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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Process and apparatus for coating with reduced defects

Номер: US20120021134A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A process and apparatus for producing a polymer coating with reduced defects is described. The process includes coating a solution of a polymerizable material and a solvent on a substrate, polymerizing a portion of the polymerizable material, and removing a major portion of the solvent after polymerization of the portion of polymerizable material. A further polymerization of any remaining polymerizable material can occur after removal of the solvent. The apparatus includes a webline for conveying a substrate from an unwind roll to a windup roll, a coating section proximate the unwind roll for coating a solution of a polymerizable material and a solvent on the substrate, a polymerization section downweb from the coating section for polymerizing a portion of the polymerizable material, and a solvent removal section downweb from the polymerization section for removing the solvent after polymerization of the portion of the polymerizable material.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Self-Sealing Fastener

Номер: US20120168055A1
Принадлежит: Systems and Materials Res Corp

An apparatus for making and using a fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to a moisture source. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a premature cure indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Photoactivatable paint curing device and method

Номер: US20130062533A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is a device for curing photoactivatable paint coatings. The device comprises a curing radiation source configured to emit radiation sufficient to cure a photoactivatable paint coating at a target location. The radiation source is located at a source location operably spaced from the target location where the photoactivatable paint coating is to be cured thereon. A motorized support for supporting the curing radiation source at the source location is provided where the motorized support is configured to advance the curing radiation source along a travel path. The motorized support is further configured to cycle the curing radiation source along the travel path between a first position and a second position in order to vary over time the angle of attack of the radiation emitted from the curing radiation source toward the target location.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND PROCESSES FOR ATTACHING COMPOUNDS TO MATRICES

Номер: US20130078390A1
Принадлежит: Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The present invention describes extremely rapid and efficient methods for the attachment of chemical moieties to matrices by the use of microwave technology. The methods of the invention can be applied in a variety of ways for the preparation of different types of matrices for a variety of applications including but not limited to the functionalization of various solid supports, and matrices in the form of powder, beads, sheets, and other suitable surfaces for use in applications including but not limited to oligonucleotide synthesis, peptide synthesis, environmental clean up (removal of toxic materials), immunoassays, affinity chromatography, combinatorial chemistry, microarrays, proteomics and medical diagnostics. 1. A method for attaching a chemical moiety to a matrix comprising the steps of:(a) contacting the matrix with a reagent capable of adding a nucleophilic group;(b) exposing the reaction mixture of step (a) to microwave radiation thereby resulting in a functionalized matrix;(c) contacting the functionalized matrix of step (b) with a reagent capable of forming an ester or amide bond with the matrix and further comprising a free carboxyl termini on the matrix;(d) exposing the reaction mixture of step (c) to microwave radiation thereby forming a mono-ester or mono-amide linkage with the matrix comprising a free carboxyl termini on the matrix; and(e) coupling the carboxylated matrix of step (d) with the chemical moiety via a reative region of the chemical moiety capable of reacting with the carboxylated matrix thereby resulting in a matrix functionalized with the chemical moiety.2. The method of wherein the contacting of steps (a) and (c) are carried out in the presence of a solvent having a dielectric constant.3. The method of wherein the matrix is selected from the group consisting of: controlled pore glass; glass beads; glass powders; silica gels; alumina;substituted or unsubstituted polystyrene; polyethylene glycol; cellulose, ceramics, zeolite, clay, ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING CONTAINED LAYERS AND DEVICES MADE WITH SAME

Номер: US20130087779A1
Принадлежит: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer, including the steps: forming the first layer having a first surface energy; treating the first layer with a priming material to form a priming layer; exposing the priming layer patternwise with radiation resulting in exposed areas and unexposed areas; developing the priming layer to effectively remove the priming layer from the unexposed areas resulting in a first layer having a pattern of priming layer, wherein the pattern of priming layer has a second surface energy that is higher than the first surface energy; and forming the second layer by liquid depositions on the pattern of priming layer on the first layer. 2. The process of claim 1 , wherein developing is carried out by treating with a liquid.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein Arand Arare aryl groups having no fused rings.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein Arand Arare selected from the group consisting of phenyl claim 1 , biphenyl claim 1 , terphenyl claim 1 , deuterated derivatives thereof claim 1 , and derivatives thereof having one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl claim 1 , alkoxy claim 1 , silyl claim 1 , and a substituent with a crosslinking group.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein Rthrough Rare selected from the group consisting of D and Calkyl.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein a=e=0.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein a=e=4 and Rand Rare D.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein b>0 and at least one Ris alkyl.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein c>0 and at least one Ris alkyl.11. The process of claim 1 , wherein d>0 and at least one Ris alkyl.13. The process of claim 12 , wherein the first active layer is a hole transport layer and the second active layer is an emissive layer.14. The process of claim 12 , wherein the first active layer is a hole injection layer and the second active layer is a hole transport layer.15. The process of claim 14 , wherein the hole injection layer comprises ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GAS BARRIER FILM, GAS BARRIER FILM, AND ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT

Номер: US20130092239A1
Автор: Mori Takahiro
Принадлежит: KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a gas barrier film possessing a substrate in the form of a belt and provided thereon, a gas barrier layer containing silicon oxide, possessing a coating step in which a coating solution comprising a polysilazane compound is coated on the substrate to form a coating film, and a UV radiation exposure step in which the coating film is exposed to the vacuum UV radiation emitted from the plural light sources facing the substrate while moving the substrate on which the coating film is formed relatively to the plural light sources, the plural light sources each exhibiting even illuminance along a width direction of the substrate to form a gas barrier layer, and provided is a method of manufacturing a gas barrier film by which the gas barrier film suitable for production coupled with roll-to-roll system, exhibiting excellent gas barrier performance can be prepared. 17-. (canceled)8. A method of manufacturing a gas barrier film comprising a substrate in the form of a belt and provided thereon , a gas barrier layer containing silicon oxide , comprising:a coating step in which a coating solution comprising a polysilazane compound is coated on the substrate to form a coating film, anda UV radiation exposure step in which the coating film is exposed to vacuum UV radiation emitted from plural light sources facing the substrate while moving the substrate on which the coating film is formed relatively to the plural light sources of the vacuum UV radiation, the plural light sources each exhibiting even illuminance along a width direction of the substrate to form the gas barrier layer,{'sup': 2', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'wherein in the UV radiation exposure step, during a period from beginning of vacuum UV radiation exposure to end of the vacuum UV radiation exposure, a surface of the coating film is exposed to the vacuum UV radiation exhibiting an illuminance of not more than 160 mW/cm; during T period, the surface of the coating film is exposed to ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

RADIATION CURABLE COATINGS FOR CONCRETE FLOORS

Номер: US20130101837A1
Принадлежит: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.

Radiation-curable coating compositions for a surface such as a concrete floor, which include at least one multi-functional monomer or oligomer, a polymer, at least one photoinitiator, and one or more tertiary amine compounds containing zero or one crosslinkable double bonds are described and claimed. These coating compositions allow for application of at least about 0.15 mm (6 mil) thickness of the coating composition over an area larger than a UV radiation source, without the formation of wrinkles or buckles following each pass of the UV radiation source in the areas where light leakage from a side light shielding of the UV radiation source results in a very weak radiation intensity. These coating compositions are optionally clear, in addition, a method for coating a surface with a radiation-curable coating composition that results in a smooth cured surface with no wrinkles or buckles formed following each pass of the UV radiation source, and a surface coated with the radiation curable coating compositions of the instant claimed invention are described and claimed. 1. A radiation-curable coating composition for a floor comprising:at least one multifunctional monomer or oligomer;at least one photoinitiator;at least one polymer; andone or more tertiary amine compounds comprising zero or one acrylate crosslinkable double bonds.2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the coating composition is a clear primer coating composition for concrete or wherein the coating composition is a clear topcoat coating composition.4. The coating composition according to claim 3 , wherein when the composition is applied over a predetermined area of a surface of a concrete floor at a thickness of at least 0.15 mm (6 mils) on the surface claim 3 , and a radiation source is passed over a first portion of the predetermined area of the surface to cure the coating composition claim 3 , a shoulder area that is part of the predetermined area and directly adjacent to the main body area ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

LAYERED STRUCTURE, PROCESS OF APPLYING AN IMAGE LAYER, AND PROCESS OF USING A LAYERED STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130115432A1
Автор: HARRIS Robert A.
Принадлежит: IPT, LLC

A layered structure, a process of applying an image layer to a substrate, and a process of using a layered structure are disclosed. The layered structure having an image layer is applied to a substrate. The image layer is formed by a transfer foil process, a digital printing process, or a combination thereof. The image layer includes one or both of a radiation-cured coating and an amine-cured coating. The application process includes positioning a substrate, applying an image layer to the substrate, and applying a coating to the image layer. The process of using a layered structure includes positioning the layered structure in an exterior environment, applying an image to an image layer by a transfer foil process, a digital printing process, or a combination thereof, and applying the coating to the image layer, the coating being radiation-cured, amine-cured, or a combination thereof. 1. A layered structure , comprising:a substrate;an image layer applied to the substrate, the image layer comprising an image, the image layer being formed by one or both of a transfer foil process and a digital printing process; anda coating applied to the image layer, the coating being one or both of a radiation-cured coating and an amine-cured coating.2. The layered structure of claim 1 , wherein the image layer is formed by a reflective ink.3. The layered structure of claim 1 , wherein the image layer includes an IR reflective pigment claim 1 , a color chelator claim 1 , a plasticizer claim 1 , a stabilizer claim 1 , and a lubricant.4. The layered structure of claim 1 , wherein the image layer includes a vinyl layer.5. The layered structure of claim 1 , wherein the image layer has a thickness of less than about 1 mil.6. The layered structure of claim 1 , wherein the image layer includes an adhesive.7. The layered structure of claim 1 , wherein the image layer is applied by the transfer foil process.8. The layered structure of claim 7 , wherein the transfer process includes using a ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR GRAFTING INTO A LAYER LOCATED DEEP INSIDE AN ORGANIC MATERIAL BY MEANS OF AN ION BEAM

Номер: US20130115449A1
Автор: Busardo Denis
Принадлежит: QUERTECH INGENIERIE

A method of grafting monomers (M) in a deep layer () in an organic material by using an ion beam (X), wherein the ion dose per unit area is selected so as to be in the range of 10ions/cmto 10ions/cmso as to create a reservoir of free radicals () within a large thickness in the range 0 nm to 3000 nm. Hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic and/or antibacterial monomers (M) are grafted in the reservoir of free radicals (). Organic materials with hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and/or antibacterial properties that are effective for long-term use are thus advantageously obtained. 1. A method of deep layer grafting monomers into an organic material , comprising two steps in succession: [{'b': '1', 'sub': 'rad', 'to create a reservoir of free radicals in a layer () with a thickness ein the range 20 nm to 3000 nm; and'}, {'b': 2', '1, 'sub': 'stab', 'to create a stabilizing layer () interposed between the surface and the reservoir of free radicals () with a thickness ein the range 0 nm to 3000 nm;'}], 'a) a step (a) of ionic bombardment by an ion beamthe ions of the ion beam being selected from the ions of elements in the list constituted by helium (He), boron (B), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), and xenon (Xe);the ion acceleration voltage being greater than or equal to 10 kV and less than or equal to 1000 kV; andthe treatment temperature of the organic material is less than or equal to its melting temperature;{'sup': 12', '2', '18', '2, 'the ion dose per unit area being selected so as to be in the range 10ions/cmto 10ions/cmby using a measurement of the change over time of the surface resistivity of the organic material to identify the dose that induces the greatest resistive jump step;'}{'b': 2', '1, 'sub': 'd', 'b) a step (b) of grafting monomers, comprising diffusing monomers (M) through a stabilizing layer () from the surface towards the reservoir of free radicals () at a diffusion temperature T.'}221. A method according to claim 1 , ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for enabling the curing of the coating of a part by means of free radicals generated by ultraviolet radiation (uv)

Номер: US20130129936A1
Принадлежит: Lifitec SL

Apparatus for curing the coating of a workpiece ( 1 ), which comprises at least one tank ( 2 ) with inert gas heavier than air into which the workpiece ( 1 ) is inserted, and at least one UV-radiation source ( 3 ) that generates radiation that falls on the workpiece ( 1 ) to bring about the curing. The apparatus also comprises an extraction area ( 4 ), a recirculation circuit ( 5 ) and an insertion area ( 6 ), where, respectively, inert gas is extracted from the tank ( 2 ), recirculated, and reintroduced into the tank ( 2 ). At least one inert gas cooling member ( 7 ) is situated in the recirculation circuit ( 5 ), thus preventing the inert gas inside the tank ( 2 ) from overheating and reducing the risk of instability in the inert gas atmosphere.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

SELECTIVE LASER MELTING / SINTERING USING POWDERED FLUX

Номер: US20130136868A1
Принадлежит:

An additive manufacturing process () wherein a powder () including a superalloy material and flux is selectively melted in layers with a laser beam () to form a superalloy component (). The flux performs a cleaning function to react with contaminants to float them to the surface of the melt to form a slag. The flux also provides a shielding function, thereby eliminating the need for an inert cover gas. The powder may be a mixture of alloy and flux particles, or it may be formed of composite alloy/flux particles. 1. A process comprising:placing a first layer of powder comprising alloy material and flux material on a surface;indexing an energy beam across the first layer of powder to selectively solidify a region of alloy under an overlying layer of slag;removing the slag;repeating the placing, indexing and removing steps with a pattern of indexing effective to form a desired component shape.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising forming the layer of powder as a mixed layer of alloy particles and flux particles.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein a mesh size range of the alloy particles and a mesh size range of the flux particles overlap.4. The process of claim 1 , further comprising forming the layer of powder as a layer of composite alloy and flux particles.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the alloy material comprises a composition beyond a zone of weldability defined on a graph of superalloys plotting titanium content verses aluminum content claim 1 , wherein the zone of weldability is upper bounded by a line intersecting the titanium content axis at 6 wt. % and intersecting the aluminum content axis at 3 wt. %6. The process of claim 5 , further comprising post weld heat treating the component shape without inducing reheat cracking.7. The process of performed without providing a protective cover of inert gas.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the flux material is formulated to contribute to a deposit chemistry of the solidified region of alloy.9. The ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for Improving Plating on Non-Conductive Substrates

Номер: US20130136869A1
Принадлежит: MACDERMID ACUMEN, INC.

A method of treating a laser-activated thermoplastic substrate having a metal compound dispersed therein is described. The substrate is contacted with an aqueous composition comprising: (i) a thiol functional organic compound; (ii) an ethoxylated alcohol surfactant; and (iii) xanthan gum. By use of the treatment composition, when the substrate is subsequently laser-activated and plated by electroless plating, extraneous plating of the substrate is substantially eliminated. 1. A method of treating a laser-activatable non-conductive substrate that comprises a metal compound , the method comprising the steps of: i) a thiol functional organic compound; and', 'ii) preferably, a surfactant;, 'a) treating the laser-activatable non-conductive substrate that comprises the metal compound with an aqueous composition comprisingb) selectively laser activating portions of a surface of the non-conductive substrate;contacting the substrate with an electroless plating bath such that areas of the substrate which were contacted by the laser plate, but areas that were not contacted by the laser do not plate.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the thiol functional organic is selected from the group consisting of dodecanethiol claim 1 , lauryl mercaptan claim 1 , cetyl mercaptan claim 1 , and stearyl mercaptan claim 1 , alkyl thioglycollate claim 1 , stearyl thioglycollate claim 1 , cetyl thioglycollate claim 1 , methyl mercaptan claim 1 , n-butyl mercaptan claim 1 , cyclohexyl mercaptan claim 1 , n-dodecyl mercaptan claim 1 , n-propyl mercaptan claim 1 , n-octyl mercaptan and t-nonyl mercaptan and combinations of one or more of the foregoing.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the thiol functional organic comprises stearyl mercaptan.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration of the thiol functional organic in the aqueous composition is between about 1 to about 20 g/l.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant comprises an ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MICROFLUIDIC CHIP, MICROFLUIDIC CHIP, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING SURFACE PLASMON RESONANT LIGHT

Номер: US20130140976A1
Принадлежит: FUJIKURA LTD.

A method of manufacturing a microfluidic chip includes: irradiating, with a laser light, an area to be provided with a valley for storing a fluid on a surface of a substrate so as to form a modified region having a periodic pattern formed in a self-organizing manner in a light-collecting area of the laser light, the laser light having a pulse width for which the pulse duration is on the order of picoseconds or less; carrying out an etching treatment on the substrate in which the modified region is formed, removing at least some of the modified portion so as to provide the valley, and forming a periodic structure having a plurality of groove portions along one direction which have a surface profile based on the periodic pattern on at least a bottom surface of the valley; and forming a metal layer that covers the periodic structure of the bottom surface. 1. A method of manufacturing a microfluidic chip , comprising:irradiating, with a laser light, an area to be provided with a valley for storing a fluid on a surface of a substrate so as to form a modified region having a periodic pattern formed in a self-organizing manner in a light-collecting area of the laser light, the laser light having a pulse width for which the pulse duration is on the order of picoseconds or less;carrying out an etching treatment on the substrate in which the modified region is formed, removing at least some of the modified portion so as to provide the valley, and forming a periodic structure having a plurality of groove portions along one direction which have a surface profile based on the periodic pattern on at least a bottom surface of the valley; andforming a metal layer that covers the periodic structure of the bottom surface.2. The method of manufacturing a microfluidic chip according to claim 1 ,wherein the periodic pattern formed in a self-organizing manner comprises:portions modified by the constructive interference of interference waves of a plasmon in an area near the surface of the ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR LASER ENGRAVING, FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR FOR LASER ENGRAVING AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME

Номер: US20130145945A1
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

Disclosed is a resin composition for laser engraving, comprising (Component A) an oligomer or polymer having a (meth)acryloyloxy group in the molecule, (Component B) an ethylenically unsaturated compound, (Component C) a compound having in the molecule at least one type selected from the group consisting of a mercapto group, a primary amino group, and a secondary amino group and at least one type of hydrolyzable silyl group and/or silanol group, and (Component D) a thermopolymerization initiator. 1. A resin composition for laser engraving , comprising:(Component A) an oligomer or polymer having a (meth)acryloyloxy group in the molecule;(Component B) an ethylenically unsaturated compound;(Component C) a compound having in the molecule at least one type selected from the group consisting of a mercapto group, a primary amino group, and a secondary amino group and at least one type of hydrolyzable silyl group and/or silanol group; and(Component D) a thermopolymerization initiator.2. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 1 , wherein Component A has a urethane bond in the molecule.3. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 1 , wherein Component A is a straight-chain oligomer or polymer and has a (meth)acryloyloxy group at both termini.4. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 2 , wherein Component A is a straight-chain oligomer or polymer and has a (meth)acryloyloxy group at both termini.5. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 1 , wherein it further comprises (Component E) a photothermal conversion agent.6. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 4 , wherein it further comprises (Component E) a photothermal conversion agent.7. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 1 , wherein it further comprises (Component F) an alcohol exchange reaction catalyst.8. The resin composition for laser engraving according to claim 4 , wherein it further ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

BUILDING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF

Номер: US20130149465A1
Принадлежит: NICHIHA CORPORATION

The present invention provides a building material in which a coating is applied to a front surface and a side surface is sufficiently adhered to a sealing and method for manufacturing thereof. In a building material in which a coating is applied to a front surface, a coating film on a side surface is removed or reduced by laser irradiation. The part of the side surface in which the coating film has been removed or reduced by laser irradiation has a width of at least 5 mm from a front surface side toward a rear surface side of the building material, or extends over the entire side surface from the front surface side toward the rear surface side of the building material, or is formed more than a part in which coating film is formed. 1. A method for manufacturing a building board , comprising step of:applying a coating to a front surface of the building board, andremoving or reducing coating film which is formed on a side surface of the building board by laser irradiation.2. The method for manufacturing a building board according to claim 1 ,wherein removing or reducing coating film on the side surface of the building board by laser irradiation is applied to a width of at least 5 mm from a front surface side toward a rear surface side of the building material.3. The method for manufacturing a building board according to claim 1 ,wherein said building material has a convexo-concave surface on the front surface, andremoving or reducing coating film on the side surface of the building board by laser irradiation is applied to a width from an apex of a convex portion of the building material to a lowest side of a concave portion and a width of at least 5 mm from the lowest side of the concave portion toward a rear surface side.4. The method for manufacturing a building board according to claim 1 ,wherein removing or reducing coating film on the side surface of the building board by laser irradiation is applied to an entire surface of the side surface from a front surface ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING CONTAINERS

Номер: US20130160405A1
Принадлежит: KHS GmbH

A method for treating containers in which, at a treatment station, the containers are provided on container outer surfaces thereof with a print that including a colorant. The colorant can be dye or ink. The method includes, at a treatment station, processing the colorant by irradiating the containers with non-thermal energy radiation. Processing the colorant includes drying or curing it. The method also includes decontaminating a region of the containers with the same radiation, either by disinfecting or sterilizing it. The region includes either or both a container opening and a container inner surface. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for treating containers in which , at a treatment station , said containers are provided on container outer surfaces thereof with at least one print comprising a colorant , said colorant comprising at least one of printing dye and printing ink , said method comprising at a treatment station , processing said colorant by irradiating said containers with non-thermal energy radiation , and , using said non-thermal energy radiation as was used to process said colorant , decontaminating a region of said containers , wherein processing said colorant comprises at least one of drying said colorant and curing said colorant , wherein decontaminating a region of said containers comprises at least one of disinfecting a region of said containers and sterilizing said region of said containers , and wherein said region of said containers comprises at least one of a container opening and a container inner surface.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein said non-thermal energy radiation is selected from the group consisting of electron radiation claim 18 , microwave radiation claim 18 , ultra-violet radiation claim 18 , radiation having a wavelength between 170 and 280 nm claim 18 , and radiation having a wavelength between 170 and 220 nm.20. The method of claim 18 , further comprising executing the steps of processing said colorant by irradiating said ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING METAL OXIDES BY LOW ENERGY LASER PULSES IRRADIATION OF METAL FILMS

Номер: US20130171373A1

The present invention relates to processes for obtaining metal oxides by irradiation of low energy laser pulses of metal layers, wherein said metals can be formed as simple metals, alloys, or multilayers. The present invention performs the oxidation of a thin metal film deposited on a substrate; e.g., glass (SiO) or silicon (Si) by a laser-irradiation time of a few nanoseconds to femtoseconds at high repetition rate, time necessary to achieve a stoichiometry and a well-defined microscopic structure. Through the processes of the invention, it is possible to obtain complex structures and metal oxides at room temperature in a very short time and with very low energy consumption. 1. A process for obtaining metallic oxides by irradiation of metal films with low energy laser pulses , wherein the process comprises the steps of:a) Depositing a metal film on a substrate, andb) Irradiating at least a portion of the surface of said metal film with ultrashort laser pulses at a very high repetition rate.2. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 1 , wherein the laser pulses have an energy of microJoules (mJ) to nanoJoules (nJ) per laser pulse.3. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 2 , wherein the energy per laser pulse is from 1 to 10 nanoJoules (nJ).4. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 1 , wherein the laser pulses have a repetition rate of 1 kHz to 100 MHz.5. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 1 , wherein the laser pulse duration is of seconds to femtoseconds.6. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 5 , wherein the laser pulse duration is of nanoseconds to picoseconds.7. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 5 , wherein the laser pulse duration is of femtoseconds.8. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 6 , wherein crystalline metallic oxides of periodic structures on their surface are obtained.9. The process for obtaining metallic oxides of claim 7 , wherein micro or ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SHEET HAVING ULTRAVIOLET-RAY CURING-TYPE ACRYLIC PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE LAYER

Номер: US20130183455A1
Принадлежит: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION

Provided is a method for producing an pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet having an ultraviolet-ray curing-type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that can undergo, about one or more monomers therefor, high rate-polymerization to be excellent in productivity, and is also excellent in balance between pressure-sensitive adhesive performances. The method includes: applying, onto a substrate, an ultraviolet-ray curing-type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including a photopolymerization initiator, and a monomer-component set that is/includes an alkyl (meth)acrylate; and radiating ultraviolet rays to the composition, thereby curing the composition to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. In the method, the irradiance of the rays radiated in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer forming step is 25 mW/cmor more. When the radiation dose of the radiated ultraviolet rays is 600 mJ/cmand is 2400 mJ/cm, the polymerization rate of the monomer-component set is 30% or less, and 70% or more, respectively. 1. A method for producing a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet , comprising:applying, onto a substrate, an ultraviolet-ray curing-type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a photopolymerization initiator, as well as a monomer-component set that comprises an alkyl (meth)acrylate, and/or a partial polymer made from the monomer-component set; andradiating ultraviolet rays to the ultraviolet-ray curing-type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, thereby curing the composition to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer,{'sup': '2', 'wherein the irradiance of the ultraviolet rays radiated in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer forming step is 25 mW/cmor more; and'}{'sup': 2', '2, 'when the radiation dose of the radiated ultraviolet rays is 600 mJ/cm, the polymerization rate of the monomer-component set is 30% or less, and when the radiation dose of the radiated ultraviolet rays is 2400 mJ/cm, the polymerization rate of the ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

MICRO-FIBER ARRAYS WITH TIP COATING AND TRANSFER METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

Номер: US20130183481A1

Present invention describes a patterned and coated micro- and nano-scale fibers elastomeric material for enhanced adhesion in wet or dry environments. A multi-step fabrication process including optical lithography, micromolding, polymer synthesis, dipping, stamping, and photopolymerization is described to produce uniform arrays of micron-scale fibers with mushroom-shaped tips coated with a thin layer of an intrinsically adhesive synthetic polymer, such as lightly crosslinked p(DMA-co-MEA). 1. A method to make micro-fiber arrays with tip coating having enhanced adhesion properties in wet and dry environments , the method comprising the steps of:preparing an optimized p(DMA-co-MEA) precursor solution for a tip coating material;preparing structural micropatterned arrays of fibers with geometric tips;applying uniformly a volume of the tip coating material onto an uncoated surface to form a uniform tip coating layer on a coated surface;bringing the geometric tips of the structural micropatterned arrays of fibers in contact with the uniform tip coating layer of the coated surface;retracting the geometric tips of the structural micropatterned arrays of fibers from the uniform tip coating layer to form small droplets of uncured optimized p(DMA-co-MEA) precursor solution on a geometric tip of each fiber of the structural micropatterned arrays of fibers;placing the geometric tip of the each fiber of the structural micropatterned arrays of fibers onto a clean surface;curing the small droplets of uncured optimized p(DMA-co-MEA) precursor solution on the geometric tip of the each fiber of the structural micropatterned arrays of fibers to form cured geometric tips; andpeeling the geometric tip of the each fiber of the structural micropatterned arrays of fibers from the clean surface after the geometric tips have cured.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of curing comprises the step of photopolymerizing.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the structural ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for marking polymer compositions containing graphite nanoplatelets

Номер: US20130196123A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

Polymer substrates are marked by a method in which certain graphite nanoplatelets are incorporated into the polymer composition, such as a coating or plastic article, prior to marking the composition by exposing selected portions of the substrate to a heat source, typically a laser. Additional pigments may also be present allowing for the production of a variety of different types of markings. 1. A method for marking a polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic , thermoset , crosslinked or inherently crosslinked polymer which method comprises incorporating into the polymer graphite nanoplatelets having a thickness of about 50 nm or less , a width of about 50 microns or less , a specific density of from about 0.01 to about 0.006 g/cc and an aspect ratio of at least 50 , and in a later step exposing a selected portion of the polymer composition to heat from a diode array or laser irradiation to produce markings which are visible under ambient light or UV light.2. A method according to wherein the polymer composition also comprises an organic pigment.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the pigment is selected from tetrabenzodiazadiketoperylene claim 2 , quinacridone claim 2 , diketopyrrolopyrrole claim 2 , perylene claim 2 , indanthrone claim 2 , anthroquinone claim 2 , azo claim 2 , isoindoline and phthalocyanine pigments.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein exposure to diode array or laser irradiation produces markings which are visible under UV light.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein exposure to diode array or laser irradiation produces markings which are visible under ambient light.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the marking is carried out by exposure to exposure to laser irradiation.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition is a coating on a substrate.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer composition is a plastic article.9. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic claim ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

BIOSENSOR WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130206595A1
Принадлежит: CERAGEM MEDISYS INC.

The present invention relates to a biosensor which is formed with a three-dimensional structure using 3D molded interconnect device (MID) technology and a manufacturing method thereof. The present invention provides a biosensor in which reactive electrodes and signal transfer parts are formed in a three-dimensional structure on a surface of a polymer using the 3D MID technology, and a manufacturing method thereof. 1. A biosensor , comprising:at least one polymer substrate;a structure connected with the at least one polymer substrate to form a reaction chamber;a reaction electrode and a signal transfer part which are formed on at least one surface of the at least one polymer substrate by a 3D MID (molded interconnect device) technology; anda reagent fixed on a part of a region of the reaction electrode.2. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the 3D MID includes at least one selected from among laser direct structuring process claim 1 , 2-shot injection molding claim 1 , flex foil film-insert overmolding claim 1 , metal spraying technique claim 1 , primer technology (metal printing) claim 1 , and hot stamping.3. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the reaction electrode and the signal transfer part are sterically formed.4. The biosensor of claim 3 , wherein the reaction electrode and the signal transfer part are formed such that they are electrically connected with each other.5. The biosensor of claim 4 , wherein the reaction electrode and the signal transfer part are formed on different surfaces of the polymer substrate.6. The biosensor of claim 4 , wherein the reaction electrode and the signal transfer part comprise:a first reaction electrode, and a first signal transfer part connected to the first reaction electrode; anda second reaction electrode, and a second signal transfer part connected to the second reaction electrode,wherein the first reaction electrode and the first signal transfer part and the second reaction electrode and the second signal transfer part are ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Long-lasting water-repellent textile treatment process using an ambient temperature curable polydimethylsiloxane-containing polyurethane PU system

Номер: US20130209699A1
Принадлежит: Tamkang University

A long-lasting water-repellency textile application that uses a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-containing polyurethane (PU) involves a manufacturing process of NCO-terminated PU prepolymer of PDMS diols and polyisocyanate with a catalyst for forming a moisture-curable PDMS-containing PU oligomer, or becoming an UV-curable PDMS-containing PU oligomer after a chemical reaction takes place. The PU oligomer owns PDMS moiety with water-repellent properties. The moisture- or UV-curable PU with NCO and acrylate end-groups can create cross-linked polymeric networks between fibers of textiles by exposing to the air or UV-radiation. The final cross-linked PDMS-containing PU treated textile demonstrates long-lasting water-repellent properties with an excellent soft hand feel and a breathable feature. Furthermore, the textile water-repellent treatment is cost-effective, and most importantly these two different curing processes could be carried out at ambient temperature without requiring any waste water discharge. Therefore, these textile water repellent treatments are considered as environmental friendly green processes. 1. A long-lasting water-repellent textile treatment process using a curable polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-containing polyurethane (PU) system , comprising the steps of:mixing a di-isocyanate in a PDMS-containing material;reacting the di-isocyanate with the PDMS-containing material to become a NCO-terminated and PDMS-containing PU.2. The system as claimed in further comprising the steps of:adding a hydroxyl-containing acrylate to react with the NCO-terminated and PDMS-containing PU to become an UV curable PDMS-containing PU;mixing the UV-curable PDMS-containing PU with reactive diluents and photoinitiator uniformly; andcoating a mixture of the UV-curable PDMS-containing PU, the reactive diluents and the photoinitiator onto a textile surface to obtain the long-lasting water-repellent textile.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the hydroxyl-containing ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY, IMAGE FORMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS ARRAY

Номер: US20130229703A1
Принадлежит: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA

According to one embodiment, a lens array is provided with a plurality of lenses, which are formed in an effective area of a substrate, a dam structure, which is formed in an outer periphery of the plurality of lenses, and light-blocking films, which are formed using an ink and positioned between the plurality of lenses and between the plurality of lenses and the dam structure. 1. A lens array , comprising:a plurality of lenses formed on an effective area of a substrate;a flow restricting structure formed about an outer periphery of the plurality of lenses; anda light-blocking film comprising an ink provided between the plurality of lenses within the periphery of the flow restricting structure.2. The lens array according to claim 1 , whereinthe flow restricting structure is a plurality of dummy lenses formed on the outer periphery of the lenses.3. The lens array according to claim 2 , whereinthe lenses and the dummy lens have the same shape.4. The lens array according to claim 1 , whereinthe flow restricting structure is a continuous wall that surrounds the outer periphery of the lenses.5. The lens array according to claim 4 , whereinthe wall extends from the outer periphery of the lenses to a periphery of the substrate.6. The lens array according to claim 4 , whereinthe wall is tapered at an acute angle.7. A lens array claim 4 , comprising:a plurality of lenses formed on an effective area of a substrate;a flow restricting structure formed about an outer periphery of the plurality of lenses; anda light-blocking film comprising an ultraviolet curable ink provided between the plurality of lenses within the periphery of the flow restricting structure.8. An image forming device claim 4 , comprising: a plurality of lenses formed on an effective area of a substrate;', 'a flow restricting structure formed on an outer periphery of the plurality of lenses; and', 'a light-blocking film comprising an ultraviolet curable ink provided between the plurality of lenses within the ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

LENS ARRAY, IMAGE FORMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS ARRAY

Номер: US20130229714A1
Принадлежит: TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA

According to one embodiment, a lens array includes a substrate with a lens surface having a plurality of lenses and a side surface, and a light-blocking film that is arranged between the plurality of lenses on the lens surface. A curing light is provided to the lens surface as well as to the inside of the substrate through the side surface to cure the light-blocking film. 1. A lens , comprising:A lens body and a lens array formed on a first surface thereof;a substrate having a lens surface with a plurality of lenses, and an extending plane that extends inwardly of the first surface adjacent to an end portion of the lens surface; anda light-blocking film provided on the first surface between the plurality of lenses on the lens surface.2. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the declining plane redirects light from above the lens surface through a side of the lens surface to the inside of the substrate.3. The lens array according to claim 2 , wherein the declining plane has a surface that is inclined relative to a plane of the lens surface.4. The lens array according to claim 3 , wherein the substrate has the lens surface on two opposing sides thereof.5. The lens array according to claim 4 , wherein the declining plane is formed on both sides of the substrate.6. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the declining plane has a surface that is inclined relative to a plane of the lens surface.7. The lens array according to claim 6 , whereinthe declining plane redirects light from above the lens surface through a side of the lens surface to an interior of the substrate.8. The lens array according to claim 6 , wherein the substrate has the lens surface on two opposing sides thereof.9. The lens array according to claim 8 , wherein the declining plane is formed on both sides of the substrate.10. The lens array according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate has the lens surface on two opposing sides thereof.11. The lens array according to claim 10 , wherein the ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE FILM FORMING METHOD, AND SURFACE FLATTENING METHOD

Номер: US20130230663A1
Принадлежит: ULVAC, INC.

A method for flattening a surface of a substrate in which a film formation surface has a recess and a convex and a method for forming a protective film by using a photo-curable organic thin film material are provided. A gas of an organic thin film material having photocurability is liquefied on the surface of a substrate having the recess and the convex and a liquid organic layer is grown on the surface of the substrate (first liquid layer growing step T); and the growth is terminated when a liquid organic layer having a flat surface is formed (first growth termination step T).

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

NEEDLE COATING AND IN-LINE CURING OF A COATED WORKPIECE

Номер: US20130243972A1
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

A method for coating a work piece with resin including applying a controlled volume of liquid resin to the work piece with an applicator and allowing consecutive streams of resin to meld together to form a self leveling surface. The resin can be actively or passively cured. The work piece can be planar or cylindrical. 1. A method for coating a work piece with resin , the method comprising:providing a generally planar work piece;providing an applicator;applying a controlled volume of liquid resin to the work piece with the applicator as a lateral location of the applicator along the surface of the work piece is shifted as the resin is deposited on the work piece;wherein consecutive streams of resin are allowed to meld together to form a self-leveling surface;providing a curing unit capable of curing the resin applied to the work piece and capable of lateral movement along the surface of the work piece; andactively curing at least a portion of the resin during the applying step, comprising moving the curing unit laterally along the surface of the work piece in order to cure the resin applied to the work piece by the applicator while leaving a margin of the resin already applied to the work piece but not yet cured between the applicator and the curing unit,wherein the applicator and curing unit are substantially normal to the work piece.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the resin is greater than the temperature of the work piece.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the resin is heated prior to the applying step.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curing step comprises applying a UV source or a thermal source to a portion of the resin already applied to the work piece.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein an intensity of the UV source or the thermal source is graduated.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the UV source or thermal source is surrounded by a housing.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a gas substantially free of oxygen and water vapor is ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF USING PHOTOCURABLE INKS

Номер: US20130260053A1
Автор: Shukla Deepak
Принадлежит:

A photocurable ink contains a colorant dissolved or dispersed within a solvent, a photoinitiator, an organic phosphite, and a photocurable compound. This photocurable ink can be used for imaging or other applications where a uniform or patterned image is desired on a substrate. The photocurable ink can be cured partially before application, or totally cured after application. 1. A method of applying an ink comprising:providing the photocurable ink,curing the photocurable ink by irradiating it with curing radiation, and 'wherein the photocurable ink comprises a colorant dissolved or dispersed within a solvent, a photoinitiator, an organic phosphite, and a photocurable compound.', 'before or during partial curing, applying the photocurable ink to a substrate,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photocurable ink is only partially cured with the curing radiation before application to the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photocurable ink is applied to the substrate before any curing.4. The method of that is carried out in the presence of oxygen.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photocurable ink comprises a black claim 1 , cyan claim 1 , magenta claim 1 , or yellow colorant.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the colorant in the photocurable ink is a pigment that is present in an amount of at least 1% and up to and including 10% solids.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the photocurable ink comprises one or more of trimethyl phosphite claim 1 , triethyl phosphite claim 1 , tripropyl phosphite claim 1 , tributyl phosphite claim 1 , triisobutyl phosphite claim 1 , triamyl phosphite claim 1 , trihexyl phosphite claim 1 , trinonyl phosphite claim 1 , tri-(ethylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri-(propylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri(isopropylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri-(butylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri-(isobutylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri-(pentylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri-(hexylene glycol) phosphite claim 1 , tri-( ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

HYDROPHILIC POLYMERIC COATINGS FOR MEDICAL ARTICLES WITH VISUALIZATION MOIETY

Номер: US20130261566A1
Принадлежит: SURMODICS, INC.

The invention is directed to medical device coatings, such as coated guidewires and catheters, containing a visualization moiety providing color to the coating in ambient or applied light. The coating allows for visual or machine inspection of coating properties such as uniformity of coverage. In some embodiments the coatings include the visualization moiety and an activated UV photogroup, which is used to provide covalent bonding in the coating. The visualization moiety can be in particulate form and entrained in the coating, or can be covalently bonded to the hydrophilic polymer backbone. In other embodiments the visualization moiety includes a stilbene chemical group. Exemplary coatings include a hydrophilic vinyl pyrrolidone polymer, which can provide lubricity to the device surface, along with the colored properties. 1. A medical device comprising a coating , the coating a polymeric matrix comprisinga hydrophilic polymer, an ultraviolet light-activated photogroup providing covalent bonding in the coating, and a visualization moiety entrained in the polymeric matrix, wherein the visualization moiety is in particulate form, molecular form, or combinations thereof,wherein the hydrophilic polymer is covalently crosslinked to a coating material, covalently bonded to a surface of the medical article, or both, andwherein the visualization moiety is selected from water-insoluble pigments, dyes, or fluorophores that provide color under visible light, or can be induced to provide color.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the visualization moiety comprises an organic pigment or an inorganic salt or complex.3. The medical device of wherein the visualization moiety entrained in the polymeric matrix is in particulate form.4. A method for forming the coating of comprising steps of(a) providing a composition comprising a hydrophilic polymer or hydrophilic polymer-forming material and a visualization moiety, wherein the visualization moiety is dispersed and insoluble in the ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS OR COUPONS MADE OF A HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERALLOY

Номер: US20130263977A1
Принадлежит: ALSTOM Technology Ltd

A method for manufacturing a component or coupon made of a high temperature superalloy based on Ni, Co, Fe or combinations thereof includes forming the component or coupon using a powder-based additive manufacturing process. The manufacturing process includes completely melting the powder followed by solidifying the powder. The formed component or coupon is subjected to a heat treatment so as to optimize specific material properties. The heat treatment takes place at higher temperatures compared to cast components or coupons. 1. A method for manufacturing a component or coupon made of a high temperature superalloy based on Ni , Co , Fe or combinations thereof , the method comprising:a) forming the component or coupon using a powder-based additive manufacturing process, the manufacturing process including completely melting the powder followed by solidifying the powder; andb) subjecting the formed component or coupon to a heat treatment so as to optimize specific material properties;whereinc) the heat treatment takes place at higher temperatures compared to cast components or coupons.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the powder-based additive manufacturing process is one of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) claim 1 , Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) or Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and includes:a) generating a three-dimensional model of the component or coupon;b) calculating cross sections of the model using a slicing process;c) providing an additive manufacturing machine with a machine control unit;d) preparing the powders of the superalloy that are needed for the process,e) passing the calculated cross sections to the machine control unit and storing the calculated cross sections in the machine control unit;f) preparing a powder layer with a regular and uniform thickness on a substrate plate of the additive manufacturing machine or on a previously processed powder layer;g) performing melting of the powder layer by scanning with an energy beam according to a ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

SELF-ASSEMBLY PATTERNING OF ORGANIC MOLECULES ON A SURFACE

Номер: US20130264747A1
Принадлежит: UT Battelle, LLC

The embodiments disclosed herein include all-electron control over a chemical attachment and the subsequent self-assembly of an organic molecule into a well-ordered three-dimensional monolayer on a metal surface. The ordering or assembly of the organic molecule may be through electron excitation. Hot-electron and hot-hole excitation enables tethering of the organic molecule to a metal substrate, such as an alkyne group to a gold surface. All-electron reactions may allow a direct control over the size and shape of the self-assembly, defect structures and the reverse process of molecular disassembly from single molecular level to mesoscopic scale. 1. A molecular monolayer self-assembly system comprising:a substrate;an organic molecule layer disposed on the substrate; andan electron excitation source configured to generate an electron-induced reaction of the organic layer that modifies a structure of the organic layer.2. The system of wherein the modification of the structure comprises a modification between a disordered and an ordered state.3. The system of wherein the organic molecule layer in the disordered state comprises phenylacetylene.4. The system of wherein the organic molecule layer in the ordered state comprises phenylvinylidene claim 3 , or other dissociated modifications of an alkyne group.5. The system of wherein the electron induced reaction that transforms phenylacetylene to phenylvinylidene comprises a reaction that dissociates the alkyne group.6. The system of wherein a transformation from an ordered state to a disordered state is hole induced through removal of electrons.7. The system of wherein the substrate comprises gold.8. The system of wherein the electron excitation source comprises a scanning tunneling microscope tip.9. A system comprising:a metal substrate;an organic molecule layer disposed on the metal substrate; andan electron excitation source configured to induce an excitation reaction of the organic layer that modifies an ordering of the ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

IMPLANT FOR USE IN A PHOTODYNAMIC TREATMENT

Номер: US20130266909A1
Принадлежит:

An implant () for implantation in a human or animal bone () has a bone area (), which is in contact with the bone (), and a light area, which is not covered by the bone (). It likewise has a photo-activatable substance (), which is activated when illuminated with light () and thereafter destroys microbes and bacteria. The implant () is made of a material which is transparent at, at least, one activation wavelength of the photo-activatable substance (), wherein the photo-activatable substance () is applied at least to the surface of the bone area () of the implant. 116-. (canceled)17. An implant for implantation in a human or animal bone , comprising{'b': 12', '22', '11', '21, 'a bone region (, ) that is in contact with the bone (, );'}{'b': 13', '23', '11', '21, 'a light region (, ) that is not covered by bone (, ); and'}{'b': 14', '24', '2, 'a photo-activatable substance (, ), which is activated when illuminated with light () having an activation wavelength and then destroys microbes and bacteria;'}{'b': 10', '20, 'wherein the implant (, ) comprises a material that is transparent at least at the activation wavelength of the photo-activatable substance.'}18. The implant according to claim 17 ,characterized in that{'b': 12', '22', '10', '20, 'the photo-activatable substance is at least applied to the bone region (, ) of the implant (, ).'}19. The implant according to claim 17 ,characterized in that{'b': 10', '20, 'the implant (, ) is at least partially composed of a ceramic material.'}20. The implant according to claim 19 ,characterized in thatthe ceramic material is a zirconium oxide ceramic material or an aluminum oxide ceramic material or a ceramic material made of a mixture of zirconium oxide and aluminum oxide.21. The implant according to claim 20 ,characterized in that{'sub': 7', '3', '2, 'the ceramic material is stabilized with YO, CeO, CaO, MgO or other oxides.'}22. The implant according to claim 19 ,characterized in thatthe ceramic material is produced from ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

COATING APPARATUS AND COATING METHOD

Номер: US20130273252A1
Автор: MIYAMOTO Hidenori
Принадлежит: TOKYO OHKA KOGYO CO., LTD.

A coating apparatus including a coating part which coats a liquid material containing a metal on a substrate, a coating-film forming part which subjects the liquid material coated on the substrate to a predetermined treatment to form a coating film, and a removing part which removes a peripheral portion of the coating material formed along the outer periphery of the substrate. 1. A coating apparatus comprising:a coating part which coats a liquid material containing a metal on a substrate;a coating-film forming part which subjects the liquid material coated on the substrate to a predetermined treatment to form a coating film; anda removing part which removes a peripheral portion of the coating film formed along the outer periphery of the substrate.2. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the coating-film forming part comprises a heating part which heats the liquid material as the predetermined treatment.3. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the coating-film forming part comprises a drying part which dries the liquid material as the predetermined treatment.4. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the coating-film forming part comprises a baking part which bakes the liquid material as the predetermined treatment.5. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a suction part which suctions the peripheral portion removed by the removing part.6. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a moving part which moves the removing part along the outer periphery of the substrate.7. The coating apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the removing part and the suction part are secured to be integrally movable.8. The coating apparatus according to of claim 1 , wherein the removing part comprises a brush part which rubs the peripheral portion.9. The coating apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the removal part further comprises a rotation part which rotates the brush part.10. The coating ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

UV CURING SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CONTROLLER

Номер: US20130277577A1
Автор: Lipson Ronald
Принадлежит:

An ultraviolet curing system separates the source of ultraviolet radiation and the controller, allowing an operator to stand at a relatively great distance away from the ultraviolet radiation when applied. The apparatus includes a base unit and a source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation coupled to the base unit by way of a pivoting arm. A controller, disposed remotely from the base unit, allows an operator to activate the source of UV radiation at a distance of at least several feet away from the source. The preferred embodiment allows an operator to control the UV radiation at a distance of 10 to 100 feet or more using a wired or wireless interconnection between the controller and the base unit. A detachable infrared lamp may be optionally disposed along side the UV source. 1. An ultraviolet curing system , comprising:a base unit mounted on a mobile, rolling platform;a lamp housing including a source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation suitable for curing paint, an overcoat or other polymeric materials;a pivoting arm coupling the lamp housing to the base unit with multiple degrees of freedom enabling the lamp housing to be moved up and down and side-to-side for a preferred placement of the UV radiation relative to a surface to be cured; anda controller disposed remotely from the base unit allowing an operator to activate the source of UV radiation at a distance of at least several feet away from the source.2. The curing system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is connected to the base unit through a cable having a length of 10 to 100 feet.3. The curing system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is in wireless communication to the base unit.4. The curing system of claim 1 , further including a detachable infrared lamp disposed alongside the UV source.5. The curing system of claim 1 , further including a password or other authentication before the UV radiation may be activated.6. The curing system of claim 1 , wherein the UV radiation is at least 200 watts. ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE LAYERED MANUFACTURING OF A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND DEVICE

Номер: US20130280439A1
Автор: Bayer Erwin, HESS Thomas
Принадлежит: MTU Aero Engines AG

The invention relates to a method for the layered manufacturing of a structural component from powder, comprising the following steps: establishing at least one parameter (t) of a depression () in a produced layer () of the structural component; smoothing out the depression () if the at least one parameter (t) exceeds a predetermined value; and filling the smoothed-out depression () with powder (). 110-. (canceled)11. A method for the layered manufacturing of a structural component from powder , wherein the method comprises:detecting at least one parameter of a depression in a formed layer of the structural component;smoothing the depression if the at least one parameter exceeds a predetermined value; andfilling the smoothed depression with powder.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one parameter represents a depth of the depression.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one parameter is determined in dependence on a return radiation of a laser beam or an electron beam that scans the depression.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the at least one parameter is determined in dependence on a peripheral radiation of the return radiation.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the depression is smoothed by a laser beam.16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the depression is smoothed by an electron beam.17. The method of claim 11 , wherein smoothing is performed by repeatedly melting the depression.18. The method of claim 11 , wherein an input of energy for melting the powder filling the depression is greater than an input of energy in regions adjoining the depression.19. The method of claim 11 , wherein the at least one parameter is detected concurrently with forming the layer.20. The method of claim 11 , wherein the method further comprises forming the layer by melting a first layer of powder and/or providing the powder for filling the depression as part of a second layer of powder that covers the first layer of powder.21. The method of claim 20 , ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR OBTAINING HOLLOW NANO-STRUCTURES

Номер: US20130284696A1

Methods are provided for obtaining hollow nano-structures which include the steps of providing a suspended film starting layer on a support substrate, depositing on the starting layer a sacrificial layer, performing, in progressive sequence, a complete erosion phase of said support substrate and starting layer and performing an at least partial erosion phase of the sacrificial layer previously deposited on the starting layer so as to obtain holes passing through the starting layer and passing or non passing through the sacrificial layer, depositing, on the side of the support substrate opposite to that where the starting layer is put, at least one covering layer arranged to internally cover the holes created by the progressive erosion. Hollow nano-structures formed by such methods are also provided. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for obtaining hollow nano-structures comprising the steps of:providing a suspended film-starting layer on a support substrate;depositing on the starting layer a sacrificial layer;performing, in progressive sequence, a complete erosion phase of said support substrate and starting layer and performing an at least partial erosion phase of the sacrificial layer deposited on the starting layer so as to obtain holes in the starting layer and optionally in the sacrificial layer; anddepositing, on the side of the support substrate opposite to that of the starting layer, at least one covering layer arranged to internally cover the holes created by the at least partial erosion phase.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the erosion phase is performed in a progressive way starting from the support substrate claim 15 , proceeding to the starting layer and ending by eroding at least partially the sacrificial layer.17. The method of claim 15 , wherein claim 15 , in case of creation of holes passing through the sacrificial layer claim 15 , the erosion phase is performed in a progressive way starting from the sacrificial layer claim 15 , proceeding to the ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Liquid Crystal Display Device and Method of Fabricating the Same

Номер: US20130286338A1
Автор: Park Su Hyun
Принадлежит:

An LCD device includes first and second substrates, an alignment layer formed on at least one of the substrates, and a liquid crystal layer formed between the substrates, wherein the alignment layer is formed of a polymeric material containing a polymer main chain and a photo-reaction group combined with the polymer main chain that generates a photo-dimerization reaction by UV rays. 121.-. (canceled)22. A method of fabricating an LCD device having first and second substrates , comprising:coating an alignment layer on at least one of the substrates;rubbing the alignment layer; andirradiating polarized UV rays onto the alignment layer,wherein the alignment layer is formed of a polymeric material containing a polymer main chain and a photo-reaction group combined with the polymer main chain that generates a photodimerization reaction by UV rayswherein the rubbing process and the step of irradiating the UV rays are performed simultaneously.23. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein an alignment direction of the alignment layer rubbed is identical with an alignment direction of the alignment layer irradiated with UV rays.24. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the step of irradiating the UV rays is performed on the entire surface of the substrate.25. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the step of irradiating the UV rays is performed only in a region of the alignment layer where step is formed on the substrate.2628.-. (canceled)29. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the step of irradiating the UV rays is performed by irradiating partially polarized UV rays or linearly polarized UV rays.30. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the polarized UV rays have an irradiation energy in the range of 10 mJ to 3000 mJ.31. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the UV rays are irradiated vertically or obliquely to the substrate.32. The method as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the step of coating the alignment layer is performed by spin coating ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A SLIDING RAIL OF A LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE OF A VEHICLE SEAT

Номер: US20130287965A1
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A method is provided for producing a sliding rail of a longitudinal adjustment device for a vehicle seat, in which the longitudinal adjustment device has at least one pair of rails having two sliding rails and having sliding and/or rolling elements, the two sliding rails can be moved in the longitudinal direction against one another, the sliding and/or rolling elements are disposed between the sliding rails, and the sliding rails have contact tracks by which the sliding and/or rolling elements are in contact. A sliding rail is produced and then painted. Subsequently, at least one contact track is irradiated with a laser. In this way the layer of paint located on the contact track is removed. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the laser is guided over the contact track in the longitudinal direction of the contact track.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the laser is guided over the contact track in one direction of movement and is moved back and forth over the contact track in another direction of movement.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the laser emits laser light having a wavelength that is absorbed as well as possible in the paint layer claim 1 , particularly that corresponds to a wavelength with a large degree of absorption of the paint layer.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a suction device is furthermore provided which withdraws the vapors produced when the paint layer is being burnt off.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a detection device and/or positioning device is provided which recognizes the position of the painted contact track and which controls the laser in such a way that it only hits the painted contact track.7. A method for producing a sliding rail of a longitudinal adjustment device for a vehicle seat claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal adjustment device comprises at least one pair of rails with two sliding rails and with sliding and/or rolling elements claim 1 , the two sliding rails are ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

UV CURABLE SELF-BONDING SILICONE RUBBER

Номер: US20130309412A1
Принадлежит: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

A method for manufacturing a composite article of polytetrafluoroethylene and silicone includes: (a) providing a UV-curable silicone: (b) applying the UV-curable silicone to a polytetrafluoroethylene backing; and (c) exposing the UV-curable silicone to UV radiation sufficient to cure the silicone. 1. A method for manufacturing a composite article of polytetrafluoroethylene and silicone comprising the steps of:a) providing a UV-curable silicone;b) applying the UV-curable silicone to a polytetrafluoroethylene backing; andc) exposing the UV-curable silicone to UV radiation sufficient to cure the silicone.2. The method of wherein the step (a) of providing a UV-curable silicone comprises the combining of:(i) at least one linear polyorganosiloxane having at least three alkenyl groups and an average number of diorganosiloxy units determined by GPC with polystyrene as standard of at least 3000,(ii) optionally one or more polyorganosiloxane (ii) having alkenyl groups, other than the polyorganosiloxane according to the component (i),(iii) at least one polyorganosiloxane (iii) having at least two SiH groups,(iv) at least one photoactivatable transition metal catalyst,(v) optionally one or more filler,(vi) optionally one or more conventional additives, to provide an uncured silicone,4. The method of wherein R is selected from n- claim 3 , iso- claim 3 , tert- or C-C-alkyl claim 3 , C-C-alkoxy(C-C)alkyl claim 3 , C-C-cycloalkyl or C-C-aryl claim 3 , C-C-alkyl(C-C)aryl claim 3 , each of these radicals R optionally having substitution by one or more F atoms and/or can contain one or more —O— groups claim 3 , and Ris selected from vinyl claim 3 , allyl claim 3 , 5-hexenyl claim 3 , cyclohexenylethyl claim 3 , limonenyl claim 3 , norbornenylethyl claim 3 , ethylidenenorbornyl claim 3 , and styryl.5. The method of wherein R is selected from methyl claim 3 , phenyl claim 3 , and 3 claim 3 ,3 claim 3 ,3-trifluoropropyl claim 3 , and Ris vinyl.8. The method of wherein R is methyl and ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACES

Номер: US20130309450A1
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Provided are methods for preparing a mold for making a superhydrophobic surface, comprising contacting a surface of a thermoplastic material with a plasma; coating the surface with a metal; and heating the thermoplastic material to shrink the surface such that the coated metal forms a texture. Also provided are methods of preparing a superhydrophobic surface, as well as a superhydrophobic surface that includes a hydrophilic portion prepared by plasma treatment. 1. A method for preparing a mold for making a superhydrophobic surface , comprising contacting a surface of a thermoplastic material with a plasma;coating the surface with a metal; andheating the thermoplastic material to shrink the surface such that the coated metal forms a texture on the thermoplastic material, thereby making the mold.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising creating a mirrored texture on a surface of a hydrophobic material claim 1 , using the textured metal surface of the thermoplastic material as a mold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plasma is one or more of oxygen plasma claim 1 , helium plasma claim 1 , hydrogen plasma.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting with the plasma is from about 10 seconds to about 2 minutes in duration.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the contacting with the plasma is from about 15 seconds to about 60 seconds in duration.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metal comprises one or more of silver claim 1 , gold or a combination of gold and silver.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating is from about 10 nm to about 200 nm in thickness.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating is from about 30 nm to about 90 nm.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating is carried out in a temperature from about 100° C. to about 200° C.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the heating is carried out at from about 100° C. to about 120° C. for about 3-10 minutes followed by heating at about 150° C. to about 170° C. for about 3-10 minutes.11. ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for forming a microstructured coating on a substrate such as an aircraft element

Номер: US20130323425A1
Автор: Lieutet Eric
Принадлежит: AIRBUS OPERATIONS (SAS)

A device for forming a microstructured coating on a substrate. The device includes a microstructured band that can be moved by rolling without slipping on the substrate and going around main pressure application elements assembled on a chassis, and secondary pressure application elements assembled on the chassis so as to be in contact with an inner face of the band in a zone of a strand of the band delimited by said main pressure application elements, this zone being exposed to the action of a curing apparatus that accelerates curing of a curable material designed to form said coating. A method for forming a microstructured coating using the above-mentioned device. 2. The device according to claim 1 , in which said secondary pressure application elements apply a load on said application strand along a direction from the inner face towards the outer face of the strand.3. The device according to claim 1 , in which said secondary pressure application elements are arranged in a staggered pattern.4. The device according to claim 3 , in which said secondary pressure application elements are arranged such that the secondary pressure application elements closest to each edge of said curing zone have at least one pressure application point on said application strand claim 3 , for which the distance from the corresponding edge of said curing zone is less than 10% of the transverse extent of the band.5. The device according to claim 3 , in which said secondary pressure application elements are arranged such that the secondary pressure application elements closest to each edge of said curing zone have at least one pressure application point on said application strand claim 3 , for which the distance from the corresponding edge of said curing zone is less than 5% of the transverse extent of the band.6. The device according to claim 1 , comprising at least one transverse spindle assembled on said chassis carrying a plurality of said secondary pressure application elements ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

PLATING METHOD USING LASER ETCHING PROCESS

Номер: US20130323433A1
Автор: Lee Chang-Sup
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Disclosed is a method for plating on a nickel plated layer using a laser etching process including: forming a nickel plated layer on the surface of a raw material; forming a laser etched layer by laser etching a graphic on the nickel plated layer; and forming a chromium plated layer on the laser etched layer. 1. A method for plating metal on the surface of a material , using a laser etching process comprising:forming a nickel plated layer on the surface of a raw material;forming a laser etched layer by laser etching a graphic on the nickel plated layer; andforming a chromium plated layer on the laser etched layer.2. The plating method of claim 1 , wherein forming a laser etched layer further comprises removing a plurality of contaminants resulting from the laser etching and washing the surface by ultrasonic washing and electrolytic degrease after forming the laser etched layer.3. The plating method of claim 1 , wherein forming a nickel plated layer further comprises forming a copper plated layer on the surface of the raw material prior to forming the nickel plated layer.4. The plating method of claim 1 , wherein forming a chromium plated layer further comprises forming a MP (microporous) nickel plated layer on the laser etched layer prior to forming the chromium plated layer.5. The plating method of claim 4 , wherein forming the nickel plated layer further comprises forming a copper plated layer on the surface of the raw material prior to forming the nickel plated layer.6. The plating method of claim 1 , wherein the nickel plated layer is selected from a group consisting of: a glossy nickel plated layer claim 1 , a semi glossy nickel plated layer claim 1 , and a matte nickel plated layer.7. The plating method of claim 1 , wherein the nickel plated layer comprises a semi glossy nickel plated layer and a glossy nickel plated layer formed on the semi glossy nickel plated layer.8. The plating method of claim 1 , wherein the nickel plated layer comprises a semi glossy ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING SURFACE-CONDUCTIVE LIGHT-RESPONSIVE NANOPARTICLE-POLYMER COMPOSITES

Номер: US20130327959A1
Автор: Brizius Glen Leon
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Methods are disclosed for fabricating a metallic nanoparticle-polymer composite film having a metallic nanoparticle interlayer of uniform depth. The uncured polymer resin may be mixed with a metal dopant and cast as a film. The film may then be dried and exposed to uniform illumination having a wavelength from about 490 nm to about 570 nm. The dried and illuminated film may then be heat cured to produce the composite. In addition, a system for uniformly illuminating a composite film is also disclosed. The system may include a flat support on which the film may be placed. A second flat support may be placed above the film. The second support may incorporate a uniform thin layer of light-emitting material on the support side not contacting the film. The system may further comprise a source of illumination at an excitation wavelength capable of causing the light-emitting material to illuminate the film. 1. A method of fabricating a nanoparticle-polymer composite , the method comprising:providing an uncured liquid polymer resin;providing at least one metal dopant;combining the uncured liquid polymer resin with the at least one metal dopant to form a liquid polymer/metal mixture;casting a film of the liquid polymer/metal mixture onto a flat support;drying the film;uniformly illuminating the dried film with radiation having at least one wavelength from about 490 nm to about 570 nm; andheating the illuminated film.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the uncured liquid polymer resin comprises a mixture of at least one aromatic diamine and at least one aromatic dianhydride.34.-. (canceled)5. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing an uncured liquid polymer resin comprises combining equimolar amounts of the at least one aromatic diamine and the at least one aromatic dianhydride in a dry claim 2 , polar claim 2 , non-protic organic solvent at a temperature from about a freezing point of the solvent to about 75° C.67.-. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FLOW BODY WITH A DESIRED SURFACE TEXTURIZATION AND LASER MATERIAL REMOVING DEVICE

Номер: US20130337187A1
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A method for manufacturing a flow body with a desired surface texturization in order to optimize its resistance. The method can include applying a coat of clear varnish on at least the primary surface areas of the flow body, and hardening the coat of clear varnish by exposing it to infrared radiation, determining the coordinates for the coated flow body surface in the form of real flow body data, determining a real flow body model for the outer shape of the flow body with the desired surface texturization to be created, and using a material removing laser to mill the desired surface texturization out of the clear varnish coating, along with a laser material removing device for creating a desired surface texturization on a coated flow body. 1. A method for manufacturing a flow body with a desired surface texturization in order to optimize its resistance , comprising:applying a coat of color varnish to color the outside of the flow body surface at least on the primary surface areas of the flow body,applying a coat of clear varnish on at least the primary surface area of the flow body,hardening the coat of clear varnish by exposing it to infrared radiation,determining the coordinates for the coated flow body surface in the form of real flow body data,determining a real flow body model for the outer shape of the flow body with the desired surface texturization to be created from the determined real flow body data for the coated flow body surface and from a nominal flow body model for the outer shape of the flow body, to include in particular the desired surface texturization, andusing a material removing laser to mill the desired surface texturization out of the clear varnish coating, wherein commands for activating the material removing laser for creating the desired surface texturization are based on the real flow body model.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the flow body to be provided with a desired surface texturization is an aircraft.3. ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

CURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF SAME

Номер: US20130341532A1
Принадлежит:

A system and method for curing ink are provided. The ink curing system includes: at least one laser generator that generates laser beams of different wavelength bands having selectivity of a depth direction toward a plurality of layers in order to cure the plurality of layers that are printed as a multilayer in a thickness direction of a substrate on the substrate; and a controller that controls operation of the laser generator. Thereby, even if a layer is formed as a multilayer, because a curing time, a curing degree, and strength on a layer basis can be applied while being efficiently adjusted, a phenomenon in which a printing quality failure occurs can be reduced remarkably more than the conventional art, and because a curing time can be shortened, productivity can be improved according to decrease of a tack time. 1. A curing system , comprising:at least one laser generator that generates laser beams of different wavelength bands having selectivity in a depth direction toward a plurality of layers in order to cure the plurality of layers that are printed as a multilayer in a thickness direction of a substrate on the substrate; anda controller that controls operation of the laser generator.2. The curing system of claim 1 , wherein the laser generator is a tunable wavelength laser generator (TWLG) that generates laser beams that can be changed in a band in which an oscillation wavelength is previously determined.3. The curing system of claim 1 , wherein the laser generator exists in plural claim 1 , and the controller is connected in parallel to the plurality of laser generators to individually control the plurality of laser generators.4. The curing system of claim 1 , further comprising a wavelength converter that is connected to the laser generator and that converts a wavelength of laser beams that are provided from the laser generator.5. A curing system comprising:at least one laser generator that generates laser beams of different wavelength bands having ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

LOW K CARBOSILANE FILMS

Номер: US20140004358A1
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Low k dielectric films/layers can be produced by cross-linking oligomers made from cyclic carbosilane monomers. The films may exhibit high porosity and strong resistance to chemical attack while also exhibiting improved hydrophobicity. Oligomers may be cross-linked in situ after coating on a substrate such as a silicon wafer. Resulting cross-linked layers may be further treated to improve chemical resistance and reduce water uptake. 1. A device comprising:a dielectric film disposed on a substrate, the film comprised of cross-linked cyclic carbosilane units having a ring structure including C and Si, wherein at least a first cyclic carbosilane unit is linked to at least four adjacent cyclic carbosilane units.2. The device of wherein the first cyclic carbosilane unit is linked via Si—O—Si linkages to each of the at least four separate cyclic carbosilane units.3. The device of any of wherein at least one cyclic Si atom in the first cyclic carbosilane unit is covalently bonded to two adjacent cyclic carbosilane units.4. The device of wherein the cyclic carbosilane units are essentially free of Si—O-Et groups.5. The device of wherein essentially all of the cyclic carbosilane units are capped with Si—H or Si—H.6. The device of wherein the cyclic carbosilane units are essentially free of Si—H groups.7. The device of wherein the cyclic carbosilane units are capped with Si—O-Et or Si(OEt)groups.8. The device of wherein the film comprises two or more structurally distinct cyclic carbosilane units.9. The device of wherein the dielectric film has a k value of less than 2.2.10. The device of any of wherein the film has a k value lower than the k value of the substrate.11. The device of wherein the dielectric film has a porosity of between 35 and 65%.12. A device comprising:{'sub': '2', 'a dielectric film disposed on a substrate, the film comprised of cross-linked cyclic carbosilane units having a ring structure including C and Si, wherein the cross-linked cyclic carbosilane ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

SCALABLE LED-UV MODULE

Номер: US20140014857A1
Принадлежит:

An LED-UV lamp that is easily interchangeable within a UV-curing process and scalable in length with a fine resolution so that it is easily customizable to any UV-curing application. The LED-UV lamp may incorporate multiple rows of LEDs and contain corresponding optics that effectively deliver radiant power to a substrate at distances of several inches. 120-. (canceled)21. A UV LED lamp , comprising:a connection end cap with electrical and fluid connections and alignment pins;a cross over end cap; anda lamp body disposed between said connection end cap and said cross over end cap and having a first plurality of LEDs emitting UV radiation, a first reflector positioned to reflect and focus UV radiation from said first plurality of LEDs onto a substrate, and a heat sink to absorb heat generated by said LEDs.22. The UV LED lamp of claim 21 , further comprising a second plurality of LEDs and a second reflector positioned to reflect and focus UV radiation from said second plurality of LEDs onto said substrate.23. A UV LED lamp claim 21 , comprising:a pair of end caps;a heat sink mounted between said end caps;a LED segment with a first plurality of LED subassembly packages, said LED segment having a thermal interface material, said LED subassembly packages contacting said thermal interface material; anda first reflector positioned to reflect and focus radiation from the LED subassembly packages onto a substrate,wherein said first plurality of LED subassembly packages is varied in number to accommodate a variable width or length of said substrate.24. The UV LED lamp of claim 23 , further comprising another LED segment and a second reflector claim 23 , said other LED segment with a second plurality of LED subassembly packages mounted to a second surface of said heat sink claim 23 ,wherein said second plurality of LED subassembly packages is varied in number to accommodate said variable width or length of said substrate, said second reflector positioned to reflect and focus ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

PROCESS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING CONTAINED LAYERS AND DEVICES MADE WITH SAME

Номер: US20140034941A1
Принадлежит: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

There is provided a process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer, including the steps: 1. A process for forming a contained second layer over a first layer , said process comprising:forming the first layer having a first surface energy;treating the first layer with a priming layer;exposing the priming layer patternwise with radiation resulting in exposed areas and unexposed areas;developing the priming layer to effectively remove the priming layer from either the exposed areas or the unexposed areas resulting in a first layer having a pattern of priming layer, wherein the pattern of priming layer has a second surface energy that is higher than the first surface energy; andforming the second layer by liquid deposition on the pattern of priming layer on the first layer.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the unexposed areas are removed.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein developing is carried out by treating with a liquid.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein developing is carried out by evaporation.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein developing is carried out by contacting an outermost surface of the unexposed areas with an absorbent surface.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein developing is carried out by contacting an outermost surface of the unexposed areas with an adhesive surface.7. A process for making an organic electronic device comprising an electrode having positioned thereover a first organic active layer and a second organic active layer claim 1 , said process comprisingforming the first organic active layer having a first surface energy over the electrode;treating the first organic active layer with a priming layer;exposing the priming layer patternwise with radiation resulting in exposed areas and unexposed areas;developing the priming layer to effectively remove the priming layer from either the exposed areas or the unexposed areas resulting in a first active organic layer having a pattern of priming layer, wherein the pattern of ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Light Emitting Diode Apparatus for Curing an Emulsion

Номер: US20140038108A1
Автор: Louis D'Amelio
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method for curing a photo activated emulsion. The apparatus is a light emitting apparatus is a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED's) attached to a circuit board. The LED's are used to quickly and efficiently cure a photo sensitive emulsion on a mesh screen for use in silk screening.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CURING UV FINGERNAIL GEL WITH MINIMAL UV EXPOSURE

Номер: US20140042341A1
Принадлежит: PARK GLOBAL HOLDINGS, LLC

A UV curing device that includes a UV light source, a lens positioned proximate the UV light source, control means for actuating the UV light source; and safety means for minimizing inadvertent pointing of a UV light beam from said UV curing device into an eye. The UV curing device is used to sequentially, separately and individually apply UV light to cure UV gel on each of a plurality of fingernails. 14-. (canceled)5. A UV curing device , comprising:a UV light source;control means for actuating said UV light source; anda reflectivity sensor operatively connected to said UV light source for minimizing inadvertent pointing of a UV light beam from said UV light source into an eye, wherein said reflectivity sensor is configured to measure the reflective response of a substrate onto which said UV light source emits a UV light beam, and ceases the operation of said UV light source upon receiving and measuring a predetermined reflective response.6. The UV curing device of claim 5 , wherein said predetermined reflective response corresponds to the reflection off of an eye.7. A UV curing device claim 5 , comprising:a UV light source;control means for actuating said UV light source; anda shield capable of blocking the transmission of UV light so as to minimize transmission of a UV light beam from said UV light source to an eye, said shield being configured to receive said UV light source.8. The UV curing device of claim 7 , wherein said shield includes a body having a top portion and a bottom portion claim 7 , wherein said top portion defines an aperture therein claim 7 , said aperture being sized and shaped so as to receive said UV light source.9. The UV curing device of claim 8 , wherein said body defines an opening proximate said bottom portion of said shield claim 8 , said opening being sized and shaped so as to receive a single human finger therein for curing UV gel applied on the finger.10. The UV curing device of claim 7 , wherein said shield is formed from one of an ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF STEREOSCOPIC PRINTING AND THE DECORATIVE PLATE AND LIGHT BOX MADE THEREOF

Номер: US20140043679A1
Автор: Hwang Yu-Chen
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This invention describes a method of stereoscopic printing and its application in decorative plate and light box. The stereoscopic printing method includes a substrate with concave and convex surface micro structures followed by printing with electron beam or UV light curable ink to retain the surface morphology after printing. The printing resolution is between 5 and 20 times the density of concave and convex surface structure to create the decorative plate with visual depth perception. If the micro structured substrate is transparent, a high contrast image on a decorative plate or a light box can be obtained by integration of a reflective film or a back light unit. 1. A stereoscopic printing method comprising applying an electron beam or ultra violet (UV) light hardening printing ink on a surface with concave and convex micro-structures printing substrate ,wherein the speed of ink hardening is faster than the flowing motion of the ink to maintain the surface morphology of micro-structured substrate,wherein the printing resolution is between 5 and 20 times the density of the micro structures on the substrate.2. A stereoscopic printing method according to claim 1 , further comprising applying a surface modification layer containing photo-initiators on the said micro-structured printing substrate prior to the application said printing ink to enhance the ink hardening speed to less than 25 seconds claim 1 , and an ink protection layer outside of ink layer to prevent scratches and damages of the printed ink.3. A stereoscopic printing method according to claim 1 , wherein the said micro-structured printing substrate is a transparent sheet containing micro structures at one or both sides claim 1 , wherein the said micro structures are selected from shapes of prism claim 1 , half hemispherical claim 1 , half cylindrical or pyramid lens or a combination of above.4. A stereoscopic printed decorative plate comprising a substrate with surface micro structures in concave and ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER MADE WITH SAPPHIRE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20140044925A1
Автор: PEI SHAO-KAI
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A protective cover includes a substrate, a pattern layer, and an oil resistance layer. The substrate is made of sapphire and includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The pattern layer covers on some portions of the upper surface. The oil resistance layer is coated on a side of the pattern layer opposite to the substrate and the other portions of the upper surface without being covered with the pattern layer. 1. A protective cover , comprising:a substrate made of sapphire, and comprising an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface;a pattern layer covering on some portions of the upper surface; andan oil resistance layer coated on a side of the pattern layer facing away from the substrate and the other portions of the upper surface without being covered with the pattern layer.2. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the pattern layer is made from the ceramic powder claim 1 , and the major composition of the ceramic powder is aluminum phosphate and silicon dioxide.3. The protective cover of claim 1 , wherein the major composition of the oil resistance layer is metal nanometer film.4. The protective cover of claim 1 , further comprising an anti-ultraviolet film coated on the lower surface.5. A method of manufacturing a protective cover claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate made of sapphire, the substrate comprising an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface;spreading a layer of ceramic powder on the upper surface;sintering a part of the layer of ceramic powder by a laser light according to a preset pattern;removing the other part of the layer of ceramic powder without being sintered to form a pattern layer, with portions of the upper surface without being covered with the pattern layer; andcoating an oil resistance layer on a side of the pattern layer facing away from the substrate and the portions of the upper surface of the substrate without being covered with the pattern layer.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

System and method for making a film having a matte finish

Номер: US20140057058A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A system and a method for providing a film having a matte finish. The system includes means for providing a coated substrate, the coated substrate comprising a first coatable material applied to a substrate, the coatable material forming a first major surface of the coated substrate; means for changing the viscosity of the first coatable material from a first viscosity to a second viscosity; a face-side roller having an outer surface positioned to contact the first major surface of the coated substrate to impart a matte finish thereon; and optionally, means for hardening the first coatable material. The method of the invention includes the steps of (1) providing a coated substrate comprising a coatable material disposed on a substrate, the coatable material providing a first major surface of the coated substrate; (2) changing the viscosity of the coatable material from the initial viscosity to a second viscosity; (3) contacting the first major surface of the coated substrate with at least one face-side roller to impart a matte finish; and (4) optionally, hardening the coatable material to provide the film.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Curing apparatus

Номер: US20140061508A1
Принадлежит: LG Display Co Ltd

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a curing apparatus comprising: a cassette; lamps configured in the cassette; a lamp housing having lamp accommodating portions disposed within the cassette to accommodate the lamps; and window plates separately configured so as to correspond to the positions of the lamp accommodating portions.

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR JOINING MATERIALS

Номер: US20140093658A1
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A method is provided for joining a filler material to a substrate material. The method includes melting the filler material within a melting chamber of a crucible such that the filler material is molten, holding the filler material within the melting chamber of the crucible by electromagnetically levitating the filler material within the melting chamber, and releasing the filler material from the melting chamber of the crucible to deliver the filler material to a target site of the substrate material. 1. A method for joining a filler material to a substrate material , the method comprising:melting the filler material within a melting chamber of a crucible such that the filler material is molten;holding the filler material within the melting chamber of the crucible by electromagnetically levitating the filler material within the melting chamber; andreleasing the filler material from the melting chamber of the crucible to deliver the filler material to a target site of the substrate material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein holding the filler material within the melting chamber of the crucible by electromagnetically levitating the filler material comprises preventing the filler material from exiting an outlet of the crucible using the electromagnetic levitation claim 1 , and wherein releasing the filler material from the melting chamber comprises enabling the filler material to exit the outlet.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein releasing the filler material from the melting chamber of the crucible comprises releasing the electromagnetic levitation from the filler material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein releasing the filler material from the melting chamber of the crucible comprises ejecting the filler material from the melting chamber by injecting a gas into the melting chamber.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein holding the filler material within the melting chamber of the crucible by electromagnetically levitating the filler material comprises generating a ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Method for Curing Glass-Fiber Coatings

Номер: US20140097361A1
Принадлежит: DRAKA COMTEQ, B.V.

A UVLED apparatus and method provide efficient curing of an optical-fiber coating onto a drawn glass fiber. The apparatus and method employ one or more UVLEDs that emit electromagnetic radiation into a curing space. An incompletely cured optical-fiber coating, which is formed upon a glass fiber, absorbs emitted and reflected electromagnetic radiation to effect improved curing. 1. A method for curing a coating on a glass fiber , comprising:emitting UV radiation from one or more sources of electromagnetic radiation toward a curing space;focusing with a lens at least some of the emitted UV radiation toward a curing axis within the curing space, the lens having a focal point at the curing axis;transmitting a portion of the lens-focused UV radiation to the curing axis; andpassing through the curing space and along the curing axis a glass fiber having an incompletely cured coating to effect the absorption of the lens-focused UV radiation.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:transmitting a portion of the emitted UV radiation entirely through the curing space; andreflecting toward the curing space at least some of the UV radiation transmitted entirely through the curing space.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of reflecting at least some of the UV radiation comprises focusing at least some of the UV radiation toward the glass fiber having an incompletely cured coating using a concave mirror.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of emitting UV radiation from one or more sources of electromagnetic radiation comprises emitting UV radiation from one or more UVLEDs.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein substantially all of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least one of the UVLEDs has wavelengths of between about 200 nanometers and 600 nanometers.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein at least 80 percent of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by at least one of the UVLEDs has wavelengths within a 30 nanometer ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

INK CURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20160001321A1
Автор: Hicks James, Rae Malcolm
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An ink curing apparatus comprising a lamp housing with a lamp fitting for a lamp terminal of a UV lamp at each opposing end, wherein at least one of the lamp fittings is non-conducting and has a non-conducting lamp terminal seat which has a concave profile for receiving a substantially spherical lamp terminal end piece; whereby, in use during the fitting or removal of a lamp, the at least one lamp fitting allows a lamp terminal end piece to rotate about multiple axes, whilst being retained substantially in position at the lamp fitting. 1. An ink curing apparatus comprising:a lamp housing with a lamp fitting for a lamp terminal of a UV lamp at each opposing end;wherein at least one of the lamp fittings is non-conducting and has a non-conducting lamp terminal seat, which has a concave profile for receiving a substantially spherical lamp terminal end piece;whereby, in use during the fitting or removal of a lamp, the at least one lamp fitting allows a lamp terminal end piece to rotate about multiple axes, whilst being retained substantially in position at the lamp fitting.2. An ink curing apparatus according to wherein the or each lamp fitting is made of a ceramic or similar insulating material.3. An ink curing apparatus according to wherein the or each lamp fitting is a two-part device comprising a lamp terminal seat and a closure means.4. An ink curing apparatus according to wherein the lamp terminal seat is curved.5. An ink curing apparatus according to wherein the lamp-terminal seat is U-shaped.6. A UV lamp for an ink curing apparatus claim 1 , the lamp having a lamp terminal with at least one non-conducting end piece claim 1 , wherein the non-conducting end piece is substantially spherical.7. A UV lamp for an ink curing apparatus according to wherein the or each non-conducting end piece is made of ceramic or similar insulating material. This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from GB1411699.0 filed on Jul. 1, 2014, the contents of which ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

COVER WINDOW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20180001347A1
Автор: CHO HYUN-IL, Ko Hyun Seok
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A cover window includes a plastic layer and a first hard coating layer disposed on an upper surface of the plastic layer. An edge of the cover window includes a vertical side part perpendicular to the upper surface of the plastic layer. A first inclination part is connected to the vertical side part and is inclined with respect to the vertical side part. The vertical side part and the first inclination part include a mechanical processing trace. An edge of the first hard coating layer adjacent to the first inclination part includes a laser processing trace. 1. A cover window , comprising:a plastic layer and a first coating layer disposed on an upper surface of the plastic layer, a vertical side part perpendicular to the upper surface of the plastic layer; and', 'a first inclination part connected to the vertical side part and inclined with respect to the vertical side part,', 'wherein the vertical side part and the first inclination part include a mechanical processing trace, and', 'wherein an edge of the first coating layer adjacent to the first inclination part includes a laser processing trace., 'wherein an edge of the cover window includes2. The cover window of claim 1 , wherein the edge of the cover window further includes:a first horizontal part connected to the first inclination part; anda second inclination part connected to the first horizontal part.3. The cover window of claim 2 , wherein the first horizontal part and the second inclination part include the laser processing trace.4. The cover window of claim 3 , wherein:the vertical side part, the first inclination part, the first horizontal part, and a first part of the second inclination part are positioned at an edge of the plastic layer; anda second part of the second inclination part is positioned at an edge of the first coating layer.5. The cover window of claim 2 , wherein the second inclination part includes the laser processing trace.6. The cover window of claim 5 , wherein:the vertical side part, ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

UV CURING DEVICE WITH DIVIDED UV REFLECTING MIRRORS

Номер: US20190001371A1
Автор: Zueger Othmar
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The present invention relates to a curing device for applying UV radiation to substrates, comprising at least one radiation source, at least one reflector member surrounding the radiation source, at least two divided dichroic mirror members opposite to the radiation source, which largely transmit the VIS & IR content of the radiation source and keep it away from the processing zone and at the same time largely reflect the UV content of the radiation source in the direction of the processing zone, at least one optical disk member that separates the cooling gas flow in the exposure device from the processing zone, and which is characterized in that the at least two divided dichroic mirror members are arranged in such a manner that they are separate from one another and offset from one another in the direction of the main beam and are displaced parallel to the main beam and thus opaque to the main beam, so that cooling gas can flow out through the openings created, but intensity loss of the UV radiation does not occur. 11011129. A curing device for components () coated with a curable paint () , comprising at least one radiation source () , at least one reflector member () surrounding the radiation source , at least two divided dichroic mirror members opposite to the radiation source , which largely transmit the VIS & IR content of the radiation source and keep it away from a processing zone and at the same time reflect the UV content of the radiation source in the direction of a processing zone , at least one optical disk member () that separates the cooling gas flow in the exposure device from the processing zone , characterized in that the at least two dichroic mirror members are arranged in such a manner:that they are separate from one another and offset from one another in the direction of the main beamand are displaced parallel to the main beam and thus opaque to the main beam,so that cooling gas can flow out through the openings created, but intensity loss of the ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Synergistic Catalyst Combination for the Preparation of Radiation Curable Oligomers

Номер: US20160002493A1
Принадлежит: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL B.V.

Radiation curable coating compositions are disclosed. In some embodiments, the coating compositions are used to coat substrates such as packaging materials and the like for the storage of food and beverages. The coating compositions may have a (meth)acrylate functional polyether polyol prepared by reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil in the presence of a phosphoric acid compound to form an epoxy phosphate, and reacting the epoxy phosphate with a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylatein the presence of an acid catalyst to form the(meth)acrylate functional polyether polyol. 1. A radiation curable coating composition comprising a (meth)acrylate functional polyether polyol prepared by a method comprising:a) reacting an epoxidized vegetable oil with a phosphoric acid compound to form an epoxy phosphate;b) reacting the epoxy phosphate with a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate in the presence of an acid catalyst to form the (meth)acrylate functional polyether polyol.2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the reaction of step a) is conducted in the presence of a hydroxyl functional material.3. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate is blended with a hydroxyl functional material.4. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the acid catalyst comprises a triflic acid claim 1 , a triflate salt of a metal of Group IIA claim 1 , IIB claim 1 , IIIA claim 1 , IIIB or VIIIA of the Periodic Table of Elements (according to the IUPAC 1970 convention) claim 1 , a mixture of the triflates salts claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.5. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate comprises 4-hydroxy butyl (meth)acrylate claim 1 , hydroxy ethyl (meth)acrylate claim 1 , hydroxyl propyl (meth)acrylate claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.6. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphoric acid compound comprises phosphoric acid claim 1 , super phosphoric acid claim 1 , an aqueous solution of the ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

SEALING AND FINISHING POROUS PANEL PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION

Номер: US20170002228A1
Автор: Fuhr Adam Curtis
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Methods of sealing porous panel products and finishing the sealed porous panel products are described. The methods comprise applying to a porous panel product at least one UV curable coating and curing by UV light the at least one UV curable coating to 50% to 100% cure to produce a sealed porous panel product. The methods further modifying the surface of the sealed porous panel product, for example by etching or embossing, after which the sealed porous panel product may be stained. Due to the claimed process of sealing the porous panel product, any strain may be used, such as water-based or solvent-based stains. 1. A method of treating a porous panel product , comprising:applying to a porous panel product at least one UV curable coating, wherein the at least one UV curable coating comprises at least one of: a first UV curable coating; a second UV curable coating; and a third UV curable coating; and{'sup': '2', 'curing by UV light the at least one UV curable coating with 290-583 mj/cmof curing energy to produce a sealed porous panel product.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one UV curable coating is applied with a weight of one or more of the following application weights: 45-150 g/m claim 1 , 45-120 g/m claim 1 , 45-90 g/m claim 1 , 28-120 g/m claim 1 , 28-100 g/m claim 1 , or 28-80 g/m.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises:applying to the porous panel product the first UV curable coating;{'sup': '2', 'curing by UV light the first UV curable coating with 290-525 mj/cmof curing energy to produce a single-coated porous panel product;'}applying to the single-coated porous panel product the second UV curable coating;{'sup': '2', 'curing by UV light the second UV curable coating with 290-525 mj/cmof curing energy to produce a double-coated porous panel product;'}applying to the double-coated porous panel product the third UV curable coating; and{'sup': '2', 'curing by UV light the third UV curable coating with 495-583 mj/cmof curing ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

UVA CURING PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR COLLISION AND COSMETIC REPAIRS OF AUTOMOBILES

Номер: US20160008848A1
Автор: Larson John Charles
Принадлежит: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC

A process for producing a dry coating layer over a substrate is provided. The process can comprise irradiating a radiation curable wet coating layer applied over the substrate with a high power mobile radiation device at a predetermined linear velocity along the surface of the substrate and at a predetermined curing distance. The mobile radiation device can produce radiation having peak radiation wavelength in a range of from 250 nm to 450 nm and can have a peak irradiation power in a range of from 0.5 W/cmto 10 W/cm. The wet coating layer can be cured within a few seconds to a few minutes. The cured dry coating layer is free from curing defects. The process and the system disclosed herein can be used for vehicle coating refinish and repairs, especially for collision and cosmetic repairs of automobiles. 1. A process for producing a dry coating layer over a coated area of a substrate , said process comprising the steps of:A) irradiating a first portion of a wet coating layer over said coated area with a mobile radiation device, said wet coating layer is formed from a radiation curable coating composition applied over said coated area of said substrate; andB) irradiating one or more subsequent portions of said wet coating layer by moving said mobile radiation device from said first portion to said one or more subsequent portions, and optionally repeating irradiating said first portion and said one or more subsequent portions, until said wet coating layer is irradiated for a predetermined curing time to form said dry coating layer;wherein said mobile radiation device is moved at a predetermined linear velocity along the surface of said substrate at a predetermined curing distance between said mobile radiation device and the surface of said substrate; and{'sup': 2', '2, 'said mobile radiation device produces radiation having peak radiation wavelength in a range of from 250 nm to 450 nm and has a peak irradiation power in a range of from 0.5 W/cmto 10 W/cm.'}2. The ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Design and methods to package and transmit energy of high intensity led devices

Номер: US20150014895A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The curing assembly of this invention has one or more fiber optic cables, each transmitting light to a head, which distributes the light onto a substrate in a desired geometric pattern and intensity. Little or none of the heat generated by a light source is transmitted to the vicinity of the substrate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF PRODUCING A FUNCTIONALIZED SURFACE AND SURFACES MADE THEREBY

Номер: US20150017399A1
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A method of photopatterning rewritable reactive groups onto surfaces using typically a plasmachemical deposition of functionalized materials, followed by molecular printing of inks. Subsequent treatment of the reactive groups allows for surface rewriting and also the method allows for the creation of either positive or negative image multifunctional rewritable patterned surfaces. 1. A method of producing a patterned functionalized surface , the method involving:(i) contacting a surface with a polymer having reactive groups so the groups are deposited on the surface to produce a functionalized polymer layer on said surface; and(ii) contacting the functionalized polymer layer with a functional molecule that reacts with the functionalized polymer layer to produce a patterned surface having one or more areas of reactive surface functionality.2. A method according to wherein the substrate material is selected from one or more of woven or non-woven fibres claim 1 , natural fibres claim 1 , synthetic fibres claim 1 , metal claim 1 , glass claim 1 , ceramics claim 1 , semiconductors claim 1 , cellulosic materials claim 1 , paper claim 1 , wood claim 1 , or polymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , polyethylene or polystyrene.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface is a silicon layer.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is formed by one or more of the following: plasma deposition claim 1 , plasma polymerization claim 1 , thermal chemical vapour deposition claim 1 , initiated chemical vapour deposition (iCVD) claim 1 , photodeposition claim 1 , ion-assisted deposition claim 1 , electron beam polymerization claim 1 , gamma-ray polymerization claim 1 , target sputtering claim 1 , graft polymerization claim 1 , or solution phase polymerization.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the polymer is formed by plasma deposition.6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein the process is a pulsed plasma deposition.7. A method according to ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

UV-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION

Номер: US20160017169A1
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The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising:

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Direct Current Superposition Curing for Resist Reflow Temperature Enhancement

Номер: US20160023238A1
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Techniques herein include methods for curing a layer of material (such as a resist) on a substrate to enable relatively greater heat reflow resistance. Increasing reflow resistance enables successful directed self-assembly of block copolymers. Techniques include receiving a substrate having a patterned photoresist layer and positioning this substrate in a processing chamber of a capacitively coupled plasma system. The patterned photoresist layer is treated with a flux of electrons by coupling negative polarity direct current power to a top electrode of the plasma processing system during plasma processing. The flux of electrons is accelerated from the top electrode with sufficient energy to pass through a plasma and its sheath, and strike the substrate such that the patterned photoresist layer changes in physical properties, which can include an increased glass-liquid transition temperature. 1. A method of curing a layer of material on a substrate , the method comprising:receiving a substrate having a patterned photoresist layer;positioning the substrate in a processing chamber of a capacitively coupled plasma system;treating the patterned photoresist layer with a flux of electrons by coupling negative polarity direct current power to a top electrode of the plasma processing system, the flux of electrons being accelerated from the top electrode with sufficient energy to pass through a plasma and strike the substrate such that the patterned photoresist layer changes in physical properties; anddispensing a block copolymer film on the patterned photo resist layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the patterned photoresist layer changing in physical properties includes increasing in a reflow temperature as compared to prior to being treated with the flux of electrons.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the patterned photoresist layer changing in physical properties includes increasing in a glass-liquid transition temperature as compared to prior to being treated with ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

SOL-GEL COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED PROCESSES

Номер: US20180022936A1
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An alkoxysilane is contacted with water and an inorganic acid to form a first composition. A zirconium alkoxide is contacted with an organic acid to form a second composition. One or more alkoxysilanes and an organic acid are contacted with a mixture of the first and second compositions to form a sol-gel composition, to which a photoinitiator is added. The sol-gel composition has a ratio of a number of moles of silicon to a number of moles of zirconium (n/n) ranging from about 2 to about 10. The sol-gel composition is applied on a substrate (e.g., an aluminum alloy substrate) multiple times to form multiple sol-gel layers, and at least one of the sol-gel layers is cured by UV radiation. The multiple sol-gel layers are then thermally cured. 1. A method comprising:contacting a first alkoxysilane with water and an inorganic acid to form a first composition;contacting a zirconium alkoxide with a first organic acid to form a second composition;contacting the first composition with the second composition to form a mixture;{'sub': Si', 'Zr, 'contacting one or more second alkoxysilanes and a second organic acid with the mixture to form a sol-gel composition, the sol-gel composition having a ratio of a number of moles of silicon to a number of moles of zirconium (n/n) ranging from about 2 to about 10; and'}adding a photoinitiator to the sol-gel composition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:diluting the sol-gel composition with a solvent and stirring.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting to form the first composition comprises mixing the first alkoxysilane having the formula R—Si—(R)with the water and the inorganic acid claim 1 , wherein the Ris methacryloxyalkyl or glycidyloxyalkyl claim 1 , and wherein the Ris methoxy or ethoxy.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the mixing comprises:{'sub': Si', 'water, 'adding the water to a methacryloxypropyl alkoxysilane, the ratio of a number of moles of silicon to a number of moles of water (n/n) ranging from ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND PROCESSES FOR APPLYING A COATING TO ROLL FORMED PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190022697A1
Автор: Linch Stephen C.
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A system for processing a product includes a curing chamber, a light source, and a reflective surface. The curing chamber has input and output openings to permit the product carrying a curable material to move therethrough. The curing light source generates a first curing light beam directed from the curing light source to a first portion of the product for curing the curable material carried on the first portion of the product within the curing chamber. The reflective surface directs a second curing light beam from the reflective surface to a second portion of the product for curing the curable material carried on the second portion of the product within the curing chamber. The second portion of the product is inaccessible by the first curing light beam. 1. A system for processing an associated product , the system comprising:a curing chamber comprising an input opening and an exit opening, the curing chamber being configured to permit the associated product carrying a curable material to move therethrough by receiving the associated product into the input opening and passing the associated product from the curing chamber to the exit opening;a first curing light source generating a first curing light beam directed from the first curing light source to a first portion of the associated product for curing the curable material carried on the first portion of the associated product within the curing chamber; anda first reflective surface directing a second curing light beam from the first reflective surface to a second portion of the associated product for curing the curable material carried on the second portion of the associated product within the curing chamber,wherein the second portion of the associated product is inaccessible by the first curing light beam.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the first reflective surface comprises a plurality of mirrors receiving a composite second curing light beam and reflecting the composite second curing light beam ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SUBSTRATE HOLDER

Номер: US20150029485A1
Принадлежит: ASML Netherlands B.V.

An object holder () for a lithographic apparatus has a main body () having a surface (). A plurality of burls () to support an object are formed on the surface or in apertures of a thin-film stack (). At least one of the burls is formed by laser-sintering. At least one of the burls formed by laser-sintering may be a repair of a damaged burl previously formed by laser-sintering or another method. 1. A method of manufacturing an object holder for use in a lithographic apparatus , the method comprising:providing a main body having a flat surface; andforming a plurality of burls on the flat surface, the burls projecting from the flat surface and having end surfaces to support an object, wherein forming at least part of at least one of the burls comprises laser-sintering.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser-sintering comprises:applying a layer of powder to the flat surface; andselectively irradiating the layer of powder with a radiation beam so as to cause at least partial melting of the powder at irradiated locations.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the laser-sintering comprises:irradiating a location on the surface; andjetting powder at the irradiated location.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the main body is formed of a different material than the at least one burl.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one burl comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of: Ti claim 1 , Si claim 1 , fused silica claim 1 , Cordierite claim 1 , diamond-like carbon claim 1 , SiC claim 1 , SiO claim 1 , AlN claim 1 , TiN and CrN.6. The method of claim 1 , to wherein the at least one burl is formed of a matrix material and particles embedded in the matrix material.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one burl comprises a first layer of a first material and a second layer of a second material that is different from the first material.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first and second materials are different in a property or a ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE PARTS

Номер: US20170028434A1
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A method () of additively manufacturing a composite part () comprises depositing a segment () of a continuous flexible line () along a print path (). The continuous flexible line () comprises a non-resin component () and further comprises a photopolymer-resin component () that is uncured. The method () further comprises delivering a predetermined or actively determined amount of curing energy () at least to a portion () of the segment () of the continuous flexible line () at a controlled rate while advancing the continuous flexible line () toward the print path () and after the segment () of the continuous flexible line () is deposited along the print path () to at least partially cure at least the portion () of the segment () of the continuous flexible line (). 1126-. (canceled)127300102300. A method () of additively manufacturing a composite part () , the method () comprising:{'b': 120', '106', '122', '106', '108', '110, 'depositing a segment () of a continuous flexible line () along a print path (), wherein the continuous flexible line () comprises a non-resin component () and further comprises a photopolymer-resin component () that is uncured; and'}{'b': 118', '124', '120', '106', '106', '122', '120', '106', '122', '124', '120', '106, 'delivering a predetermined or actively determined amount of curing energy () at least to a portion () of the segment () of the continuous flexible line () at a controlled rate while advancing the continuous flexible line () toward the print path () and after the segment () of the continuous flexible line () is deposited along the print path () to at least partially cure at least the portion () of the segment () of the continuous flexible line ().'}128300252108106266110252108. The method () according to claim 127 , further comprising applying a photopolymer resin () to the non-resin component () while pushing the continuous flexible line () through a delivery assembly () claim 127 , wherein the photopolymer-resin component () ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Deactivation of Microwave Interactive Material

Номер: US20150030865A1
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Microwave energy interactive material is partially coated with thermoset polymeric material. The thermoset polymeric material is cured on a first portion of the microwave energy interactive material. A second portion of the microwave energy interactive material is neither covered by nor protected by the cured thermoset polymeric material. A deactivating agent is applied to the coated microwave energy interactive material, so that the agent deactivates the second portion of the microwave energy interactive material into a microwave energy transparent area. The cured thermoset polymeric material protects the first portion of the microwave energy interactive material from the agent, so that it remains microwave energy interactive. 1. A packaging material , comprising:a substrate;microwave energy interactive material on the substrate;microwave energy transparent material on the substrate and adjacent to the microwave interactive material on the substrate, the microwave energy transparent material comprising the microwave energy interactive material in a deactivated condition; andthermoset polymeric material on the microwave energy interactive material, the thermoset polymeric material and the microwave energy interactive material being superposed with one another.2. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the deactivated microwave energy interactive material is not covered by the thermoset polymeric material.3. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein the thermoset polymeric material comprises a UV-cured material.4. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein a peripheral edge of an area of the microwave energy interactive material is superposed with a peripheral edge of the thermoset polymeric material in a plan view of the packaging material.5. The packaging material of claim 1 , wherein:the substrate has opposite first and second sides;the microwave energy interactive material is connected to the first side of the substrate; andthe deactivated microwave energy ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

BIREFRINGENT LENS MATERIAL FOR STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIREFRINGENT LENS FOR STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20150030973A1
Принадлежит: DIC CORPORATION

The present invention provides a birefringent lens material for a stereoscopic image display, the birefringent lens material containing two or more liquid crystal compounds each having at least one polymerizable functional group, a birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display, the birefringent lens being formed by using the lens material, and a method for producing a birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display using the lens material. The birefringent lens material for a stereoscopic image display and the birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display of the present invention are good in terms of optical characteristics, durability, and productivity, in particular, productivity. The method for producing a birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display of the present invention has good productivity. 1. A method for producing a birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display using a birefringent material having two or more liquid crystal compounds each having at least one polymerizable functional group , the method comprising the steps of:applying the birefringent lens material onto an alignment layer that has been subjected to an alignment treatment in a uniaxial direction; andforming the resulting coating film into a lens shape by conducting curing with ultraviolet light.2. The method for producing a birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display according to claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the coating film into a lens shape by conducting curing with ultraviolet light is a step of curing the coating film with ultraviolet light through a mask having a pattern claim 1 , the coating film being composed of the birefringent lens material for a stereoscopic image display.3. The method for producing a birefringent lens for a stereoscopic image display according to claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the coating film into a lens shape by conducting curing with ultraviolet light is a step of covering claim 1 , with a resin mold claim 1 , ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Injection molded window and method

Номер: US20180029264A1
Принадлежит: DURA OPERATING LLC

An injection molded part for a motor vehicle includes a film having a scratch-resistant layer, a plastic substrate molded to the film, wherein the plastic substrate is at least partially transparent or translucent, and a scratch-resistant coating molded to the plastic substrate on a side opposite the film.

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SCRATCH RESISTANT TOUCH SENSOR

Номер: US20170029629A1
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A method of manufacturing a scratch resistant, touch sensor comprising: (1) applying a non-polymer protective coating solution to a touch sensor; and (2) forming a cross-linked polymer structure by curing the protective coating solution. 1. A scratch resistant , touch sensor , comprising:a transparent, dielectric substrate;a first conductive layer formed on a first side of the substrate, the first conductive layer comprising a first grid of copper lines;a second conductive layer formed on a second side of the substrate, the second conductive layer comprising a second grid of copper lines, wherein the first and second grid are configured to enable detection of capacitance change between the first and second grids;a first tail comprising electrical leads and electrical connector disposed on the first side of the substrate and electrically connected to the first grid;a second tail comprising electrical leads and electrical connector disposed on the second side of the substrate and electrically connected to the second grid; and,a scratch resistant, protective coating applied to the first and second conductive layers.2. The scratch resistant claim 1 , touch sensor of claim 1 , further comprising:an optically transparent adhesive provided over the first grid; and,an insulating cover provided over the optically transparent adhesive.3. The scratch resistant claim 1 , touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein said coating comprises a cross-linked polymer structure4. The scratch resistant claim 3 , touch sensor of claim 3 , wherein the cross-link density of the scratch resistant claim 3 , protective coating is at least 50%.5. The scratch resistant claim 3 , touch sensor of claim 3 , wherein the cross-link density is from 60% to 70%.6. The scratch resistant claim 1 , touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the scratch resistant coating is 5 to 50 microns.7. The scratch resistant claim 1 , touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the scratch resistant coating has a hardness of 2H ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

HIGH RATE DEPOSITION FOR THE FORMATION OF HIGH QUALITY OPTICAL COATINGS

Номер: US20150037513A1
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High rate deposition methods comprise depositing a powder coating from a product flow. The product flow results from a chemical reaction within the flow. Some of the powder coatings consolidate under appropriate conditions into an optical coating. The substrate can have a first optical coating onto which the powder coating is placed. The resulting optical coating following consolidation can have a large index-of-refraction difference with the underlying first optical coating, high thickness and index-of-refraction uniformity across the substrate and high thickness and index-of-refraction uniformity between coatings formed on different substrates under equivalent conditions. In some embodiments, the deposition can result in a powder coating of at least about 100 nm in no more than about 30 minutes with a substrate having a surface area of at least about 25 square centimeters. 1. A method for forming an optical coating on a substrate having a first coating , the method comprising depositing a powder coating on the first coating from a product flow wherein the product flow results from a chemical reaction in the flow and wherein the powder coating consolidates under appropriate conditions into an optical coating wherein the optical coating and the first coating , following consolidation , have a difference in index-of-refraction of at least about 1%.2. The method of wherein the optical coating and the first coating claim 1 , following consolidation claim 1 , have a difference in index-of-refraction of at least about 1.5%.3. The method of wherein the optical coating and the first coating claim 1 , following consolidation claim 1 , have a difference in index-of-refraction of at least about 2%.4. The method of wherein the powder coating comprises a silica glass.5. The method of wherein the silica glass is doped with phosphorous.6. The method of wherein the silica glass is doped with germanium.7. The method of wherein the powder coating has an average primary particles ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Security Element and Method for Producing the Same

Номер: US20150041054A1
Принадлежит: GIESECKE & DEVRIENT GMBH

The present invention relates to a security element for a security paper, a valuable article or the like having a substrate (), the substrate being at least partially furnished with a coating () that is substantially tack free at room temperature, and the coating () including at least one radiation-crosslinkable component. 154-. (canceled)55. A method for manufacturing a security element , comprising the steps of:providing a substrate;furnishing the substrate at least partially with a coating that is substantially tack free at room temperature before crosslinking, wherein the coating is considered substantially tack free before crosslinking, if foil pieces of about 100 cm2, coated with the coating, that are stacked, loaded with a weight of 10 kg and stored for 72 hours at 40° C. can be easily separated from one another afterwards without damaging the coatings; wherein the coating includes at least one radiation-crosslinkable component not yet crosslinked; thus generating the security element as a coated substrate;wherein the security element is adapted for application to or embedding into a security paper or a valuable article, and wherein the security element is stable and hot water resistant after crosslinking;thereby manufacturing the security element.56. The method according to claim 55 , further comprising the step of:at least physically drying the coating after the furnishing step.57. The method according to claim 55 , wherein the furnishing step comprises applying the coating as an aqueous dispersion.58. The method according to claim 55 , wherein the coating comprises a cationically radiation-curing resin.59. The method according to claim 55 , further comprising the step of:applying at least one further layer to the substrate in at least some areas, prior to the furnishing step.60. The method according to claim 59 , wherein the further layer is crosslinkable by radiation and is at least partially pre-crosslinked by radiation prior to the furnishing step.61. ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

ULTRA-VIOLET CURING MACHINE

Номер: US20150041677A1
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A curing machine to cure a UV-curable adhesive adhering on a workpiece, the workpiece having a slot thereon and a hole on a sidewall of the slot. The hole receives the UV-curable adhesive, the curing machine can include a curing mechanism. The curing mechanism can include a base plate holding a curing assembly and the curing assembly can include a holding member, at least one UV lamp being coupled to the holding member. Axis of the at least one UV lamp can intersect with the holding member at an angle of less than 90 degrees. A workpiece being positioned on the base plate, the UV lamp can irradiate directly an inside or an outside of a sidewall through the hole in the sidewall of the slot. 1. A curing machine to cure an ultra-violet (UV)-curable adhesive adhering on a workpiece , the workpiece defining a slot thereon and a hole on a sidewall of the slot , the hole configured to receive the UV-curable adhesive , the curing machine comprising: a base plate; and', a holding member coupled to the base plate, and', 'at least one UV lamp coupled to the holding member, wherein at least one workpiece is positioned on the base plate and is targeted by the at least one UV lamp, and wherein an axis of the at least one UV lamp intersects with the holding member at an angle of less than 90 degrees, and the axis intersects with the corresponding sidewall of the slot at an angle of less than 90 degrees, such that the UV lamp irradiates directly onto an inside or an outside of the sidewall., 'at least one curing assembly coupled to the base plate, the curing assembly comprising], 'a curing mechanism comprising2. The curing machine of claim 1 , wherein the holding member defines at least one mounting hole at a side thereof corresponding to the at least one UV lamp; an axis of each mounting hole intersects with the holding member at an angle of less than 90 degrees; each UV lamp is partly received in one corresponding mounting hole.3. The curing machine of claim 2 , wherein each ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

POWDER-COATING APPARATUS AND POWDER-COATING METHOD

Номер: US20150044387A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

The present invention relates to a powder-coating apparatus for coating objects, comprising an application device which is designed to apply powder coating to regions of the object that are to be coated; and comprising an irradiation device which has at least one electromagnetic radiation source, which is designed to direct electromagnetic radiation onto areas of the object that are to be coated with powder coating and which is designed to thus cross-link the powder coating onto the coated regions. The present invention further relates to a powder-coating method for coating objects by means of a powder-coating apparatus according to the invention. 1111211341011. A powder-coating apparatus () for coating objects () , the apparatus comprising an application device () configured to apply powder coating to regions of an object () to be coated; and comprising an irradiation device () having at least one electromagnetic radiation source () configured to direct electromagnetic radiation () onto regions of the object () that are to be coated with powder coating , and thus to crosslink the powder coating on the coated regions.21. The powder-coating apparatus () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation heats the powder coating selectively relative to the coated object in order to crosslink the powder coating.314. The powder-coating apparatus () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the radiation source () is a laser.4154611106. The powder-coating apparatus () as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a control device () claim 1 , which is coupled to the radiation source () and a temperature sensor () arranged on the object () to be coated claim 1 , wherein radiation power of the radiation source () is controlled by open-loop control and closed-loop control depending on a temperature detected by the temperature sensor ().51710411. The powder-coating apparatus () as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a deflection device () claim 1 , configured to deflect ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROCESSING A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20160045934A1
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A method of processing a flexible substrate includes providing a flexible substrate having a polymerized surface; emitting an electron beam; exposing the polymerized surface to the electron beam; modifying the polymerized surface by the exposure to the electron beam; and depositing a barrier layer on the modified surface. 1. A method of processing a flexible substrate , comprising:providing a flexible substrate having a polymerized surface;emitting an electron beam;exposing the polymerized surface to the electron beam by directing the electron beam on the polymerized surface, wherein the electron beam has an electron energy from 1 to 6 keV;modifying the polymerized surface by the exposure to the electron beam, wherein the modifying comprises breaking up chemical bonds of the polymerized surface of the substrate; anddepositing a barrier layer on the modified surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate is selected from the group consisting of: a polypropylene-containing substrate claim 1 , a polyester substrate claim 1 , a nylon substrate claim 1 , an oriented polypropylene substrate claim 1 , and a casting polypropylene substrate.3. The method according claim 1 , wherein the modifying comprises cleaning of the surface.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the modifying comprises reducing the surface roughness of the surface.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the electron beam is emitted with a beam current from 20 to 1500 mA.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:inserting a processing gas;exciting the processing gas with the emitted electron beam; andexposing the substrate surface to the excited processing gas.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the processing gas is selected from the group consisting of: argon claim 6 , nitrogen claim 6 , oxygen claim 6 , a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen claim 6 , and combinations thereof.8. (canceled)9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the barrier ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR IRRADIATING A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20150048261A1
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Known apparatuses for irradiating a substrate include a receptacle for the substrate to be irradiated having a circular irradiation surface and a first optical emitter having at least one emitter tube arranged in an illumination plane extending parallel to the irradiation surface. The illumination length of the emitter tube includes a middle section and two end sections, the length of the middle section accounting for at least 50% of the illumination length. The receptacle and the optical emitter are movable relative to each other. An apparatus for thermal treatment of a substrate, enabling homogeneous and/or rotationally symmetrical heating of the substrate and requiring less complexity in its design and control technology, includes a middle section of the emitter tube having a steadily decreasing curvature, provided that the illumination length of the emitter tube extends over an angle of curvature of less than 2π. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus for irradiating a substrate , the apparatus comprising a receptacle for the substrate to be irradiated , the substrate having a circular irradiation surface , a first optical emitter having at least one emitter tube arranged in an illumination plane extending parallel to the irradiation surface , the at least one emitter tube comprising an illumination length having a middle section and two end sections , wherein the length of the middle section accounts for at least 50% of the illumination length , wherein the receptacle and the optical emitter are movable with respect to each other , and wherein the middle section comprises a continuously decreasing curvature provided that the illumination length of the emitter tube extends over an angle of curvature of less than 2π rad.17. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the middle section comprises a curvature of an arithmetic spiral.20. The apparatus according to claim 18 , wherein the curvature of the emitter tube is given by a curve passing through centers of cross- ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Anti-Slip Coating and Preparation, Application Method Thereof

Номер: US20170044385A1
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The present invention relates to anti-slip coatings comprising resin, diluent, PMU particles and photo-initiator. The present invention also relates to the preparation of anti-slip coatings, methods for applying anti-slip coatings, and substrates coated with such anti-slip coatings. 1. An anti-slip coating comprising: based on total weight of the coating ,a. aliphatic urethane (meth)acrylate in amounts of 20-60%;b. active (meth)acrylate monomers in amounts of 10-55%;c. PMU particles in amounts of 3-25%; andd. photo-initiator in amounts of 2-10%.2. The anti-slip coating according to claim 1 , further comprising ceramic microsphere particles in amounts of 0.1-3% by weight claim 1 , and auxiliaries in amounts of 0.1-1% by weight respectively based on the total weight of the coating.3. The anti-slip coating according to claim 1 , wherein the PMU particles have an average dispersed particle size of 50 to 200 micron.4. The anti-slip coating according to claim 1 , wherein the active (meth)acrylate comprises heterocyclic (meth)acrylate claim 1 , bifunctional (meth)acrylate claim 1 , and/or aliphatic (meth)acrylate.5. The anti-slip coating according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip coating is free of solvent.6. A method for preparing an anti-slip coating claim 1 , comprising:a. adding aliphatic urethane (meth)acrylate, active (meth)acrylate and photo-initiator into a mixer to disperse to obtain mixture A;b. mixing 40 to 50% by weight of total amount of the PMU and ceramic particle, and 20 to 50% by weight of mixture A, then dispersing in a disperser until reaching Hegman fineness rating of 50 to 90 micron, to obtain mixture B;c. mixing the remaining portion of total amount of the PMU and ceramic particle, and 20 to 50% by weight of mixture A, then dispersing in a disperser until reaching Hegman fineness rating of >=90 micron, to obtain mixture C;d. mixing the remaining mixture A, and the mixtures B and C in a mixer to obtain the anti-slip coating.7. A method for coating a ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD OF FORMING FILM

Номер: US20150050426A1
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Provided is a method of manufacturing a film, including: applying, onto a substrate, a photocurable composition containing a polymerizable monomer, a photopolymerization initiator, and a photosensitive gas generator that generates a gas through light stimulation to form an applied film; bringing a mold into contact with the applied film; irradiating the applied film with light through the mold to cure the applied film and to generate the gas in the applied film; and releasing the mold from the applied film after the irradiation of the applied film with the light to form a film (cured film) having a predetermined pattern shape on the substrate, in which in the irradiation of the applied film with the light, a reaction rate of a polymerization reaction of the polymerizable monomer in the applied film is higher than a reaction rate of a gas-generating reaction of the photosensitive gas generator in the applied film. 1. A method of manufacturing a film , comprising:applying, onto a substrate, a photocurable composition containing a polymerizable monomer, a photopolymerization initiator, and a photosensitive gas generator that generates a gas through light stimulation to form an applied film;bringing a mold into contact with the applied film;irradiating the applied film with light through the mold to cure the applied film and to generate the gas in the applied film; andreleasing the mold from the applied film after the irradiation of the applied film with the light to form a film having a predetermined pattern shape on the substrate,wherein in the irradiation of the applied film with the light, a reaction rate of a polymerization reaction of the polymerizable monomer in the applied film is higher than a reaction rate of a gas-generating reaction of the photosensitive gas generator in the applied film.2. A method of manufacturing a film according to claim 1 , wherein:the photopolymerization initiator in the photocurable composition comprises 2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-1-(4- ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DECORATIVE PART FOR VEHICLE, AND DECORATIVE PART FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150050429A1
Автор: Goto Yukihiro
Принадлежит: TRINITY INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION

At least either convex parts set on the surface of a work or concave parts set in a location different from the convex part are formed by laser irradiation. Then, a protective film is formed that covers the surface of the work and the surface of the convex parts and the surface of the concave parts 1. A method for manufacturing thermoplastic-resin decorative parts for vehicles , characterized by a laser-irradiating process in which a laser is irradiated onto the surface of a work to form at least either convex parts positioned on the surface of the aforementioned work or concave parts positioned in a different location than the convex parts , and by laser-irradiating process in which a protective coating formation process is done to cover the surface of the work and of the convex and concave parts.2. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 1 , characterized in that the protective coating is a coating film formed by paint containing a brightening material.3. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 2 , characterized in that the thickness of the protective coating is from 10 μm to 25 μm.4. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 1 , characterized in that after the process of forming the protective coating claim 1 , the process of forming the concave parts on the protective coating surface to form the concave parts on a different place than where the protective coating covers the convex parts is conducted by irradiating the laser onto the surface of the protective coating.5. A method for manufacturing decorative parts for vehicles according to claim 1 , characterized in that the energy density of the laser being irradiated to form the convex parts is 15 MW/cmor more claim 1 , and the energy density of the laser being irradiated to form the concave parts preferably is less than 9 MW/cm.6. Thermoplastic-resin decorative parts for vehicles claim 1 , characterized in ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

HEAT-RESISTANT SYNTHETIC RESIN MICROPOROUS FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, SEPARATOR FOR NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY, AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY

Номер: US20170047570A1
Принадлежит: Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

The present invention provides a heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film having good ion permeability and good heat resistance, and a method for producing the microporous film. The heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film of the present invention includes a synthetic resin microporous film that has micropore parts, and a coating layer that is formed on at least part of the surface of the synthetic resin microporous film and contains a polymer of a polymerizable compound that has two or more radical-polymerizable functional groups per molecule. The heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film has a maximum heat shrinkage rate, when heated from 25° C. to 180° C. at a rate of temperature increase of 5° C./min, of 25% or less. 1. A heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film comprising:a synthetic resin microporous film that has micropore parts; anda coating layer that is formed on at least part of a surface of the synthetic resin microporous film, the coating layer containing a polymer of a polymerizable compound that has two or more radical-polymerizable functional groups per molecule, whereinthe heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film has a maximum heat shrinkage rate, when heated from 25° C. to 180° C. at a rate of temperature increase of 5° C./min, of 25% or less.2. The heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic resin microporous film is a propylene-based resin microporous film.3. The heat-resistant synthetic resin microporous film according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerizable compound that has two or more radical-polymerizable functional groups per molecule is at least one selected from the group consisting of trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate claim 1 , pentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate claim 1 , pentaerythritol tetra(meth)acrylate claim 1 , dipentaerythritol hexa(meth)acrylate claim 1 , and ditrimethylolpropane tetra(meth)acrylate.4. The heat-resistant synthetic resin ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

HYDROPHILIC COATINGS AND METHODS FOR COATING MEDICAL DEVICES WITH HYDROPHILIC COATINGS

Номер: US20150051556A1
Автор: Young Ronan T.
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Medical device surfaces, for example a plastic catheter or metal guide wire, are disclosed with a lubricating coating made from polysaccharide mucilage. The coated device surfaces may be prepared with a variety of techniques offering improved alternatives to conventional coatings. 1. A method of coating a medical device , comprising:{'i': 'Brasenia schreberi', '(a) applying a polysaccharide mucilage to a substrate;'}(b) curing the polysaccharide mucilage.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein curing the polysaccharide includes applying ultraviolet light.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein curing the polysaccharide includes adding a chemical curing agent selected from methanol claim 1 , ethanol claim 1 , and isopropyl alcohol.4. A method of hydrophilic coating of normally hydrophobic surfaces claim 1 , comprising:{'i': 'Brasenia schreberi', '(a) coating a hydrophobic surface with a polysaccharide mucilage;'}(b) dehydrating water from the coating by applying a water-miscible solvent;(c) crosslinking and immobilizing the coating by applying a solution of catalyzed organic-soluble crosslinking agent.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the water-miscible solvent is selected from ethanol claim 4 , methanol claim 4 , propanol claim 4 , acetone claim 4 , methyl ethyl ketone claim 4 , tetrahydrofuan claim 4 , dimethyl sulfoxide claim 4 , acetonitrile claim 4 , dimethylformamide claim 4 , acetic acid claim 4 , and mixtures of the same.6. The method of claims 4 , wherein the crosslinking agent is acrylic monomer.7Brasenia schreberi. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a second polysaccharide mucilage coating.8Brasenia schreberi. The method of claim 5 , further comprising applying a second polysaccharide mucilage coating.9. A medical article prepared from the method of .10. The medical article of claim 9 , wherein the article is selected from a wire guide claim 9 , a catheter claim 9 , and a drainage stent.11. A medical article prepared from the method of .12. The ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

PEROVSKITE FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220069221A1

Provided are a perovskite film and a manufacturing method thereof. The method includes the following steps. A perovskite precursor material is coated in a linear direction on a substrate with a temperature between 100° C. and 200° C., wherein a concentration of the perovskite precursor material is between 0.05 M and 1.5 M. An infrared light irradiation is performed on the perovskite precursor material to cure the perovskite precursor material to form a thin film including a compound represented by formula (1). The perovskite film has a single 2D phase structure or has a structure in which a 3D phase structure is mixed with a single 2D phase structure. 1. A manufacturing method of a perovskite film , comprising:coating a perovskite precursor material in a linear direction on a substrate with a temperature between 100° C. and 200° C., wherein a concentration of the perovskite precursor material is between 0.05 M and 1.5 M; and {'br': None, 'sub': 3', '2', '(n−1)', 'n', '(3n+1), 'sup': '1', '(RNH)MAMX\u2003\u2003formula (1),'}, 'performing an infrared light irradiation on the perovskite precursor material to cure the perovskite precursor material to form a thin film comprising a compound represented by formula (1),'}{'sub': 1', '20', '1', '20', '1', '20', '1', '20, 'sup': '1', 'wherein each R is independently H, a Cto Calkyl group, a Cto Ccycloalkyl group, a Cto Ccarboxyl group, or a Cto Caralkyl group; MA is methylamine; Mis Ca, Sr, Cd, Cu, Ni, Mn, Fe, Co, Pd, Ge, Sn, Pb, Yb, Eu, or a combination thereof; X is Cl, Br, I, or a combination thereof; n is an integer of 1 to 50,'}wherein the perovskite film has a single 2D phase structure or has a structure in which a 3D phase structure is mixed with a single 2D phase structure.2. The manufacturing method of the perovskite film of claim 1 , wherein a method of coating the perovskite precursor material comprises slit coating claim 1 , blade coating claim 1 , air knife coating claim 1 , or inkjet coating.3. The manufacturing ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

Hollow Silica Particles, Method of Manufacturing the Same, Composition Including the Same and Sheet with Inner Cavities

Номер: US20150056438A1
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Disclosed are hollow silica particles having oil absorption ratio of at most 0.1 ml/g, porosity of hollow particles when mixed with a resin of at least 90%, and melting temperature of 130-200° C., and including a silicon compound having an organic group as a main component, and a composition including the hollow silica particles. A sheet including a base and a coating layer formed on the base and including a resin, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The coating layer includes a plurality of inner cavities, and components of the hollow particles are attached to the inner circumference of the inner cavities. The sheet has good transparency and insulation performance, and the inner cavities may be formed by simply melting hollow particles. 1. Hollow silica particles having oil absorption ratio of at most about 0.1 ml/g , porosity of hollow silica particles when mixed with a resin of at least about 90% , and melting temperature (Tm) in the range from about 130 to about 200° C. , the hollow silica particles comprising a silicon compound comprising an organic group as a main component.2. The hollow silica particles of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the hollow silica particles consists of at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an —OH group claim 1 , a methyl group claim 1 , an ethyl group claim 1 , a phenyl group claim 1 , an acryl group claim 1 , and an epoxy group.3. The hollow silica particles of claim 1 , wherein coefficient of variation of particle distribution (CV) is at most about 10%.4. The hollow silica particles of claim 1 , wherein sphericity is at least about 0.9.5. The hollow silica particles of claim 1 , wherein the hollow silica particles comprise a shell having a thickness and the thickness is from about 10 to about 50% of an average particle diameter of the particles.6. A method of manufacturing hollow silica particles claim 1 , comprising the steps of:(a) forming silane droplets by adding alkoxysilane in an ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CURING A COATING

Номер: US20160059262A1
Автор: Seyler Andrew
Принадлежит: CARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC

A method for curing an automotive coating is disclosed. The method includes applying a first automotive coating to at least one surface; moving a hand-held ultraviolet light source into a booth that has the at least one coated surface; curing the first automotive coating with the ultraviolet light source; moving the ultraviolet light source out of the booth that has the at least one coated surface; applying a second automotive coating to the at least one surface; moving the ultraviolet light source into a booth that has the at least one coated surface; curing the second automotive coating with the ultraviolet light source; and moving the ultraviolet light source out of the booth that has the at least one coated surface 1. A method for using an ultraviolet light source comprising:providing an ultraviolet light source;applying electrical power to the ultraviolet light source, thereby causing the ultraviolet light source to emit ultraviolet light;measuring a usage parameter while the ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light;saving a usage value to memory that is representative of the usage parameter;calculating a sum value based on at least the usage parameter;comparing the sum value to a predetermined value; andreplacing the ultraviolet light source when the sum value equals or exceeds the predetermined value;wherein the usage parameter includes one of an amount of time that the ultraviolet light source has emitted light and an amount of energy that the ultraviolet light source has consumed while emitting light.2. A method for curing an automotive coating comprising:applying a first automotive coating to at least one surface;moving a hand-held ultraviolet light source into a booth that has the at least one coated surface;curing the first automotive coating with the ultraviolet light source;moving the ultraviolet light source out of the booth that has the at least one coated surface;applying a second automotive coating to at least one different surface;moving ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

FABRICATION ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING COMPOSITE MIRROR OBJECTS

Номер: US20180056327A1
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A fabrication assembly comprises an apparatus that receives a composite substrate and a glass substrate having a surface with a release coating layer. A resin layer is deposited between the composite and glass substrates such that a first portion of the resin layer is positioned adjacent to a surface of the composite substrate and a second portion of the resin layer is positioned adjacent to the surface with the release coating layer to prevent aperture(s) from forming. A curing of the resin layer is conducted using electromagnetic radiation. A post-processing chamber receives the resin layer positioned between the composite substrate and the glass substrate and conducts another curing of the resin layer. The resin layer and the composite substrate are released from the glass substrate. Another deposition apparatus receives the resin layer and the composite substrate. A metallic coating is deposited to form a composite mirror object. 1. A fabrication assembly comprising: receive a composite substrate;', 'receive a glass substrate that includes a surface with a release coating layer;', 'deposit a resin layer between the composite substrate and the glass substrate such that a first portion of the resin layer is positioned adjacent to a surface of the composite substrate and a second portion of the resin layer is positioned adjacent to the surface with the release coating layer of the glass substrate to prevent at least one aperture from forming on the first and second portions of the resin layer; and', 'conduct a first curing of the resin layer using electromagnetic radiation for a predefined period of time;, 'a first deposition apparatus configured to receive the resin layer positioned between the composite substrate and the glass substrate;', 'conduct a second curing of the resin layer; and', 'release the resin layer attached to the composite substrate from the glass substrate; and, 'a post-processing chamber coupled to said first deposition apparatus, wherein said ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

HARD COAT LAMINATED FILM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20170056921A1
Принадлежит: RIKEN TECHNOS CORPORATION

Embodiments of the invention provide a hard coat laminated film including a first hard coat, a second hard coat, and a transparent resin film layer in order from the outermost surface layer side, wherein the first hard coat is formed of a coating material containing no inorganic particles; the second hard coat is formed of a coating material containing inorganic particles; and the hard coat laminated film satisfies the following requirements: (i) the total light transmittance is 85% or more; and (ii) the pencil hardness of the surface of the first hard coat is 5H or higher. According to another embodiment, a hard coat laminated film is provided, which includes a first hard coat, a second hard coat, and a transparent resin film layer in order from the outermost surface layer side, wherein the first hard coat is formed of a coating material containing predetermined amounts of (A) a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; (B) a water repellant; and (C) a silane coupling agent and containing no inorganic particles; and the second hard coat is formed of a coating material containing (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; and (D) 50 to 300 parts by mass of inorganic fine particles having an average particle size of 1 to 300 nm. 1. A hard coat laminated film , comprising:a first hard coat;a second hard coat; anda transparent resin film layer in order from an outermost surface layer side,wherein the first hard coat is formed of a coating material containing no inorganic particles,wherein the second hard coat is formed of a coating material containing inorganic particles, and (i) a total light transmittance is 85% or more; and', '(ii) a pencil hardness of a surface of the first hard coat is 5H or higher., 'wherein the hard coat laminated film satisfies the following requirements2. The hard coat laminated film according to claim 1 , wherein a pencil hardness of the surface of the first hard coat is 7H or higher.3. The hard coat laminated film according to claim 1 , ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

SELF-SEALING FASTENER

Номер: US20160061244A1
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An apparatus for making and using a fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to a moisture source. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a premature cure indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of attaching two workpieces together using self-sealing metal fasteners , the method comprising: a layer of a one-part moisture-curable sealant; and', 'a layer of a frangible moisture barrier coating covering said one or more layers of uncured one-part moisture-curable sealant, such that when the fastener is installed into a pre-drilled hole in a workpiece the frangible moisture barrier will break apart and at least a portion of said moisture barrier coating will be extruded rather than mixing with the portion of the sealant forming the seal between the fastener and the workpiece;, 'providing a plurality of fasteners covered with a self-sealing coating, said self-sealing coating comprisinginstalling the fasteners through pre-drilled holes to attach the workpieces together, the installation applying sufficient force to the frangible moisture barrier coating to break the coating apart and cause the coating to extrude from the hole; andallowing moisture from a moisture source to reach the layer of uncured sealant on the installed fasteners so that the sealant will cure and form a seal between the fasteners and at least one of the workpieces.11. The fastener of in which the moisture source is atmospheric moisture.12. The method of in which providing a plurality of fasteners comprises providing a plurality of fasteners claim 10 , each including a coating of a premature cure indicator claim 10 , said premature cure indicator ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

UV treatment for ALD film densification

Номер: US20150064361A1
Принадлежит: Intermolecular Inc

Irradiation with ultraviolet (UV) light during atomic layer deposition (ALD) can be used to cleave unwanted bonds on the layer being formed (e.g., trapped precursor ligands or process-gas molecules). Alternatively, the UV irradiation can be used to excite the targeted bonds so they may be more easily cleaved by other means. The use of UV may enable the formation of low-defect-density films at lower deposition temperatures (e.g., <250 C), or reduce the need for a high-temperature post-deposition anneal, improving the quality of devices formed on heat-sensitive materials such as germanium.

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22-05-2014 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT UV RADIATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140138550A1
Принадлежит: FUSION UV SYSTEMS

An “intelligent” UV curing assembly is disclosed. The “intelligent” assembly permits automated monitoring of performance parameters, part lifetime, and inventory control of internal parts. The “intelligent” assembly includes an on lamp microprocessor. The on lamp microprocessor may be configured to recognize the internal parts, record accumulated working time of each part, and sample and process data from the plurality of “intelligent” sensors. 1. An intelligent ultraviolet curing apparatus , comprising:an irradiator comprising a plurality of components;a microprocessor mounted within the irradiator;a plurality of intelligent markers in signal communication with the microprocessor and configured to monitor a plurality of components; anda plurality of sensors in signal communication with the microprocessor and configured to sense a plurality of operating conditions associated with the plurality of components.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of intelligent markers comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification tag and a small footprint microcontroller.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the small footprint microcontroller is configured to be adhered to each monitored component.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor is configured to communicate with each of the plurality of intelligent markers through a standard serial bus.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the standard serial bus is the serial peripheral interface bus.6. The apparatus of wherein each of the plurality of intelligent markers is configured to maintain manufacturing information including at least a produced date claim 1 , a part number claim 1 , and a life time limit.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor is configured to:recognize type and parameters of each of the plurality of components;record accumulated working time of each of the plurality of components;sample and process data from the plurality of sensors; andcommunicate with a ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

MATRICES AND SEALANTS WHICH ARE BASED ON SULFUR-CONTAINING POLYMERS AND WHICH COMPRISE A PHOTOINITIATOR, CURING AND COATING METHODS, AND USE OF SAID MATRICES AND SEALANTS

Номер: US20150065599A1
Принадлежит: Chemetall GmbH

A method for curing a mixture of a matrix and a curing agent based on sulfur-containing polymers on command and so rapidly that a tack-free surface results. A method for coating a substrate with the composition and of curing a sealant is also provided. The matrix and curing agent containing sulfur-containing polymers. The mixture is an uncured mixture with an isocyanate content, and the matrix is uncured and contains a mercaptan-terminated base polymer based on at least one polyether, polythioether, polysulfide or copolymers thereof. The uncured matrix, the curing agent, or both contain at least one photoinitiator based on sterically-inhibited tertiary amines. The mixture cures in the temperature range of −10 to +70° C. after the high-energy actinic radiation is applied. Corresponding matrices A, mixtures B, curing agents, sealant systems, and substrates, e.g., aircraft are contemplated. 131-. (canceled)32. A method for coating a substrate with a mixture B or with the curing sealant produced therefrom , wherein the mixture B and the sealant contain sulfur-based polymers ,wherein the mixture B comprises an uncured mixture of a matrix A and a curing agent that contains isocyanate having an average functionality in the range of from 1.5 to 3.2;wherein the matrix A is uncured and contains a mercapto-terminated base polymer based on polythioether, polysulfide, the copolymers thereof and/or the mixtures thereof;wherein the uncured matrix A, the curing agent or both contain at least one photoinitiator based on α-aminoketone;wherein the matrix A, the mixture B and the sealant are free of (meth)acrylate-based compounds and polymers; 'mixture B cures after exposure to high-energy actinic radiation in the temperature range from −10 to +70° C., whereupon it is referred to as a sealant from the start of curing.', 'wherein at least one photoinitiator splits off at least one free radical per molecule based on tertiary amine on exposure to high-energy actinic radiation, and an ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

CURING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20180061685A1

A UV curing apparatus includes a processing chamber, a UV light source disposed above the processing chamber, a window disposed between the processing chamber and the UV light source for allowing a UV light from the UV light source passing through and entering the processing chamber, a sealing ring disposed between the processing chamber and the window for sealing the processing chamber, and a light shading kit disposed between the UV light source and the sealing ring for preventing the sealing ring from being exposed of the UV light. Therefore the sealing ring is not exposed of UV light directly, and the bonding of the rubber sealing ring would not be destroyed. 1. A curing apparatus comprising:a processing chamber;a UV light source disposed above the processing chamber;a window disposed between the processing chamber and the UV light source;a sealing member disposed between the processing chamber and the window and being in contact with the window; anda shielding member disposed between the UV light source and the sealing member for preventing the sealing member from being exposed of UV light, wherein the window is between the shielding member and the sealing member.2. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a supporter disposed on the processing chamber for supporting the window claim 1 , wherein the sealing member is sandwiched between the window and the supporter.3. The curing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the supporter comprises a plurality of gas dispensing passages connected to a gas supply.4. The curing apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:a gas evacuation device, wherein the supporter comprises a plurality of outlet passages connected to the gas evacuation device.5. The curing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the supporter comprises a flange and a sidewall standing on the flange claim 2 , and the window is disposed on the flange.6. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the window is a quartz window claim 1 ,7. The curing apparatus of ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

Ultraviolet Curing Device and Control Method Thereof

Номер: US20220080455A1
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An ultraviolet curing device and a control method thereof. The device comprises an ultraviolet light source and a controller connected by means of a cable. The ultraviolet light source is a water-cooled ultraviolet light source or an air-cooled ultraviolet light source. The controller is provided inside or outside of the ultraviolet light source. The ultraviolet light source comprises a shell (), a copper substrate (), multiple paths of LED chips (), and a cooling assembly. The controller comprises a constant-current circuit board (). The constant-current circuit board () performs multi-path constant -current control on the multiple paths of LED chips () to monitor anomaly of the voltage drop of the multiple paths of LED chip ()s, thereby achieving control of the multiple paths of LED chips (). 1. An ultraviolet curing device , comprising: an ultraviolet light source and a controller connected by means of a cable , wherein the ultraviolet light source is a water-cooled ultraviolet light source or an air-cooled ultraviolet light source;the controller is provided inside or outside of the ultraviolet light source; the ultraviolet light source comprises a shell, a copper substrate, multiple paths of LED chips, and a cooling assembly; the controller comprises a constant-current circuit board, the ultraviolet light source is a water-cooled ultraviolet light source, and the water-cooled ultraviolet light source comprises: a shell, a light source water-cooled block, a copper substrate, multiple paths of LED chips, a constant-current board water-cooled block and a flat glass or a secondary optical glass, the light source water-cooled block is disposed in an interior of the shell along a length direction of the shell, and a first water inlet, a first water outlet and a first water storage cavity that is arranged in a middle portion are disposed on the light source water-cooled block, the copper substrate is fixed to the water-cooled block in segments, the multiple paths of ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

Proceeding for Impregnation of Sheets of Stones and a Device to Accomplish told Proceeding

Номер: US20160067742A1
Автор: Lindeberg Jan-Inge
Принадлежит: Natstone AB

Processes for impregnating sheets of stone, concrete, or similar material with an impregnating liquid are disclosed. An impregnating liquid in spray form is injected in a vacuum chamber, in which sheets are received, at an amount that gives saturation of the sheets. Apparatus for accomplishing the processes are also disclosed. 17.-. (canceled)8. A process for impregnating sheets of stone , concrete , or similar material with an impregnating liquid , comprising:in a vacuum chamber, stress-relieving at least one sheet received in the vacuum chamber, injecting the impregnating liquid in spray form at an amount that yields saturation of the at least one sheet, and retaining the at least one sheet in the vacuum chamber for at least 30 minutes, thereby forming at least one impregnated sheet; anddrying the at least one impregnated sheet.9. The process of claim 8 , wherein the at least one sheet has a thickness of about 4 millimeters claim 8 , and the at least one sheet is held in a cassette while the at least one sheet is in the vacuum chamber.10. The process of claim 8 , wherein the at least one sheet is at room temperature.11. The process of claim 8 , wherein the impregnating liquid is a silicate liquid.12. The process of claim 11 , wherein the at least one sheet has a thickness of about 4 millimeters claim 11 , and the at least one sheet is held in a cassette while the at least one sheet is in the vacuum chamber.13. The process of claim 12 , wherein the at least one sheet is at room temperature.14. The process of claim 13 , wherein the at least one sheet has a thickness of about 4 millimeters claim 13 , and the at least one sheet is held in a cassette while the at least one sheet is in the vacuum chamber.15. An apparatus for performing the process for impregnating sheets of stone claim 8 , concrete claim 8 , or similar material with an impregnating liquid according to claim 8 , comprising:a vacuum chamber having an injector configured to inject the impregnating liquid ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

UV Coating Layer Hardening Device

Номер: US20200061666A1
Автор: Horvath Gusztav
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The present invention relates to a UV coating layer hardening device for hardening of a coating in a repair workshop for an automobile by means of UV radiation suitable for irradiating of a coating layer to be hardened that is applied to a surface of the automobile, including: a number of bearer elements for bearing of a number of LED based UV radiation sources, optics per radiation source for spreading of the UV radiation at a predetermined manner under an irradiation angle, the number of UV radiation sources in cooperation with the respective optics per radiation source are arranged in such a manner that a predetermined area of the surface is arrangeable with an intensity or intensity per time period with a predetermined minimum and a predetermined maximum, in which the minimum provides a predetermined degree of hardening and in which the maximum does not exceed a certain threshold. 1. A UV coating layer hardening device for hardening of a coating layer in a repair workshop for an automobile by means of UV radiation suitable for irradiating of a coating layer to be hardened that is applied to a surface of the automobile , comprising:a number of bearer elements for bearing of a number of LED based UV radiation sources,optics per radiation source for spreading of the UV radiation at a predetermined manner under a irradiation angle,the number of UV radiation sources in cooperation with the respective optics per radiation source are arranged in an array in such a manner that a predetermined area of the surface is arrangeable with an intensity or intensity per time period with a predetermined minimum and a predetermined maximum, in which the minimum provides a predetermined degree of hardening and in which the maximum does not exceed a predetermined threshold.2. The UV coating layer hardening device according to claim 1 , in which the optics are arranged for irradiating of the UV radiation under an irradiation angle of 30-90° claim 1 , preferably 40-80° claim 1 , ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CURING THIN FILMS ON LOW-TEMPERATURE SUBSTRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS

Номер: US20140145092A1
Принадлежит: NCC NANO, LLC

A curing apparatus for thermally processing thin films on low-temperature substrates at high speeds is disclosed. The curing apparatus includes a strobe head, a strobe control module and a conveyor control module. The strobe control module controls the power, duration and repetition rate of a set of pulses generated by a flash lamp on the strobe head. The conveyor control module along with the strobe control module provide real-time synchronization between the repetition rate of the set of pulses and the speed at which the substrate is being moved under the strobe head, according to the speed information. 2. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said flash lamp is a xenon flash lamp.3. The curing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said xenon flash lamp is capable of generating pulses from 10 μs to 10 ms at a pulse repetition rate of up to 1 kHz.4. The curing apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the spectral content of said xenon flash lamp ranges from 200 nm to 2 claim 2 ,500 nm.5. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said curing apparatus further includes an air knife for cooling said substrate.6. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said curing apparatus further includes a roller for removing heat from said substrate via conduction.7. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said flash lamp is a Directed Plasma Arc lamp.8. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said curing apparatus further includes a conveyor system for transporting said substrate under said strobe head.9. The curing apparatus of claim 8 , wherein said curing apparatus further includes a feeder for feeding said substrate to said conveyor system.10. The curing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said curing apparatus further includes a sensor for sensing the speed at which a substrate is being moved under said strobe head.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said layer of substrate is conveyed by a reel-to-reel system.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein said method further includes inserting a ...

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12-03-2015 дата публикации

RELEASE FILM FOR PRODUCING GREEN SHEET AND METHOD OF PRODUCING RELEASE FILM FOR PRODUCING GREEN SHEET

Номер: US20150072108A1
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A release film for producing a green sheet of the present invention includes a base material and a release agent layer provided at a side of a first surface of the base material. The release agent layer includes an ultraviolet curable compound (A) having three or more reactive groups selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acryloyl group, an alkenyl group and a maleimide group in one molecule thereof, a polyorganosiloxane (B) and an α-aminoalkylphenone based photopolymerization initiator (C). An average thickness of the release agent layer is in the range of 0.3 to 2 μm. An arithmetic average roughness Raof an outer surface of the release agent layer is 8 nm or less and a maximum projection height Rpof the outer surface is 50 nm or lower. An arithmetic average roughness Raof a second surface of the base material is in the range of 5 to 40 nm and a maximum projection height Rpof the second surface is in the range of 60 to 500 nm. According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent pinholes and variation in partially thickness from occurring to the green sheet. 1. A release film for producing a green sheet , the release film comprising:a base material having a first surface and a second surface; anda release agent layer provided at a side of the first surface of the base material, wherein the release agent layer is formed by irradiating an ultraviolet ray to a coated layer and curing the coated layer, and the coated layer is formed by coating a release-agent-layer-forming material on the side of the first surface of the base material, wherein the release-agent-layer-forming material includes an ultraviolet curable compound (A) having three or more reactive functional groups selected from a (meth)acryloyl group, an alkenyl group and a maleimide group in one molecule thereof, a polyorganosiloxane (B) and an α-aminoalkylphenone-based photopolymerization initiator (C),wherein an average thickness of the release agent layer is in the range of 0.3 to 2 μm,{' ...

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19-03-2015 дата публикации

PVC-PLASTIC PANEL

Номер: US20150075097A1
Автор: Döhring Dieter
Принадлежит: KRONOPLUS TECHNICAL AG

The present invention relates to a panel, in particular a wall, ceiling or floor panel, comprising a carrier layer made of a plastic material and a priming coat, wherein the priming coat comprises thereon an imprinted decorative pattern. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing such a panel and a usage of a specific primer in such a panel. 1. A panel , in particular a wall , ceiling or floor panel , comprising a carrier layer made of a plastic material and a priming coat , wherein the priming coat comprises an imprinted decorative pattern and that a cured polymer layer is provided above the priming coat.2. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the carrier layer is based on polyvinyl chloride.3. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer layer having a hardness gradient claim 1 , such that the hardness of the polymer layer basically decreases continuously with increasing depth seen from the surface of the polymer layer.4. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the printing ink used for printing the decorative pattern includes a polymerizable acrylate and/or N-vinylcaprolactam.518. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the printing ink used for printing the decorative pattern () includes a polymerizable acrylate and N-vinylcaprolactam with a weight rate (%) of 2 to 50 in the printing ink claim 1 , more preferred 5 to 40 and mostly preferred 10 to 30%.6. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the printing ink and the polymer layer have been jointly cured claim 1 , preferably by radiation.7. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the decorative pattern was applied by digital printing.8. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein the primer is based on an aqueous acrylate system and is preferably suited for being applied by a curtain coating method and particularly preferred.9. The panel according to claim 8 , wherein the priming coat is not a UV curable lacquer.1012. The panel according to claim 1 , wherein between 5 to 50 ...

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