных электронов перемещают со скоростью не ниже 50 м2/мин.

СПОСОБ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ЗАЩИТНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ ИЗ ПОЛИУРЕТАНА НА ИЗДЕЛИЯ ИЗ УГЛЕКОМПОЗИТА

СПОСОБ ИНТЕНСИФИКАЦИИ ТЕПЛООБМЕНА ПРИ КИПЕНИИ НА ГЛАДКОЙ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ

... 1. Способ интенсификации теплообмена при кипении на гладкой поверхности, при котором для обеспечения интенсификации теплообмена при кипении на гладкой охлаждаемой поверхности образуют гидрофобную область, отличающийся тем, что на гладкой охлаждаемой поверхности образуют множество гидрофобных областей диаметра d, расположенных в шахматном порядке на расстоянии L друг от друга, причем диаметр каждой гидрофобной области d и расстояние гидрофобных областей друг от друга L определяют из свойств жидкости и охлаждаемой поверхности.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что образуют 2 вида гидрофобных областей, которые имеют разные краевые углы смачивания Θ, причем Θ<Θ<Θ, где Θ- краевой угол смачивания гладкой охлаждаемой поверхности; Θ- краевой угол смачивания гидрофобной области; Θ- краевой угол смачивания гидрофобной области, и разница между Θи Θне менее 10°.

Способ изготовления композитных сыпучих материалов и устройство для его осуществления

СИСТЕМА ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ВОДНОЙ ОСНОВЕ С УЛУЧШЕННОЙ АДГЕЗИЕЙ К ПОДЛОЖКАМ С ПОКРЫТИЕМ И ПОДЛОЖКАМ БЕЗ ПОКРЫТИЯ, В ТОМ ЧИСЛЕ К КОРРОЗИЙНО-СТОЙКОЙ НЕРЖАВЕЮЩЕЙ СТАЛИ

... 1. Способ покрытия грузового контейнера, включающий стадии, на которых:обеспечивают грузовой контейнер или его один или более компонентов, при этом грузовой контейнер, по меньшей мере, по существу, соответствует международному стандарту, применимому к грузовым контейнерам, которые транспортируют при помощи, по меньшей мере, одной из морской грузовой системы, которая транспортирует груз по водным путям, системы, которая транспортирует груз по железной дороге, и/или системы, которая транспортирует груз по дорожному полотну, и при этом, по меньшей мере, часть подвергаемой воздействию среды поверхности грузового контейнера или его одного или более компонентов включает, по меньшей мере, один сплав из нержавеющей стали;используют, по меньшей мере, водный состав покрытия с формированием покрытия на, по меньшей мере, подвергаемой воздействию среды поверхности грузового контейнера из нержавеющей стали или его одного или более компонентов, при этом водный состав покрытия включает ингредиенты, содержащие ...

Способ защиты рабочей поверхности плавильной емкости

Способ получения воздушно-механических пен

Изобретение относится к области получения воздушно-механических пен физическим путем, может быть использовано в химической технологии, противопожарной технике, других отраслях народного хозяйства и позволяет повысить эффективность процесса пенообразования из растворов со слабой пенообразующей способностью. Пено- образующий раствор, подаваемый на сопла аппарата гидродинамической кавитации 9 с помощью насосов 11 и 12 под давлением ЫО Па и МО Па, за счет гидродинамической кавитации образует воздушно-жидкостную эмульсию, которая через систему 5 подается в пеногенератор, частично превращаясь в пену. Маточный раствор поверхностно-активных веществ через дренажную систему возвращается в емкость 10 и далее в аппарат гидродинамической кавитации. Воздушно-жидкостную эмульсию можно получать любым подходящим способом на основе гидродинамической кавитации - ультразвуковым, вибрационным, ка- витационным, соударением струй, суперкаверн . Кавитационно-кумулятивное воздействие кавитационных пузырьков обеспечивает ...

Coating and/or impregnating porous material with (in)organic binder - by placing impregnated and/or coated material in DC field

Coating and/or impregnating an electrically (non-)conducting, non-metallic porous material with an (in)organic binder comprises producing the binder with ionic and/or electropolar components and placing the impregnated and/or coated material in an electrical D.C. field produced by electrodes charged by D.C. and/or their electrochemical potential difference flowing through the electrodes in the materials. USE/ADVANTAGE - The process is used to coat and/or impregnate natural and artificial stone, e.g. sandstone, concrete, fibrous cement, sprayed asbestos, and also cardboard, paper and fleece, using electroosmosis.

Removal of dirt from motor car bodywork - involves directing jets of air onto bodywork as it is rotated

The bodywork shell (B) of a motor car has any dirt on the bodywork surface removed before the bodywork is painted. The dirt is removed by passing the bodywork through a chamber (4) in which the bodywork is rotated about its longitudinal axis and at the same time sprayed with jets of air (41). A correlation is first established between the degree of dirt removal on the one hand and the speed of rotation of the bodywork and the rate of air flow on the other hand. The bodywork is then rotated at this defined speed. USE - Motor car mfr. Clearing dirt off bodywork before painting.

TROCKENUEBERTRAGUNGSVERFAHREN ZUM AUFBRINGEN VON FARBE SOWIE ERHALTENES PRODUKT.

VERFAHREN ZUM BESCHICHTEN VON FESTEN, GESCHLOSSENEN OBERFLAECHEN.

Process for coating a solid which has a removable protective film on its surface, with a thin liq. coating agent, includes lifting the protective film slightly and filling the thin liq. into the gap. The protective film is pulled away in such a manner that the gap is moved over the surface. The liq. coating agent has a viscosity of less than 500 mPas. The surface is pref. a board or plastic band.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines optischen Informationaufzeichnungsmediums und optisches Informationsaufzeichnungsmedium

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM ZWEIDIMENSIONALEN AUFBAU VON PARTIKELN

Verfahren zur Herstellung von magnetisierbaren UEbertragbaendern

Modifikation von Oberflächen zur Steigerung der Oberflächenspannung

The invention relates to a method for producing a surface coating in addition to the utilization of surface coatings in order to increase the surface tension of articles. The invention is characterized in that the surface coating can be obtained by depositing a layer of at least one element which can be oxidized with water or one alloy which can be oxidized with water followed by treating the deposited layer with boiled water or water vapor.

Verfahren zum Herstellen von feuchtigkeitsfestem Verpackungsmaterial aus wasserempfindlichen Folien

VERFAHREN ZUR ANWENDUNG MODIFIZIERTER POLYAMIDPULVER

VERFAHREN ZUR VORBEREITUNG EINER CHROMOBERFLÄCHE ZWECKS BESCHICHTUNG

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON POLYIMID-METALL-LAMINATEN

KRATZBESTAENDIGE PLASMABESCHICHTUNG.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON UEBERZUEGEN DURCH AUFTRAGEN PULVERFOERMIGER UEBERZUGSMITTEL

PROCESS FOR COATING METAL PIPES AND APPLICATION OF SAID PIPES

Method for controlling quantity of application of adhesive on porous surface for manufacturing of furniture or furniture panels, involves controlling quantity of adhesive depending on corresponding local continuous optical measuring value

The method involves controlling the quantity of the adhesive locally depending on a corresponding local continuous optical measuring value (P-x,P-z), which optically characterizes a local limited nature of the unwetted porous surface or the porous surface wetted indirectly with adhesive. The optical measuring value characterizes the nature of the unwetted porous surface. The reference-value for the quantity is determined based on the optically measured measuring value. An independent claim is included for a device for controlling quantity of application of adhesive.

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Versiegelung

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Versiegelung (7), bei dem mittels einer Dosiervorrichtung (4) eine Versiegelungsmasse (6) auf ein Werkstück (11) unter Relativbewegung (10) zwischen Werkstück (11) und Dosiervorrichtung (4) aufgetragen wird, bei dem mittels einer Heizvorrichtung (2) ein Auftragsbereichs des Werkstücks (11), auf den die Versiegelungsmasse (6) aufgetragen wird, unter Relativbewegung (10) zwischen Werkstück (11) und Heizvorrichtung (2) vor dem Auftrag der Versiegelungsmasse (6) erwärmt wird.

Painted bumper (fender) assembly, bumper shell of which has arresting devices

The bumper assembly includes a bumper shell (1) and an impact batten (3), which has greater intermediate spacing from the bumper shell than the final spacing and which can be released. Before painting, the shell and the batten are set at the intermediate spacing and painted together for greater color precision and for ease of transporting them together.

Verfahren zum gleichzeitigen Anbringen einer inneren und einer aeusseren Rostschutzschicht auf Rohre

Coating metal to improve stone impact resistance - by spraying primer-coated metal with a powder paint, presintering, applying a filler compsn. and stoving

Coating metallic substrates which have been coated with an electrophoretic primer (A) comprises (i) applying a powder coating compsn. (B) to primer coat (A), (ii) sintering the powder paint, (iii) applying a water- or solvent-based filler compsn. (C) and (iv) heating at 120-210 deg.C for 1-60 mins. A topcoat compsn. (D) is also applied over the filler coat and then hardened. The substrate consists of motor vehicle bodywork and only the parts exposed to stone damage are coated with (B), while the whole of the substrate is coated with (C) and (D). (B) is applied over predried, unhardened primer or over hardened primer. (B) is (a) a compsn. contg. COOH-functional polyester or acrylic resin or OH-functional polyester, with an epoxy hardener or (b) a compsn. contg. epoxy resin and epoxy hardener. Pref. (B) contains (B1) an elastomer-modified epoxy resin based on B(11) a polyepoxide and (B12) 5-35 wt.% polydiene with functional COOH, OH, phenol, epoxy, amino or SH end-gps. and (B2) a cpd. with ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Bearbeitung von plattenförmigen Werkstücken

Tauch-Schleuder-Beschichter

Es werden eine Tauch-Schleuder-Vorrichtung und ein Tauch-Schleuder-Verfahren beschrieben. Eine Platte wird teilweise in eine Beschichtungsflüssigkeit eingetaucht und gedreht, während die Platte in einer im wesentlichen vertikalen Ebene gehalten wird. Nachdem die Platte beschichtet ist, wird die Platte aus der Beschichtungsflüssigkeit entfernt und überschüssiges Material wird bei einer höheren Drehgeschwindigkeit abgeschleudert, während die Platte in der vertikalen Ebene gehalten wird.

VERFAHREN ZUM BESCHICHTEN VON TEXTILSTOFFEN

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen eines Sicherheitsschraubeninnengewindes

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Beleimungssystems

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Beleimungssystems (10) zur Beleimung von Zuschnitten zur Herstellung und/oder Verpackung von Zigaretten oder anderen rauchbaren Gegenständen, bei dem die Zuschnitte an Leimventilen (11) des Beleimungssystems (10) entlanggefördert werden, wobei zur Steuerung und/oder Regelung der Leimventile (11) ein übergeordneter Mastercontroller (13) einzelnen, den Leimventilen (11) zugeordneten, dem Mastercontroller (13) nachgeordneten Controllern (15), die jeweils mit dem übergeordneten Mastercontroller (13) über eine geeignete Datenverbindung verbunden sind, jeweils Werte mindestens eines Steuer- und/oder Regelparameters übermittelt, anhand derer der nachgeordnete Controller (15) das ihm zugeordnete Leimventil (11) steuert und/oder regelt.

Elektrostatisches Abscheideverfahren

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Aufwärtsprojektionsverfahren (upwards projection) zur Abscheidung von Feststoffteilchen auf einem Substrat, umfassend das Erzeugen eines Projektionsfeldes unter Verwendung eines Festkörper-Funktionsgenerators, der zur Erzeugung einer Reihe von Wellenformen und/oder Frequenzen geeignet ist, das Auswählen eines Signals mit der gewünschten Wellenform und/oder Frequenz und dem Zuführen des Signals zu einem Festkörperverstärker, um ein Aufwärtsprojektionsfeld zu erzeugen, und Verwendung des Projektionsfeldes, um eine Abscheidung der Festkörperteilchen auf dem Substrat zu bewirken. DOLLAR A Durch das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren können die Abscheidungsbedingungen einfach und schnell an die abzuscheidenden Festkörperteilchen sowie die abzuscheidende Stoffmenge angepasst werden und so Defekte bei der Abscheidung vermieden werden. Das Verfahren ist besonders zur elektrostatischen Abscheidung von Schleifkörnern geeignet.

Improvements in or relating to processes and apparatus for surfacing sheet material with pigments, varnishes, lacquers or the like

... 332,190. Brown, G. M. Feb. 15, 1929. Coating materials in long lengths.-A process for surfacing sheet material consists in traversing the material past a fixed station over a trough containing a liquid medium on which a film of pigment, varnish or lacquer is floated, in such manner that successive portions in the length of the material come into contact with the liquid and remove the film by movement thereof in relation to the flotation medium in a direction along its surface. The film has sufficient tensile strength to permit it to be drawn along the surface of the liquid without disruption, and consists of pigments in vehicles such as boiled linseed oil or solutions of cellulose esters or ethers, with or without thinning agents and volatile solvents. Varnishes, lacquers, waterproofing solutions or dyes may also be used. The process is particularly applicable to the marbling of paper, in which case supplies of differently coloured paints are deposited on the liquid and agitated to form ...

TRAILING BLADE COATING APPARATUS

Impact-resistant composition

Cationic coating composition

A cationic coating composition comprises (A) a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent modified with an unsaturated group obtained by reacting (a) an unsaturated compound with a hydroxyl group, (b) a blocking agent, and (c) a polyisocyanate, (B) a cationic epoxy resin, and (C) a photopolymerisation initiator. The unsaturated compound may be hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate and the blocking agent may be an oxime, such as methyl ethyl ketoxime. A method is also described, wherein the composition is used to produce an electrodeposition coating film, which is subjected to irradiation and heating to form a cured mono-layer film. A method of forming a multi-layer coating film is also disclosed, which comprises the steps of coating the composition onto a substrate to form a cationic coating film, irradiating the coating film, coating an intercoat and/or topcoat composition to form a intercoat and/or topcoat film, and simultaneously heating and curing the cationic coating film and the intercoat and ...

Anti-Fouling coating

Method of preparing lithium, niobium, tantalum oxide films

A method of preparing a LiNb1-xTaxO3 film comprising the steps of applying a LiNb1-xTaxO3 sol coating onto a substrate where 0 & x & 1 and annealing the substrate. The LiNb1-xTaxO3 sol may be prepared by reacting LiNb(OC2H5)6 and LiTa(OC2H5)6.

Sealing of closures for containers

Compositions for lining closures in glass or metal containers comprise a resin, a plasticizer in which the resin is soluble only at elevated temperatures and a filler in such proportion that the composition will withstand a force of 3G at room temperature without flow. Specified resins are polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer and specified plasticizers are dioctyl phthalate alone or containing zinc resinate, tricresyl and tributyl phosphates. Suitable fillers are metallic oxides, talc, magnesium and calcium silicates, calcium carbonate, slate flour, cotton floc, wood flour, lignin, ground cork, hard rubber dust and ground thermosetting plastic waste. The compositions may also contain heat stabilizers, e.g. that known under the name "Stabelan." In the process, the ingredients are ground and after application the compositions are heated to flux and then cooled.ALSO:Closures for glass or metal containers are lined by extruding through an orifice into a rotating cap ...

Ion beam monitoring arrangement

Film formation and evaluation

Methods and apparatus for forming films from liquid samples for evaluation are disclosed. The samples for films are made by dispensing at least one liquid ingredient gravimetrically. The samples are dispensed onto a substrate at respective sample location positions and are subjected to a diffuse gas flow to disperse the sample uniformly from the sample location position. Characteristics of the films formed may then be evaluated. A number of applications are disclosed but the techniques described are particularly useful to forming and evaluating paints films.

Flocked shaped articles

A flocked shaped article (e.g. a sealing strip for an aperture in the body of a motor vehicle) is made from a plastics or elastomeric material (such as an EPDM monomer) which is non-polar (thus being highly resistant to the effects of weather and sunlight). The surface to be flocked (5) is treated, prior to flocking, with a substance which concentrates the lines of force of an applied electrostatic field thereon. The substance may comprise a film of an electrically conductive material (e.g. an adhesive) and this material preferably contains one or more metal derivatives (especially metal derivatives which exhibit ferromagnetic behaviour). This ensures uniformity of flocking as well as economy of materials, the untreated surfaces of the article tending not to attract the fibres used for flocking.

Composition containing oxide nanoparticles

A composition comprises oxide nanoparticles and a binder, which when formed as a coating, has a pencil hardness of at least 4H according to ASTM D3363 - 05(2001)e2. Preferably, the nanoparticles comprise tin-doped indium oxide, aluminium-doped zinc oxide, fluorine-doped zinc oxide, antimony-doped tine oxide, or silica. The binder may be (i) a thermally-curable binder, such as tetraethylorthosilicate, methyltrimethoxysilane, or a polyurethane or (ii) a UV-curable binder, such as pentaerythritol triacrylate, 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate, or trimethylolpropane triacrylate. The nanoparticles may be porous or non-porous and may have a random close-packed structure. Coatings, optical elements, ophthalmic elements, solar cells, windows, glass panels, low-K dielectrics, and battery electrodes comprising the composition are also disclosed. A method of preparing a coating is also claimed, which comprises (a) applying a dispersion or solution of oxide nanoparticles in one or more solvents to a substrate ...

Improvements in or relating to the application of coatings to articles

It is known to apply coatings which have desired characteristics, e.g. wear resistance, thermal barrier capabilities anti-oxidation, to articles the material of which does not have the desired characteristic, wherein the coating is applied directly to the article. Some article materials, e.g. Titanium are highly reactive which immediately obviates several known methods of applying coatings. The invention uses a member (12) which would normally be preformed to mate with the article surface to be coated. The member (12) is manufactured from cheap, non reactive material, as a base to which the coating (14) is applied by the most suitable of any of the known means. The member (12) is then placed against the article with the coating (14) therebetween and the whole hot isostatically pressed. The member (12) is afterwards removed, e.g. by machining or etching. ...

Powder coating apparatus and process

Method of and apparatus for coating webs

In a method of coating a web 22 a liquid coating composition e.g. from a trough 28 is caused to flow down an inclined plane 25 to a sharp edge at the lower end thereof, said liquid being dammed back by an adjustable retainer blade 32 and released in a controlled manner. The web is passed over a counter-electrode e.g. roller 18 spaced from the sharp edge and the composition is atomised at the sharp edge and deposited on the web by means of a high potential difference (40-75 kv.) maintained between the edge and the counter-electrode.

METHOD OF MAKING A DIFFRACTIVE COMPOSITION

A method of coating a web

PROCESS FOR COATING OBJECTS USING POWDERED PLASTICS MATERIAL

... 1,212,113. Coated objects. FARBENFABRIKEN BAYER A.G. 27 May, 1968 [22 June, 1967], No. 25184/68. Heading B2E. Objects of metal, ceramics, glass, plastics or wood are coated by dip- or spray-coating or by an electrostatic coating process using a powdered plastics material with a particle diameter of from 20 to 300Á, wherein the powdered plastics material is a powdered, hydrolysed ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer which before hydrolysis contains ethylene and vinyl acetate in a molar ratio of from 2:1 to 20:1 and which is hydrolysed to a level from 80 to 100%. The dip-coating may be a whirl sintering technique and the spray-coating may be a flame-spraying technique. The copolymers may have an average molecular weight of from 10,000 to 50,000. The substrate may be roughened prior to coating. The metal object may be of steel, copper, brass, bronze, aluminium or its alloys.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SELF-LOCKING SCREW-THREADED FASTENING DEVICES

... 1,235,681. Coating screw-threaded members. FIRTH CLEVELAND FASTENINGS Ltd. 15 Oct., 1968 [17 Oct., 1967; 28 March, 1968; 10 May, 1968], Nos. 47202/67; 14905/68 and 22173/68. Heading B2E. [Also in Division F2] In a method of, or apparaus for coating a screw thread 11 of a bolt 10 with a thermoplastic synthetic resin 13, such as nylon, the bolt is heated to a predetermined temperature, a metered dose of powdered thermoplastic resin, to give a predetermined pattern, is fed from a hopper 23 onto a flat surface of a block 15 and then the heated bolt 10, fed from a drum and then a shoot 27 is rolled over the flat surfaces of the block 15 so that the powder is fused and adheres to the bolt 10 to form a coating 13 thereon.

TRANSFER COATING PROCESS

... 1,270,793. Coated sheet materials. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. 11 June, 1969 [11 June, 1968; 16 Aug., 1968], Nos. 27779/68 and 39267/68. Heading B2E. A process for the production of a painted planar polymeric article comprises the steps of pressing an advancing sheet of thermoplastic polymeric material the surface of which is in heat-softened form against a substrate moving in the same direction and at the same speed as said sheet and to which substrate has been applied a continuous or discontinuous paint coating, maintaining contact between the advancing sheet and the moving painted substrate for sufficient distance to effect transfer of the paint coating from the substrate to the sheet and thereafter parting the sheet from the substrate and causing or allowing the surface of the thermoplastic polymeric material to cool below the softening point thereof during or after its contact with the painted substrate. A paint is defined as being a composition, comprising a pigment dispersed ...

Improvements in or relating to the production of moisture-proof sheet wrapping materials

Method of and means for coating surfaces by electro-deposition

... 866,780. Coated paper; coated fabrics; seaming non-metallic sheet materials. COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. June 4, 1957 [June 14, 1956; March 26, 1957], No. 17809/57. Drawings to Specification. Classes 42 (1), 96, and 140. [Also in Groups XVI, XX, XXIII and XXXVI] A coherent deposit is formed on a surface by electrophoresis (see Group XXXVI) from a dispersion in an electrically-insulating carrier liquid of a particulate material coated as by ball-milling with a control agent which effects maintenance of a chosen surface charge when the particles are suspended in the carrier liquid. Welding plastics.-Sheets of plastic arranged on a conducting former are joined together by such an electrophoretic deposition process along the gaps between the sheets using the former as the electrode to which the particles migrate. A suitable dispersion comprises methyl methacrylate in chloroform. The surface to be coated may form one electrode in the coating bath or may be disposed between positive and negative ...

PROCESS FOR MOISTENING, IMPREGNATING AND REFINING OF WEB OF PAPER, CARTON, FOIL AND THE LIKE

METHOD OF APPLYING RUBBER TO A SUBSTRATE

Improvements in or relating to the production of moistureproof heat-sealable sheet wrapping material

... 805,072. Moistureproof sheet wrapping materials. BRITISH CELLOPHANE, Ltd. Aug. 2, 1957 [Aug. 8, 1956], No. 24332/56. Addition to 663,645 and 727,414. Class 140. A vinylidene chloride copolymer comprising (a) 91 to 94 parts by weight of monomeric vinylidene chloride, (b) 3 to 7 parts by weight of monomeric methyl methacrylate, and (c) 1 to 3 parts by weight of monomeric vinyl acetate (the total being 100 parts by weight) is coated on to a base film of water-sensitive organic non-fibrous material. Not more than 2 parts by weight of itaconic acid may be included as an anchoring agent. Between 0.1 and 3 per cent of an ester type wax such as carnauba, spermaceti, candelilla and palm wax, hydrogenated castor oil, benzyl stearate, pentaerythritol distearate, pentaerythritol tetrastearate and n-octadecyl stearate, may be included as a slip-agent. The coating may be applied from solution in an organic solvent such as tetrahydrofuran, or preferably as a colloidal aqueous dispersion. In an example ...

APPLICATION OF ADHESIVES

In the method a surface (2) of an article (1) is provided with adhesive (3) and pressed by a pressure plate (4), inclined by an angle alpha with respect to the surface of the article (1), into said surface (2). In this process, the article is moved over the pressure plate (4), the gap decreasing in the direction of movement. ...

PROCEDURE FOR MIXING AN ADDITIVE INTO A ON A SUBSTRATE FORMED THIN SECTION AND ITS USE IN THE OPHTHALMI OPTICS

PROCEDURE AND ORDER DEVICE FOR THE POWDER LACQUER FINISH OF AN ARTICLE

PROCEDURE AND ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BAHNFÖRMIGEN PACKING LAMINATE

SELECTIVE-ACTIVATE-CASH FOIL MATERIAL FOR DELIVERING AND DISTRIBUTING A SUBSTANCE ON A GOAL SURFACE

STENT WITH INTERMITTENT COATING

POWDER COATING PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR DEVELOPING PHOTO RESIST SAMPLES

PROCEDURE FOR COLORING A LENS BY CENTRIFUGAL COATING AND RECEIVED LENS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR COATING MEDICINES WITH GEL

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION A MULTI-LAYER COATED SUBSTRATE WITH IMPROVED BARRIER CHARACTERISTICS

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING OF CATHETER SHANKS

TRANSMISSION OF PULVERTEILCHEN ON A FIBER COURSE

LIQUID WORKING ON DEVICE AND - PROCEDURES

Verfahren zum Hochgeschwindigkeitsbeschichten der Innenfläche eines Rohlings

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Hochgeschwindigkeitsbeschichten der Innenfläche eines Rohlings (1), vorzugsweise einer Dose, wobei der Rohling (1) um seine Rotationsachse rotiert und auf einer Innenfläche des Rohlings (1) ein Beschichtungsmittel aufgetragen wird, beschrieben. Um auch bei geringen Beschichtungsdicken eine homogene Beschichtung der Innenfläche des Rohlings (1) und gleichzeitig eine Erhöhung der Produktionsraten zu ermöglichen, ohne dabei einen Anstieg der Betriebskosten zu verursachen, wird vorgeschlagen, dass zum Beschleunigen des Rohlings (1) sowie zum Verteilen des Beschichtungsmittels in Richtung der Rotationsachse (12) ein Gasstrom (10) über eine Düse (9) in den Rohling (1) eingeblasen wird.

COATING PROCESS AND COATING DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A CONSTRUCTION UNIT AS WELL AS HEAT EXCHANGER AND USE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER

PROCEDURES AND DEVICE FOR MOISTENING A IN OF A TREATMENT MECHANISM MOVED CONTINUOUS COURSE

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING OF A SHEET MATERIAL COURSE

PROCEDURE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FINESPUTTERED LIQUID AS WELL AS MECHANISM FOR THIS

POWDER FEEDING DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ORDER OF A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN ON MEANS OF MOUNTING

COATING PROCESS AND - PLANT FOR CONTAINERS

PROCEDURE FOR THE LACQUER FINISH OF CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS

BILDUNG EINER SILBERBESCHICHTUNG AUF EINEM GLASARTIGEN SUBSTRAT

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Behandeln von Gegenständen mit einer Flüssigkeit

In the treatment of a semiconductor wafer (8), a treatment medium, in particular an etching or cleaning liquid, is applied to the semiconductor wafer (8) from a nozzle (11). In this process, the temperature, the concentration and/or the amount of medium applied in the unit of time are controlled depending on the location (7) at which the medium is being applied to the semiconductor wafer (8). In this manner, uniform treatment of the semiconductor water (8) is achieved because irregularities in the semiconductor wafer (8) can be compensated.

PROCEDURE FOR THE AUFSPRÜHEN OF PLASTIC FILMS

PROCEDURE FOR LAYING A MASS ON ARTICLES.

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING AN EXAMINED FLOCK GOODS COURSE.

Deposition of viscous material

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for depositing a viscous material on a substrate surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of depositing a viscous material on a substrate surface, the method comprising: applying a pre-wet material to a surface of a substrate; depositing a viscous material atop the pre-wet material; rotating the substrate about an axis to spread the viscous material along the surface of the substrate toward a substrate edge; and depositing additional pre-wet material in a path along the surface and adjacent the spreading viscous material.

Apparatus and method for coloring recognizable tool bit

An apparatus for coloring a recognizable tool bit includes an operating system and a control system electrically connected to the operating system. The operating system has a rotating mechanism having a rotor extending therefrom for adapting to connect to a tool bit. A supplying mechanism is provided for adapting to store dyestuffs and inject the dyestuffs for coloring the tool bit. A daubing mechanism is relatively connected to the supplying mechanism for soaking dyestuffs from the supplying mechanism and daubing the dyestuff on the tool bit.

Dental Posts

The present invention pertains to the technical field of dental restorations, especially dental posts. One aspect of the present invention is a radio-opaque coated dental post. The post essentially consists of a core embedded in a thermoplastic or duroplastic material. The core is further coated with yet another resin with at least one radio-opaque additive. X-ray visibility especially at the outer margin of the post is significantly improved. 1. A radio-opaque , multi-layered dental post comprising:a core with a first material, anda coating of a second material on said core, wherein said coating comprises at least one radio-opaque additive.2. The dental post of claim 1 , wherein the first material and the second material are thermoplastic or duroplastic.3. The dental post of claim 1 , wherein said core with said first material is made from a fibrous material which is embedded in or impregnated with said first material.4. The dental post of claim 3 , wherein the fibrous material is long fibers.5. The dental post of claim 3 , wherein the fibrous material essentially extends over the whole length of the core.6. The dental post of claim 3 , wherein the fibrous material is embedded in the first material of the core.7. The dental post of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises at least one radio-opaque additive.8. The dental post according to claim 7 , wherein the radio-opaque additive of at least one of said first or second material is at least one metal oxide.9. The dental post according to claim 7 , wherein the radio opaque additive is a metal fluoride.10. The dental post of claim 1 , with the following dimensions:a length in the range of about 5 mm to about 40 mm;a maximum cross-sectional diameter in the range of about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm.11. The dental post according to claim 1 , wherein the dental post is made up of a head and a body section claim 1 , each section having a different layer thickness of the first material and the second material.12. The ...

Process for fabricating an electromagnetic flow meter

A process for fabricating an electromagnetic flow meter by encapsulating an electrode with a liquefied plastic. The electrode is fabricated out of an electrically conducting material and with at least a first circumferential indentation that runs orthogonal to the longitudinal expansion of the electrode. The electrode is positioned in a tool and encapsulated with a liquefied plastic, at least in sections, wherein the first indentation is encapsulated, at least in sections, with liquefied plastic. Also, an electromagnetic flow meter for measuring the volumetric flow or mass flow of a medium in a pipe, with a measurement tube, through which the medium flows in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and with a magnetic system that is so embodied as to produce a magnetic field that passes through the measurement tube and runs essentially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the measurement tube, and with at least one measurement electrode that couples to the medium, which is arranged essentially orthogonal to the region of the magnetic field in a bore hole in the wall of the measurement tube. 116-. (canceled)17. A process for fabricating an electromagnetic flow meter , comprising the steps of:encapsulating an electrode with a liquefied plastic, wherein the electrode is fabricated out of an electrically conducting material and with at least a first circumferential indentation that runs orthogonal to the longitudinal expansion of the electrode; andpositioning the electrode in a tool and encapsulated with a liquefied plastic, at least in sections,wherein: the first indentation is encapsulated, at least in sections, with liquefied plastic.18. The process for fabricating an electromagnetic flow meter according to claim 17 , wherein:an elastic sealing ring is positioned on the electrode.19. The process for fabricating an electromagnetic flow meter according to claim 18 , wherein:the elastic sealing ring is positioned in the first indentation of the electrode for seating ...

Applicator for an Adhesive Lavatory Treatment Composition

Disclosed is an applicator for an adhesive lavatory composition which comprises a quantity of an adhesive lavatory composition, and a piston part moveably engageable within a base part, wherein the piston part includes a piston plate and a grip element, and, the base part includes an upper cavity, a perforated compression plate, and a lower cavity, and, wherein the piston plate is fitted within the upper cavity of the base part and is moveable within the upper cavity of the base part. In certain embodiments the grip element may be detached from the piston plate and reused. 1. An applicator for an adhesive lavatory composition which comprises: the piston part includes a piston plate and a grip element, and,', 'the base part includes an upper cavity, a perforated compression plate, and a lower cavity, and,', 'wherein the piston plate is fitted within the upper cavity of the base part and is moveable within the upper cavity of the base part., 'a quantity of an adhesive lavatory composition, and a piston part moveably engageable within a base part, wherein2. An applicator according to wherein the grip element is detachable from a piston plate of the piston part.3. An applicator according to wherein the applicator further comprises a stop means.4. An applicator according to wherein the grip element is generally perpendicular to the base section.5. An applicator according to wherein the applicator further comprises a piston stop removal means.6. An applicator according to wherein the piston plate comprises a release material.7. An applicator according to claim 6 , wherein the release material comprises a film.8. (canceled)9. A method of applying an adhesive lavatory composition to a surface the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'supplying an applicator according to containing a dose of an adhesive lavatory treatment composition,'}applying the dose of the adhesive lavatory treatment composition from the applicator to a surface ...

Materials including semiconductor nanocrystals

A composition includes a layer of nanoparticles and a layer of a second material. 1. A method of manufacturing a layered device comprising:depositing a film-forming solution on a substrate to form two layers from the film-forming solution, the film-forming solution including a first material and a second material, wherein the first material includes a matrix material and the second material includes a plurality of nanoparticles: andforming a bilayer structure from the single film-forming solution by phase segregation, wherein the bilayer structure includes a layer of the first material including the matrix material and a layer of the second material including the plurality of nanoparticles.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein one layer is a discontinuous layer including the nanoparticles.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein one layer is a continuous layer including the nanoparticles.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of nanoparticles is a plurality of semiconductor nanoparticles.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of nanoparticles is a plurality of metallic nanoparticles.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of nanoparticles is a plurality of ceramic nanoparticles.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the layer of the second material including a plurality of nanoparticles is a monolayer.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material is non-polymeric.11. A method of forming a layered structure comprising:selecting a matrix material and a nanoparticle which are mutually immiscible;dissolving the matrix material and the nanoparticle in a solvent to form a coating solution;coating a substrate with the coating solution, andforming a monolayer including a plurality of nanoparticles on a layer of the matrix material wherein the nanoparticle is one of the plurality of nanoparticles and forming a bilayer structure from the single film-forming solution by phase segregation, wherein the bilayer structure includes a layer of ...

SILVER NANOPARTICLE ANTIMICROBIAL COATING FOR LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM INFECTION RESISTANCE

Disclosed herein is an implantable medical device including an antimicrobial layer. The antimicrobial layer may include a first distinct size of silver nanoparticles, a second distinct size of silver nanoparticles, and a third distinct size of silver nanoparticles. The antimicrobial layer extends over a surface of the implantable medical device, and, in some instances, the surface of the implantable medical device may serve as a substrate on which the antimicrobial layer is deposited. 1. An implantable medical device comprising an antimicrobial layer comprising a first distinct size of silver nanoparticles and a second distinct size of silver nanoparticles , wherein the antimicrobial layer extends over a surface of the implantable medical device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the implantable medical device acts as a substrate for the antimicrobial layer.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the implantable medical device includes an exterior surface of the implantable medical device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first distinct size of silver nanoparticles are generally confined in a first sub-layer of the antimicrobial layer claim 1 , and the second distinct size of silver nanoparticles are generally confined in a second sub-layer of the antimicrobial layer.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the first sub-layer and the second sub-layer are the products of a multi-step wet deposition process.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the first sub-layer and the second sub-layer are the products of a multi-step PEM process.7. The device of claim 4 , wherein the first sub-layer and the second sub-layer are the products of a multi-step sintering process.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first distinct size of silver nanoparticles are confined in a polymer material forming at least part of a first sub-layer of the antimicrobial layer claim 1 , and the second distinct size of silver nanoparticles are confined in a polymer material ...

Composite stent with inner and outer stent elements and method of using the same

An endoprosthesis comprising a stent, a cover fully covering the stent wherein the cover has variable porosity in the radial direction; and an adhesion layer connecting the stent to the cover. Another aspect of the invention is a method of implanting an endoprosthesis which includes a stent, providing a cover with variable porosity in the radial direction, connecting the stent to the cover with an adhesion layer to form a covered stent, and implanting the covered stent within a body lumen of a patient. 1. A method of forming a covered stent comprising:applying adhesion material in a liquid phase onto a stent mounted on a rotating mandrel;applying cover material onto the adhesion material; andremoving the covered stent from the mandrel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adhesion material becomes partially or entirely solid phase after application.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a nozzle is used to apply the adhesion material and the cover material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying cover material comprises applying a first cover material to form a non-permeable layer and a second cover material to form a porous layer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the porous layer has a pore size in the range of 10-60 microns.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the porous layer is formed of polyurethane.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stent is a self-expanding metal stent.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising attaching a bioabsorbable stent to an outer surface of the covered stent.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the bioabsorbable stent is a polymeric stent.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein attaching includes fasteners; sutures; clips; staples; dissolvable gel claim 8 , adhesive; mechanical interlock; interweaving with a degradable filament; mating land and grooves and the bioabsorbable stent to lands and grooves of the stent. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/962,567, filed Oct. 13, 2004 which is a ...

METHOD AND MATERIAL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING MODELS IN LAYERS

The present invention describes a method for building models in layers, wherein a first material and subsequent thereto selectively a second material are applied in layers in a build space, and these two application steps are repeated until a desired model is obtained. The two materials form a solid object in a suitable mixing ratio, the first material including a particulate material and the second material being applied with the aid of a print head. The first material, the second material and/or the particulate material include one or more diamines and/or one or more dicarbonyl compounds as the binder. 1. A method for building models in layers , wherein a first material and subsequent thereto selectively a second material are applied in layers in a build space , and these two application steps are repeated until a desired model is obtained;the two materials form a solid body in a suitable mixing ratio.the first material includes particulate material; andthe second material is applied with the aid of a print head, and wherein the first material, the second material or the particulate material includes one or more diamines or one or more dicarbonyl compounds as the binder.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method includes a step of printing a final applied layer claim 1 , and the solid body remains in a powder bed under environmental conditions for 5 to 24 hours after the final applied layer has been printed.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid body is subjected to heat treatment in an additional step claim 1 , the solid body being stored at 40° C. to 60° C.4. A material system for building models in layers claim 1 , comprising a first material and a second material claim 1 , wherein one of the materials includes a particulate material and one of the materials includes one or multiple diamines or one of the materials includes one or multiple dicarbonyl compounds as the binder.5. A method for building models in layers claim 1 , wherein ...

ENHANCING DEPOSITION PROCESS BY HEATING PRECURSOR

Heating of precursor before exposing the substrate to the precursor for depositing material on the substrate using a deposition method (e.g., ALD, MLD or CVD). A reactor for injecting precursor onto the substrate includes a heater placed in a path between a channel connected to a source of the precursor and a reaction chamber of the reactor. As the precursor passes the heater, the precursor is heated to a temperature conducive to the deposition process. Alternatively or in addition to the heater, the reactor may inject a heated gas that mixes with the precursor to increase the temperature of the precursor before exposing the substrate to the precursor. 1. A reactor for injecting a gas onto a substrate to deposit a material on the substrate , comprising:a body formed with a channel for carrying the gas, a reaction chamber filled with the gas provided by the channel, an exhaust portion for discharging the gas and a constriction zone between the reaction chamber and the exhaust portion, the constriction zone forming a passage that is narrower than the reaction chamber, the substrate passing by the reaction chamber for exposure to the gas; anda heater placed between the channel and the reaction chamber to heat the gas to a predetermined range of temperature.2. The reactor of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined range of temperature is higher than a temperature of the substrate while the substrate is passing by the reaction chamber.3. The reactor of claim 1 , wherein the heater comprises a heating element claim 1 , an enclosure surrounding the heating element claim 1 , and an outer casing that forms a passage for the gas in conjunction with the enclosure.4. The reactor of claim 1 , wherein the heater attached to the body claim 1 , and an outer surface of the heater forms the reaction chamber.5. The reactor of claim 1 , wherein the constriction zone is provided above the substrate and is configured to remove excess gas molecules from a surface of the substrate.6. The ...

Surface Functionalization of a Substrate in an Ionic Liquid Medium

The present invention relates to a process that is useful for surface functionalization of a substrate comprising at least one hydroxyl function, in which one or more point regions of said surface are brought into contact with an ionic liquid matrix containing at least one reactive molecule, as it is known, that carries at least one reactive function, under conditions that are suitable for the creation of a covalent bond between said reactive function of the molecule and a hydroxyl function of said surface. 120.-. (canceled)21. A process for surface functionalization of a substrate , comprising:(1) providing a substrate which has at least one surface comprising at least one hydroxyl function, and;(2) bringing one or more point regions of the surface into contact with an ionic liquid matrix containing at least one molecule termed reactive, the molecule carrying at least one reactive function capable of interacting with at least one hydroxyl function of the surface, the bringing into contact with the ionic liquid matrix being carried out via the deposition of drops of the ionic liquid matrix, localized at the surface of each of the point regions;wherein the bringing into contact is carried out under conditions favorable to the creation of a covalent bond between the reactive function of the molecule and a hydroxyl function of the surface.22. The process of claim 21 , wherein the reactive molecule also comprises at least one secondary reaction unit which is not reactive with respect to the hydroxyl function(s) of the surface and is not reactive with respect to the ionic liquid matrix.23. The process of claim 21 , wherein step (2) comprises claim 21 , consecutively claim 21 , (a) bringing one or more point regions of the surface into contact with an ionic liquid matrix devoid of reactive molecule claim 21 , and (b) adding the reactive molecule(s) to the ionic liquid matrix.24. The process of claim 21 , wherein the mixture of an ionic liquid matrix devoid of reactive ...

SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS

A substrate treatment method is provided, which includes: a liquid film forming step of forming a liquid film of a treatment liquid on a front surface of a substrate; a hydrophobization liquid supplying step of supplying a hydrophobization liquid to a center portion of the front surface of the substrate for hydrophobizing the front surface of the substrate, while rotating the substrate; an inactivation suppressing step of suppressing inactivation of the supplied hydrophobization liquid on a peripheral edge portion of the front surface of the substrate simultaneously with the hydrophobization liquid supplying step; and a drying step of drying the substrate to which the hydrophobization liquid has been supplied. 1. A substrate treatment method for treating a front surface of a substrate formed with a predetermined pattern , the method comprising:a liquid film forming step of forming a liquid film of a treatment liquid on the front surface of the substrate;a hydrophobization liquid supplying step of supplying a hydrophobization liquid to a center portion of the front surface of the substrate for hydrophobizing the front surface of the substrate, while rotating the substrate;an inactivation suppressing step of suppressing inactivation of the supplied hydrophobization liquid on a peripheral edge portion of the front surface of the substrate simultaneously with the hydrophobization liquid supplying step; anda drying step of drying the substrate to which the hydrophobization liquid has been supplied.2. The substrate treatment method according to claim 1 , wherein the inactivation suppressing step includes a heating step of heating at least one of the substrate and the hydrophobization liquid supplied to the front surface of the substrate.3. The substrate treatment method according to claim 2 , wherein the heating step includes a substrate heating step of heating the substrate.4. The substrate treatment method according to claim 3 , wherein the substrate heating step ...

FLUID DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING FLUID

A fluid dispensing machine includes a frame and a fixture held by the frame. The fixture is configured to support a substrate. A positioning system is supported by the frame. A guidance system is supported by the positioning system. The guidance system has a camera viewing the fixture that is movable relative to the fixture. A fluid dispenser is supported by the positioning system and is moved by the positioning system relative to the fixture. The fluid dispenser is configured to dispense fluid onto the substrate. A controller communicates with the positioning system and the guidance system. The controller operates the positing system to control a position of the fluid dispenser relative to the fixture based on an image obtained by the camera 1. A fluid dispensing machine comprising:a frame;a fixture held by the frame, the fixture being configured to support a substrate;a positioning system supported by the frame;a guidance system supported by the positioning system, the guidance system having a camera viewing the fixture, the camera being movable relative to the fixture;a fluid dispenser supported by the positioning system and moved by the positioning system relative to the fixture, the fluid dispenser being configured to dispense fluid onto the substrate; anda controller communicating with the positioning system and the guidance system, the controller operating the positing system to control a position of the fluid dispenser relative to the fixture based on an image obtained by the camera.2. The fluid dispensing machine of claim 1 , wherein the camera is configured to image the substrate at a work area where the fluid is dispensed claim 1 , the controller differentiating the boundary between the dispensed fluid and the substrate claim 1 , the controller operating the positioning system to control a position of the fluid dispenser based on the boundary.3. The fluid dispensing machine of claim 1 , wherein the controller develops a motion profile for the positioning ...

COVER FOR SHAFT OF ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER PROBE

A cover for a shaft of an electronic thermometer probe. The cover includes a tubular body having an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The body defines a cavity sized and shaped to slidably receive the shaft of the electronic thermometer probe. At least a portion of the tubular body is formed from a nanotube composite material including a polymer matrix material and a carbon nanotube filler material. 16-. (canceled)7. A method of making a cover for a shaft of an electronic thermometer probe comprising:preparing a polymer resin;introducing carbon nanotubes into the polymer resin;mixing the nanotubes and polymer resin to generally evenly disperse the nanotubes in the resin;molding the mixed resin and nanotubes; andcuring the mixed resin and nanotubes.8. A method as set forth in further comprising coating the cured resin and nanotubes with graphite.913-. (canceled) The present invention generally relates to a cover for a shaft of an electronic thermometer probe.Electronic thermometers are widely used in the healthcare field for measuring a patient's body temperature. Typical electronic thermometers have a probe comprising an elongate shaft. Electronic temperature sensors such as thermistors or other temperature sensitive elements are contained in the shaft. In one version, the probe includes a cup-shaped aluminum tip at its free end. A thermistor is placed in thermal communication with the aluminum tip inside the probe. When a free end of the probe is placed, for example, in a patient's mouth, the tip is heated up by the patient's body and the thermistor measures the temperature of the tip. Additional electronics connected to the electronic sensor components may be contained in a base unit connected by wire to the shaft or may be contained n a handle of the shaft, for example. Electronic components receive input from the sensor components to compute the patient's temperature. The temperature is then typically displayed on a visual output device such as a ...

ON-DEMAND OPERATION OF A FLEXOGRAPHIC COATING UNIT

A coating unit is located after a sheet-fed digital printer on a manufacturing line. As a response to a workpiece entering the coating unit from the printer, coating substance is dosed onto a plate cylinder, and said plate cylinder is rotated to transfer said coating substance onto the workpiece, which is then transferred further on the manufacturing line. As a response to a first time limit expiring after transferring the workpiece further without a subsequent workpiece entering the coating unit, the rotation of the plate cylinder is stopped. 1. A method for operating a coating unit located after a sheet-fed digital printer on a manufacturing line , comprising the steps of:a) as a response to a workpiece entering the coating unit from the printer, dosing a coating substance onto a plate cylinder, rotating said plate cylinder to transfer said coating substance onto said workpiece, and transferring said workpiece further on said manufacturing line, andb) as a response to a first time limit expiring after transferring said work-piece further without a subsequent workpiece entering the coating unit, stopping the rotation of the plate cylinder.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'if the subsequent workpiece enters the coating unit before a second time limit expires after transferring said workpiece further, repeating the method of directly from step a), and'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'if the subsequent workpiece enters the coating unit after said second time limit expired but before a third time limit expires, rotating the plate cylinder through a refreshing round of dosing coating substance before repeating the method of from step a).'}3. A method according to claim 2 , comprising:as a response to said third time limit expiring without the subsequent work-piece entering the coating unit, cleaning an outer surface of the plate cylinder and parking the plate cylinder in a waiting position.4. ...

DECORATIVE COATING FILM

A decorative coating film formed on a surface of a resinous base placed on a path of electromagnetic waves of a radar device. The decorative coating film includes fine particles of a silver alloy dispersed in the decorative coating film; and a light-transmissive binder resin with which the fine particles of a silver alloy are bonded. The silver alloy consists of an alloy of silver and zinc, and the zinc is contained in an amount of 0.5 to 50 mass % relative to the silver. 1. A front part of a vehicle , comprising:a radar device that emits a millimeter-wave;a front grille; anda decorative coating film formed on a surface of a resinous base placed on a path of millimeter-wave of a radar device,the decorative coating film comprising: (a) fine particles of a silver alloy dispersed in the decorative coating film; and (b) a light-transmissive binder resin with which the fine particles of the silver alloy are bonded,wherein the silver alloy essentially consists of an alloy of silver and nickel, the nickel being contained in an amount of 1 to 30 mass % relative to the silver,the light-transmissive binder resin is an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, a poly(ethylene terephthalate) resin, an epoxy resin, or a polystyrene resin,the decorative coating film has an electrical insulating property, andthe millimeter-wave is able to penetrate through the decorative coating film.2. A front part of a vehicle , comprising:a radar device that emits a millimeter-wave;a front grille; anda decorative coating film formed on a surface of a resinous base placed on a path of millimeter-wave of a radar device,the decorative coating film comprising: (a) fine particles of a silver alloy dispersed in the decorative coating film; and (b) a light-transmissive binder resin with which the fine particles of the silver alloy are bonded,wherein the silver alloy essentially consists of an alloy of silver and zinc, the zinc being contained in an amount of 0.5 to 50 mass % relative to the silver,the ...

PROCESS FOR FORMING MULTI-LAYER FILM AND PATTERNING PROCESS

The invention provides a process for forming a multi-layer film including the steps of: (1) forming an under layer film onto a substrate by coating an under layer film material containing a resin represented by the following general formula (1) in which a compound having a bisnaphthol group has been made a novolac resin, and curing the same by heat treatment at a temperature in a range of 300° C. or higher and 700° C. or lower for 10 seconds to 600 seconds, (2) forming a silicon film onto the under layer film, (3) forming a hydrocarbon film onto the silicon film by coating a hydrocarbon film material, and (4) forming a silicon-oxidized film onto the hydrocarbon film by coating a silicon-oxidized film material. There can be provided a process for forming a multi-layer film which can reduce reflectance, and useful for a patterning process with high dimensional accuracy of dry etching. 2. The process for forming a multi-layer film according to claim 1 , wherein coating of the materials in the step (1) claim 1 , the step (3) claim 1 , and the step (4) is carried out by a spin coating method.3. The process for forming a multi-layer film according to claim 1 , wherein the step (2) is carried out by a sputtering method or a vapor phase epitaxial growth method.4. The process for forming a multi-layer film according to claim 2 , wherein the step (2) is carried out by a sputtering method or a vapor phase epitaxial growth method.5. The process for forming a multi-layer film according to claim 1 , wherein the under layer film having a film thickness of 30 to 20 claim 1 ,000 nm is formed in the step (1) claim 1 , the silicon film having a film thickness of 3 to 100 nm is formed in the step (2) claim 1 , the hydrocarbon film having a film thickness of 5 to 100 nm is formed in the step (3) claim 1 , and the silicon-oxidized film having a film thickness of 10 to 20 nm is formed in the step (4).6. The process for forming a multi-layer film according to claim 2 , wherein the under ...

Spin on Hard-Mask Material

Disclosed and claimed herein is a composition for forming a spin-on hard-mask, having a fullerene derivative and a crosslinking agent. Further disclosed is a process for forming a hard-mask. 2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more thermal acid generators.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the one or more thermal acid generators are chosen from alkyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , alicyclic esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , amine salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , 2-nitrobenzyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , 4-nitrobenzyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , benzoin esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , β-hydroxyalkyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , β-hydroxycycloalkyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , triaryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , alkyl diaryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , dialkyl aryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , trialkyl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , diaryl iodonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , alkyl aryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 2 , or ammonium salts of tris(organosulfonyl) methides.4. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising one or more photoacid generators.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the one or more photoacid generators are chosen from halogenated triazines claim 4 , 2-nitrobenzyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , 4-nitrobenzyl esters of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , triaryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , alkyl diaryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , dialkyl aryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , diaryl iodonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , alkyl aryl sulfonium salts of organic sulfonic acids claim 4 , n-organosulfonyloxybicyclo[2.2.1]-hept-5-ene-2 claim 4 ,3-dicarboximides claim 4 , or 1 claim 4 ,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl ...

Method for Imparting an Optical Element with a Light Influencing Property in a Gradient Pattern

A method for imparting an optical element with at least one light influencing property in a gradient pattern. The method includes (a) providing an optical substrate having first and second surfaces; (b) depositing a first composition over the first surface of the optical substrate so as to provide a first treated surface region and an untreated surface region, the first composition including a material which provides a light influencing property; (c) depositing a second composition over the optical substrate of (b) to provide a second treated surface region over the untreated surface region and over a portion of the first treated surface region to form a first overlap region; and (d) spinning the optical substrate of (c) thereby providing the optical element having a light influencing property in a gradient pattern. 1. A method for imparting an optical element with at least one light influencing property in a gradient pattern , the method comprising:(a) providing an optical substrate having a first surface and a second surface;(b) depositing a first composition over a portion of the first surface of the optical substrate so as to provide a first treated surface region and an untreated surface region, the first composition comprising a material which provides at least one light influencing property;(c) depositing at least one second composition over the optical substrate of (b) to provide at least a second treated surface region over at least a portion of the untreated surface region and over a portion of the first treated surface region to form a first overlap region; and(d) spinning the optical substrate of (c) thereby providing the optical element having a light influencing property in a non-uniform, linear pattern over the first surface thereof.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one second composition is deposited over a portion of the first treated surface region to form a first overlap region claim 1 , and over the entire untreated surface region ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING NANO-PATTERN, AND NANO-PATTERN PREPARED THEREFROM

Provided are a method for manufacturing a nano-pattern including: increasing a temperature of a self-assembling material applied on a substrate through light irradiation to form a self-assembly pattern, and a nano-pattern manufactured thereby. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a nano-pattern capable of implementing various circuit patterns through simple dragging without using a photoresist pattern or chemical pattern in advance, implementing the nano-pattern on a substrate having a three-dimensional structure such as a flexible substrate as well as a flat substrate, and performing a process without a specific environmental restriction. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a nano-pattern capable of forming a large-area self-assembly pattern within a very short time, that is, several to several ten milliseconds (ms) by instantly irradiating high-energy flash light to instantly perform thermal annealing. 1. A method for manufacturing a nano-pattern , the method comprising: increasing a temperature of a self-assembling material applied on a substrate through light irradiation to form a self-assembly pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein directed self-assembly is induced after a complete disordered state is made by inducing χN (here claim 1 , χ is a Flory-Huggins interaction parameter claim 1 , and N is a degree of polymerization of a polymer in the self-assembling material) of the self-assembling material to be 10.5 or less in a region irradiated with light.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the light includes laser light.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the light is irradiated to the self-assembling material in a three-dimensional movement of a light source.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the nano-pattern is formed by irradiating light while locally moving light.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein an energy density of the light is 0.001 to 200 claim 2 ,000 W/mm.7. The method of ...

METHODS FOR ETCHING A WORKPIECE, AN APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO ETCH A WORKPIECE, AND A NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM

A method for etching a workpiece may be provided, which may include: determining a plurality of reference etch profiles for a plurality of positions of an etchant dispenser, each reference etch profile corresponding to a respective position of the plurality of positions of the etchant dispenser; determining a thickness profile of the workpiece; determining a respective etch duration for each position of the plurality of positions of the etchant dispenser based on the determined thickness profile and the plurality of reference etch profiles, to reduce a total thickness variation of the workpiece; and dispensing an etchant over the workpiece via the etchant dispenser for the determined respective etch duration for each position of the plurality of positions. 1. A method for etching a workpiece , the method comprising:determining a plurality of reference etch profiles for a plurality of positions of an etchant dispenser, each reference etch profile corresponding to a respective position of the plurality of positions of the etchant dispenser;determining a thickness profile of the workpiece;determining a respective etch duration for each position of the plurality of positions of the etchant dispenser based on the determined thickness profile and the plurality of reference etch profiles, to reduce a total thickness variation of the workpiece; anddispensing an etchant over the workpiece via the etchant dispenser for the determined respective etch duration for each position of the plurality of positions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reference etch profile corresponding to the respective position comprises an etch profile that is obtained when material is etched from a reference workpiece in case the etchant dispenser is positioned at the respective position over the reference workpiece and the etchant is dispensed over the reference workpiece via the etchant dispenser.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the thickness profile of the workpiece comprises ...

THERMAL PROCESSING DEVICE, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND THERMAL PROCESSING METHOD

A thermal processing device includes a waiting section, a heating section and a transport mechanism. The waiting section includes a plurality of support pins. The transport mechanism includes a transport arm for holding a substrate and transports the substrate between the waiting section and the heating section by moving the transport arm. The transport arm has a plurality of regions and a plurality of cooling water passages for respectively cooling the plurality of regions are provided in the transport arm. 1. A thermal processing device comprising:a heating section in which heating processing is performed on a substrate;a waiting section that includes a supporter for supporting the substrate; anda transporter that includes a holder for holding the substrate and transports the substrate between the waiting section and the heating section by moving the holder, whereinthe holder has a plurality of regions, and a plurality of cooling portions for respectively cooling the plurality of regions are provided in the holder.2. The thermal processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of cooling portions respectively have different cooling capacity such that variations in in-plane temperature of the substrate that is heated in the heating section and then held by the holder are equal to or less than a predetermined allowable value.3. The thermal processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe holder has a holding surface facing one surface of the substrate and having the plurality of regions, and the plurality of cooling portions are provided to respectively overlap with the plurality of regions in the holder.4. The thermal processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of regions include first and second regions,an amount of heat received by the first region in the heating section is smaller than an amount of heat received by the second region in the heating section, andthe plurality of cooling portions include first and second cooling ...

FLEXIBLE NANOIMPRINT MOLD, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME, AND MOLD USAGE ON PLANAR AND CURVED SUBSTRATE

The present invention provides a flexible nanoimprint mold which can fabricate sub-15 nm ultra fine structures on either planar or curved substrates. The mold comprises a top ultra-thin rigid layer of imprint patterning features and a bottom thick flexible layer of polymer elastomer. The two distinct layers are preferably integrated via chemically bonding. The top layer of the mold enables a sub-15 nm resolution of pattern fabrication and the bottom layer affords a conformal contact to planar or curved surface of substrates. The methods for fabricating the same are disclosed. 18-. (canceled)9. A method of fabricating a flexible imprint mold , comprising:(a) preparing a polymer elastic support;(b) forming a film of a silicon containing photo-curable material on a mold master;(c) placing the polymer elastic support onto the mold master;(d) using a UV radiation to curing the silicon containing photo-curable material in a nitrogen atmosphere;(e) oxidizing a near-surface region of rigid patterning feature layer into silica; and(f) coating a fluorinated self-assembled monolayer on the surface of rigid patterning feature layer.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the elastic polymer support includes a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) support.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the PDMS support is prepared by casting and curing liquid prepolymer of PDMS between two silicon wafers.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein an area of the PDMS support is adjusted by an area of the silicon wafers.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein a thickness of the PDMS support is adjusted by a gap between the two silicon wafers.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the two silicon wafers are coated with a self-assembled monolayer of trichloro-perfluoroalkyl silane.15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the mold master is made from a material selected from silicon wafer claim 9 , silicon dioxide claim 9 , quartz claim 9 , glass claim 9 , metal claim 9 , and plastic.16. The method of claim 9 , wherein the ...

WET-COATING OF THIN FILM LITHIUM NICKEL OXIDES FOR ELECTROCHROMIC APPLICATIONS

Process for forming a multi-layer electrochromic structure, the process comprising depositing a film of a liquid mixture onto a surface of a substrate, and treating the deposited film to form an anodic electrochromic layer, the liquid mixture comprising a continuous phase and a dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising metal oxide particles, metal hydroxide particles, metal alkoxide particles, metal alkoxide oligomers, gels or particles, or a combination thereof having a number average size of at least 5 nm. 1. A process for preparing a multi-layer electrochromic structure , the process comprising:depositing a film of a liquid mixture comprising lithium, nickel, and at least one bleached state stabilizing element onto a surface of a substrate, and treating the deposited film to form an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithiated nickel oxide, wherein(i) the atomic ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel and the bleached state stabilizing element in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least 0.4:1, respectively,(ii) the atomic ratio of the amount of the bleached state stabilizing element to the combined amount of nickel and the bleached state stabilizing elements in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least about 0.025:1, respectively,(iii) the bleached state stabilizing element is selected from the group consisting of Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W, B, Al, Ga, In, Si, Ge, Sn, P, Sb and combinations thereof, and(iv) the liquid mixture comprises a dispersed phase and a continuous phase, the dispersed phase comprising a dispersed species having a number average size of at least 5 nm.2. The process of wherein the dispersed species has a number average size selected from the group consisting of at least 10 nm claim 1 , at least 25 nm claim 1 , at least 50 nm claim 1 , at least 75 nm claim 1 , and at least 100 nm.3. The process of wherein the dispersed species comprises discrete particles.4. The process of wherein the process further ...

EXTERNAL INVERTER SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE SUBSTRATE THICKNESS AND METHOD FOR ROTATING A SUBSTRATE

A dispenser includes a frame, a gantry system, a dispensing unit, a substrate support assembly, a transport system, and an inverter system coupled to the frame and in communication with the transport system. The inverter system is positioned outside the substrate support assembly and configured to rotate a substrate orientation between a first position in which a top surface of the substrate is in a dispense position and a second position in which a bottom surface of the substrate is in a dispense position. The inverter system includes a first driven assembly configured to engage one edge of the substrate and a second driven assembly configured to engage an opposite edge of the substrate. The first driven assembly and the second driven assembly are configured to drive a linear movement of the substrate. 1. A dispenser for dispensing viscous material on a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface , the dispenser comprising:a frame;a gantry system coupled to the frame;a dispensing unit coupled to the gantry system, the gantry system being configured to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions;a substrate support assembly coupled to the frame and configured to support the substrate in a dispense position to dispense material on the top surface of the substrate and on the bottom surface of the substrate;a transport system coupled to the frame and configured to transport substrates into and out of the substrate support assembly; andan inverter system coupled to the frame and in communication with the transport system, the inverter system being positioned outside the substrate support assembly and configured to rotate a substrate orientation between a first position in which the top surface of the substrate faces upwardly and a second position in which the bottom surface of the substrate faces upwardly, the inverter system including a first driven assembly configured to engage one edge of the substrate and a second driven assembly ...

COPOLYMER AND ASSOCIATED LAYERED ARTICLE, AND DEVICE-FORMING METHOD

A copolymer is prepared by the polymerization of monomers that include an ultraviolet absorbing monomer, and a base-solubility-enhancing monomer. The copolymer is useful for forming a topcoat layer for electron beam and extreme ultraviolet lithographies. Also described are a layered article including the topcoat layer, and an associated method of forming an electronic device. 1. A copolymer , an out-of-band absorbing monomer; and', 'a base-solubility-enhancing monomer; and, 'wherein the copolymer comprises the polymerization product of monomers comprisingwherein a film cast from the copolymer has an extinction coefficient, k, of 0.1 to 0.5 at a wavelength in the range of 150 to 400 nanometers.2. The copolymer of claim 1 , having a dispersity (M/M) of 1.05 to 1.2.3. The copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the out-of-band absorbing monomer comprises an unsubstituted or substituted C-Caryl group that is free of fluorine claim 1 , an unsubstituted or substituted C-Cheteroaryl group claim 1 , a C-Cdienone group claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the base-solubility-enhancing monomer is selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylate esters of poly(ethylene oxide)s claim 1 , (meth)acrylate esters of poly(propylene oxide)s claim 1 , base-labile (meth)acrylate esters claim 1 , (meth)acrylate esters substituted with a group having a pKof 2 to 12 claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The copolymer of claim 1 , wherein the base-solubility-enhancing monomer comprises a (meth)acrylate ester of a poly(ethylene oxide) and a (meth)acrylate ester substituted with a 1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,3-hexafluoro-2-hydroxy-2-propyl group.8. A method of forming a polymer layer claim 1 , comprising spin-coating a polymer solution comprising 0.1 to 3 weight percent of the copolymer of in a solvent selected from the group consisting of 2-methyl-2-butanol claim 1 , 2-methyl-2-pentanol claim 1 , combinations of 2-methyl-2-butanol ...

COMPOSITE PHOTOALIGNMENT LAYER

A composite photoalignment layer for aligning liquid crystal molecules includes: a monomeric material; a photoinitiator or a thermal initiator; and an azo dye material. A method for preparing a composite photoalignment layer for aligning liquid crystal molecules includes: mixing, in solution form, a monomeric material, a photoinitiator or a thermal initiator, and an azo dye material; coating the mixed solution onto a substrate to form a thin film; exposing the thin film to polarized light; and, with a thermal initiator, heating the thin film to polymerize the monomeric material and form a solid thin film. 1. A composite photoalignment layer for aligning liquid crystal molecules , comprising:a monomeric material;a photoinitiator; andan azo dye material.2. The composite photoalignment layer according to claim 1 , wherein the composite photoalignment layer is configured to be exposed to a polarized light source for imposing a single-domain or multi-domain alignment on the composite photoalignment layer and polymerizing the monomeric material to form a solid thin film.3. The composite photoalignment layer according to claim 1 , wherein the composite photoalignment layer is coated onto a substrate surface.4. The composite photoalignment layer according to claim 3 , wherein the composite photoalignment layer is configured to be coated onto the substrate surface via spin coating claim 3 , doctor blading claim 3 , or screen printing.5. The composite photoalignment layer according to claim 1 , wherein the photoinitiator is 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone.6. The composite photoalignment layer according to claim 1 , wherein the monomeric material is a liquid crystalline reactive mesogen.7. The composite photoalignment layer according to claim 1 , wherein the azo dye material is sulfonic azo dye tetrasodium5 claim 1 ,5′-((1E claim 1 ,1′E)-(2 claim 1 ,2′-disulfonato-[1 claim 1 ,1′-biphenyl]-4 claim 1 ,4′-diyl)bis(diazene-2 claim 1 ,1-diyl))bis(2-hydroxybenzoate).8. The ...

COATING FILM FORMING METHOD AND COATING FILM FORMING APPARATUS

A coating film forming method includes holding a substrate by a substrate holder; forming an air flow on a front surface of the substrate; supplying a coating liquid configured to form a coating film on the front surface; forming, after moving a covering member from a first position to a second position relatively to the substrate, the air flow in a gap formed by the covering member placed at the second position and the front surface of the substrate being rotated at a first rotation number such that a flow velocity of the air flow becomes larger than that of the air flow obtained when the covering member is placed at the first position; and rotating the substrate at a second rotation number higher than the first rotation number to adjust a film thickness distribution of the coating film by scattering the coating liquid from a peripheral portion thereof. 1. A coating film forming method , comprising:holding a substrate by a substrate holder;forming an air flow on a front surface of the substrate by exhausting an atmosphere around the substrate;supplying a coating liquid configured to form a coating film on the front surface of the substrate;forming, after moving a covering member configured to cover the substrate from a first position to a second position relatively to the substrate on which the coating liquid is supplied, the air flow in a gap formed by the covering member placed at the second position and the front surface of the substrate being rotated at a first rotation number such that a flow velocity of the air flow becomes larger than a flow velocity of the air flow obtained when the covering member is placed at the first position; androtating the substrate at a second rotation number higher than the first rotation number to adjust a film thickness distribution of the coating film by scattering the coating liquid from a peripheral portion of the substrate.2. The coating film forming method of claim 1 ,wherein the forming of the air flow in the gap comprises ...

DEVELOPING APPARATUS, DEVELOPING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A developing apparatus includes: a substrate holder that hold a substrate horizontally; a developer nozzle that supplies a developer onto the substrate to form a liquid puddle; a turning flow generation mechanism including a rotary member that rotates about an axis perpendicular to the substrate while the rotary member is being in contact with the liquid puddle thereby to generate a turning flow in the liquid puddle of the developer formed on the substrate; and a moving mechanism for moving the turning flow generation mechanism along a surface of the substrate. The line-width uniformity of a pattern can be improved by forming turning flows in a desired region of the substrate and stirring the developer. 1. A developing method comprising:holding a substrate horizontally by a substrate holder;supplying a developer from a developer nozzle to the substrate thereby forming thereon a liquid puddle;generating a turning flow in the liquid puddle to stir the liquid puddle; andmoving a position where the turning flow was generated.2. The developing method according to claim 1 , wherein the moving of the position where the turning flow was generated is performed while rotating the substrate holder.3. The developing method according to claim 2 , wherein a turning direction of the turning flow is opposite to a rotating direction of the substrate.4. The developing method according to claim 1 , wherein the turning flow is generated while supplying the developer from the developer nozzle to the substrate and forming the liquid puddle of the developer.5. The developing method according to claim 1 , wherein the turning flow is generated by rotating the rotary member along the surface of the substrate while the rotary member is being in contact with the liquid puddle.6. The developing method according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary member has a surface portion that rotates along the surface of the substrate while the surface portion is opposing the substrate.7. The developing method ...

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD

A substrate is held and rotated in a horizontal attitude by a rotation holder. A coating liquid is supplied by a coating liquid supplier to a surface to be processed of the substrate rotated by the rotation holder. A first removal liquid is supplied by a first removal liquid supplier to a first annular region at a peripheral portion of the substrate rotated by the rotation holder before the coating liquid supplied by the coating liquid supplier loses fluidity. In this state, a supply position of the first removal liquid by the first removal liquid supplier is moved from an inner edge to an outer edge of the first annular region. 1. A substrate processing apparatus that forms a film of a coating liquid on a substrate , comprising:a rotation holder that holds and rotates the substrate in a horizontal attitude;a coating liquid supplier configured to supply the coating liquid to one surface of the substrate;a first removal liquid supplier configured to supply a first removal liquid that removes the coating liquid to a peripheral portion of the one surface of the substrate; anda controller that controls operations of the coating liquid supplier and the first removal liquid supplier, whereinthe controllercontrols the coating liquid supplier to supply the coating liquid to the one surface of the substrate rotated by the rotation holder, andcontrols the first removal liquid supplier to supply the first removal liquid to a first annular region at the peripheral portion of the substrate rotated by the rotation holder, and controls the first removal liquid supplier such that a supply position of the first removal liquid is moved from an inner edge to an outer edge of the first annular region, before the coating liquid supplied by the coating liquid supplier loses fluidity.2. The substrate processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller controls the first removal liquid supplier such that the supply position of the first removal liquid is moved from the inner ...

SLOTTED DISK FIXTURE

A coating assembly for coating a plurality of substrates. The coating assembly includes a chamber. At least one target is disposed in the chamber and includes a coating material. At least one power supply is connected to the target. At least one support fixture is disposed in the chamber. The at least one support fixture includes a base having a plurality of recesses formed in an upper surface of the base. A first mounting component has a plurality of slots. The first mounting component is positioned on the upper surface of the base wherein at least some of the plurality of recesses are in registry with corresponding ones of the plurality of slots to define a plurality of cavities, each of the plurality of cavities configured to hold at least one of the plurality of substrates to be coated. 1. A coating assembly for coating a plurality of substrates , the coating assembly comprising:a chamber;at least one target disposed in the chamber and comprising a coating material;at least one power supply connected to the target; and a base having a plurality of recesses formed in an upper surface of the base; and', 'a first mounting component having a plurality of slots,', 'the first mounting component positioned on the upper surface of the base wherein at least some of the plurality of recesses are in registry with corresponding ones of the plurality of slots to define a plurality of cavities, each of the plurality of cavities configured to hold at least one of the plurality of substrates to be coated., 'at least one support fixture disposed in the chamber, the at least one support fixture comprising2. The coating assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the base and the first mounting component are configured such that the plurality of substrates extends a predetermined distance above an upper surface of the first mounting component.3. The coating assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a second mounting component claim 1 , the second mounting component positioned ...

COATED SEAL SLOT SYSTEMS FOR TURBOMACHINERY AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME

A coated seal slot system for turbomachinery includes a first turbine component comprising a first groove having at least one first coating attached to at least a portion of the first groove of the first turbine component, a second turbine component comprising a second groove having at least one second coating attached to at least a portion of the second groove of the second turbine component. The first and the second turbine components are disposable adjacent to each other with the first groove having the first coating and the second groove having the second coating together forming a coated seal slot extending across a gap between the first turbine component and the second turbine component. A seal is disposable in the coated seal slot and extendable across the gap between the first and the second turbine components and engageable with the first coating and the second coating to inhibit leakage of gas through the gap. 1. A coated seal slot system for turbomachinery , said coated seal slot system comprising:a first turbine component comprising a first groove having at least one first coating attached to at least a portion of said first groove of said first turbine component;a second turbine component comprising a second groove having at least one second coating attached to at least a portion of said second groove of said second turbine component;said first and said second turbine components disposable adjacent to each other with said first groove having said first coating and said second groove having said second coating together forming a coated seal slot extending across a gap between said first turbine component and said second turbine component; anda seal disposed in said coated seal slot and extending across said gap between said first and said second turbine components and engageable with said first coating and said second coating to inhibit leakage of gas through said gap.2. The coated seal slot system of wherein said first and said second coatings comprise ...

Polymer Having Unsaturated Cycloaliphatic Functionality and Coating Compositions Therefrom

A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic. 124-. (canceled)25. A method , comprising:providing a coating composition comprising an aromatic polyester polymer having a Tg of at least 0° C. and a backbone or pendant unsaturated at least bicyclic group with a double bond located between carbon atoms of a ring;applying the coating composition on a metal substrate prior to, or after, forming the metal substrate into a food or beverage can or a portion thereof.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the unsaturated at least bicyclic group incorporated into the aromatic polyester polymer using nadic acid claim 25 , methyl-nadic acid claim 25 , or an anhydride or derivative thereof.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the aromatic polyester polymer includes a plurality of the unsaturated at least bicyclic groups that constitute at least about 5 weight percent of the aromatic polyester polymer.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein the aromatic polyester polymer comprises a reaction product of ingredients including one or more of maleic acid or anhydride claim 25 , and wherein a structural unit derived from maleic acid or anhydride includes the unsaturated at least bicyclic group.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the structural unit is a Diels-Alder reaction product.30. The method of claim 25 , wherein the aromatic polyester polymer includes a plurality of the unsaturated at least bicyclic groups that constitute at least about 5 weight percent of the aromatic polyester polymer.31. The method of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic polyester polymer includes at least 5 weight percent of aromatic groups.32. The method of claim 30 , wherein ...

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL, DISPLAY DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR PATTERNING QUANTUM DOT LAYER

A liquid crystal display panel, in which pixel units are provided on the liquid crystal display panel, each pixel unit includes sub-pixel units displaying different colors, at a position of the apposed substrate or the array substrate corresponding to the sub-pixel unit of at least one color in each pixel unit, a monochromatic quantum dot layer is disposed. This liquid crystal display panel has increased color gamut of the liquid crystal display panel, enhanced color saturation, increased display quality, and increased life of quantum dots. A display device and a process for patterning the monochromatic quantum dot layer are also provided. 1. A process for patterning a quantum dot layer comprising:coating a mixture comprising monochromatic quantum dots, a phenolic resin derivative, a diazonaphthol derivative and a photoinitiator on a substrate; andpolymerizing the phenolic resin derivative and the diazonaphthol derivative in designated regions under action of a photoinitiator to generate a macromolecular polymer network with quantum dots evenly dispersed within the macromolecular polymer network.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein coating of a mixture comprising monochromatic quantum dots claim 1 , a phenolic resin derivative claim 1 , a diazonaphthol derivative and a photoinitiator on a substrate comprises:mixing the monochromatic quantum dots, the phenolic resin derivative, the diazonaphthol derivative, the organic solvent, and the photoinitiator to provide a mixed solution;spin coating the mixed solution on the substrate; andremoving the organic solvent in the mixed solution through a vacuum pumping process, resulting in a mixture comprising the monochromatic quantum dots, the phenolic resin derivative, the diazonaphthol derivative and the photoinitiator and coated on the substrate.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent is propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate.4. The process according to claim 2 , wherein the organic ...

POWDER DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND POWDER DEPOSITION METHOD

There is provided a powder deposition apparatus including a drum-like rotating body disposed in a vacuum container and configured to rotate in a vertical direction, a deposition source disposed inside the drum-like rotating body, a tubular powder supplying/recovering member disposed close to an inner wall of the drum-like rotating body and configured to recover powder coming through an upper face and to supply the powder to the inner wall through a lower face, and a lid member provided in a vicinity of the lower face of the powder supplying/recovering member and configured to supply the powder to the inner wall through the lower face of the powder supplying/recovering member by being allowed in an open state and to accumulate the powder coming in the powder supplying/recovering member through the upper face by being allowed in a closed state. 1. A powder deposition apparatus comprising:a drum-like rotating body disposed in a vacuum container and configured to rotate in a vertical direction;a deposition source disposed inside the drum-like rotating body;a tubular powder supplying/recovering member disposed close to an inner wall of the drum-like rotating body and configured to recover powder coming through an upper face and to supply the powder to the inner wall through a lower face; anda lid member provided in a vicinity of the lower face of the powder supplying/recovering member and configured to supply the powder to the inner wall through the lower face of the powder supplying/recovering member by being allowed in an open state and to accumulate the powder coming in the powder supplying/recovering member through the upper face by being allowed in a closed state.2. The powder deposition apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the lid member supplies the powder to the inner wall under gradual change from the closed state to the open state in a state where the drum-like rotating body rotates at a rate to an extent to which centrifugal force generates such that the ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COATING BALLOON CATHETERS

Methods and apparatus for coating a medical device are provided. In one embodiment, the method for preparing a substantially uniform coated medical device includes (1) preparing a coating solution comprising a solvent, a therapeutic agent, and an additive; (2) loading a metering dispenser with the coating solution; (3) rotating the medical device about the longitudinal axis of the device and/or moving the medical device along the longitudinal or transverse axis of the device; (4) dispensing the coating solution from the metering dispenser onto a surface of the medical device and flowing the coating solution on the surface of the medical device while the medical device is rotating and/or linearly moving; and (5) evaporating the solvent, forming a substantially uniform coating layer on the medical device. 118-. (canceled)19. A method for preparing a medical device , the method comprising: the therapeutic agent is chosen from paclitaxel, rapamycin, daunorubicin, doxorubicin, lapachone, vitamin D2, vitamin D3, and combinations thereof;', 'the solvent is chosen from water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, acetone, dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran, methylethyl ketone, dimethylsulfoxide, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and mixtures thereof; and', 'the additive is chosen from sorbitol, octanoyl-N-methylglucamide, gluconolactone, lactobionic acid, a poly(ethylene glycol) sorbitan fatty ester, or a combination thereof;, '(1) preparing a coating solution consisting of a solvent, a therapeutic agent, and an additive, wherein(2) applying the coating solution to a medical device; and(3) drying the coating solution, forming a coating layer.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the medical device is chosen from a balloon catheter claim 19 , a perfusion balloon catheter claim 19 , an infusion catheter such as a distal perforated drug infusion tube claim 19 , a perforated balloon claim 19 , a spaced double balloon claim 19 , a porous balloon claim 19 , a weeping balloon ...

Coating Reinforcement Application and Method

A method for applying a polymer to a substrate having a first surface and a second surface (such as an inside surface and outside surface). One or more apertures are provided through the substrate, with the apertures linking the first and second surfaces. A polymer coating is applied to the first and second surfaces, with some of the polymer coating flowing into and remaining within the aperture(s). The polymer coating within the aperture(s) serves to link the polymer coating covering the first surface and the polymer coating covering the second surface. The invention also encompasses coated objects made using the inventive method. 1. A method for coating a substrate , comprising:a. providing a substrate, having a first surface and a second surface, wherein said first surface and said second surface are separated by a thickness of said substrate;b. said first surface having an original surface area;c. providing a plurality of apertures connecting said first surface to said second surface, wherein the presence of said plurality of apertures reduces said original surface area to a net surface area;d. said net surface area being at least fifty percent of said original surface area;e. providing a polymer, wherein said polymer is capable of transitioning from a liquid state to a solid state;f. applying said polymer to said second surface;g. applying said polymer to said first surface in said liquid state;h. wherein some of said liquid polymer flows into said apertures and adheres to said polymer on said second surface; andi. allowing said liquid polymer to cure, so that said polymer on said first surface, said second surface, and in said apertures is linked together as a solid.2. A method for coating a substrate as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first surface is an outside surface and said second surface is an inside surface.3. A method for coating a substrate as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first surface is an inside surface and said second surface is an outside ...

METHODS FOR MAKING OPTICAL COMPONENTS, OPTICAL COMPONENTS, AND PRODUCTS INCLUDING SAME

Methods for making an hermetically sealed optical component are disclosed. An individual hermetically sealed optical component and products including same are also disclosed. 17-. (canceled)8. An hermetically sealed optical component comprising an optical material comprising an optical material comprising quantum dots sealed between glass substrates by an hermetic seal comprising a liquid crystalline polymer.9. An hermetically sealed optical component comprising an optical material comprising an optical material comprising quantum dots sealed between glass substrates by an hermetic seal formed by heating a liquid crystalline polymer liquid crystalline polymer to a temperature above its T(glass transition temperature).10. An hermetically sealed optical component comprising an optical material comprising an optical material comprising quantum dots sealed between glass substrates by an hermetic seal comprising a laser welded liquid crystalline polymer.11. An hermetically sealed optical component in accordance with wherein the substrates are planar.12. A light emitting device including an hermetically sealed optical component in accordance with .1315-. (canceled)16. An hermetically sealed optical component in accordance with wherein the substrates are planar. This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/US2014/066465, filed 19 Nov. 2014, which was published in the English language as International Publication No. WO 2015/077373 on 28 May 2015, which International Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/906,384, filed on 19 Nov. 2013. Each of the foregoing is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.The present invention relates to the technical field of optical components, products including same, and related methods.The present invention relates to a method for making optical components, optical components, and products including an optical component.In accordance with one ...

Combinatorial Spin Deposition

A spin deposition apparatus includes a deposition mask configured to be arranged proximate a target substrate. The deposition mask includes at least one fluid reservoir offset from a rotational axis of the deposition mask and configured to hold fluid for dispersal on a portion of a surface of the target substrate. 1. A spin deposition apparatus , comprising:a deposition mask configured to be arranged proximate a substrate, the deposition mask comprising at least one fluid reservoir offset from a rotational axis of the deposition mask and configured to hold fluid for dispersal on a portion of a surface of the substrate.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the deposition mask further comprises:at least one radial seal extending radially outward from an area proximate the rotational axis of the deposition mask to an edge of the deposition mask.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the at least one radial seal is a mechanical seal including a mechanical barrier applied to the surface of the substrate.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the at least one radial seal is a physical seal including a dynamic pressure barrier applied to the surface of the substrate.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the deposition mask further comprises:at least one radial vent extending radially outward from an area proximate the rotational axis of the deposition mask to an edge of the deposition mask.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein:the dynamic pressure barrier is facilitated through application of a gas or liquid through the at least one radial vent.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein:the dynamic pressure barrier acts upon the surface of the substrate to contain travel of material expelled from the fluid reservoir.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the deposition mask further comprises:a plurality of fluid reservoirs offset from the rotational axis of the deposition mask and configured to hold fluid for dispersal on separate regions of the surface of the substrate.9. The ...

Attachment of Conducting Graphene Electrode Layer to an Organic Polymer

A method of attaching reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to a polymer layer that includes: forming a polymer layer having a hydrophobic, exterior surface; subjecting the hydrophobic, exterior surface of the polymer layer to ultraviolet/ozone (UV/O) exposure to change the hydrophobic, exterior surface to a hydrophilic, exterior surface; and applying reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to the hydrophilic surface of the polymer layer. The UV/Oexposure reduces the contact angle of droplets on the exterior surface of the polymer layer so that greater amounts of reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide can be applied to the surface. 1. A method of attaching reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to a polymer layer , the method comprising:forming a polymer layer having an exterior surface, wherein the exterior surface is hydrophobic;{'sub': 3', '3, 'subjecting the hydrophobic, exterior surface of the polymer layer to ultraviolet/ozone (UV/O) exposure, wherein the UV/Oexposure changes the hydrophobic, exterior surface to a hydrophilic, exterior surface; and'}applying reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to the hydrophilic surface of the polymer layer.2. The method of attaching reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to a polymer layer according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer is a poly-3-hexyl thiophene (P3HT) and phenyl-C-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) blend (P3HT:PCBM).3. The method of attaching reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to a polymer layer according to claim 1 , wherein the UV/Oexposure has a duration of from 1 to 20 minutes.4. The method of attaching reduced graphene oxide and/or graphene oxide to a polymer layer according to claim 1 , wherein the UV/Oexposure has a duration of from 5 to 10 minutes.5. The method of attaching reduced graphene oxide to a polymer layer according to claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface of the polymer layer has a contact angle claim 1 , and wherein the contact angle is ...

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REMOVING METALS IN BLOCK COPOLYMERS

The present invention relates to a method for treating a block copolymer solution, wherein the method comprises: providing a solution comprising a block copolymer in a non aqueous solvent; and, treating the solution to remove metals using an ion exchange resin. The invention also relates to a method of forming patterns using the treated block copolymer. 1. A method of forming a directed self assembly pattern comprising the steps of; i. treating the solution with a basic ion exchange to form a slurry; and,', 'ii. filtering the slurry to remove the ion exchange resin;, 'a. coating a substrate with a solution with reduced metal ion contamination content, wherein the solution comprises a block copolymer in a non aqueous solvent produced by'}b. heating the substrate to form a directed self assembly polymer layer; andc. removing one block of the block copolymer and thereby forming a pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , where one block is removed by wet or dry etching step.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the basic ion exchange resin has a morphology chosen from gel-type claim 1 , macroreticular or porous; and wherein claim 1 , as a result of treating the block copolymer solution claim 1 , one or more metal ion contaminants chosen from aluminum claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , copper claim 1 , iron claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , manganese claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , potassium claim 1 , sodium claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , tin claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , cobalt claim 1 , germanium claim 1 , lead claim 1 , lithium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , or titanium are reduced by at least 5% from their initial pretreatment values.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution comprises a concentration of 0.1%-20% w/w of the block copolymer.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , as a result of treating the block copolymer solution claim 1 , the percent exposure latitude of the block copolymer is increased by at least 2 percentage points.6. The method of claim 1 , further ...

METHOD FOR FINISHING A COMPOSITE SURFACE AND A GROUNTING PAN FOR FINISHING A COMPOSITE SURFACE

Methods and apparatus are provided for finishing a composite floor. The apparatus includes a grouting pan configured to be affixed to the rotating head of a finishing machine. The grouting pan has a planar bottom surface and a curved sidewall. Grouting pans are rotated over a prepped surface such that the curved sidewalls trowel the mortar onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface which is in contact with the prepped floor forces the mortar into the surface voids such that a grouted surface 1. A method for finishing a composite surface comprising:spreading a mortar over a rough composite surface having surface voids to form a prepped surface;rotating a grouting pan over the prepped surface, the grouting pan having a curved sidewall extending from a rotary head for troweling the mortar onto the rough composite surface and a generally flat bottom surface in contact with the prepped floor for forcing the mortar into the surface voids to form a grouted surface;curing the grouted surface to form a cured surface; andfinishing the cured surface to form a finished surface.2. The method of further comprising broadcasting a filler over the rough composite surface after spreading the mortar to form the prepped surface claim 1 , wherein the grouting pan trowels the mortar and filler onto the rough composite surface and the bottom surface forces the mortar and filler into the surface voids to form the grouted surface.3. The method of further comprising rotating a plurality of grouting pans over the prepped surface claim 1 , wherein the plurality of grouting pans are configured to be affixed to a rotating head of a finishing machine.4. The method of further comprising rotating first grouting pan over the prepped surface and counter-rotating a second grouting pan over the prepped surface claim 3 , wherein the first and second grouting pans are configured to be affixed to a counter-rotating head of the finishing machine.5. The method of further comprising rotating a ...

THIN FILM HETEROSTRUCTURES

Bismuth ferrite-lead titanate heterostructures and methods for their preparation are disclosed. Heterostructures may include a metal coated substrate contacting a first ferroelectric layer made of lead titanate; and a second ferroelectric layer contacting the first ferroelectric layer, the second ferroelectric layer having the composition (BiFeO)—(PbTiO), wherein 0.25≦x≦0.35. 1. A method of making a heterostructure , the method comprising:mixing a solution of a bismuth salt with a solution of a ferric acetylacetonate to obtain a bismuth ferrite solution;mixing a solution of a lead salt with a solution of a titanium compound to obtain a lead titanate solution;mixing the bismuth ferrite solution and the lead titanate solution to obtain bismuth ferrite-lead titanate solution (BF-PT solution);contacting a substrate with the lead titanate solution to obtain a lead titanate coated substrate; andcontacting the lead titanate coated substrate with the BF-PT solution to obtain the hetero structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein contacting the substrate with the lead titanate solution results in a substrate that is partially or completely coated with a lead titanate coating of a thickness of about 25 nanometers to about 40 nanometers.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein mixing the bismuth ferrite solution and the lead titanate solution is performed at a temperature of about 50° C. to about 90° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein mixing the solution of a bismuth salt with the solution of ferric acetylacetonate comprises mixing the solution of ferric acetylacetonate with a solution of a bismuth salt selected from the group consisting of bismuth nitrate claim 1 , bismuth chloride claim 1 , bismuth sulfate claim 1 , bismuth phosphate claim 1 , bismuth acetate claim 1 , bismuth citrate claim 1 , bismuth alkoxide claim 1 , and any combination thereof6. The method of claim 1 , wherein mixing the solution of a bismuth salt with the solution of ferric acetylacetonate ...

Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensors and Methods For Manufacturing The Same

A molecularly imprinted polymer sensor for sensing a target molecule includes (a) a polymer film that is molecularly imprinted with the target molecule and includes a conductive polymer having resistance sensitive to binding with the target molecule and a structural polymer providing porosity to the polymer film, and (b) interdigitated electrodes, located on a surface of the polymer film, for measuring a change in the resistance to sense said binding. 1. A molecularly imprinted polymer sensor for sensing a target molecule , comprising: (a) a conductive polymer having resistance sensitive to binding with the target molecule, and', '(b) a structural polymer providing porosity to the polymer film; and, 'a polymer film molecularly imprinted with the target molecule and includinginterdigitated electrodes, located on a surface of the polymer film, for measuring a change in the resistance to sense said binding.2. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the structural polymer being non-conductive.3. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the target molecule being an airborne target molecule.4. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the conductive polymer and the structural polymer being mixed throughout the molecularly imprinted polymer film.5. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 4 , molar ratio of the conductive polymer to the structural polymer being between 10:1 and 1:10.6. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 4 , molar ratio of the conductive polymer to the structural polymer being between 5:1 and 1:5.7. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the structural polymer including polyethyleneimine.8. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the structural polymer including nylon.9. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the structural polymer including nylon-6.10. The molecularly imprinted polymer sensor of claim 1 , the conductive polymer including polyaniline. ...

METHOD TO FABRICATE MASK-PELLICLE SYSTEM

A method for fabricating a pellicle assembly includes forming a release layer over a carrier. A membrane layer is fabricated over the release layer. A pellicle frame is attached to the membrane layer. After attaching the pellicle frame to the membrane layer, a release treatment process is performed to the release layer to separate the carrier from the membrane layer. A pellicle assembly including the pellicle frame and the membrane layer attached to the pellicle frame is formed. 1. A method for fabricating a pellicle assembly for a lithography process , comprising:forming a release layer over a carrier;fabricating a membrane layer over the release layer;attaching a pellicle frame to the membrane layer;after the attaching the pellicle frame to the membrane layer, performing a release treatment process to the release layer to separate the carrier from the membrane layer; andforming a pellicle assembly including the pellicle frame and the membrane layer attached to the pellicle frame.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:prior to the fabricating the membrane layer, depositing a protective layer over the release layer;fabricating the membrane layer over the protective layer; andafter the performing the release treatment process, removing the protective layer from the membrane layer.3. The method of claim 2 ,wherein the removing the protective layer further includes exposing a second surface of the membrane layer,wherein the pellicle assembly has a top surface formed by the exposed second surface of the membrane layer.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the fabricating the membrane layer includes:depositing a bottom layer of the membrane layer over the protective layer, wherein a bottom surface of the bottom layer physically contacts the protective layer;forming a middle layer of the membrane layer over the bottom layer; andfabricating a top layer of the membrane layer over the top layer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the second surface of the membrane layer ...

Substrate processing method and substrate processing apparatus

A substrate processing method comprises: a liquid film forming step of forming a liquid film of a rinsing liquid on a pattern forming surface of a substrate formed with a pattern; a liquid pool forming step of forming a liquid pool of an organic solvent by supplying the organic solvent to the liquid film near a center of rotation of the substrate; a replacement step of replacing the rinsing liquid constituting the liquid film with the organic solvent by supplying the organic solvent to the liquid pool while rotating the substrate at a rotational speed higher than in the liquid pool forming step; an application step of applying a filler solution to the pattern forming surface coated with the organic solvent; and a filling step of causing a filler contained in the filler solution and applied to the pattern forming surface to sink and filling concave portions of the pattern with the filler.

LIQUID PHASE ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION

A processing system and method for depositing a film on a substrate by liquid phase ALD is disclosed in various embodiments. The method includes providing the substrate in a process chamber, spinning on the substrate a first reactant in a first liquid to form a self-limiting layer of the first reactant on the substrate, spinning on the substrate a second reactant in a second liquid, where the second reactant reacts with the self-limiting layer of the first reactant on the substrate to form a film on the substrate, and repeating the spinning steps at least once until the film has a desired thickness. Other embodiments of the invention further include rinsing the substrate to remove excess first and second reactants from the substrate, and heat-treating the substrate during and/or following the film deposition. 1. A method for processing a substrate , the method comprising:providing the substrate in a process chamber;spinning on the substrate a first reactant in a first liquid to form a self-limiting layer of the first reactant on the substrate;spinning on the substrate a second reactant in a second liquid, wherein the second reactant reacts with the self-limiting layer of the first reactant on the substrate to form a film on the substrate; andrepeating the spinning steps at least once until the film has a desired thickness.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingheat-treating the substrate after one or more of the spinning steps.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingheat-treating the substrate after the film has been deposited on the substrate with the desired thickness.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingrinsing the substrate with a rinsing liquid after one or more of the spinning steps.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the rinsing liquid contains octane or pyridine.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprisingheat-treating the substrate after the rinsing step.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingexposing the substrate to a reducing ...

Coating Reinforcement Application and Method

A method for applying a polymer to a substrate having a first surface and a second surface (such as an inside surface and outside surface). One or more apertures are provided through the substrate, with the apertures linking the first and second surfaces. A polymer coating is applied to the first and second surfaces, with some of the polymer coating flowing into and remaining within the aperture(s). The polymer coating within the aperture(s) serves to link the polymer coating covering the first surface and the polymer coating covering the second surface. The invention also encompasses coated objects made using the inventive method. 1. A method for coating a substrate , comprising:a. providing a substrate, having a first surface and a second surface, wherein said first surface and said second surface are separated by a thickness of said substrate;b. said first surface having an original surface area;c. providing a plurality of apertures connecting said first surface to said second surface, wherein the presence of said plurality of apertures reduces said original surface area to a net surface area;d. said net surface area being at least fifty percent of said original surface area;e. providing a polymer, wherein said polymer is capable of transitioning from a liquid state to a solid state;f. applying said polymer to said second surface;g. applying said polymer to said first surface in said liquid state;h. wherein some of said liquid polymer flows into said apertures and adheres to said polymer on said second surface; andi. allowing said liquid polymer to cure, so that said polymer on said first surface, said second surface, and in said apertures is linked together as a solid.2. A method for coating a substrate as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first surface is an outside surface and said second surface is an inside surface.3. A method for coating a substrate as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first surface is an inside surface and said second surface is an outside ...

Rotolined Articles

The present invention relates to the field of steel pipes and vessels rotolined with metallocene-produced polyethylene. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for preparing a rotolined article comprising:providing a metallic hollow article comprising an iron containing alloy to be lined as a mold;feeding an additional layer material into the mold to obtain a filled mold, wherein the additional layer material is selected from a group consisting of polyamide (PA), ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and combinations thereof;placing the filled mold into a pre-heated oven;rotating the filled mold about two perpendicular axes;feeding an inner skin layer composition into the mold to obtain a filled mold, wherein the inner skin layer composition comprises a polyethylene-based resin consisting of a metallocene-produced homopolymer of ethylene, a metallocene-produced copolymer of ethylene, or mixtures thereof, in amounts ranging from 70 to 99.5 wt % based on a total weight of the inner skin layer composition; and a material selected from a group consisting of a functionalized polyolefin (FPO), an ionomer, a polyolefin (PO) grafted to a non-polyolefin (NPO) in the form of a block copolymer (PO)g-(NPO), and combinations thereof, in amounts ranging from 0.5 to 30 wt % based on the total weight of the inner skin layer;placing the filled mold into a pre-heated oven;rotating the filled mold about two perpendicular axes;cooling the mold; andretrieving the rotolined article, wherein the metallic hollow article forms an outer skin layer of the rotolined article, wherein the inner skin layer composition forms an inner skin layer of the rotolined article, wherein the additional layer material forms at least one additional layer of the rotolined article, wherein the at least one additional layer comprises a first additional layer that is positioned between the outer skin layer and the inner skin layer, and wherein the first additional layer is applied directly to ...

METHOD TO FABRICATE MASK-PELLICLE SYSTEM

A method for fabricating a pellicle assembly for a lithography process includes providing a carrier. A membrane layer is fabricated over the carrier. A pellicle frame is attached to the membrane layer. The carrier is then separated from the membrane layer using a release treatment process. 1. A method for fabricating a pellicle assembly for a lithography process , comprising:providing a carrier;fabricating a membrane layer over the carrier;attaching a pellicle frame to the membrane layer; andseparating the carrier from the membrane layer using a release treatment process.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming a release layer over the carrier;wherein the membrane layer is fabricated over the release layer.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the separating the carrier from the membrane layer includes:performing the release treatment process to the release layer to separate the carrier from the membrane layer.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:prior to the fabricating the membrane layer, depositing a protective layer over the release layer; andafter the separating the carrier from the membrane layer, removing the protective layer from the membrane layer.5. The method of claim 4 ,wherein the removing the protective layer further includes exposing a second surface of the membrane layer,wherein the pellicle assembly has a top surface formed by the exposed second surface of the membrane layer.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second surface of the membrane layer is a bottom surface of the bottom layer of the membrane layer.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the fabricating the membrane layer includes:depositing a bottom layer of the membrane layer over the protective layer, wherein a bottom surface of the bottom layer physically contacts the protective layer;forming a middle layer of the membrane layer over the bottom layer; andfabricating a top layer of the membrane layer over the middle layer.8. A method claim 4 , comprising:providing a ...

COATING APPARATUS

Coating apparatus () includes a pair of juxtaposed bodies (114) defining a nip region () therebetween, with each presenting a periphery () and being rotatable in opposite directions, respectively. The peripheries () of the bodies () are provided with a series of indentations (). Liquid coating material is directed onto the bodies () through an outlet () during rotation of the bodies (). This generates an adjustable spray or fog flow pattern () for effective coating of a substrate. 1. Coating apparatus comprising:a pair of juxtaposed bodies each presenting a peripheral surface and oriented to cooperatively define a nip region between said peripheral surfaces,each of said peripheral surfaces equipped with a series of spaced apart indentations;apparatus for rotating said bodies in opposite rotational directions, respectively; andstructure for delivery of a coating liquid towards said juxtaposed bodies for passage through said nip region from one side of the bodies during rotation thereof, such that said coating liquid is ejected from the nip region after passage therethrough in a direction away from the bodies.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , said indentations being substantially circular in plan configuration.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , said indentations located in respective rows extending between the ends of said bodies.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , said bodies being substantially cylindrical.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , said bodies being substantially frustoconical claim 1 , with the smaller diameter end of the bodies being adjacent each other.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , said rotating apparatus comprising a motor operatively secured to said one of said bodies claim 1 , the bodies being in substantially frictional engagement so that the driven rotation of said one body effects counter-rotation of the other body.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , said rotating apparatus comprising a variable speed motor.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , said coating liquid being ejected in ...

MEASUREMENT OF SUNSCREEN PROTECTION USING SPIN COATED SUBSTRATES

Methods for spin coating plates for in vitro determination of sunscreen protection factors (SPF) are disclosed. 1. A method for spin coating a plate with a sunscreen for determining the SPF and absorbance or transmission spectra of the sunscreen , the method comprising:(a) selecting a flat, roughened or contoured, optically transparent plate;(b) applying a sunscreen to the plate; and(c) spinning the plate to coat the substrate with a precise thickness of a sunscreen formula.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sunscreen is applied to the plate prior to initiating spinning.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sunscreen is applied to the plate after initiating spinning.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein sunscreen is continuously or intermittently applied.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sunscreen is diluted prior to application.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the sunscreen is diluted with acetone claim 5 , ether claim 5 , methanol claim 5 , ethanol claim 5 , isopropanol claim 5 , butanol claim 5 , or other water-soluble or organic solvents.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sun protection factor claim 1 , absorbance claim 1 , or transmission spectra of the sunscreen of the sunscreen is unknown.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein spin coating creates uniform claim 1 , repeatable sunscreen films of pre-determined thickness values.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sunscreen is photolabile.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein spinning velocity is constant; progressively increasing; progressively decreasing; intermittent cycles of varying velocities; or cycles or combinations thereof.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spinning velocity is 600 to 10 claim 1 ,000 revolutions per minute12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plate comprises a defined height and comprises indentations comprising a plurality of separate or concentric shapes at progressively increasing depths.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of thicknesses of a sunscreen ...

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

A substrate processing method includes steps of: supplying a developer onto a substrate surface from a discharge port while the substrate is rotated at a first rotation speed and a liquid contact surface faces the surface, and moving the nozzle while the liquid contact surface contacts with the developer so that a liquid film of the developer is formed on the surface; rotating the substrate at a second rotation speed slower than the first rotation speed, after the liquid film is formed, in a state where supply of the developer is stopped; rotating the substrate at a third rotation speed faster than the first rotation speed, after the substrate is rotated at the second rotation speed; and reducing rotation speed of the substrate to the second rotation speed or less, after the substrate is rotated at the third rotation speed, so that the liquid film is held on the surface. 1. A substrate processing method comprising the steps of:supplying a developer onto a surface of a substrate from a discharge port of a nozzle in a state in which the substrate is rotated at a first rotation speed and a liquid contact surface formed around the discharge port faces the surface of the substrate, and moving the nozzle while the liquid contact surface is in contact with the developer in such a manner that a liquid film of the developer is formed on the surface of the substrate;rotating the substrate at a second rotation speed which is slower than the first rotation speed after the liquid film is formed on the surface of the substrate, in a state in which supply of the developer from the discharge port is stopped;rotating the substrate at a third rotation speed which is faster than the first rotation speed, after the substrate is rotated at the second rotation speed; andreducing rotation speed of the substrate to the second rotation speed or less, after the substrate is rotated at the third rotation speed, in such a manner that the liquid film is held on the surface of the substrate.2. ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COATING HORIZONTAL SURFACES

A coating apparatus and method allow for precise control of the application of a coating material on a substrate and provides a data recording system which is useful for certifying a coating job and assessing when and where any abnormalities occur. 1creating relative axial movement between a coating apparatus frame and a substrate;driving a coating applicator longitudinally back and forth along the frame;applying a coating material to the substrate with the applicator; andrecording with a recording device data concerning application of the coating material.. A method comprising the steps of: This application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/293,482, filed Nov. 10, 2011; the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.1. Technical FieldThe present invention is related generally to a method and apparatus for applying a coating material to a substrate such as a horizontal surface. More particularly, the invention relates to such a method and apparatus for applying the coating material in an efficient manner and for recording data which is related to the application process and may be used in discovering causes for problems associated with the application process.2. Background InformationA variety of coating devices are known in the art for applying a coating material to a desired substrate. Such devices include those which apply solid particulate material to the substrate as well as those which apply a coating material in the form of liquid droplets, as with sprayers which may use various types of nozzles or sprayer heads. Although such devices have substantially improved the efficiency with which a given coating material may be applied to the substrate compared to the efficiency produced by handheld coating applicators, there is still a need for such a device which applies the coating material in a highly efficient manner, especially in light of the very high cost for certain types of coating materials. Prior art devices include those ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ZINC OXIDE FILMS

A method for manufacturing zinc oxide films according to the present invention includes: a step (Step 1) for mixing zinc salt, aqueous ammonia, and organic acid to prepare a source solution containing a zinc ammine complex; a step (Step 2) for depositing a zinc oxide film on a substrate using the source solution by a liquid phase deposition method; and a step (Step 3) for irradiating the deposited zinc oxide film with UV light to remove the organic acid from the deposited zinc oxide film. The present invention can provide a method for manufacturing zinc oxide films that can simplify a device configuration of a manufacturing device. 1. A method for manufacturing zinc oxide films comprising steps of:mixing zinc salt, aqueous ammonia, and organic acid to prepare a source solution containing a zinc ammine complex;depositing a zinc oxide film on a substrate using the source solution by a liquid phase deposition method; andirradiating the deposited zinc oxide film with UV light to remove the organic acid from the deposited zinc oxide film.2. The method for manufacturing the zinc oxide films according to claim 1 , wherein Zn(NO)or Zn(NO).nHO (n is natural number) is used as the zinc salt claim 1 , and [CHO]or salt thereof is used as the organic acid.3. The method for manufacturing the zinc oxide films according to claim 1 , wherein Zn(NO).6HO is used as the zinc salt claim 1 , and CHONais used as the organic acid.4. The method for manufacturing the zinc oxide films according to claim 3 , wherein a concentration ratio [Zn(NO).6HO]:[CHONa] is in a range of 5:1 to 5:10.5. The method for manufacturing the zinc oxide films according to claim 4 , wherein the concentration ratio [Zn(NO).6HO]:[CHONa] is in a range of 5:1 to 5:4.6. The method for manufacturing the zinc oxide films according to claim 3 , wherein a concentration ratio of ammonia to the Zn(NO).6HO is 28 or higher.7. The zinc oxide film produced using the method according to claim 1 , wherein resistivity of the zinc ...

FRICTION RING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

The invention relates to a friction ring, in particular for wet-running clutches or transmissions, having a carrier () and a friction lining (), with a friction lining starting material () being a mixture at least of a thermosetting binder and a filler, and with the friction lining starting material () having a non-flowable, pasty processing consistency and the friction lining () having a solid final consistency after processing on the carrier (). 11012. A method of producing a friction ring which includes a carrier () and a friction lining () , comprising the steps of:{'b': '10', 'a) providing a carrier ();'}{'b': 14', '10', '14', '12, 'b) preparing a surface () of the carrier (), which surface () is to be provided with the friction lining ();'}{'b': 20', '14', '20, 'c) applying a friction lining starting material () in a substantially dimensionally stable, pasty processing consistency onto the prepared surface () without an additional mold bordering the friction lining starting material () on the sides;'}{'b': 20', '12, 'd) treating the friction lining starting material (), which finally cures to form the friction lining () having a substantially solid final consistency.'}22022. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the pasty friction lining starting material () is applied in step c) by means of at least one metering pump ().3201410. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that in step c) the friction lining starting material () is applied onto the prepared surface () during one revolution of the carrier ().4201410. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that in step c) the friction lining starting material () is spirally applied onto the prepared surface () during several revolutions of the carrier ().5202020. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that after step c) claim 1 , friction particles are applied onto the pasty friction lining starting material () claim 1 , further preferably characterized in that ...

MULTILAYER HYDROGELS WITH pH-RESPONSIVE SWELLING AND SURFACE WETTABILITY

A novel type of ultrathin cationic hydrogel coatings are provided that have high, quick and reversible swelling/shrinkage transitions and surface wettability in response to pH changes. The poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (PVP) hydrogel films are produced by selective cross-linking of PVP copolymers in layer-by-layer (LbL) films assembled by spin-assisted method. These multilayer hydrogels exhibit drastic and reversible 10-fold swelling when the pH is changed from neutral to acidic. The swelling amplitude of these coatings is controlled by varying cross-link densities within the films. The pH-responsive hydrogels open new prospects for developing “intelligent” materials with sharp stimuli-triggered responses for applications in sensing, transport regulation, and self-cleaning coatings. 1. A pH-responsive layered composition comprising at least two spin-assisted layer-by-layer spun copolymer layers , wherein the spun layers have a plurality of cross-linkable side-groups attached thereto , and wherein the spun layered composition when hydrated swells when protonated and has a reduced volume when deprotonated.2. The pH-responsive layered composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least two spin-assisted layer-by-layer spun copolymer layers are cross-linked.3. The pH-responsive layered composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least two spun copolymer layers are comprised of a polyvinylpyridine copolymer.4. The pH-responsive layered composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least two copolymer spun layers consist essentially of copolymers (PVP-NH-m) of poly(4-vinylpyridine-NH-1) claim 1 , poly(4-vinylpyridine-NH-4) claim 1 , or poly(4-vinylpyridine-NH-7).5. The pH-responsive layered composition of claim 2 , wherein the at least two copolymer spun layers are separated by alternating spun copolymer layers comprising a copolymer comprising poly(methacrylic acid).6. The pH-responsive layered composition of claim 1 , wherein the cross-linkable side-groups are carboxylate groups claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR FORMING CHEMICAL LAYER AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING CHEMICAL LAYER

A method for forming a chemical layer on a surface of a substrate by rotationally applying a chemical, including spraying a chemical-removing solvent to a region where a filamentously entangled chemical is generated when excess of the chemical discharged to the outside of the substrate during rotational application of the chemical becomes solidified. 1. A method for forming a chemical layer on a surface of a substrate by rotationally applying a chemical , comprising spraying a chemical-removing solvent to a region where a filamentously entangled chemical is generated when excess of the chemical discharged to the outside of the substrate during rotational application of the chemical becomes solidified.2. The method for forming a chemical layer according to claim 1 , the chemical-removing solvent is sprayed by a two-fluid nozzle.3. The method for forming a chemical layer according to claim 1 , the chemical-removing solvent is sprayed by an ultrasonic nozzle.4. The method for forming a chemical layer according to claim 1 , the chemical-removing solvent is sprayed at least to a substrate end.5. A method for producing a liquid ejection head comprising forming a resist layer by a method according to .6. An apparatus for forming a chemical layer by rotationally applying a chemical on a surface of a substrate to form the chemical layer claim 1 , comprising:a substrate rotating mechanism;a chemical applying mechanism for applying a chemical on a surface of a substrate; anda chemical-removing solvent spraying mechanism capable of spraying a chemical-removing solvent to a region where a filamentously entangled chemical is generated when excess of the chemical discharged to the outside of the substrate during rotational application of the chemical becomes solidified.7. The apparatus for forming a chemical layer according to claim 6 , wherein the chemical-removing solvent spraying mechanism is a two-fluid nozzle.8. The apparatus for forming a chemical layer according to claim 6 ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING MATERIAL TO A SURFACE

A method for depositing a particle on a work piece is disclosed. The housing is coupled to the work piece to form a chamber and a separation distance between a surface of the work piece and a surface of the housing is controlled using a coupling device. A working gas having a particle entrained therein is directed within the chamber to deposit the particle at the work piece. The coupling between the housing and the work piece may be a slidable coupling. The coupling device may include an air-bearing surface or a gasketed coupling. 1. A method of depositing a particle on a work piece , comprising:coupling a housing to the work piece to form a chamber;controlling a separation distance between a surface of the work piece and a surface and a surface of the housing a coupling device that is at least one of an air-bearing surface and a gasketed coupling; anddirecting a working gas having the particle entrained therein within the chamber to deposit the particle at the work piece.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising coupling the housing to the work piece to provide a vacuum in the chamber.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising slidably coupling the housing to the work piece to form the chamber.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising introducing the particle into the working gas from a source disposed in the working gas.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising controlling a rate of introducing the particle into the working gas.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the source includes at least one of a heating element; a crucible; an evaporant material; a Knudson cell; a gas containing the particle claim 7 , a material in the presence of a plasma that emits the particle in the presence of the plasma; a reactive working gas that interacts chemically with the workpiece to facilitate particle deposition; and a chemical source undergoing a chemical reaction to emit the particle.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the source further ...

METHOD FOR DEPOSITING FILM AND FILM DEPOSITION SYSTEM

A method for depositing a film includes depositing an oil repellent film having an enhanced abrasion resistance properties and which is suitable for practical use. A film deposition system, wherein a substrate holder having a substrate holding surface for holding a plurality of substrates is provided rotatably to inside a vacuum container, can include an ion source provided to inside the vacuum container to have a configuration and in an arrangement and/or a direction, by which an ion beam can be irradiated only to a partial region of the substrate holding surface. A deposition source can be provided to inside the vacuum container such that a film deposition material of an oil repellent film can be supplied to the whole region of the substrate holding surface. An operation of the ion source can be stopped before starting operation of the deposition source. 1. A method for depositing a film , comprising the steps of:irradiating ions to a partial region of a base holding surface of a base holding means, thereby, the ions are irradiated only to a certain base group fed to the region among a plurality of bases held on the base holding surface and rotating; andsubsequently, in a state of suspending irradiation of the ions, supplying a film deposition material of an oil repellent film to all the bases by supplying the film deposition material to the whole region on the base holding surface;for depositing an oil repellent film on surfaces of the bases.2. The method for depositing a film according to claim 1 , wherein when time of supplying a film deposition material is T1 and irradiation time of ions is T2 claim 1 , ions are irradiated so as to satisfy T2≦((½)×T1) for each base.3. The method for depositing a film according to claim 1 , wherein when a region supplied with a film deposition material is A1 and ion irradiation region is A2 claim 1 , ions are irradiated to a base holding surface of a base holding means so as to satisfy A2≦((½)×A1).4. The method for depositing a ...

MEDIA IDENTIFICATION PROCESSES

A process for the preparation of identifying media, such as a label or decal, that includes the deposition of suitable layers, and where each of the layers can be individually and sequentially formed with a three dimensional printing apparatus in communication with a computer assist device. 1. A process for the preparation of identifying media comprising the generation of a backing layer , an adhesive layer in contact with the backing layer , a face stock layer , a layer of text , graphics , or both text and graphics , and wherein each of said layers are individually formed with a three dimensional printing apparatus in communication with a computer assist device.2. A process in accordance with wherein there is included as a separate layer in contact with the text claim 1 , graphics or text and graphics layer claim 1 , a protective layer of a thickness of from about 10 to about 230 microns.3. A process in accordance with further including a release layer situated between the backing layer and the adhesive layer claim 1 , and where there results a decal.4. A process in accordance with wherein the three dimensional printing apparatus deposits on a supporting substrate claim 1 , the layers in a sequence of a first backing layer claim 1 , a second adhesive layer in contact with the backing layer claim 1 , a third face stock claim 1 , and a fourth layer of text claim 1 , graphics claim 1 , or both text and graphics.5. A process in accordance with wherein the three dimensional printing apparatus deposits the layers in a sequence of the text claim 1 , graphics claim 1 , or both text and graphics layer claim 1 , the face stock layer claim 1 , the adhesive layer claim 1 , and the backing layer.6. A process in accordance with wherein the identifying media is a label.7. A process in accordance with wherein the identifying media is a decal.8. A process in accordance with wherein the backing layer is comprised of paper claim 1 , thermoplastic polymers claim 1 , or thermosetting ...

RESIN COATED METAL SHEET, CONTAINER, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING RETORT WHITENING PROPERTY

A resin coated metal sheet includes: a metal sheet; and a resin layer configured to coat at least one face of the metal sheet. A pushing depth of the resin layer on a side adhered to the one face of the metal sheet is 100 nm to 250 nm, the pushing depth being determined by a nano indentation test, and a melting point of the resin layer is 210° C. to 270° C. 1. A resin coated metal sheet comprising:a metal sheet; anda resin layer configured to coat at least one face of the metal sheet, whereina pushing depth of the resin layer on a side adhered to the one face of the metal sheet is 100 nm to 250 nm, the pushing depth being determined by a nano indentation test, anda melting point of the resin layer is 210° C. to 270° C.2. The resin coated metal sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the resin layer includes a polyester resin as a main component.3. The resin coated metal sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the polyester resin is a polyester resin mainly formed of an ethylene terephthalate unit and having a copolymerization amount of 15 mol % or less.4. A container formed of the resin coated metal sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the resin layer is formed at least on an outer face side of the container.5. A method for improving a retort whitening property claim 1 , comprisingsetting a pushing depth of a resin layer of a resin coated metal sheet on a side adhered to the one face of the metal sheet is 100 nm to 250 nm, the pushing depth being determined by a nano indentation test.6. A container formed of the resin coated metal sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the resin layer is formed at least on an outer face side of the container.7. A container formed of the resin coated metal sheet according to claim 3 ,wherein the resin layer is formed at least on an outer face side of the container. The present invention relates to a resin coated metal sheet, a container, and a method for improving a retort whitening property.Various kinds of thermosetting resins have ...

APPLICATION METHOD

For a substrate having a diameter of 300 millimeters and a main surface on which a lot of pattern elements standing upright are formed, a processing using a processing liquid is performed on the main surface. After the processing using the processing liquid, a filler solution is applied onto the main surface. In the application process of the filler solution, pure water is supplied onto the main surface which faces upward while the substrate is in a horizontal state, and a liquid film of the pure water which covers the main surface and has a thickness not larger than 5 micrometers is formed by rotating the substrate. Then, the filler solution containing a water-soluble filler is supplied onto a center portion of the main surface while the substrate is rotated at the number of rotation not smaller than 300 times and not larger than 500 times per minute. 1. An application method of applying a filler solution onto a main surface of a substrate on which a pattern is formed after performing a processing on said main surface by using a processing liquid , comprising:a) supplying pure water onto a main surface of a substrate, which faces upward while said substrate is in a horizontal state, on which a lot of pattern elements standing upright are formed, and forming a liquid film of pure water, which covers said main surface and has a thickness not larger than 5 micrometers, by rotating said substrate; andb) supplying a filler solution containing a water-soluble filler onto a center portion of said main surface while rotating said substrate having a diameter of 300 millimeters at the number of rotation not smaller than 300 times and not larger than 500 times per minute.2. The application method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid filler solution has a viscosity not higher than 3 centipoises.3. The application method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid filler solution is supplied onto said main surface at a flow rate not lower than 2 cubic centimeters per second in said ...

SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS

A substrate treating apparatus includes a plurality of solution treating units for performing solution treatment of substrates, and a plurality of individual gas supply devices provided to correspond individually to the solution treating units, each for supplying gas at a variable rate only to one of the solution treating units. The solution treating units perform the solution treatment by supplying treating solutions to the substrates. The individual gas supply devices supply gas only to the solution treating units corresponding thereto. The individual gas supply devices supply the gas at adjustable rates to the solution treating units. The rate of gas supply to the solution treating units can therefore be varied for each solution treating unit. 1. A substrate treating apparatus comprising:a plurality of solution treating units for performing solution treatment of substrates; anda plurality of individual gas supply devices provided to correspond individually to the solution treating units, each for supplying gas at a variable rate only to one of the solution treating units.2. The substrate treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the individual gas supply devices includes a supply adjuster for adjusting the rate of gas supply to one of the solution treating units.3. The substrate treating apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising distributing pipes provided to correspond individually to solution treating unit groups each formed of a plurality of the solution treating units arranged in a column substantially in an up-down direction claim 2 , for distributing the gas only to a plurality of the individual gas supply devices corresponding to each solution treating unit group.4. The substrate treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of individual gas supply devices are separated from one another at least inside the substrate treating apparatus.5. The substrate treating apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein each of the ...

DEVICE FOR THE MICROSTRUCTURED GRAFTING OF PROTEINS ONTO A SUBSTRATE

The invention relates to a device for the microstructured grafting of a plurality of proteins onto a substrate, which includes a substrate (), a film, a matrix (), a light source (), an optical system (), a first container () for receiving a first aqueous solution, a second container () for receiving a second aqueous solution, and a microfluidic circuit, wherein the film is arranged on the substrate, the source is suitable for illuminating the matrix with the light, the matrix is suitable for propagating the light in a first structured pattern, the matrix includes an optical means for replacing the first structured pattern with a second structured pattern, the optical system is suitable for forming, on the film, a first microstructured image of the first pattern, the circuit is suitable for containing the first aqueous solution, the circuit includes an opening for placing the first solution in contact with the film at the opening, the circuit includes a microfluidic means for replacing the first solution with the second solution, and the film contains polyethylene glycol. 1. A device for the microstructured grafting of several proteins onto a substrate , comprising:a substrate,a layer,a matrix,a light source,an optical system,a first container for receiving a first aqueous solution, anda second container for receiving a second aqueous solution and a microfluidic circuit,in that the layer is placed on the substrate, in that the source is suitable for illuminating the matrix with the light, in that the matrix is suitable for propagating the light in a first structured pattern, in that the matrix comprises optical means for replacing the first structured pattern with a second structured pattern, in that the optical system is suitable for forming, on the layer, a first microstructured image of the first pattern, in that the circuit is suitable for containing the first aqueous solution, in that the circuit comprises an opening suitable for bringing the first solution ...

Organic Pigment Coating for Electronic Devices, Perovskite Solar Cells, and Methods

Methods of passivating a surface. The methods may include providing a mixture including a liquid and a derivative of quinacridone, applying the mixture to a first surface of a film that includes a metal halide perovskite, and annealing the film for a time and a temperature effective to convert the derivative of quinacridone to quinacridone. Composite materials and electronic devices also are provided. 1. A method of passivating a surface , the method comprising:providing a mixture comprising a liquid and a derivative of quinacridone, wherein the derivative of quinacridone is at least partially dissolved in the liquid;applying the mixture to a first surface of a film, wherein the film comprises a metal halide perovskite; andannealing the film for a time and a temperature effective to convert the derivative of quinacridone to quinacridone.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying of the mixture to the surface of the film comprises spin-coating the mixture to the surface of the film.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal halide perovskite comprises methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises isopropanol claim 1 , chlorobenzene claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a concentration of the derivative of quinacridone in the mixture is about 1.5 mg/mL to about 2.5 mg/mL.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the time is about 10 minutes to about 20 minutes claim 1 , and the temperature is about 135° C. to about 155° C.9. A composite material comprising:a film comprising a metal halide perovskite, the film having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; anda coating comprising quinacridone, wherein the coating at least partially coats the first side of the film.10. The composite material of claim 9 , wherein the metal halide perovskite comprises methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI).11. The composite material of claim 9 , wherein the film has a thickness of about 460 nm to ...

SUBSTRATE INSPECTION APPARATUS INCLUDING LIQUID CRYSTAL MODULATOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE LIQUID CRYSTAL MODULATOR

A substrate inspection apparatus includes a liquid crystal modulator configured to be provided on a substrate, a light source unit provided to be spaced apart from the liquid crystal modulator, a beam splitter provided between the liquid crystal modulator and the light source unit configured to reflect a beam of light from the light source to the liquid crystal modulator, and a measurement unit configured to sense the beam of light reflected by the substrate. 1. A substrate inspection apparatus for detecting a defect of a substrate , comprising:a liquid crystal modulator configured to be provided on the substrate;a light source unit provided to be spaced apart from the liquid crystal modulator;a beam splitter provided between the liquid crystal modulator and the light source unit configured to reflect a beam of light from the light source to the liquid crystal modulator; anda measurement unit configured to sense the beam of light from the liquid crystal modulator, a transparent substrate;', 'a common electrode provided on the transparent substrate;', 'a liquid crystal layer provided on the transparent substrate to be in contact with the common electrode; and, 'wherein the liquid crystal modulator comprisesa reflection layer provided on the liquid crystal layer.2. The substrate inspection apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the light source unit comprises:a light source configured to emit the beam of light;a beam homogenizer configured to direct the beam of light emitted from the light source; anda reflector configured to reflect the beam of light emitted from the beam homogenizer in a direction of the beam splitter.3. The substrate inspection apparatus as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the beam homogenizer is provided in the form of rod pipe.4. The substrate inspection apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:a first support part provided on the reflection layer configured to support the reflection layer and the liquid crystal layer.5. The ...

RAW MATERIAL OF COMPOSITE PELLETS USED IN KILN PHOSPHORIC ACID PROCESS, AND FORMING METHOD THEREFOR

Disclosed is a composite pellet used as a raw material in a kiln process for the production of phosphoric acid, which is of a core-shell structure with an inner ball encapsulated with a shell, the inner ball mainly consists of a inner ball material and a binding agent, and the shell mainly consists of a cladding material and a binding agent; the inner ball material mainly consists of a carbonaceous reductant powder, and phosphate ore powder and silica powder, the inner ball is combined with the shell through the binding agent to form the core-shell shaped structure. The preparation of the composite pellets comprises the steps of preparing the inner ball, preparing the cladding material, forming, drying and solidifying composite green pellets etc. The composite pellets prepared by the present invention have a smaller range of formulation fluctuation, more stable quality, higher strength and better performance. 1. A composite pellet used as a raw material in kiln phosphoric acid process , the composite pellet is a core-shell shaped structure with an inner ball encapsulated with a shell , wherein , the inner ball mainly consists of a inner ball material and a binding agent , and the shell mainly consists of a cladding material and a binding agent; the inner ball material mainly consists of a carbonaceous reductant powder , and phosphate ore powder and silica powder , the addition quantity of the binding agent in the inner ball is 1%-12% of the mass of the inner ball material; the cladding material mainly consists of a carbonaceous reductant powder and a silica powder , the addition quantity of the binding agent in the shell is 1%-12% of the mass of the cladding material; the inner ball is combined with the shell through the binding agent to form the core-shell shaped structure.2. The composite pellet according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the addition quantity of the binding agent in the inner ball is 1%-10% of the mass of the inner ball material; the addition ...

DIE-TYPE COATING DEVICE AND COATING METHOD

A die-type coating device includes a supply roll, a die, a rewinding roll, web widthwise end position detection devices, and layer widthwise end position detection devices. The die includes a pair of inner deckles which adjust a coating width. The inner deckle is arranged at one of two end portions of the die and configured to be easily moved in the die in a longitudinal direction of the die. The die includes a drive device which drives and moves the inner deckles. The drive device is driven on a basis of information on both widthwise end positions of the web detected by the web widthwise end position detection devices and information on both widthwise end positions of the layer of the coating liquid or the coating layer detected by the layer widthwise end position detection devices so that respective positions of the inner deckles relative to the die are changed. 1. A die-type coating device , comprising:a supply roll which continuously conveys a long belt-shaped web;a die which discharges and thereby applies a coating liquid to at least one surface of the web conveyed from the supply roll;a rewinding roll which rewinds the web after a layer of the coating liquid discharged and thereby applied to the web is dried and turned into a coating layer;web widthwise end position detection means which are arranged upstream of the die in a conveyance direction of the web to detect both widthwise end positions of the web; andlayer widthwise end position detection means which are arranged downstream of the die in the conveyance direction of the web to detect both widthwise end positions of the layer of the coating liquid or the coating layer on the web,the die including:a pair of inner deckles which adjust a coating width, wherein the inner deckle is arranged at one of two end portions of the die and configured to be easily moved in the die in a longitudinal direction of the die; anda drive means which drives and thereby moves the inner deckles,whereinthe drive means is driven ...

DEVICE FOR HOLDING AND CENTERING ELONGATED OBJECTS DURING ROTATIONAL SURFACE TREATMENT

The present invention relates to a device (), such as a chuck intended for connection to a drive unit, intended to hold elongated objects () such as fishing rod parts in conjunction with surface treatment. The device () is comprised of at least one first inner part () and at least one outer second part () which are pivotally arranged relative to one another between at least one first position where the object () can be inserted into the device () and at least one second position where the object () can be fixed temporarily to the device () with at least three elastic bands (). The present inventions unique feature is that the elastic bands () are elongated and that each respective elastic band () in one of its other ends is connected to at least one fastening device in the first inner part () and that each respective elastic band () in its other end is connected to at least one fastening device () in the outer second part () and that each respective elastic band's () distance from the device's () center of rotation changes during the relative turning of the first inner part () with respect to the second outer part () causing the object () to be held or released from the device () depending on the relative rotational orientation of the first inner part () and the second outer part (). 19-. (canceled)10. Device , such as a chuck intended for connection to a drive unit , intended to hold elongated objects in conjunction with rotating surface treatment , said device being comprised of at least one first inner part and at least one second outer part which are pivotally arranged relative to one another between at least one first position where the object can be inserted into the device and at least one second position where the object can be fixed temporarily to the device with at least three elastic bands , wherein the elastic bands are elongated and each respective elastic band in one of its ends is connected to at least one fastening device in the first inner part , ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTOR

An electrochemical detector includes a substance selection layer disposed on a semiconductor layer, and the substance selection layer is arranged to interact with a target substance so as to alter an electrical characteristic of the semiconductor layer. A method for fabricating an electrochemical detector is also disclosed. 1. An electrochemical detector comprising a substance selection layer disposed on a semiconductor layer , wherein the substance selection layer is arranged to interact with a target substance so as to alter an electrical characteristic of the semiconductor layer.2. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the target substance includes an amine.3. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the target substance includes a biogenic amine.4. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the substance selection layer includes a polymer layer arranged to accommodate at least one molecule of the target substance.5. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the polymer layer includes a plurality of voids each arranged to accommodate each of the at least one molecule of the target substance.6. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of voids includes a structure matching with a molecular structure of the at least one molecule.7. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 6 , wherein the plurality of voids are selective to the target substance.8. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the polymer layer includes a molecular imprinted polymer.9. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 8 , wherein the molecular imprinted polymer includes a plurality of polymer particles each having a size of around 50 μm.10. An electrochemical detector in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the substance selection layer is electrically conductive.11. An electrochemical detector in accordance with ...

SPIN COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD

In one embodiment, a spin coating apparatus includes a coating liquid feeding module to drop a coating liquid onto a substrate, and a motor to rotate the substrate. The module drops a first drop amount of the coating liquid onto the substrate at a first discharge rate, while the motor rotates the substrate at a first number of rotations. The module drops a second drop amount of the coating liquid onto the substrate at a second discharge rate larger than the first discharge rate, while the motor rotates the substrate at a second number of rotations smaller than the first number of rotations, after the first drop amount of the coating liquid is dropped. The module discharges the coating liquid onto the substrate at a third discharge rate smaller than the second discharge rate, after the coating liquid is discharged onto the substrate at the second discharge rate. 1. A spin coating apparatus comprising:a coating liquid feeding module configured to drop a coating liquid onto a substrate;a motor configured to rotate the substrate; anda controller configured to control operations of the coating liquid feeding module and the motor,whereinthe coating liquid feeding module drops a first drop amount of the coating liquid onto the substrate at a first discharge rate, while the motor rotates the substrate at a first number of rotations,the coating liquid feeding module drops a second drop amount of the coating liquid onto the substrate at a second discharge rate which is larger than the first discharge rate, while the motor rotates the substrate at a second number of rotations which is smaller than the first number of rotations, after the first drop amount of the coating liquid is dropped, andthe coating liquid feeding module discharges the coating liquid onto the substrate at a third discharge rate which is smaller than the second discharge rate, after the coating liquid is discharged onto the substrate at the second discharge rate.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when ...

COATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATING FILM

A coating apparatus includes: a coating unit configured to form a coating film by applying a coating liquid containing a component to be solidified onto a sheet that is relatively moving and by solidifying the applied coating liquid; a liquid delivering unit configured to deliver the coating liquid to the coating unit; a measuring unit configured to measure a mass flow rate of the coating liquid and arranged between the liquid delivering unit and the coating unit; and a control unit storing a reference value of the mass flow rate and configured to change the mass flow rate of the coating liquid to be delivered by the liquid delivering unit on the basis of the reference value and a measurement result by the measuring unit. 1. A coating apparatus comprising;a coating unit configured to form a coating film by applying a coating liquid containing a component to be solidified onto a sheet that relatively moves and by solidifying the applied coating liquid;a liquid delivering unit configured to deliver the coating liquid to the coating unit;a measuring unit configured to measure a mass flow rate of the coating liquid and arranged between the liquid delivering unit and the coating unit; anda control unit storing a reference value of the mass flow rate and configured to change the mass flow rate of the coating liquid to be delivered by the liquid delivering unit on the basis of the reference value and a measurement result by the measuring unit.2. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe reference value is determined on the basis of a mass fraction of the component to be solidified in the coating liquid that is applied onto the sheet.5. A method for producing a coating film claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'by using the coating apparatus according to , forming a coating film by applying the coating liquid onto the sheet by the coating unit, while measuring the mass flow rate of the coating liquid by the ...

COMPOSITION, POLYMER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUBSTRATE

A method of producing a substrate includes: applying a composition on a metal basal plate to form a coating film; and forming a metal-containing layer on at least a part of the coating film. The composition contains a solvent, and a polymer having a first terminal structure and a second terminal structure in a single molecule. Each of the first terminal structure and the second terminal structure is at least one selected from the group consisting of a structure represented by formula (1) and a structure represented by formula (2). Aand Aeach independently represent a monovalent group having a functional group capable of forming a chemical bond with a metal atom. Lrepresents —S—, —NR—, or —NA-, wherein Arepresents a monovalent group having a functional group capable of forming a chemical bond with a metal atom. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the polymer claim 1 , the functional group which is capable of forming a chemical bond with a metal atom and is in the first terminal structure claim 1 , and the functional group which is capable of forming a chemical bond with a metal atom and is in the second terminal structure are different from each other.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the polymer claim 1 , the first terminal structure is a structure represented by the formula (1) claim 1 , and the second terminal structure is represented by the formula (2).4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein Ain the formula (1) represents a phosphoric acid group claim 1 , and Ain the formula (2) represents at least one selected from the group consisting of a nitrile group claim 1 , a carboxy group claim 1 , an ester group claim 1 , and a hydroxy group.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein Ain the formula (1) represents a phosphoric acid group claim 3 , and Ain the formula (2) represents at least one selected from the group consisting of a nitrile group claim 3 , a carboxy group claim 3 , an ester group claim 3 , and a hydroxy group.6. The ...

ECONOMIZER PERIMETER GAP SEALING

A method for sealing an economizer perimeter gap to reduce an uncontrolled excess outdoor airflow by applying a sealing material over or into the economizer perimeter gap between the economizer frame and a Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) system cabinet comprising: locating the economizer perimeter gap between the economizer frame and the HVAC system cabinet and applying a sealing material over or into the economizer perimeter gap. The sealing material is selected from the group consisting of: an adhesive tape sealant, an adhesive sealant, a mastic sealant, a caulking material, and a weatherstripping. The method comprises: disconnecting an electrical power to the HVAC system, removing an economizer hood, locating and cleaning the metal services on both sides of the gap between the economizer frame and the HVAC cabinet, applying the sealing material over or into the gap, reinstalling the economizer hood, and reconnecting the electrical power to the HVAC system. 1. A method for sealing an economizer perimeter gap , the method comprising:locating the economizer perimeter gap between the economizer frame and the HVAC system cabinet; andapplying a sealing material over or into the economizer perimeter gap between the economizer frame and the HVAC system cabinet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing material is selected from the group consisting of: an adhesive tape sealant claim 1 , an adhesive sealant claim 1 , a mastic sealant claim 1 , a caulking claim 1 , and a weatherstripping.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein sealing the economizer perimeter gap between the economizer frame and the HVAC system cabinet comprises at least one step selected from the group consisting of:disconnecting an electrical power service connection to the HVAC system, removing an economizer hood from the economizer of the HVAC system, locating the economizer perimeter gap between the economizer frame and the HVAC system cabinet prior to applying a sealing material over or ...

System and method for providing a micron-scale continuous liquid jet

A nozzle for producing a liquid jet a fluid, methods using the nozzle, and an injector comprising the nozzle of the invention for providing the liquid jet of a fluid to a vacuum system are described.

LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD

A liquid processing apparatus includes a holding device, a rotation device, and a processing fluid supply device including a nozzle positioned to face a surface of a substrate, a first supply path connected to the nozzle, and a second supply path connected to the nozzle such that the supply device supplies processing liquid to the substrate. The nozzle has a common flow path extending in radial direction from center portion toward peripheral portion of the substrate, and discharge ports connected to the common path and positioned in the radial direction, the first path is connected to the common path and supplies first liquid to the common path, the second path is connected to the common path and supplies second liquid to the common path that is different from the first liquid in temperature and/or concentration, and the first and second paths are communicatively connected each other via the common path. 1. A liquid processing apparatus , comprising:a holding device configured to hold a substrate;a rotation device configured to rotate the substrate held by the holding device; anda processing fluid supply device comprising a nozzle positioned to face a surface of the substrate, a first supply path connected to the nozzle, and a second supply path connected to the nozzle such that the processing fluid supply device is configured to supply a processing liquid to the substrate,wherein the nozzle of the processing fluid supply device has a common flow path extending in a radial direction from a center portion toward a peripheral portion of the substrate, and a plurality of discharge ports connected to the common flow path and positioned in the radial direction, the first supply path of the processing fluid supply device is connected to the common flow path on a periphery side of the substrate and is configured to supply a first liquid to the common flow path, the second supply path of the processing fluid supply device is connected to the common flow path on a center ...

SELF-ORGANIZING COMPOSITION FOR FORMING PATTERN, METHOD FOR FORMING PATTERN BY SELF-ORGANIZATION OF BLOCK COPOLYMER USING SAME, AND PATTERN

There is provided a pattern forming method through self-organization of a block copolymer, containing an annealing step after application of a self-organizing composition for forming pattern that contains a block copolymer containing a block having a repeating unit represented by the specific general formula, and contains an organic solvent, to a substrate, and wherein after a microphase-separated structure is formed in the annealing step, one domain thereof is selectively removed to form a pattern. 3. The pattern forming method through self-organization of a block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the block copolymer further contains a block having a repeating unit with an alkylene oxide chain or an aliphatic ester chain as the main chain thereof.4. The pattern forming method through self-organization of a block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the a self-organizing composition for forming pattern further contains a fluorosurfactant or a silicone surfactant.5. The pattern forming method through self-organization of a block copolymer as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the substrate is a substrate wherein, on the surface thereof, an underlayer having a guide pattern that controls the alignment of the self-organization of the block copolymer is provided.6. A pattern formed by the patterning method through self-organization of a block copolymer claimed in .7. A method for producing an electronic device claim 1 , containing the pattern forming method through self-organization of a block copolymer claimed in .8. An electronic device produced by the method for producing an electronic device claimed in . This is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/JP2013/075938 filed on Sep. 25, 2013, and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-217567 filed on Sep. 28, 2012, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated therein by reference.The present invention relates to a self-organizing composition of a resist composition for forming ...

COATER AND SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD

A coater includes a chuck, a source of a coating material, a dispensing head, an exhaust system, and a liner. The chuck is configured to support a wafer. The dispensing head is configured to dispense the coating material onto the wafer. The exhaust system is configured to exhaust the excess coating material. The liner is present at least partially on an inner surface of the exhaust system. The liner has a stick resistance to the coating material, and the stick resistance of the liner is greater than a stick resistance of the inner surface of the exhaust system. 1. A coater , comprising:a chuck configured to support a wafer;a source of a coating material;a dispensing head configured to dispense the coating material onto the wafer;an exhaust system configured to exhaust excess coating material; anda liner present at least partially on an inner surface of the exhaust system, wherein the liner has a stick resistance to the coating material, and the stick resistance of the liner is greater than a stick resistance of the inner surface of the exhaust system to the coating material.2. The coater of claim 1 , wherein the liner is made of a hydrophobic material.3. The coater of claim 1 , wherein the liner is made of a material comprising fluorine.4. The coater of claim 1 , wherein the liner is made of a material comprising a fluorocarbon-based polymer.5. The coater of claim 1 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a drain opening present below the chuck and an exhaust pipe fluidly communicating with the drain opening claim 1 , the liner is present at least on an inner surface of the exhaust pipe claim 1 , and the stick resistance of the liner is greater than a stick resistance of the inner surface of the exhaust pipe to the coating material.6. The coater of claim 5 , wherein the exhaust system further comprises:an exhaust fan fluidly communicating with the exhaust pipe.7. The coater of claim 1 , wherein the exhaust system comprises a cup present below the chuck and having a ...

SATELLITE PAINT WASTE RECOVERY SYSTEM

A satellite paint waste recovery system for a painting system which reduces hazardous waste generation, providing instead a plurality of solvent mixes which are reusable by the painting system. The satellite paint waste recovery system employs a method of capturing reusable solvent when changing paint colors in the painting system which includes flushing a discrete color of paint loaded in the painting system with fresh solvent and capturing the discrete color of paint flushed and some of the flushing solvent as a discrete color solvent mix in a discrete container each time the paint color sought to be used in the painting system is changed. The discrete color of solvent mix can subsequently be reused to thin a new container of paint instead of using new solvent. 1. A method of capturing reusable solvent when changing paint colors , comprising the steps of:providing a painting system operative to apply a single color of paint to an object at a given time, wherein said painting system is configured to apply a first quantity of paint which corresponds to a first distinct color;flushing the first quantity of paint completely from said painting system with a first amount of fresh solvent;capturing a first solvent mix in a first discrete solvent container, wherein said first solvent mix includes the flushed first quantity of paint and at least a portion of the first amount of fresh solvent; andloading a second quantity of paint which corresponds to a second distinct color so as to configure said painting system to apply the second quantity of paint, wherein the step of loading causes any of the first amount of solvent remaining in the painting system to be moved into a second discrete solvent container.2. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising the steps of:flushing the second quantity of paint completely from said painting system with a second amount of fresh solvent; andcapturing a second solvent mix in the second discrete solvent container, wherein said second ...

QUANTUM DOT FILM, ITS PREPARATION METHOD, ITS PATTERNING METHOD, AND ITS DISPLAY DEVICE

A quantum dot film, its preparation method, its patterning method and its display device are provided. Quantum dots can be efficiently dispersed in a photoresist solution to obtain a quantum dot film with a high concentration of quantum dots. The quantum dot film is prepared from the following raw materials: quantum dots, greater than 0 and less than or equal to 60 parts by weight; a dispersant, from 5 to 90 parts by weight; a resin, from 5 to 45 parts by weight; a monomer containing an unsaturated double bond, from 0.5 to 18 parts by weight; a photoinitiator from 0.1 to 3 parts by weight; silicon coupling agent, from 0.1 to 7 parts by weight; an auxiliary, from 0.1 to 1 part of weight; and a solvent, from 40 to 85 parts by weight. This disclosure can be applied in quantum dot film preparation processes. 1. A quantum dot film , which is prepared from the following raw materials:quantum dots, greater than 0 and less than or equal to about 60 parts by weight;a dispersant, from about 5 to about 90 parts by weight;a resin, from about 5 to about 45 parts by weight;a monomer containing an unsaturated double bond, from about 0.5 to about 18 parts by weight;a photoinitiator, from about 0.1 to about 3 parts by weight;a silicon coupling agent, from about 0.1 to about 7 parts by weight;an auxiliary, from about 0.1 to about 1 part of weight; anda solvent, from about 40 to about 85 parts by weight.2. The quantum dot film according to claim 1 , wherein the quantum dot film comprises greater than 0 wt % and less than or equal to about 60 wt % of the quantum dots after being dried.3. The quantum dot film according to claim 2 , wherein the quantum dot film has a dry film thickness of from about 1.5 μm to about 3 μm.4. The quantum dot claim 1 , film according to claim 1 , wherein the quantum dot comprises at least one or a combination of two or more of CdS claim 1 , CdSe claim 1 , CdTe claim 1 , ZnS claim 1 , ZnSe claim 1 , ZnTe claim 1 , HgS claim 1 , HgTe claim 1 , GaN claim 1 , ...

STRUCTURES WITH SURFACE-EMBEDDED ADDITIVES AND RELATED MANUFACTURING METHODS

Electrically conductive or semiconducting additives are embedded into surfaces of host materials for use in a variety of applications and devices. Resulting surface-embedded structures exhibit improved performance, as well as cost benefits arising from their compositions and manufacturing processes. 1. A manufacturing method to form a transparent conductive electrode , comprising:providing a wet composition on a substrate;applying metallic nanowires to the wet composition to at least partially embed the metallic nanowires into the wet composition; andconverting the wet composition into a coating with the metallic nanowires at least partially embedded into the coating, wherein converting the wet composition includes at least one of curing, cross-linking, and polymerizing the wet composition.2. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein the wet composition includes a ceramic precursor claim 1 , and converting the wet composition includes curing the ceramic precursor to form a ceramic.3. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein the wet composition includes a ceramic precursor that includes a solvent and a set of reactive species.4. The manufacturing method of claim 3 , wherein providing the wet composition includes at least partially reacting the reactive species prior to applying the metallic nanowires to the wet composition.5. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein providing the wet composition includes applying the wet composition on the substrate as a spin-on glass.6. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein the wet composition includes at least one of a silane claim 1 , a titanium analogue of a silane claim 1 , a cerium analogue of a silane claim 1 , a magnesium analogue of a silane claim 1 , a germanium analogue of a silane claim 1 , a siloxane claim 1 , a titanium analogue of a siloxane claim 1 , a cerium analogue of a siloxane claim 1 , a magnesium analogue of a siloxane claim 1 , and a germanium analogue of a siloxane.7. The manufacturing ...

Spin Dispenser Module Substrate Surface Protection System

A spin dispenser module and methods for using the same is disclosed. The spin dispenser module includes a cup having a basin with sidewalls and an exhaust, a rotatable platform situated inside the cup adapted for holding and rotating a substrate, a liquid dispenser disposed over the rotatable platform for dispensing a liquid coating material on top of the substrate, one or more ejector inlets disposed over the rotatable platform, the one or more ejectors connected to a negative pressure source, and a motor coupled to the rotatable platform to rate the rotatable platform at different rotational speeds. The one or more ejector inlets may be translatable and/or rotatable with optionally adjustable suction pressure. The ejector inlets operate after a liquid coating material is dispensed to avoid deposition of suspended organic compounds after a coating is formed. 1. A spin dispenser module comprising:a cup having a basin with sidewalls and an exhaust;a rotatable platform situated inside the cup adapted for holding and rotating a substrate;a liquid dispenser disposed over the rotatable platform for dispensing a liquid coating material on top of the substrate;one or more ejector inlets disposed over the rotatable platform, the one or more ejectors connected to a negative pressure source; anda motor coupled to the rotatable platform to rotate the rotatable platform at different rotational speeds.2. The spin dispenser module of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ejector inlets are mounted on the liquid dispenser.3. The spin dispenser module of claim 1 , wherein the negative pressure source is a Venturi pump.4. The spin dispenser module of claim 1 , wherein the negative pressure source is a vacuum pump.5. The spin dispenser module of claim 1 , further comprising a movable support for at least one of the liquid dispenser and the one or more ejector inlets.6. The spin dispenser module of claim 5 , wherein the movable support is an arm mounted on a track.7. The spin dispenser ...

METHOD OF FORMING DUAL SIZE MICROLENSES FOR IMAGE SENSORS

A method of forming microlenses for an image sensor having at least one large-area pixel and at least one small-area pixel is disclosed. The method includes forming a uniform layer of microlens material on a light incident side of the image sensor over the large-area pixel and over the small-area pixel. The method also includes forming the layer of microlens material into a first block disposed over the large-area pixel and into a second block disposed over the small-area pixel. A void is also formed in the second block to reduce a volume of microlens material included in the second block. The first and second blocks are then reflowed to form a respective first microlens and second microlens. The first microlens has substantially the same effective focal length as the second microlens. 1. A method of forming microlenses for an image sensor having at least one large-area pixel and at least one small-area pixel , the method comprising:forming a uniform layer of microlens material on a light incident side of the image sensor over the at least one large-area pixel and over the at least one small-area pixel;forming the layer of microlens material into a first block disposed over the at least one large-area pixel and into a second block disposed over the at least one small-area pixel;forming at least one void in the second block to reduce a volume of microlens material included in the second block; andreflowing the first block and the second block to form a respective first microlens and second microlens, wherein the first microlens has substantially the same effective focal length as the second microlens.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one void is formed at the same time and during the same processing step used to form the layer of microlens material into the first and second blocks.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one void extends completely through from a top side to a bottom side of the second block of microlens material.4. The method of ...

Transfer Method for Two-Dimensional Film

A two-dimensional film (such as graphene) is formed on a surface of a growth substrate. A first surface of the two-dimensional film adheres to the growth substrate, and a second surface of the two-dimensional film is then coated with a conforming carrier layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate. The surface of the growth substrate is etched to release the two-dimensional film with the conforming carrier layer from the growth substrate, wherein the conforming carrier layer maintains the integrity of the two-dimensional film during and after its release from the growth substrate. The first surface of the two-dimensional film with the conforming carrier layer coating is then applied onto a target substrate to form a graphene coating on the target substrate. The conforming carrier layer is then removed from the two-dimensional film by exposing the conforming carrier layer to a solvent while the two-dimensional film is coating the target substrate. 1. A method for graphene transfer , comprising:forming a two-dimensional film on a surface of a growth substrate, wherein a majority of the two-dimensional film has a thickness of no more than 10 atomic layers and substantially greater dimensions orthogonal to its thickness, wherein the two-dimensional film has first and second surfaces that face in opposite directions, and wherein the first surface of the two-dimensional film adheres to the growth substrate;coating the second surface of the two-dimensional film, while adhered to the growth substrate, with a conforming carrier layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate;etching the surface of the growth substrate to release the two-dimensional film with the conforming carrier layer coating from the growth substrate, the conforming carrier layer maintaining the integrity of the two-dimensional film during and after its release from the growth substrate;after the two-dimensional film is released from the growth substrate, applying the first surface of the two-dimensional film with ...

PAVEMENT MARKING METHOD AND COMPOSITION

Systems and methods are provided for depositing a structured paint material on a surface. According to one embodiment, the method comprises introducing an initiator to a paint composition comprising methyl methacrylate (MMA) and a first retroreflective element to produce a liquid mixture, depositing the liquid mixture on a surface of a substrate to produce a layer of structured paint material, and depositing a layer of a second retroreflective element onto at least a portion of an upper surface of the deposited layer of structured paint material, and wherein a coefficient of retroreflected luminance of the layer of structured paint material is at least 1400 mcd/m/lux. 1. A method of depositing a structured paint material on a surface comprising:introducing an initiator to a paint composition comprising methyl methacrylate (MMA) and a first retroreflective element to produce a liquid mixture;depositing the liquid mixture on a surface of a substrate to produce a layer of structured paint material; and{'sup': '2', 'depositing a layer of a second retroreflective element onto at least a portion of an upper surface of the deposited layer of structured paint material, wherein a coefficient of retroreflected luminance of the layer of structured paint material is at least 1400 mcd/m/lux.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein introducing the initiator to the paint composition comprises:supplying the paint composition and the initiator under pressurized conditions to a first end of a nozzle;randomly distributing the initiator and the paint composition within the nozzle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coefficient of retroreflected luminance of the layer of structured paint material is at least 1800 mcd/m/lux.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein coverage of the surface of the substrate by the layer of structured paint material is about 80% claim 1 , and the layer of structured paint material has a thickness in a range of about 0.0 inches to about 0.250 inches.5. The method of ...

Method for producing a chromatography-enrichment column

The invention concerns a method for producing a chromatography-enrichment column, the method comprising the following steps: (a) depositing at least one layer of desired particles, which may be identical or different, and are intended to constitute the stationary phase, in a compact assembly, on the flat surface of a substrate; (b) crosslinking the layer in at least the regions corresponding to the desired shape of the enrichment column to be obtained; (c) impregnating the layer with a light radiation-sensitive material; (d) insolating the layer obtained in step (c) so as to form insolated regions of which the shape corresponds to the desired internal shape of the enrichment column, if the light radiation-sensitive material behaves like a positive resin or to form non-insolated regions of which the shape corresponds to the desired internal shape of the enrichment column if the light radiation-sensitive material behaves like negative resin; and (e) eliminating the light radiation-sensitive material in the zones corresponding to the internal shape of the enrichment column. The invention is used in particular in the field of chemical analysis. 1. A process for the manufacture of a chromatography enrichment column , characterized in that it comprises the following steps:{'b': 2', '1, 'a) deposition of at least one layer () of the desired particles, which can be identical to or different from one another, as a compact assemblage on the flat surface of a support (),'}b) crosslinking of the layer in at least the regions corresponding to the desired shape of the column to be obtained,c) impregnation of the layer with a material sensitive to light radiation in order to obtain an impregnated layer,d) insolation of the layer obtained in step c) in order to form insolated regions, the shape of which corresponds to the internal shape of the desired enrichment column, when the material sensitive to light radiation behaves as a positive resin, or in order to form non-insolated ...

METHOD OF COATING LUBRICATION PAINT ON DISK-SHAPED SUBSTRATE

[Problems to be Solved] 1. A method of coating a lubrication paint on a disk-shaped substrate , comprising:supplying of the lubrication paint on a sliding portion of the disk-shaped substrate from a paint supply nozzle while rotating the disk-shaped substrate in a horizontal direction; andleveling of the lubrication paint supplied on the sliding portion by a doctor knife arranged at a downstream position in a rotating direction of the disk-shaped substrate.21121121212. The method of coating the lubrication paint on the disk-shaped substrate according to claim 1 , wherein if a line which intersects a plane including an edge line of the doctor knife and is perpendicular to the surface of disk-shaped substrate and a surface of the disk-shaped substrate is defined as the straight line L claim 1 , and a straight line connecting the center point O of the disk-shaped substrate and the point P where an inner edge of the sliding portion of the disk-shaped substrate cross the straight line L is defined as the straight line L claim 1 , the angle θ(theta) formed by the straight line L and the straight line L is −1 degrees to +15 degree (where an angle of minus (−) means an angle if the straight line L is at an upstream side of a rotation of the disk-shaped substrate from the straight line L claim 1 , and an angle of plus (+) means an angle if the straight line L is at a downstream side along the rotation of the disk-shaped substrate from the straight line L.).323131. The method of coating the lubrication paint on the disk-shaped substrate according to claim 1 , wherein a vertical angle θ(theta) which is the blade angle of the doctor knife against the surface of the disk-shaped substrate is −1° to +1° (where an angle of minus (−) means that the edge line of the doctor knife has downward tilt from inside to outside of the disk-shaped substrate claim 1 , and an angle of plus (+) means that the edge line of the doctor knife has upward tilt from inside to outside of the disk-shaped ...

MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMER SENSORS

Systems and methods for the detection of one or more target molecules, such as benzene, are described. The systems and methods may include a molecularly imprinted polymer film; a sensing material, wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film comprises a polymer host with one or more binding sites for one or more target molecules. The molecularly imprinted polymer film may be coated upon the sensing material. 1. A system for the detection of one or more target molecules , the system comprising:a molecularly imprinted polymer film wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film comprises a polymer host with one or more binding sites for one or more target molecules, wherein the one or more target materials are non-polar;a sensing material, andwherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film is coated upon the sensing material.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a housing at least partially surrounding the molecularly imprinted polymer film and an air inlet into the housing.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more target molecules are selected from the group consisting of: benzene claim 1 , benzene derivatives claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more target molecules are benzene.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensing material indicates changes in resistance or capacitance upon detection of the one or more target molecules.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film is a phase inversion film.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the molecularly imprinted polymer film is synthesized using monomers and crosslinking agents.8. A method for detecting one or more target molecules claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a molecularly imprinted polymer film with one or more binding sites for detection of one or more target molecules, wherein the one or more target molecules are non-polar;exposing said molecularly imprinted polymer film to a gas, air sample, or vapor; ...

Methods of forming particulate films and films and devices made therefrom

A method of depositing a film comprising a monolayer of particles. The method includes providing a dispersion comprising particles and at least two liquids and depositing drops of the dispersion onto a substrate and evaporating the at least two liquids resulting in a film of a monolayer of the particles. One embodiment of the method includes a coating on the outer surface of particles such that the coating makes the particles substantially non-dispersible, substantially non-soluble and substantially non-suspendable in one of the liquids. A particulate film containing at least one layer of particles, wherein the at least one layer is substantially made of particles of a chemical composition and has uniform thickness. Optical devices containing a particulate film containing at least one layer of particles, wherein the at least one layer is substantially made of particles of a chemical composition and has uniform thickness.

TRANSPARENT FLAME-RETARDANT THERMAL-INSULATING UV-BLOCKING POLYMER COMPOSITE FILM, PREPARATION METHOD AND USES THEREOF

Disclosed is a transparent, flame-retardant thermally-insulating, UV-blocking polymer composite film, comprising sequentially from the top: a flame retardant layer, a base layer, a thermal insulation layer, and a UV-blocking layer, having a total film thickness of 1 μm to 500 μm, visible light transmittance greater than 80%, UV light transmittance less than 1%, and near-infrared transmittance less than 10%. Also disclosed is a preparation method for the present transparent, flame retardant thermally-insulating, UV-blocking polymer composite film, the technical processes whereof are simple and easy to execute, involve low production costs, and are suitable for industrial mass production. The present transparent, flame retardant thermally-insulating, UV-blocking polymer composite film can be used on such transparent materials and items as glass, windows, protective films, containers and electronic components, and has applications in such fields as construction, transportation, electronics, aerospace and medicine. 1. A transparent flame-retardant thermal-insulating UV-blocking high molecular composite film , characterized by comprising a flame retardant functional layer , a thermal insulation functional layer , a UV-blocking functional layer and a substrate layer.2. A transparent flame-retardant thermal-insulating UV-blocking high molecular composite film according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , preferably claim 1 , the high molecular composite film comprises the flame retardant functional layer claim 1 , the substrate layer claim 1 , the thermal insulation functional layer and the UV-blocking functional layer from top to the bottom;preferably, the transparent flame-retardant thermal-insulating UV-blocking high molecular composite film has a thickness of 1 μm˜500 μm; preferably a thickness of 1 μm˜300 μm3. A transparent flame-retardant thermal-insulating UV-blocking high molecular composite film according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , preferably claim 1 , the flame ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING METAL AUTOMOTIVE PART AND METAL AUTOMOTIVE PART

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for uniformly forming a film on an outer circumferential portion of a metal automotive part by preventing penetration of a coating substance into a portion thereof unnecessary to be coated with paint. The method for producing a columnar or cylindrical metal automotive part whose outer circumferential surface includes a portion to be coated with paint and a portion to be uncoated therewith includes the following processes: (1) a process of providing a convergent nozzle-shaped covering jig which covers an outer circumferential surface of the columnar or cylindrical part at an axial end thereof and covers the portion to be uncoated with the paint, with a gap formed between the covering jig and the outer circumferential surface of the part; (2) a process of discharging a gas from the gap toward an end of a nozzle of the covering jig with the columnar or cylindrical part being rotated; (3) a process of sticking a film-forming substance to the columnar or cylindrical part from an axial side surface thereof. 1. A method for producing a columnar or cylindrical metal automotive part whose outer circumferential surface includes a portion to be coated with paint and a portion to be uncoated therewith ,said method comprising a process of providing a convergent nozzle-shaped covering jig which covers an outer circumferential surface of said columnar or cylindrical metal automotive part at an axial end thereof and covers said portion to be uncoated with said paint with a gap formed between said covering jig and said outer circumferential surface of said columnar or cylindrical metal automotive part;a process of discharging a gas from said gap toward an end of a nozzle of said covering jig with said columnar or cylindrical metal automotive part being rotated; anda process of sticking a film-forming substance to said columnar or cylindrical metal automotive part from an axial side surface thereof.2. A method for producing ...

Multi-Functional Anti-Icing Hydrogel Materials and Methods for Controlling Ice Nucleation, Growth and Adhesion

Highly efficient, multi-functional anti-icing compositions and methods of their use are provided. Anti-icing compositions include hydrogels configured to form thin film coatings on various surfaces via spin coating under UV irradiation. Multifunctional anti-icing platforms are based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-grafted polyelectrolyte hydrogels. Methods for grafting hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) chains onto a hydrophilic polyelectrolyte network containing various counterions, forming a multifunctional hybrid anti-icing hydrogel are also provided. 1. An anti-icing material comprising:a hydrophilic polyelectrolyte material containing at least one counterion, anda hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS);wherein the PDMS is cross-linked onto the polyelectrolyte material;wherein the anti-icing material inhibits ice nucleation, inhibits ice propagation, and reduces ice adhesion.2. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the anti-icing material inhibits ice nucleation at a temperature of lower than −30° C.3. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the anti-icing material inhibits ice propagation at a time of greater than 500 s/cm.4. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the anti-icing material reduces ice adhesion strength to less than 20 kPa.5. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the anti-icing material is a hydrogel.6. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic polyelectrolyte material is poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid-co-N-allylacrylamide).7. The anti-icing material of claim 6 , further comprising [poly[2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethylammonium].8. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the PDMS has a molecular weight from 0.9 K to 13.2 K.9. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , wherein the at least one counterion is selected from the group of: iodide (I) claim 1 , acetate (Ac) claim 1 , chloride (Cl) claim 1 , hexafluorophosphate (PF) claim 1 , SO claim 1 , and PFO.10. The anti-icing material of claim 1 , ...

SEALANT APPLYING APPARATUS AND SEALANT APPLYING METHOD

A sealant applying apparatus includes a fastener rotating unit which supports a fastener to be rotatable around a central axis, and a sealant discharging unit which applies a sealant to the fastener by discharging the sealant. The fastener rotating unit includes a first holding member and a second holding member which hold the fastener to be rotatable, and a base which supports the first and second holding members. The first holding member is installed to the base to be exchangeable. 1. A sealant applying apparatus comprising:a fastener rotating unit disposed on a second base to support a fastener to be rotatable around a central axis of the fastener;a sealant discharging unit disposed on a first base to discharge a sealant to apply the sealant to the fastener;a fastener axial feeder disposed on the first base to move the second base in a direction parallel to the central axis of the fastener; anda controller configured to control the fastener rotating unit such that the fastener is rotated, control the fastener axial feeder such that the fastener is moved in the direction parallel to the central axis of the fastener, when the fastener is rotated, and control the sealant discharging unit such that the sealant is discharged for the fastener when the fastener is rotated and moved in the direction parallel to the central axis of the fastener,wherein the fastener rotating unit comprises:a first holding member and a second holding member configured to hold the fastener to be rotatable; andthe second base configured to support the first holding member and the second holding member, andwherein the first holding member is installed to the second base to be exchangeable.2. The sealant applying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the faster comprises a pipe-shaped sleeve claim 1 , and a countersunk bolt inserted in the sleeve claim 1 ,wherein the countersunk bolt comprises a screw section disposed at one end, and a countersunk head section disposed at the other end, ...

Application of Fluids to Substrates

Various embodiments relate to application of a fluid to a substrate. The fluid is locally heated, for example, to obtain a desired thickness profile. 1. An apparatus comprising:a substrate holder;a fluid application device configured to apply a fluid to a substrate on said substrate holder;a heating mechanism configured to locally heat said fluid; anda controller configured to control said heating mechanism to apply a local heating in order to obtain a desired thickness profile of said fluid on said substrate.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said fluid comprises at least one of a glue claim 1 , an imide claim 1 , a lacquer claim 1 , and a photoresist.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a viscosity of said fluid is temperature-dependent.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said heating mechanism comprises an infrared lamp.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said substrate holder is rotatable.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said fluid application device is configured to apply said fluid while said substrate holder rotates.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said controller is configured to control said heating mechanism to locally heat said fluid while said substrate holder rotates.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid thickness measurement device claim 1 , the apparatus being further configured to determine a local heating pattern through a calibration measurement using said fluid thickness measurement device.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said substrate holder is configured to receive semiconductor substrates.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said local heating locally changes a behavior of said fluid from an essentially non-Newtonian behavior to an essentially Newtonian behavior.11. A method comprising:applying a fluid to a substrate;dispersing the fluid on the substrate; andapplying a predetermined local heating to said fluid to obtain a desired thickness profile.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein dispersing the ...

DECORATIVE COATING FILM

A decorative coating film formed on a surface of a resinous base placed on a path of electromagnetic waves of a radar device, the decorative coating film including: fine particles of a silver alloy dispersed in the decorative coating film; and a light-transmissive binder resin with which the fine particles of a silver alloy are bonded, wherein the silver alloy consists of an alloy of silver and zinc, the zinc being contained in an amount of 0.5 to 50 mass % relative to the silver. 1. A decorative coating film formed on a surface of a resinous base placed on a path of electromagnetic waves of a radar device , comprising:fine particles of a silver alloy dispersed in the decorative coating film; anda light-transmissive binder resin with which the fine particles of the silver alloy are bonded,wherein the silver alloy essentially consists of an alloy of silver and zinc, the zinc being contained in an amount of 0.5 to 50 mass % relative to the silver.2. A decorative coating film formed on a surface of a resinous base placed on a path of electromagnetic waves of a radar device , comprising:fine particles of a silver alloy dispersed in the decorative coating film; anda light-transmissive binder resin with which the fine particles of the silver alloy are bonded,wherein the silver alloy essentially consists of an alloy of silver and nickel, the nickel being contained in an amount of 1 to 30 mass % relative to the silver.3. The decorative coating film according to claim 2 , wherein the fine particles of the silver alloy have an average particle diameter of 2 to 200 nm.4. The decorative coating film according to claim 2 , wherein the silver alloy has a crystallite diameter in a range of 2 to 98 nm.5. The decorative coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the fine particles of the silver alloy have an average particle diameter of 2 to 200 nm.6. The decorative coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the silver alloy has a crystallite diameter in a range of 2 to 98 nm. 1. ...

BLOCK COPOLYMER, METHOD OF PRODUCING BLOCK COPOLYMER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING STRUCTURE CONTAINING PHASE-SEPARATED STRUCTURE

A block copolymer containing a first block having a structure represented by general formula (1) shown below (Rsand Rseach independently represents an organic group, provided that at least one of Rsand Rshas a polar group; and * represents a valence bond). 5. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , as a second block claim 1 ,a block in which structural units derived from styrene or a styrene derivative are repeatedly bonded,a block in which structural units derived from an acrylate ester which may have the hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom on the α-position substituted with a substituent are repeatedly bonded,a block in which structural units derived from acrylic acid which may have the hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom on the α-position substituted with a substituent are repeatedly bonded,a block in which structural units derived from siloxane or a derivative thereof are repeatedly bonded,a block in which structural units derived from an alkyleneoxide are repeatedly bonded, ora block in which silsesquioxane structure-containing structural units are repeatedly bonded.6. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , which has a molecular weight of 5 claim 1 ,000 to 2 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000.7. The block copolymer according to claim 1 , wherein the copolymer ratio of the first block to the second block is 15:85 to 85:15.8. A method of producing a block copolymer according to claim 1 , the method comprising:a step A in which a block copolymer precursor is produced, anda step B in which a first block of the block copolymer precursor polymerized in step A is reacted with a compound containing an organic group having a polar group.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the step B is a reaction using an ene-thiol reaction.10. A method of producing a structure containing a phase-separated structure claim 8 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a step 1 in which a layer containing the block ...

RECORDING MEDIUM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF RECORDING MEDIUM

A recording medium has a substrate and a first color developing layer, a heat insulating layer and a second color developing layer laminated on the substrate in this order. The first color developing layer develops a first color at a temperature not less than a first threshold value. The second color developing layer develops a second color that is different from the first color at a temperature not less than a second threshold value that is higher than the first threshold value. The heat insulating layer has a first heat insulating layer of a first heat conductivity and a second heat insulating layer of a second heat conductivity that is higher than the first heat conductivity, which are laminated in a second direction orthogonal to a first direction in which the first color developing layer, the heat insulating layer, and the second color developing layer are laminated on the substrate. 1. A recording medium , comprising:a substrate;a first color developing layer which is laminated on the substrate and develops a first color at a temperature not less than a first threshold value;a heat insulating layer laminated on the first color developing layer; anda second color developing layer which is laminated on the heat insulating layer and develops a second color that is different from the first color at a temperature not less than a second threshold value that is higher than the first threshold value;the heat insulating layer having a first heat insulating layer of a first heat conductivity and a second heat insulating layer of a second heat conductivity that is higher than the first heat conductivity, the first and second heat insulating layers being laminated in a second direction orthogonal to a first direction in which the first color developing layer, the heat insulating layer, and the second color developing layer are laminated on the substrate.2. The recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein:a thickness of each of the first heat insulating layer and the ...

FILM FORMING APPARATUS, FILM FORMING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A film forming apparatus includes: a film forming gas discharge part; an exhaust port; a rotation mechanism; a heating part configured to heat the interior of a reaction container to a temperature lower than a temperature of a film forming gas discharged from the film forming gas discharge part; first gas discharge holes opened, in the film forming gas discharge part, toward a gas temperature reducing member so that the film forming gas is cooled by colliding with the gas temperature reducing member inside the reaction container before the film forming gas is supplied to substrates; and second gas discharge holes opened, in the film forming gas discharge part, in a direction differing from an opening direction of the first gas discharge holes so that the film forming gas does not collide with the gas temperature reducing member before the film forming gas is supplied to the substrates. 1. A film forming apparatus for forming a film by supplying a film forming gas to a plurality of substrates held in a shelf configuration by a substrate holder in a vertical reaction container in which a vacuum atmosphere is formed , comprising:a film forming gas discharge part provided on a rear side of a substrate holding region inside the reaction container and configured to discharge the film forming gas;an exhaust port provided on a front side of the substrate holding region and configured to exhaust the film forming gas;a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the substrate holder about a vertical axis;a heating part configured to heat the interior of the reaction container to a temperature lower than a temperature of the film forming gas discharged from the film forming gas discharge part;first gas discharge holes opened, in the film forming gas discharge part, toward a gas temperature reducing member in a lateral direction, so that the film forming gas is cooled by colliding with the gas temperature reducing member inside the reaction container before the film forming gas is ...

DETECTING METHOD AND DETECTING DEVICE

Provided is a technique for detecting whether or not there is a drop of a liquid in a non-supply period. There are performed the steps of: imaging in a non-supply period during which supply of liquid to a target nozzle among one or more nozzles is stopped while allowing an imaging visual field to include a dropping path through which the liquid drops from an opening of the target nozzle; and detecting whether or not there is a drop of the liquid using an imaging result in the imaging step. This enable detecting whether or not there is a drop of the liquid from the target nozzle in a non-supply period during which supply of the liquid toward the target nozzle is stopped. 1. A detecting method comprising the steps of:imaging in a non-supply period during which supply of liquid to a target nozzle among one or more nozzles is stopped while allowing an imaging visual field to include a dropping path through which the liquid drops from an opening of the target nozzle; anddetecting whether or not there is a drop of said liquid using an imaging result in said imaging step.2. The detecting method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid imaging visual field is a region above an object to which said liquid is supplied, andin said imaging step, it is detected whether or not there is a drop of the liquid from said target nozzle positioned above said object.3. The detecting method according to claim 2 , further comprising the step of:retracting said target nozzle from above said object immediately after said imaging step.4. The detecting method according to claim 2 , further comprising the step of:supplying said liquid toward said object from said target nozzle immediately after said imaging step.5. The detecting method according to claim 2 , whereinsaid one or more nozzles include a nozzle group consisting of a plurality of nozzles that is integrally moved, and a nozzle that is moved alone, andsaid target nozzle includes at least said nozzle group.6. A detecting device comprising:one ...