КОМПОЗИЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ НЕТОКСИЧНОЕ СОЕДИНЕНИЕ (ВАРИАНТЫ), КРАСКА И ИЗДЕЛИЕ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИЕ ЭТУ КОМПОЗИЦИЮ, СПОСОБ ЗАЩИТЫ НАХОДЯЩЕЙСЯ В ВОДНОЙ СРЕДЕ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ И СПОСОБ ЗАЩИТЫ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ С НАНЕСЕННЫМ ПОКРЫТИЕМ ОТ ПРИКРЕПЛЕНИЯ ВОДОРОСЛЕЙ И ГРИБОВ

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ПОКРЫТИЯ ИЗ ДИОКСИДА ТИТАНА И СПОСОБЫ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ ИЗ ДИОКСИДА ТИТАНА С УМЕНЬШЕННЫМ РАЗМЕРОМ КРИСТАЛЛИТОВ

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Изобретение относится к защитной лаковой композиции и способу нанесения лаковой композиции на сложнопрофилированные волноводные устройства из медных сплавов и может быть использовано в радиотехнической, авиационной промышленности и для получения антикоррозионного защитного покрытия, устойчивого к различным условиям эксплуатации. Защитная лаковая композиция для изделий из медно-цинковых сплавов на основе лака КЧ-0125, содержит 68±2% раствор в диацетоновом и изопропиловом спирте малеинизированного полибутадиена, модифицированного фенольной смолой с добавлением 25%-ного водного раствора аммиака и смеси изопропилового спирта и воды в соотношении 1:1 и акриловый сополимер при рН композиции 6,5-7,5. Способ нанесения лакового покрытия на сложнопрофилированные волноводные устройства из медно-цинковых сплавов включает подготовку поверхности, химическое обезжиривание, промывку в горячей воде, промывку в холодной проточной воде, травление, промывку в холодной проточной воде, пассивацию, промывку в ...

ПРОИЗВОДСТВО ЧАСТИЦ И ИЗДЕЛИЙ С ЗАПРОЕКТИРОВАННЫМИ СВОЙСТВАМИ

Изобретение относится к производству изделий и покрытий, проектируемых так, чтобы иметь заранее выбранные удельные теплопроводности и коэффициенты температурного расширения (КТР), согласующиеся с такими же характеристиками тех материалов, к которым эти изделия и покры- тия прикрепляются. Изобретение включает способ придания частицам желательного значения удельной теплопроводности и/или КТР путем нанесения на них покрытия, сами покрытые частицы и изделия, изготовленные из множества покрытых частиц путем их объединения уплотнением, изостатическим прессованием или инжекционным формованием. Способ заключается в том, что на каждую частицу покрытие наносят в определенном объеме по отношению к объему самой частицы так, чтобы полученные значения удельной теплопроводности и/или КТР покрытой частицы отличались от значений этих свойств у материалов частиц и покрытия. В качестве материала частицы используют графит, алмаз, вольфрам или никель-42, а в качестве материала покрытия - медь. При определенных ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ НА ИЗДЕЛИИ НАПЫЛЕНИЕМ АЭРОЗОЛЯ

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Изобретение относится к защите изделий и сооружений от обрастания и может быть использовано в качестве средства защиты судов и гидротехнических сооружений в судостроительной промышленности и гидротехническом строительстве с помощью системы покрытий - многослойного комбинированного противообрастающего покрытия, обеспечивающего репеллентно-хемобиоцидную защиту. Многослойное комбинированное покрытие содержит первое нижнее покрытие из грунтовки с антикоррозионными свойствами на основе эпоксидной смолы с целевыми добавками. Покрытие содержит второе покрытие, выполненное из 1-2 слоев противообрастающей эмали с нерастворимой матрицей на основе винилового полимера, модифицированного эпоксидной смолой и содержащей в качестве биоцида закись меди. На высушенное (отвержденное) второе покрытие нанесено третье верхнее покрытие по меньшей мере из одного слоя умеренно растворимой или быстрорастворимой самополирующейся краски на основе канифоли, в сочетании с политетрафторэтиленом, содержащей биоцид в виде ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ДЕКОРАТИВНЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ НА СТЕНОВЫХ ПОВЕРХНОСТЯХ И ДРУГИХ ПЛОСКИХ ПЛОЩАДКАХ

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СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ВЫСОКОВЯЗКИХ УПЛОТНИТЕЛЕЙ

... 1. Устройство, содержащее:крепежный элемент для крепления роботизированного оборудования, выполненный с возможностью прикрепления к роботизированному устройству;крепежный элемент для крепления источника, выполненный с возможностью прикрепления к источнику, содержащему уплотнительный материал, имеющий вязкость больше, чем выбранный порог; ивыпускную систему, выполненную с возможностью нанесения уплотнительного материала на конструкцию определенным количеством потоков для формирования нанесенного уплотнителя, имеющего необходимую форму.2. Устройство по п. 1, в котором выпускная система выполнена с возможностью удержания на расстоянии 0,5 дюйма (1,27 см) от указанной конструкции во время нанесения на нее уплотнительного материала.3. Устройство по п. 1, в котором выпускная система выполнена с возможностью удержания на расстоянии 1,0 дюйма (2,54 см) от указанной конструкции во время нанесения на нее уплотнительного материала.4. Устройство по п. 2 или 3, в котором роботизированное устройство ...

СПОСОБ ИЗОЛЯЦИИ ТРУБ

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СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЙ, ПРИДАЮЩИХ МАТЕРИАЛАМ ОГНЕСТОЙКОСТЬ

Полимерная композиция

... 1. Литьевая жидкая композиция, содержащая воду, водорастворимый или водовспениваемый органический полимер, в котором полимер образован смесью мономеров, содержащей 25 - 90 мол.% мономера или мономеров, выбранных из группы (мет)акриламида, (мет)акриловой кислоты или ее солей, и 10 - 75 мол.% мономера или мономеров, выбранных из группы С8-30алкил(мет)акрилатов, С8-30алкилэтоксилированнных (мет)акрилатов, С8-30алкил(мет)акриламидов, С8-30алкилэтоксилированных (мет)акриламидов, С8-30алкил(мет)аллиловых эфиров и С8-30алкилэтоксилированных (мет)аллиловых эфиров, а также смешивающейся с водой летучей органической жидкостью, характеризующаяся тем, что органический полимер присутствует в виде дискретных частиц со средним поперечником менее 10 мкм. 2. Композиция по п.1, характеризующаяся тем, что летучая органическая жидкость выбрана из группы C1-5спиртов, С3-5 кетонов, C2-5 сложных эфиров и С2-5 эфиров. 3. Композиция по п.1 или 2, характеризующаяся тем, что она содержит, по крайней мере, 20 вес.

СПОСОБ НАПЫЛЕНИЯ АЭРОЗОЛЯ НА ИЗДЕЛИЕ

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Способ изготовления автотипных цинковых клише без ручной корректуры

Lacquer system useful in coating lacquered vehicles - comprises film-building linear polymer and adhesion-reducing plasticiser

Lacquer system (I) comprises: (i) at least one linear polymer as a film builder; and (ii) 5-50 wt% at least one cpd. of formula R1-CO-O-R2-O-OC -R3-CO-O-R2-O-OC-R1 (I) and/or R1-CO-O-R2-O-OC -R3-CO-O-R4-O-OC-R5 (II) of average molar mass 300-5000 as adhesion-reducing plasticiser. In the formulae, R1,R5 = 5-18C aliphatic gp. pref. alkyl; R3 = (un)satd. 4-10C (cyclo)aliphatic or aromatic gp.; and R2,R4 = (un)satd. 2-40C alkyl- or polyether. The mixed lacquer system ready for use has a dry materials content of 5-50 wt%, the remainder being organic, inactive solvent, and is a sprayable homogeneous soln. or dispersion. Also claimed are (i) the prodn. of a film-like, removable, reprocessible coating (II) on an object esp. a lacquered vehicle comprising applying (I) onto an object and drying to produce a film with uncrosslinked, soluble polymers; (ii) a partly or completely coated object produced as above; and (iii) the reprocessing of (II) comprising comminuting the coating, washing with water ...

Beschlaghindernde Beschichtungszusammensetzung, Gegenstand mit einer beschlaghindernden Beschichtung und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung

Feuchtigkeits- und/oder Wärmeaustauschvorrichtung

Feuchtigkeits- und/oder Wärmeaustauschvorrichtung, z. B. Plattenwärmetauscher, Sorptionsrotor, Adsorptionsentfeuchtungsrotor od. dgl., mit Feuchtigkeits- bzw. Wärmeaustauschflächen, mittels denen Feuchtigkeit und/oder Wärme in einen Fluidstrom einbringbar und/oder einem Fluidstrom entziehbar und/oder zwischen Fluidströmen austauschbar ist, und einer Beschichtung, mit der die Feuchtigkeits- bzw. Wärmeaustauschflächen beschichtet sind und die ein Bindemittel und einen Nano-Zeolith mit einer Partikelgröße < 1000 nm enthält, wobei das Bindemittel ein Polyurethanharz ist.

FÄULNISVERHINDERNDE ANSTRICHZUSAMMENSETZUNG

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Mehrschichtüberzügen, insbesondere bei der Kraftfahrzeuglackierung, die eine gute Zwischenschichthaftung ergeben

VERFAHREN ZUM BESCHICHTEN VON FESTEN, GESCHLOSSENEN OBERFLAECHEN.

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

Separator fuer Akkumulatoren

HERSTELLVERFAHREN FUER DEN LEUCHTSCHIRM EINER BILDWIEDERGABEVORRICHTUNG.

Verfahren zur Beschichtung von Kapillaren mit quervernetzten hydrophilen Polymeren

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINER MEHRSCHICHTIGEN LACKIERUNG

Witterungsstabile Polyamid-Pulverbeschichtungen

ANTIHAFTBESCHICHTUNG MIT VERBESSERTER KRATZFESTIGKEIT

VERFAHREN ZUR VORBEREITUNG EINER CHROMOBERFLÄCHE ZWECKS BESCHICHTUNG

FLUIDLEITUNG UND VERFAHREN ZU DESSEN HERSTELLUNG

Wässriger Überzugsmasse und ihre Verwendung

Weiterentwicklung von einem bekannten Stoff (Styrodurplatten 2 und 3 cm Stärke zu einem Bastelgrundmaterial)

... dadurch gekennzeichnet,dass die Styrodurplatte von allen Seiten einen zweifachen Pinselanstrich durch ein Gemisch aus weißer Wandfarbe und Reinsand erhält.

KRATZBESTAENDIGE PLASMABESCHICHTUNG.

Verfahren zum Aufbringen einer brandschützenden Beschichtung auf ein Substrat und Substrat mit brandschützender Beschichtung

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen einer brandschützenden Beschichtung auf ein Substrat. Das Verfahren weist folgende Schritte auf: a) Aufbringen einer ersten Klarlackschicht auf das Substrat; b) Aufbringen einer intumeszierenden Brandschutzschicht auf die erste Klarlackschicht; c) Aufbringen einer zweiten Klarlackschicht auf die intumeszierende Brandschutzschicht ...

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR MARKIERUNG VON GEGENSTÄNDEN UNTER VERWENDUNG VON GESINTERTEN MINERALPULVERN

Schicht mit hierarchischer mikro- und nanostrukturierter Oberfläche sowie Zusammensetzung zu ihrer Herstellung

Beschichtungszusammensetzung zur Herstellung einer Schicht mit hierarchischer mikro- und nanostrukturierter Oberfläche, umfassend ein Gemisch von nanokristallinen Metalloxidpartikeln, Titandioxidsol und eine oder mehrere Verbindungen von glasbildenden Elementen in gelöster oder dispergierter Form, wobei die glasbildenden Elemente in oxidischer Form zur Glasbildung befähigt sind.

Weather resistant powder lacquer coating on conductive surface - deposited electrostatically from solid mixt. contg. pigmented and non-pigmented lacquer powder

Powdery coating compsns. for electrostatic deposition on electrically conductive articles e.g. metals, contains by wt. 5-95% standard pigmented powder lacquer (A), admixed with 5-95% non-pigmented powder lacquer (B) to form a solid mixt. The compsns. can contain one or more thermosetting binder (prefd.) and/or thermoplastic binders. The pigmented lacquer compsns. (A) pref. contains a UV stabiliser. The addn. of (B) yields a pigmented lacquer film layer having increased weatherability and resistance to external effects, e.g. sea air, SO2-pollution and sunlight.

Oberfläche mit schaltbarer Ultrahydrophobie und Verfahren zur Realisierung

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINER AUTOREPARATURLACKIERUNG

Substrat mit einer superhydrophilen photokatalytischen Oberfläche

Verfahren zum Beschichten eines platten- oder bahnförmigen Materials und Vorrichtung zum Durchführen des Verfahrens

Verfahren zum Beschichten eines platten- oder bahnförmigen Materials (1), das nach der Beschichtung in einzelne kleinformatigere Platten oder Paneele (2) aufteilbar ist, mit einer Oberseite (11) und einer Unterseite (12), bei dem zumindest folgende Schritte ausgeführt werden: Auftragen mindestens einer ersten flüssigen Harzschicht (13) auf die Oberseite (11), Aufstreuen verschleißhemmender Partikel (10) auf die erste Harzschicht (13) mittels einer Streuvorrichtung (20), wobei das Aufstreuen gezielt so erfolgt, dass zumindest ein Teil der Bereiche (16, 17), in denen später die Aufteilung in Paneele (2) erfolgt, frei von abriebfesten Partikeln (10) ist, Trocknen der ersten Harzschicht (13), Auftragen mindestens einer zweiten flüssigen Harzschicht (14) auf die getrocknete mit den abriebfesten Partikeln (10) versehene erste Harzschicht (13), Trocknen der zweiten Harzschicht (14), Verpressen des Schichtaufbaus in einer Heißpresse, wobei die Harzschichten (13, 14) aufschmelzen und aushärten.

WÄSSRIGER GRUNDANSTRICH MIT VERBESSERTER WIDERSTANDSFÄHIGKEIT GEGEN ZERSPANEN

Verbundstoff und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung

Es wird ein Verbundstoff vorgestellt, der eine strukturierte Sol-Gel-Schicht auf einem Substrat umfasst. Die Sol-Gel-Schicht ist aufgrund ihres Herstellungsverfahrens sehr beständig gegen mechanische Belastung und andere äußere Einflüsse. Der Verbundstoff eignet sich zur Verwendung in vielen technischen Gebieten, weil die Sol-Gel-Schicht mit fast beliebigen Strukturen ausgestattet werden kann. Zum Beispiel kann die Struktur optische Effekte hervorrufen und etwa in optischen Systemen zum Einsatz kommen.

TEILWEISE ABBEIZBARE MEHRSCHICHTLACKIERUNG

Verfahren zur Reparaturlackierung von Fehlstellen in Einbrennlackierungen mit Pulverlacken

The invention relates to a method for refinishing defects in a stoved enamel. According to said method, the defect that is ready for refinishing is coated with a powder coating agent or an aqueous powder coating slurry. The powder coating that is applied is then burnt on and hardened by means of exposure to near infrared radiation.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Schaedlingsbekaempfungsmitteln

EINGEFÄRBTER FLEXSANDSTEIN

Eingefärbter FlexSandStein-Einfärbung mittels pigmentierter Abziehbinder/Kleber ...

BESCHICHTUNG FÜR METALLOBERFLÄCHEN, VERFAHREN ZU DEREN HERSTELLUNG SOWIE DEREN VERWENDUNG ALS SELBSTREINIGENDE SCHUTZSCHICHT, INSBESONDERE FÜR AUTOFELGEN

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Architekturblechelements

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Architekturbandes oder -bleches aus einem Metallband, insbesondere aus Aluminium oder einer Aluminiumlegierung, sowie eine dazu verwendbare Metallbandbeschichtungsanlage. Die Aufgabe ein prozesssicheres Verfahren für die Herstellung von Architekturbändern oder -blechen aus Metallbändern anzugeben, das höhere Fördergeschwindigkeiten in den Metallbandbeschichtungsanlagen ermöglicht und ein Architekturband oder -blech zur Verfügung zu stellen, das sich durch eine höhere Oberflächenqualität auszeichnet, ist dadurch gelöst worden, dass das Metallband mit mindestens einem ersten Beschichtungsstoff unter Verwendung eines Vorhangverfahrens beschichtet wird, indem der erste Beschichtungsstoff vorhanggleich auf das in Förderrichtung durch eine Metallbandbeschichtungsanlage bewegte Metallband gegossen wird.

Verfahren zum Herstellen von Nanopartikellösungen basierend auf gepulster Laserablation zur Herstellung von Dünnschicht-Solarzellen

Offenbart wird ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Nanopartikeln aus sonnenlichtabsorbierenden Verbundmaterialien basierend auf gepulster Laserablation. Verfahrensgemäß wird eine Bestrahlung eines Zielmaterials aus einem sonnenlichtabsorbierenden Verbundmaterial mit einem gepulsten Laserstrahl mit einer Pulsdauer von 10 Femtosekunden bis 500 Pikosekunden angewandt, um das Ziel zu ablatieren und dadurch Nanopartikel des Ziels zu erzeugen. Die Nanopartikel werden gesammelt und es wird eine Lösung der Nanopartikel auf ein Substrat appliziert, um eine Dünnschichtsolarzelle zu produzieren. Das Verfahren bewahrt die Zusammensetzung und die strukturelle kristalline Phase des Materials. Das Verfahren ist ein wesentlich kostengünstigeres Herstellungsverfahren für Dünnschichtsolarzellen.

Verfahren zum Sanieren von Altsubstanz in begehbaren Abwasserbauwerken

Kraftfahrzeug-Batteriemodul sowie Kraftfahrzeug mit einem elektrischen Antriebsmotor und einem Batteriemodul

Kraftfahrzeug-Batteriemodul (100) mit einem Energiegehalt von mindestens 5 KWh mit den folgenden Merkmalen:a. das Batteriemodul (100) umfasst mehrere Einzelbatterien (20), die jeweils mindestens ein Gehäuse (22) und jeweils mindestens eine im Gehäuse angeordnete galvanische Zelle (24) aufweisen, undb. das Batteriemodul umfasst eine Verbindungseinrichtung (50, 60), mittels derer die Einzelbatterien (20) zu einem als Ganzes handhabbaren Batteriemodul (100) zusammengefasst sind, gekennzeichnet durch das Merkmal:c. das Batteriemodul (100) weist an seiner Außenseite eine aufgesprühte das Batteriemodul (100) zumindest abschnittsweise umgebende, ein Wachs umfassende Schutzschicht (104) auf, wobeid. die Schutzschicht (104) aus einem Sprühmaterial gebildet ist, das ein Bindemittel und ein Wachs umfasst, und die Schutzschicht (104) das verfestigte Bindemittel und das Wachs umfasst.

Coating textile fabrics e.g. cardboard with preservative and polymer-containing composition, comprises producing a homogeneous mixture from thermoplastic polymer and preservative and applying the mixture on surface of textile fabrics

Coating textile fabrics with a preservative and a polymer-containing composition comprises producing a homogeneous mixture from thermoplastic polymer and preservative, and applying the mixture on the surface of textile fabrics by extrusion.

Method for producing structures on substrate surface in micrometer range by applying printing techniques, involves filling structures with functional ink by nozzles

The method involves filling the structures with functional ink by nozzles. The structures are embossed by a fixing roller in the newly printed surface. The surface is coated before the embossing with printing techniques. The coating melts during the fixing, and a structure is introduced at a temperature above the glass transition temperature by an impression from the fixing drum.

Beschichtungsverfahren zur Erhöhung der Wärmestandfestigkeit und Hydrophilierung der Oberflächen von Substraten und damit erhaltene Werkstücke

Verfahren zur Erhöhung der Wärmestandfestigkeit und Hydrophilierung der polymeren Oberflächen von Substraten, insbesondere für medizinische Zwecke, mit den Schritten - Polarisierung der Substratoberfläche mittels Bestrahlung oder chemischer Aktivierung; - Aufbringen einer einerseits Polyvinylpyrrolidon und Polysulfon und andererseits ein Lösungsmittel enthaltenden Beschichtungslösung; - Fixierung der auf die polarisierte Substratoberfläche aufgetragenen Beschichtung mittels UV-Bestrahlung; und - Verdampfen des Lösungsmittels vor oder während der UV-Bestrahlung.

Touch-up paint

CHIPPING-RESISTANT COMPOSITION

Improvements in Porous Catalytic Coatings

... 1,197,068. Porous catalytic coatings. E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO. 28 Aug., 1968 [28 Aug., 1967], No. 41176/68. Heading B1E. A support has a coating adherent thereto of a porous film having a porosity greater than 15% by volume and containing at least 10% by weight of a finely divided oxidation catalyst having a specific surface area of at least 0.1m2g which is stable to a temperature of at least 600‹F and at least 5% by weight of an alkaline silicate selected from the group consisting of sodium silicate, lithium silicate, potassium silicate and the silicates of organic bases having basic dissociation constants greater than 10-3, and mixtures thereof. The oxidation catalyst preferably has a specific surface area of at least 10.0m2g. The oxidation catalysts are selected from the oxygen containing compounds of Zr, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, W, Mo, Cu, Zn and the rare earths; elemental Pd, Rh, Ru, Os, Ir and Pt, and mixtures thereof. The porous film may optionally contain ...

APPLYING AN ABRASIVE-RESISTANT COATING TO A SURFACE

... 1431676 Coating containing abrasion resistant particles REX CHAINBELT INC 27 March 1973 [27 March 1972] 14644/73 Heading B2E [Also in Division C3] A single layer coating having high resistance to abrasion comprises a mixture containing abrasion resistant ceramic particles of substantially 1/ 16 of an inch in their largest dimension, e.g. a metal coated alumina, and smaller co-abrasive filler particles of substantially 180 mesh (U.S. Standard), e.g. silicon carbide and a curable polymer, e.g. an. epoxy resin. The composition has a consistency conductive to application by travelling. The coating may be applied to chutes, buckets, hoppers and pipe lines containing abrasive particles, e.g. metal bearing ores.

Automobile fuel tank with damper layer and method of manufacturing such damper layer

A thermosetting damper material which is in a liquid phase at normal temperature is coated on a surface of an automobile fuel tank. Thereafter, the coated thermosetting damper material is heated to thermoset the thermosetting damper material into a damper layer on the surface of the automobile fuel tank. A paint layer may be coated on the surface of the automobile fuel tank over or under the damper layer.

Impact-resistant composition

Repairing a coating defect

A coating line system has a main coating line 1 including a main coating booth 2 for coating a workpiece, eg an automobile bumper, and a coating repairing line 4 branched from the main coating line downstream of an inspecting section 3 for inspecting the coated workpiece for a coating defect thereof. The coating repairing line 4 has a coating repairing booth 6 for repairing a coating defect of the workpiece which is caused in the main coating line 1, and a drying furnace 8 disposed downstream of the coating repairing booth along the coating repairing line, for drying the workpiece which has been repaired in the coating repairing booth 6.

Fake-proof adhesive tape

Improvements relating to the production of insulating and protective and decorative coatings upon structural surfaces

... 629,773. Exfoliated verimiculite coating. CLIPSON, S. Nov. 24, 1947, No. 31061. [Class 93] Surfaces such as stone, brick, concrete, cement, metal, wood or composition board are coated by the application of a thick layer of a slowdrying coating composition and, before this layer has dried, the throwing on of exfoliated vermiculite. It is preferred that the vermiculite is uncoated, that it is applied by a spray-gun or nozzle, and that it is pressed partially into the coating layer by means of a vibrating trowel or screed. The coating may be a red or white lead paint, an ordinary undercoating paint or bituminous paint, an example being white, lead and gold size in pigmented stand oil.

FORMING CORROSION RESISTANT COATING

PROTECTION OF NEWLY PAINTED SURFACES

A newly painted surface is protected by applying over the surface a film (105) of a non-adhesive clinging plastics material. This allows the paint to dry through it and prevents sticking against any contacting surface. The film (105) is subsequently removed. The film is applied using an applicator with a resilient blade (108) at the end of an arm (103). The film (105) is on a roll (104) of strip material which is fed over the blade (108) which is used to urge the film into contact with the surface. The applicator can also be used to apply the film to mask a surface prior to painting. In this respect, the film could also be of an adhesive material. ...

Process for forming a corrosion resistant coating

A process for forming a moisture resistant coating, which comprises: (i) a step of priming a coating composition on a substrate and drying it to form a prime coat, (ii) a step of coating thereon a radical-polymerizable and oxidation-polymerizable, room temperature solventless coating composition containing a scaly pigment and polymerizing it to form a cured intermediate coat, and (iii) a step of finish coating thereon an air-drying finish coating composition and drying it to form an finish coat.

Composition containing oxide nanoparticles

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

Inhibition of bacterial growth

Composition comprising a fluorinated compound and a phosphate ester for treating surfaces

The composition comprises a fluorinated compound and a phosphate ester having at least one hydrocarbon residue having at least 6 carbon atoms. The compounds can be dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium. The composition can be applied to a surface, such as natural or man-made stone, for providing stain release or stain repellence.

Production of flame-retardent panels

PESTICIDAL SHEETS OR CONTAINERS

Process for the preparation of a hydrophilic coating

A process for coating a polymer surface with a hydrophilic coating with low friction in wet condition. The process comprises applying to the polymer surface a solution containing between 0.05 to 40% of a compound which comprises at least two unreacted isocyanate groups per molecule, evaporating the solvent, applying a solution containing between 0.05 to 50% of polyethylene oxide to the thus treated polymer surface and then evaporating the solvent of the last mentioned solution, and curing the coating at elevated temperature. The process is preferably carried out in the presence of a catalyst for the curing of isocyanate.

Substances for the production of protective films

A substance for application to a surface to produce thereon a protective film resistant to weather, ageing and neutral and alkaline washing agents, and strippable with neutral or acidic chemical agents, said substance being in the form of a solution, dispersion or melt, consisting of one or more artificial or synthetic organic film-forming materials with or without plasticizers in admixture with at least 5% by weight, based on the weight of film-forming materials, of one or more organic substances containing cationogenic groups or organic amphoteric substances containing both cationogenic and anionogenic groups. As a cationogenic and/or amphoteric additive there is used a low molecular substance and/or a condensation or addition-polymerization resin carrying a cationogenic and/or amphoteric functional group, having a molecular weight of less than 5,000 compatible with the film-forming material used. The cationogenic and/or amphoteric additive may be such that the protective film can subsequently ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HYDROPHILIC COATING

PRECOATED CORROSION-RESISTANT STEEL PIPE PILES FOR MARINE USE, AND STRUCTURE THEREOF

A steel pipe pile for mains use is provided with outstanding resistance to corrosion and scratching by precoating with a polyethylene resin material, preferably including carbon black and an anti-oxidant, at least over the splash zone and tidal zone. The coating may be extended to the riprap layer or further. Otherwise electrical corrosion protection or a corrosion allowance may be provided beneath the coating.

Bitter tasting surface coating and method of production therefor

A method of applying a bittering agent to a substrate comprises applying a first hardenable coating layer to the substrate, applying a bittering agent to the first layer, then hardening the first layer. A substrate with a layer impregnated by bittering agent is thus formed. In the preferred embodiments the coating is an epoxy resin while the bittering agent is selected from sucrose octa-acetate, denatonium benzoate or denatonium saccharide. The method is used to produce coated articles which deter oral ingestion. Suitable articles include zips, buttons, remote controls, and computer mice.

Coating composition

A coating composition which exhibits lubricating and corrosion resistance properties and is particularly suitable for coating bolts and fasteners. The composition comprises 5 to 20 parts by weight of zinc metal, 1 to 20 parts by weight of zinc oxide and 10 to 40 parts by weight molybdenum sulfide dispersed in a resin and solvent carrier such as methylated spirit and a phenolic resin.

POLYESTER SUPPORT FOR USE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Intumescent paint layer

A reinforcement for an intumescent paint layer used in a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of fibres or tufts of fibres which serve to prevent the intumescent paint from flaking.

PACKAGING

PESTICIDAL SHEETS/CONTAINERS

PLASTICIZED RESINS

... 1361631 Acrylic polymers plasticized with silicone oils B F GOODRICH CO 3 Sept 1971 [4 Sept 1970] 41177/71 Heading C3P Plasticized acrylic polymer compositions comprise (a) an acrylic terpolymer containing, per 100 monomer units, 3-12 units of acrylic or methacrylic acid, 44-96 units of a C 1 -C 10 -alkyl acrylate and 1-44 units of methyl or ethyl methacrylate and (b) a silicone oil having the formula where each R is a monovalent saturated or unsaturated aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl radical (the various R radicals may be the same or different), and p is an integer from 1 to 10000, preferably 7 or higher. The amount of silicone oil is preferably 0À1-10% by weight based on the weight of the acrylic terpolymer. The oil (b) is suitably added to a solution of polymer (a) in alcohol. The compositions are useful for forming protective films (a) on the hand to combat abrasion, dirt, dust, germs, bacteria &c., and (b) on metal substrates ...

PHOTODEGRADABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS

... 1381294 Coated metal ECOPLASTICS Ltd 14 Feb 1972 [15 Feb 1971] 4682/71 Heading B2E [Also in Division C3] A. corrodible metal substrate is coated on at least one surface with a resin which is initially water-impermeable but which undergoes photodegradation to a water-permeable condition after exposure to ultra-violet light, the resin containing within the molecule a photochemically active ketone carbonyl group present in the unit in which R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkenyl, or alkaryl having up to 10C, R1 is hydrogen or alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or alkaryl having up to 7C. The substrate may be steel and may be a metal container. The coating may be prepared by -applying an initially water-soluble or susceptible, resin having photochemically active ketone carbonyl groups in its molecular structure from an aqueous coating composition, and then cross-linking the resin to a water-impermeable form. Alternatively the resins may be applied as melts or solutions in non-aqueous solvents.

Process of peeling off a temporarily protecting coating film

Gas containers

PLASTICS CONTAINERS FOR FUEL STORAGE

... 1,244,971. Polyethylene containers. BRITISH RESIN PRODUCTS Ltd. 21 Jan., 1969 [2 Feb., 1968; 13 March, 1968], Nos. 5329/68 and 12156/68. Heading C3P. Storage containers for petrol, having a wall thickness of greater than 1 mm., made from polyethylene or copolymer of ethylene with up to 20 weight per cent of copolymerizable monomer, the polymer having a density of 0À935 to 0À965 g/c.c. and a melt index of 0À05 to 5À0, and having at least one surface of the container fluorinated to a concentration of 0À01 to 30 micrograms of fluorine per cm.2 of wall, may be prepared by exposing the container to gaseous fluorine for 1 to 20 minutes at 15‹ to 25‹ C. Specified comonomers are propylene, butene-1, pentene-1, 4-methyl pentone-1 and hexene-1. Preferably the inner surfaces of the containers are fluorinated to 1 to 10 imcrograms/cm.2 ...

PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS

... 1486113 Subbing photographic materials FUJI PHOTO FILM CO Ltd 5 Feb 1975 [6 Feb 1974] 4972/75 Heading G2C A photographic material comprises (i) a hydrophobic support having adjacent thereto (ii) a subbing layer comprised of a hydrophobic resin and (iii) at least one hydrophilic photographic layer on the subbing layer, wherein the subbing layer contains droplets of a hydrophobic liquid which does not dissolve the subbing resin nor diffuse from the subbing layer and having a boiling point above 120‹C and which is immiscible with the resin and a non-solvent for the resin, the droplets having a diameter of 0À01 to 1 micron and less than the thickness of the subbing layer and being present in an amount of from 1/ 5 to 3 times by volume to the volume of the hydrophilic resin. The liquid may be an ester or amide of an organic or inorganic acid, an ester or ether of a polyhydric alcohol, an alkylphenol, an alkylnaphthalene, a halogenated paraffin, a colour coupler a vegetable, animal or ...

Quaternary ammonium salts of antistatic agents or softening agents containing fatty acid radicals process for the production and use thereof

The present invention relates to water-soluble quaternary ammonium salts of organic compounds having antistatic or softening properties. These ammonium salts contain at least one fatty acid radical and are quaternized with a dialkyl ester of an alkylphosphonic acid. They are used for finishing organic fibrous material, especially textiles and paper.

THERMAL PROTECTING PROCESS AND COMPOSITION

... 1497659 Endothermic flame retardancy T S I INC 14 Nov 1974 49336/74 Heading DIP [Also in Division B2] A substrate is protected from flame or other extreme thermal conditions by coating, impregnating or incorporating therein a protective composition comprising one or more components at least one of which has the property of undergoing an endothermic phase change from solid to vapour below the temperature of the thermal extreme, the composition and proportions of components being such that the composition forms a continuously porous open cell matrix with the vapour at the thermal extreme temperature, allowing the vapour to pass to the ambient atmosphere. The composition contains a binder, which may be the same ingredient as the vapour-forming component, which preferably softens at the flame temperature. The components and their proportions are selected so as to ensure that the required open cell structure is formed on heating. They may be used for fire proofing wood, paper or fabric. The ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUPPORTS FOR POROUS GAS DIFFUSION BARRIERS

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate.

A metered dose inhaler having part or all of its internal surfaces coated with one or more fluorocarbon polymers, optionally in combination with one or more non-fluorocarbon polymers, for dispensing an inhalation drug formulation comprising fluticasone propionate, or a physiologically acceptable solvate thereof, and a fluorocarbon propellant optionally in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active agents or one or more excipients.

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

Hardfaced wearpart using brazing and associated method and assembly for manufacturing

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

Method for the spot repair of scrath-resistant paint films

A spot repair method of scratch-resistant paint film: (a) sanding a part to be repaired having a scratch-resistant clear paint film thereon, (b) sanding a part to be clear gradation painted outside the part to be repaired with an abrasive material, (c) painting the part to be repaired with a color base-paint, (d) applying a clear paint wet-on-wet without curing the color base-paint, (e) applying a clear paint diluted with a gradation agent to the part to be gradation painted, (f) drying the applied paints, and (g) polishing the dried parts, wherein (1) the clear paint is a two-liquid type having an isocyanate curing agent and (2) the gradation agent comprises from 5 to 50 mass % ethyl ethoxypropionate, from 1 to 5 mass % of an acrylic resin as solid fraction, a surfactant and a curing catalyst.

X-ray mirror, method of producing the mirror, and x-ray apparatus

Provided is an X-ray mirror, a method of producing the X-rat mirror, and an X-ray apparatus. The X-ray mirror comprises: a substrate; and an X-ray reflecting structure formed of multiple regions present on the substrate, in which the X-ray reflecting structure comprises a mesostructured film that has the multiple regions having different structural periods in a normal direction of the substrate. Thus, there can be reduced the absorption loss of an X-ray of the mirror that reflects X-rays having different energies.

DISPERSION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND USE THEREOF

A dispersion comprising hard material particles and at least one organic binder and/or at least one plasticizer. The hard material particles comprise an inner core comprising a fused tungsten carbide and an outer shell comprising tungsten carbide. 121-. (canceled)22. A dispersion comprising:hard material particles; andat least one of at least one organic binder and at least one plasticizer,wherein, the hard material particles comprise an inner core comprising a fused tungsten carbide and an outer shell comprising tungsten carbide.23. A dispersion as recited in claim 22 , whereinthe inner core comprises at least one of a fused tungsten carbide and an alloy consisting of the fused tungsten carbide and at least one additional carbide of elements selected from groups 4A, 5A and 6A of the Periodic Table of the Elements; andthe outer shell comprises an alloy consisting of the tungsten carbide and at least one additional carbide of elements selected from groups 4A, 5A and 6A of the Periodic Table of the Elements.24. The dispersion as recited in claim 22 , further comprising solder material particles selected from the group consisting of a hard solder and a high-temperature solder.25. The dispersion as recited in claim 24 , wherein the solder material particles are selected from the group consisting of nickel solder materials claim 24 , cobalt solder materials claim 24 , copper solder materials claim 24 , tin solder materials claim 24 , and silver solder materials.26. The dispersion as recited in claim 24 , wherein the solder material particles comprise a nickel/chromium solder material or a nickel/cobalt solder material.27. The dispersion as recited in claim 24 , wherein the dispersion comprises claim 24 , based on a total weight of the dispersion:5 wt.-% to 95 wt.-% of the hard material particles,0 wt.-% to 95 wt.-% of the solder material particles, and2 wt.-% to 25 wt.-% of the at least one of the at least one organic binder and the at least one plasticizer.28. The ...

Manufacture of Embossed Structures by Printing Processes

The present invention makes it possible to print embossed structures et seq. such as particularly arrays of optical lenses which may be contiguous. 1111121. A method for printing embossed structures , et seq. successively comprising:{'b': 1', '0', '1, 'depositing on a subassembly, a so-called “surface S”, a surface to be printed, a so-called surface S, a liquid or powdery material M,'}{'b': '1', 'hardening said material M by a known means,'}{'b': 0', '2', '1, 'depositing on all or part of said surface S, a liquid material M which in the liquid state has a surface tension greater than that of said thereby solidified surface S,'}{'b': '2', 'and hardening said material M by a known means,'}{'b': 1', '1', '2', '1, 'characterized by the fact that the surface tension of said material M is lowered between the deposition of both material layers M and M, so that said material M hasbefore hardening, a greater surface tension than that of the printing medium,after hardening, a lower surface tension than that of the printing mediumit being specified that by <> of a material is meant hereinbefore both its passing from the liquid state to the solid state and its passing from the powder state to that of a block of material.22. The printing method according to claim 1 , wherein said material M is applied as a layer comprising one or several flat tints.31. The printing method according to claim 1 , wherein said material M is liquid and before hardening has a greater surface tension than that of the printing medium.411111121. The printing method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface S is formed by the whole of the surface S reduced by the surfaces of said embossed structures claim 1 , et seq. to be printed.51111121. The printing method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface S is formed by the whole of said embossed structures claim 1 , et seq. to be printed.61111121111121. The printing method according to claim 1 , wherein the material of the surface S claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF FORMING A PATTERN ON THE SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE

A method of forming a pattern on the surface made of a hydrophobic macromolecular material of a substrate is provided, the method having a step of immersing at least said surface of the substrate in a solution that having at least 50% by volume of water and, optionally, one or more polar solvents having a dielectric constant greater than 30 and contains less than 0.0001 mol/L of dissolved gases and on source. The invention is particularly applicable in the electronics field. 1. A method for forming a pattern on the surface of a substrate , said surface being made of a hydrophobic macromolecular material , the method comprising:a) submerging at least said surface of the substrate in a solution comprising at least 50 vol % water and one or more polar solvents having a dielectric constant above 30, and containing less than 0.0001 mol/l of dissolved gas and an ion source.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ion source is an acid or a base.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ion source is a salt of an acid or a base.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ion source is chosen from NaCl claim 1 , KCl claim 1 , quaternary ammonium salts claim 1 , lithium salts and mixtures of at least two of these salts.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ion source is a surfactant or a surfactant mixture and preferably didecldimethylammonium bromide.6. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the solvent is water.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein step a) is carried out at a pH of between 1.5 and 12 inclusive at a temperature of between 20° C. and 150° C. inclusive and at a pressure of between 100 claim 6 ,000 and 500 claim 6 ,000 Pa.8. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate consists of a carrier covered with a layer made of a hydrophobic macromolecular material or of nanoparticles of a hydrophobic macromolecular material.9. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is entirely made of a ...

METHOD OF APPLYING A LUBRICANT TO A MICROMECHANICAL DEVICE

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method of applying a lubricant to a micromechanical device is provided. The method includes: positioning a dispensing portion of a lubricant liquid dispenser over a surface portion of a micromechanical device; and controlling the dispenser such that a single lubricant liquid droplet of a predefined volume is forced out of the dispensing portion and impinges onto the surface portion. 1. A method of applying a lubricant to a micromechanical device , the method comprising:positioning a dispensing portion of a lubricant liquid dispenser over a surface portion of a micromechanical device; andcontrolling the dispenser such that a single lubricant liquid droplet of a predefined volume is forced out of the dispensing portion and impinges onto the surface portion.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein pressure applied to the lubricant liquid in order to force the single lubricant liquid droplet out of the dispensing portion ranges between 0.08 MPa and 0.1 MPa.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the pressure applied to the lubricant liquid is from a shot of air.4. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein, after having applied a pressure force to the lubricant liquid in order to force the single lubricant liquid droplet out of the dispensing portion, a vacuum force is applied to the lubricant liquid in order to prevent that, apart from the single lubricant liquid droplet, no further lubricant liquid is forced out of the dispensing portion.5. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the positioning of the dispensing portion with respect to the surface of the micromechanical device is monitored using a microscope.6. (canceled)7. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the dispensing portion comprises a needle having a needle tip, wherein lubricant liquid is guided to the needle tip through a lubricant liquid channel formed within the needle.817.-. (canceled)18. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

Short Fiber Reinforced Artificial Stone Laminate

A short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate comprising a top layer of particulates of substantially a single size between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, short fibers deposited in grooves between the particulates, a rear layer of long reinforcing fibers backing the particulates and the short fibers, and a binder is provided. A method for manufacturing the short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate is also provided. Particulates, for example, quartz particulates, are deposited on a release surface. Short fibers, for example, short glass fibers, are deposited in grooves between the particulates. The particulates and the short fibers are vibrated, whereby the short fibers align and position themselves in the grooves. Long reinforcing fibers are then deposited on the particulates. A binder is deposited for binding the particulates, the short fibers, and the long reinforcing fibers. After the binder cures, the surface of the particulates is polished. 1. A short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate , comprising:a top layer of particulates;short fibers deposited in grooves between said particulates;a rear layer of long reinforcing fibers backing said particulates and said short fibers; anda binder binding said particulates, said short fibers, and said long reinforcing fibers.2. The short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate of claim 1 , wherein said particulates are of substantially a single size claim 1 , wherein size deviation from said single size of said particulates is restricted to plus or minus 40%.3. The short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate of claim 2 , wherein said single size of said particulates is chosen between about 0.5 mm and about 3 mm.4. The short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate of claim 1 , wherein said binder is a polyester resin with a filler.5. The short fiber reinforced artificial stone laminate of claim 1 , wherein each of said short fibers is of a length between about 1 mm and about 6 mm.6. The short fiber reinforced ...

IMPLANT FOR TISSUE REPAIR

Mono- and multi-layered implants include at least one porous layer made from a freeze dried aqueous solution containing chitosan, the solution having a pH of less than about 5. 1. An implant comprising a freeze-dried porous layer derived from an aqueous solution containing chitosan , the aqueous solution having a pH of less than about 5.2. The implant of wherein the aqueous solution containing chitosan comprises chitosan having a degree of acetylation ranging from about 0 to about 60%.3. The implant of wherein the aqueous solution containing chitosan comprises chitosan in an amount from about 0.1 to about 10% of the solution by weight.4. The implant of wherein the aqueous solution containing chitosan comprises chitosan in an amount from about 0.8 to about 5% of the solution by weight.5. The implant of wherein the pH of the aqueous solution containing chitosan is from about 2.5 to about 4.0.6. The implant of wherein the pH of the aqueous solution containing chitosan is from about 3.0 to about 3.5.7. The implant of claim 5 , wherein the chitosan has a degree of acetylation of less than 30% claim 5 , preferably less than 20%.8. The implant of claim 5 , wherein the chitosan has a molecular weight equal to or greater than 304000 g/mol.9. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the chitosan has a degree of acetylation equal to or greater than 10.10. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution containing chitosan comprises chitosan in an amount from about 0.8 to 1% of the solution by weight.11. The implant of wherein the aqueous solution further comprises glycerin.12. The implant of wherein the aqueous solution comprises a plurality of chitosan polymers with different degrees of acetylation.13. The implant of wherein the porous layer further comprises at least one bioactive agent.14. The implant of wherein the freeze-dried porous layer has a tensile strength of at least about 4N.15. The implant of wherein the freeze-dried porous layer has an elongation percentage of at ...

PATTERN FORMATION METHOD

The present invention aims to provide a pattern formation method capable of shortening processing time by accelerating a decomposition reaction of a silane coupling agent. The present invention comprises a step for arranging a silane coupling agent () on a substrate () and having a photocatalyst () present for the silane coupling agent (), and a step for irradiating the silane coupling agent () and the photocatalyst () with light L containing light having absorption wavelengths of the silane coupling agent () and the photocatalyst (). 1. A pattern formation method for forming a desired pattern on surface to be treated of a target , comprising: [{'br': None, '[Chemical Formula 1]'}, {'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '1', '2', '3, 'R—R—SiXXX\u2003\u2003(1)'}], 'arranging a silane coupling agent represented by general formula (1){'sup': 1', '2', '1', '1', '1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '3, '(wherein, Rrepresents a photoreactive protecting group that is eliminated by irradiating with light, Rrepresents an organic group that generates a functional group that has lyophilicity-lyophobicity differing from that of Ras a result of elimination of R, Xrepresents an alkoxy group or halogen atom, Xand Xrepresent a substituent selected from a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkoxy group and halogen atom, and X, Xand Xmay be the same or different), on the surface to be treated and having a photocatalyst present for the silane coupling agent on the surface to be treated; and,'}irradiating the silane coupling agent and the photocatalyst with light containing light having absorption wavelengths of the silane coupling agent and the photocatalyst.2. The pattern formation method according to claim 1 , wherein Rin general formula (1) has a fluorine-substituted alkyl group.3. The pattern formation method according to claim 1 , further comprising:{'sup': 2', '1', '1, 'modifying a functional group generated on Rin general formula (1) by eliminating Rin general formula (1) with a substituent ...

Metal Component and Method for Forming Metal Component

A multi-face part is provided on a half-finished product which eventually becomes a metal decorative button. The multi-face part includes a plurality of small sectional faces and ridges obtusely joining between two adjacent small sectional faces. An outside of the half-finished product including the multi-face part is plated. Then, the half-finished product is barrel-polished. Thereby, the plating on portions corresponding to the small sectional faces remains and the plating on portions corresponding to the ridges is removed, exposing the ground color of the half-finished product. Then, the multi-face part is partially compressed to form the metal decorative button having a compressed decorative surface. The compressed decorative surface is given a pattern composed of a plurality of small sectional parts corresponding to the small sectional faces with the plating left and boundaries corresponding to the ridges with the plating removed. 1. A metal component having a compressed decorative surface which is formed by compression in a gently planar or curved form ,wherein said compressed decorative surface has a pattern which is composed of a plurality of small sectional parts on which a coating material as coated remains and boundaries between adjacent small sectional parts on which the coated coating material is removed.2. The metal component according to claim 1 , wherein the metal component is a button or a button fixing member.3. The metal component according to claim 1 , wherein the metal component is a component for a slide fastener.4. A method for forming a metal component having a compressed decorative surface which is gently planar or curved claim 1 , wherein the compressed decorative surface has a pattern which is composed of a plurality of small sectional parts on which a coating material as coated remains and boundaries between adjacent small sectional parts on which the coated coating materials is removed claim 1 ,wherein the method includes:a step A of ...

SELF-ASSEMBLABLE POLYMER AND METHOD FOR USE IN LITHOGRAPHY

A self-assemblable polymer is disclosed, having first and second molecular configurations with the first molecular configuration has a higher Flory Huggins parameter for the self-assemblable polymer than the second molecular configuration, and the self-assemblable polymer is configurable from the first molecular configuration to the second molecular configuration, from the second molecular configuration to the first molecular configuration, or both, by the application of a stimulus. The polymer is of use in a method for providing an ordered, periodically patterned layer of the polymer on a substrate, by ordering and annealing the polymer in its second molecular configuration and setting the polymer when it is in the first molecular configuration. The second molecular configuration provides better ordering kinetics and permits annealing of defects near its order/disorder transition temperature, while the first molecular configuration, with a higher order/disorder transition temperature, provides low line edge/width roughness for the pattern formed on setting. 1. A self-assemblable polymer having first and second molecular configurations wherein the first molecular configuration has a higher Flory Huggins parameter for the self-assemblable polymer than the second molecular configuration , and wherein the self-assemblable polymer is configurable from the first molecular configuration to the second molecular configuration , from the second molecular configuration to the first molecular configuration , or both , by the application of a stimulus.2. The self-assemblable polymer according to which is a block copolymer comprising one or more first blocks of first monomers and one or more second blocks of second monomers claim 1 , wherein the first molecular configuration and second molecular configuration have the first monomers in first and second molecular arrangements respectively.3. The self-assemblable polymer according to claim 2 , wherein the second monomers have ...

SURGICAL FINGER, HAND AND ARM BARRIER COATING AND COVERING, METHOD AND SYSTEM

A protective coating solution, liquid, gel, or film and a method of using such a material to provide a sterile covering for fingers, hands, arms or other selected skin surface for use as a glove substitute. 1. A method of coating a predetermined skin surface with a protective coating including the steps of:providing a coating solution;selecting a predetermined skin surface for application of said coating solution;applying said coating solution to said skin surface; anddrying said coating solution.2. The method of wherein said predetermined skin surface comprises at least one hand.3. The method of wherein said predetermined skin surface comprises at least one finger portion.4. The method of wherein said step of applying said solution comprises dipping said predetermined surface into said solution.5. The method of wherein said step of applying said solution comprises spraying said predetermined surface with said solution.6. The method of wherein said step of applying said solution comprises the steps of:forming a film of said solution; andapplying said film to said predetermined surface.7. The method of wherein said step of applying said solution comprises the steps of:providing a hoop device;inserting said hoop device into a container of said solution;collecting a film of said solution on said hoop device; andapplying said film to said predetermined surface.8. The method of wherein said solution is a polymer.9. The method of wherein said solution is a silicone.10. The mod of wherein said solution further includes an antiseptic.11. The method of wherein said solution further includes an antiseptic.12. The method of wherein said solution is a collodion.13. The method of wherein said solution further includes an antiseptic. This application claims the benefit of co-pending provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/546,741 filed 13 Oct. 2011.The present invention relates to a sterile covering or barrier protective liquid, gel, material or film and, more particularly to ...

SMART BUILDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods are disclosed to fabricate a building structure by mixing a texture aggregate filler mixed with a phase change material (PCM), said filler including one of: perlite, glass microballoons, glass bubbles, phenolic microballoons, and microspheres; and placing the PCM with the filler on a surface exposed to a conditioned air flow to increase thermal contact between the PCM and the conditioned air flow. 1. A method to fabricate a building structure , comprising:a. mixing a texture aggregate filler mixed with a phase change material (PCM), said filler being selected from the group consisting of perlite, glass microballoons, glass bubbles, phenolic microballoons, and microspheres; andb. placing the PCM with the filler on a surface exposed to a conditioned air flow and shaped to increase thermal contact between the PCM and the conditioned air flow.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the building structure comprises a ceiling tile or an underfloor air distribution (UFAD) panel.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming elongated hollow PCM structures.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the elongated hollow PCM structures are fabricated in advance and attached to the building material during fabrication or during shipping.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the elongated hollow PCM structures are formed by dipping a scaffold into melted PCM.6. The method of claim 3 , comprising extruding the elongated hollow PCM structures with a predetermined cross-sectional shape.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the cross-sectional shape comprises one of: circular claim 6 , hexagonal claim 6 , rectangular claim 6 , octahedron.8. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming a first layer of elongated hollow PCM structures and a second layer of elongated hollow PCM structures above the first layer.9. The method of claim 1 , comprising forming air channels with grooves positioned on two adjacent sides of the building materials to allow air flow through the PCM regardless of ...

ENZYMATIC MODIFICATIONS OF A CELLULAR MONOLITHIC CARBON AND USES THEREOF

A porous electrochemical electrode is made up of a solid cellular material provided in the form of a semi-graphitised carbon monolith comprising a hierarchised porous network free of mesopores and including macropores with a mean dimension dof 1 μm to 100 μm, and micropores with a mean dimension dof 0.5 nm to 2 nm, said macropores and micropores being interconnected. In said electrode, the macropores contain at least one electroactive species in direct contact with the semi-graphitised carbon that makes up the surface of the macropores. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such an electrode as well as to the use thereof as a biosensor or for manufacturing a biopile. 1. A porous electrochemical electrode , comprising:{'sub': A', 'I, 'a cellular solid material provided in the form of a semi-graphitized carbon monolith having a hierarchical porous network free of mesopores and having macropores with a mean dimension dof from 1 μm to 100 μm and micropores with a mean dimension dof from 0.5 to 2 nm, said macropores and micropores being interconnected, and in that the macropores contain at least one electroactive entity in direct contact with the semi-graphitized carbon that makes up the surface of the macropores.'}2. The electrode as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the walls of the macropores of the semi-graphitized carbon monolith have a thickness of from 0.5 to 40 μm.3. The electrode as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the macropores have a diameter of from 4 to 70 μm.4. The electrode as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the micropores have a diameter of from 0.7 to 1.5 nm.5. The electrode as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the specific surface area of the semi-graphitized carbon monolith is from 400 to 900 m/g.6. The electrode as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electroactive entities are selected from the group consisting of enzymes having a redox center claim 1 , nucleic acids claim 1 , antibodies claim 1 , antigens and conductive polymers.7. The electrode as ...

POWDER COATING METHOD

A powder coating method is capable of forming a coating film having excellent adhesion and surface texture by using a thermosetting powder coating material. The powder coating method is configured to include: a heating step of heating a spring member; a coating step of causing a thermosetting powder coating material to adhere to a surface of the spring member, with a surface temperature T (° C.) of the spring member being in a range of “T−20≦T Подробнее

Texture Material for Covering a Repaired Portion of a Textured Surface

The present invention may be embodied as a texturing system for applying a desired texture pattern on a surface comprising texture material comprising a pH adjusting material and at least one pH change material and a dispensing system comprising a container assembly and a propellant material. The propellant material pressurizes the texture material within the container assembly. The dispensing system allows texture material to flow out of the container assembly and onto the surface such that a visible physical structure of the texture material corresponds to a desired texture pattern. When the texture material is applied to the surface, the texture material defines a first pH level associated with a first appearance. When dry, the texture material defines a second pH level such that the pH change material defines a second appearance. The second appearance is perceptively different from the first appearance. The desired texture pattern is unchanged. 1. A texturing system for applying a desired texture pattern on a surface , comprising:texture material comprising a pH adjusting material and at least one pH change material;a dispensing system comprising a container assembly and a propellant material; whereinthe propellant material and the texture material are arranged within the container assembly such that the propellant material pressurizes the texture material;the dispensing system is placed in an open configuration to allow texture material to flow out of the container assembly and onto the surface;the dispensing system is configured such that a visible physical structure of the texture material dispensed onto the surface corresponds to a desired texture pattern;when the texture material is initially applied to the surface, the texture material defines a first pH level, with the first pH level being at least partly defined by the pH adjusting material such that the pH change material defines a first appearance; and 'the desired texture pattern is unchanged.', ' ...

Downhole Cables for Well Operations

A slickline cable comprises an axially extending strength member having a first diameter proximate an upper end and at least one smaller second diameter distal from the upper end. A coating material is adhered to at least a portion of the length of the strength member to form a substantially uniform outer diameter along the slickline cable. A method for making a slickline comprises forming an axially extending strength member having a first diameter proximate an upper end and at least one smaller second diameter distal from the upper end. A coating material is adhered to at least a portion of the length of the strength member to form a substantially uniform outer diameter along the slickline cable. 1. A slickline cable comprising:an axially extending strength member having a first diameter proximate an upper end and at least one smaller second diameter distal from the upper end; anda coating material adhered to at least a portion of the length of the strength member to form a substantially uniform outer diameter along the slickline cable.2. The slickline cable of wherein the substantially uniform outer diameter of the slickline cable is chosen from the group consisting of: the first diameter; and a predetermined diameter larger than the first diameter.3. The slickline cable of wherein the coating comprises a thermoplastic material.4. The slickline cable of wherein the coating has a specific gravity less than a specific gravity of a fluid in a wellbore.5. The slickline cable of wherein the coating material swells when exposed to a slickline fluid.6. The slickline cable of wherein the coating comprises at least on of: a plurality of reinforcing fibers and a plurality of hollow glass beads.7. The slickline cable of wherein the strength member continuously tapers from the first diameter to the at least one second diameter.8. The slickline cable of wherein the at least one second diameter comprises a plurality of monotonically decreasing diameters from the upper end to a ...

METHOD FOR THE PLASMA-ENHANCED TREATMENT OF INTERNAL SURFACES OF A HOLLOW BODY, FLUID SEPARATOR, AND USE THEREOF

The present invention relates to the treatment of internal surfaces of a hollow body, on the inner surfaces of which areas having different surface properties, for example, having hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, are produced. The invention further relates to fluid separators that are based on said hollow bodies and that have areas having different surface properties. Such fluid separators are used in medical technology and analysis, in particular biochemical analysis. 1. A method for plasma-supported treatment of inside surfaces of a hollow body , in which a first gas stream and at least one additional gas stream are introduced into the hollow body in such a way that the gases are not mixed completely in the hollow body , so that a first area of the inside surface is essentially surrounded by the first gas stream , and at least one additional area of the inside surface is surrounded essentially by the at least one additional gas stream , and at least one plasma discharge of the first gas is ignited by applying an electric alternating field , so that a surface treatment is performed in the first area of the inside surface , so that the surface properties there differ from the surface properties on the other areas of the inside surface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gas pressure in the hollow body is in the range of 0.8 to 3 bar claim 1 , in particular 1.0 to 1.5 bar.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the frequencies of the electric alternating field are in the range of 10 Hz to 5.8 GHz claim 1 , in particular from 1 kHz to 100 kHz.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma discharge is the dielectric barrier discharge.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment is a surface modification in particular oxidation claim 1 , activation claim 1 , chemical functionalization and/or etching or coating.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the gases are selected independently of one another from the ...

Infusion Sets for the Delivery of a Therapeutic Substance to a Patient

Devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic substance to a patient are provided. Embodiments include infusion sets that include an active agent. Also provided are systems and kits. 1. A method of manufacturing an infusion set with a plurality of components , the plurality of components including at least one transcutaneous cannula configured for delivering a therapeutic fluid to within a patient , a securement element for securing the infusion set to the patient , and an implantable sensor for monitoring an analyte wherein the sensor is associated with the securement element , the method comprising:applying an active agent comprising at least one of an antimicrobial agent or an anti-scarring agent or both an antimicrobial agent and an anti-scarring agent to at least one of the plurality of components of the infusion set; andapplying a non-active agent for controllably releasing the active agent over a predetermined time period to at least one of the plurality of components of the infusion set.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is applied by one or more of spraying claim 1 , dipping claim 1 , or coating the at least one cannula.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is applied to the securement element.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the infusion set further comprises an insertion element for inserting the at least one cannula into the patient.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the active agent is applied to the insertion element.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the infusion set further comprises tubing configured for fluid communication between a source of the therapeutic fluid and the at least one cannula.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the active agent is applied to the tubing.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is applied to the implantable sensor.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is applied as a coating.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is integrated into a material ...

Coating apparatus and coating method

The present invention relates to a coating apparatus having a coating platform, a coating extrusion head and a control unit controlling the coating extrusion head to perform a coating operation. The control unit is connected to the coating extrusion head. The coating apparatus further has an image sensor used to check the coating effect of a substrate placed on the coating platform. The present invention further relates to a coating method. The coating apparatus and the coating method use the image sensor to timely check coating defects.

PROCESS FOR REPAIRING A CYLINDER RUNNING SURFACE BY MEANS OF PLASMA SPRAYING PROCESSES

A method of repairing an inner surface of a cylinder liner housed in an engine block. Material is removed from the inner surface to produce a reduced-thickness region, the reduced-thickness region extending axially relative to the cylinder and stopping short of an end of the liner to leave a region of original diameter between the reduced thickness region and the end of the liner. The surface the reduced-thickness region is then roughened, for example by hammer brushing. A plasma coating is applied to the reduced-thickness region and to at least a portion of the region of original diameter. The coating is then finish-machined to produce a uniform internal diameter equal to an original internal diameter of the region of original diameter prior to the application of the coating. 1. A method of repairing a damaged region of a cylinder liner comprising:machining the damaged region to produce a reduced-thickness region;roughening a surface of the reduced-thickness region;applying a coating to the reduced-thickness region and to an un-roughened region adjacent to the reduced-thickness region; andfinish-machining the coating to produce a desired internal diameter, the coating being substantially completely removed from the un-roughened surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of applying the coating comprises a plasma spraying process.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plasma spraying process comprises a plasma transfer wire arc coating process.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machining step produces a transition between the reduced-thickness region and the un-machined region.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the transition is an inclined plane.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the roughening step comprises a hammer brushing process.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the finish-machining step comprises honing.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating is applied so as to extend onto a lip of an engine block immediately adjacent to the liner.9. A ...

Laminate and Method for Manufacturing the Same

A laminate includes a substrate, and a surface layer laminated on the substrate with an intermediate layer sandwiched therebetween. The intermediate layer has a thickness of 8 to 40 μm. The surface layer has a thickness 0.4 to 1.5 times that of the intermediate layer. The laminate satisfies the following (A) and/or (B): (A) tan δ (loss tangent) of the intermediate layer as measured under a condition of a vibration frequency of 1 Hz at 20° C. is 0.2 or greater; and (B) A ratio (MG/SG) of a storage modulus (MG) of the intermediate layer to a storage modulus (SG) of the surface layer as measured under a condition of a vibration frequency of 1 Hz at 20° C. is 0.003 or greater and 0.14 or less. 1. A laminate comprising:a substrate; anda surface layer laminated on the substrate with an intermediate layer sandwiched therebetween,wherein the intermediate layer has a thickness of 8 to 40 μm;the surface layer has a thickness 0.4 to 1.5 times that of the intermediate layer;the laminate satisfies the following (A) and/or (B):(A) tan δ (loss tangent) of the intermediate layer as measured under a condition of a vibration frequency of 1 Hz at 20° C. is 0.2 or greater; and(B) a ratio (MG/SG) of a storage modulus (MG) of the intermediate layer to a storage modulus (SG) of the surface layer as measured under a condition of a vibration frequency of 1 Hz at 20° C. is 0.003 or greater and 0.14 or less.2. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the surface layer has a nano uneven structure.3. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises a resin having a compressive breaking stress of 20 MPa or greater and a compressive stress of 1 to 20 MPa in a compression ratio of 20% claim 1 , and returning to 90% or greater of the original thickness when a stress is released after the resin is compressed.4. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio (mg/sg) of a minimum value (mg) of a storage modulus in a rubber-like flat region of the intermediate layer ...

METHOD FOR HYDROPHILIZING SURFACES OF FLUIDIC COMPONENTS AND PARTS CONTAINING SUCH COMPONENTS

A method for at least partially applying a hydrophilic polymer to a measurement channel of a sensor cartridge is provided, which sensor cartridge can be replaceably inserted in an analyzer. The measurement channel comprises at least one sensor element. The method comprises inserting the sensor cartridge into the analyzer, introducing an aqueous solution containing chitosan or a chitosan derivative into the measurement channel of the sensor cartridge, and following a residence time replacing the aqueous chitosan solution with a gaseous or liquid medium, wherein residues of the chitosan or chitosan derivatives remain on the inside surface of the measurement channel and hydrophilize the surface. 1. A method for at least partially applying a hydrophilic polymer to the inner surfaces of a measurement channel of a sensor cartridge , which is configured to be replaceably inserted into an analyzer , said measurement channel comprising at least one sensor element , said method comprising:(a) inserting a sensor cartridge into the analyzer;(b) introducing an aqueous solution containing chitosan or a chitosan derivative into the measurement channel of the sensor cartridge, said chitosan or chitosan derivative having a degree of deacetylation between about 10% and about 100%; and(c) replacing the aqueous solution containing said chitosan or chitosan derivative after a certain residence time with a gaseous or liquid medium, whereby residues of the chitosan or chitosan derivative remain on the inner surface of the measurement channel and on parts of the at least one sensor element bounding the measurement channel, and hydrophilize the inner surface and the parts bounding the measurement channel.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the chitosan or chitosan derivative have a degree of deacetylation between about 50% and about 100%.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the chitosan or chitosan derivative have a degree of deacetylation between about 70% and about 95%.4. ...

CURABLE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN

A curable composition that can be released from a mold simply within a short period of time after photo-curing by a small mold-releasing force is provided. The curable composition contains a gas-generating agent that generates a gas by pressure application. A method of forming a pattern is also provided. In the method, the mold can be released with a small force. 1. A curable composition comprising a polymerizable monomer , a polymerization initiator , and a gas-generating agent that generates a gas by pressure application , whereinthe polymerization initiator initiates polymerization of the polymerizable monomer; andthe curable composition cures by polymerization of the polymerizable monomer.2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the gas-generating agent is at least one selected from 3-azidemethyl-3-methyloxetane claim 1 , terephthalazide claim 1 , and p-tert-butylbenzazide.3. The curable composition according to claim 1 , being a photo-curable composition that cures by light irradiation.4. A method of forming a pattern to provide a cured product provided with the pattern on a substrate to be processed claim 1 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'arranging a curable composition according to on a substrate to be processed;'}bringing a mold having a contact surface provided with a depression pattern into contact with the curable composition on the substrate to be processed;curing the curable composition by irradiating the curable composition being in contact with the mold with heat or light;generating a gas by applying a pressure to the curable composition being in contact with the mold; andreleasing the mold and the curable composition from each other.5. The method of forming a pattern according to claim 4 , wherein the pattern has a rectangular cross section.6. A method of producing a circuit substrate claim 4 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00004', 'claim 4'}, 'performing etching or ion ...

DESIGN OF HIGH SPEED SOLVENT-BASED FLEXOGRAPHIC/ROTOGRAVURE PRINTING INKS

Solvent-based flexographic or rotogravure inks are formulated to provide good pin-holing performance at high-speed printing conditions by combining the ink ingredients such the Maron-Pierce MPF (Maximum Packing Fraction) of the resulting ink is below 42 volume percent at a shear of either 10 reciprocal seconds or 2100 reciprocal seconds or both. 1. A method of formulating a solvent-based flexographic or rotogravure ink to provide good pin-holing performance at high-speed printing conditions comprising combining the ink ingredients such the Maron-Pierce MPF (Maximum Packing Fraction) of the resulting ink is below 42 volume percent at a shear of either 10 reciprocal seconds or 2100 reciprocal seconds.2. The method of in which the MPF is less than 42 volume percent at both of said shear values.3. The method of in which the MPF is less than 40 volume percent at one of said shear values.4. The method of in which the MPF is less than 39 volume percent at one of said shear values.5. The method of in which the MPF is less than 35 volume percent at one of said shear values.6. A method of formulating a solvent-based flexographic ink to provide good pin-holing performance at high-speed printing conditions comprising selecting the ink ingredients such that the MPF (Maximum Packing Fraction) of the resulting ink is below 42 volume percent at a shear of 10 reciprocal seconds or 2100 reciprocal seconds.7. The method of in which the ink ingredients are selected such that the MPF is less than 42 volume percent at both of said shear values.8. The method of in which the ink ingredients are selected such that the MPF is less than 40 volume percent at one of said shear values.9. The method of in which the ink ingredients are selected such that the MPF is less than 39 volume percent at one of said shear values.10. The method of in which the ink ingredients are selected such that the MPF is less than 35 volume percent at one of said shear values.11. A method which comprises formulating a ...

POROUS MATERIAL HAVING MICROPORES CAPABLE OF STORING AND RELEASING HEAT BY PHASE CHANGE AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention provides a porous material having micropores capable of storing and releasing heat by phase change, which comprises a phase change material inserted into the micropores of a porous material medium such as activated carbon or silica gel so as to be capable of storing and releasing energy, and a preparation method thereof. The method comprises the steps of: pre-treating a porous material medium to remove impurities from the micropores of the porous material medium, thereby opening the micropores; pre-treating a phase change material to make it possible to insert the phase change material into the micropores of the porous material medium; inserting the pretreated phase change material into the pretreated porous material medium; filtering the porous material medium filled with the phase change material to remove the phase change material remaining after the insertion step; and washing the filtered material. 1. A method for preparing a porous material having micropores capable of storing and releasing heat by phase change , the method comprising the steps of:pre-treating a porous material medium to remove impurities from the micropores of the porous material medium, thereby opening the micropores;pre-treating a phase change material to make it possible to insert the phase change material into the micropores of the porous material medium;inserting the pretreated phase change material into the pretreated porous material medium;filtering the porous material medium filled with the phase change material to remove the phase change material remaining after the insertion step; andwashing the filtered material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the porous material medium is activated carbon or silica gel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phase change material includes any one of caprylic acid (CH(CH)COOH) claim 1 , Glauber's salt claim 1 , manganese nitrate hexahydrate (Mn(NO).6HO) claim 1 , manganese nitrate tetrahydrate (Mn(NO).4HO) claim 1 , and zinc ...

FILTER MATERIAL FOR FLUIDS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FILTER MATERIAL

The invention relates to a filter material () for fluids, in particular hydraulic fluids, comprising a filter medium () having at least one layer, and a supporting structure () which is partially made of a plastic material and rests flatly in some surface areas on at least one side of the filter medium (). Said filter material is characterized in that the filter medium () and the supporting structure () are connected to one another by laminating, covering and/or by a melting process. 1246446. A filter material () for fluids , in particular for hydraulic fluids , comprising a filter medium () having at least one layer and a support structure () which is formed at least partially from a plastic material and which adjoins at least one side of the filter medium () in surface regions , characterized in that the filter medium () and the support structure () are joined to one another by means of lamination , coating , and/or by means of a melting method.218184. The filter material according to claim 1 , characterized in that adhesive spots (-″) which have been applied at least in individual areas in a spray application claim 1 , especially in different sizes and/or in an irregular arrangement claim 1 , adhere to the filter medium ().3181822416166af. The filter material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the adhesive spots (-″) and/or an additional coating () provided on the filter medium () partially enclose or cover at least some of the passage openings (-) for fluid which are dictated by the support structure ().46. The filter material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the material of the support structure () comprises polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) plastic claim 1 , polypropylene (PP) plastic claim 1 , and/or polyethylene (PE) plastic.56. The filter material according to claim 1 , characterized in that the support structure () is made as a lattice or a woven fabric.610101414214141010a,ba,ba,b,a,b,. The filter material according to claim 5 , ...

Oriented Collagen Gel

Techniques for the production of flow-oriented collagen gels using hydrodynamics to influence the assembly of collagen fibers. Highly concentrated monomeric solutions of collagen are subjected to shear and extensional flow as they are drawn onto a substrate to induce fibrillogenesis under a high Ph buffer. 1. A method of making an oriented collagen gel , comprising the step of depositing with a depositing device a concentration of collagen onto a substrate to induce fibrillogenesis , wherein said depositing device having a depositing speed during said deposition and wherein said concentration of collagen having a travelling speed while being deposited , wherein said depositing speed and travelling speed are both larger than zero , but moving in opposite direction from each other and together defining a draw ratio of said depositing speed and said travelling speed for said deposition of said concentration of collagen , wherein said depositing step applies both a shear and an extensional force component to said concentration of collagen during said fibrillogenosis , and while said deposition occurs in a pH buffer of at least 5.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said depositing speed is at least 100 mm/s.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said travelling speed is at least 0.3 mL/min.4. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said draw ratio being larger than 0 claim 1 , is at least 1 claim 1 , is at least 2 claim 1 , is at least 3 or is at least 4.5. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said concentration of collagen is at least 3 mg/ml claim 1 , is at least 5 mg/ml claim 1 , is at least 10 mg/ml claim 1 , is at least 20 mg/ml or is at least 40 mg/ml.6. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said deposited concentration is under a pH buffer of at least 7.7. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the collagen fibers of said oriented collagen gel have a D-periodicity of 67 nm or about 67 nm.8. The method as set forth in ...

Method and Apparatus for Producing a Non-Uniform Coating on a Substrate

A roll coater can be modified by the addition of one or more needle tubes that supply coating fluid to the roll coater in discrete locations across the face of the coating roll. The needle tubes supply a localized band of coating material onto the coating roll superimposed over the uniform coating layer already present on the surface of the coating roll from an upstream coating pond creating a stripe pattern over the uniform coating layer. By varying the relative speeds of the coating rolls in the coater, the width of the stripe can also be adjusted. 1. A method of coating a substrate with a roll coater comprising:applying a first coating uniformly onto the face of a coating roll;applying a second coating in one or more discrete stripes over the first coating; andtransferring the first and second coatings onto the substrate.23321201000. The method of wherein the roll coater comprises a five roll coater with the substrate wrapping at least a portion of the W roll and entering the roll coater at an infeed nip between the W roll and the W roll claim 1 , the W roll nipped with the W roll claim 1 , the W roll nipped with the W roll claim 1 , and the W roll nipped with the W roll.30. The method of wherein the applying the first coating uniformly onto the face of a coating roll comprises supplying a coating pond at the infeed nip between the WOO roll and the W roll with a first coating solution.4210. The method of wherein applying the second coating in one or more discrete stripes over the first coating comprises supplying at least one needle tube with a second coating and impinging the second coating onto the face of either the W claim 2 , the W claim 2 , or the W roll.5. The method of wherein an impingement angle between a longitudinal axis of the needle tube and a tangent line to the roll's surface at the point of impingement is between about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees.6. The method of wherein the second coating comprises a second coating stream exiting from the at ...

Low-Friction Surface Coatings and Methods for Producing Same

A coated article system includes a substrate and a surface coating on the substrate. The surface coating is formed by depositing individual particles of a composite metal powder with sufficient energy to cause the composite metal powder to bond with the substrate and form the surface coating. The composite metal powder includes a substantially homogeneous dispersion of molybdenum and molybdenum disulfide sub-particles that are fused together to form the individual particles of the composite metal powder. 1. A coated article system , comprising:a substrate; anda surface coating on said substrate formed by depositing individual particles of a composite metal powder on said substrate so that said composite metal powder bonds with said substrate, said composite metal powder comprising a substantially homogeneous dispersion of molybdenum and molybdenum disulfide sub-particles that are fused together to form the individual particles of said composite metal powder.2. The coated article of claim 1 , wherein said surface coating comprises at least about 1 weight percent molybdenum disulfide.3. (canceled)4. The coated article system of claim 1 , wherein said surface coating comprises at least about 1 weight percent sulfur.5. The coated article system of claim 4 , wherein said surface coating comprises from about 1 weight percent to about 4 weight percent sulfur.6. The coated article system of claim 1 , wherein said surface coating comprises a friction coefficient in a range of from about 0.46 to about 0.68.7. The coated article system of claim 1 , wherein said surface coating comprises an as-deposited average surface roughness (R) in a range of about 2.54 μm (about 100 μin) to about 22.9 μm (about 900 μin).8. The coated article system of wherein said composite metal powder comprises supplemental metal and wherein said surface coating comprises said supplemental metal.9. The coated article system of claim 8 , wherein said supplemental metal comprises one or more selected from ...

RESIST FILM FORMING APPARATUS, RESIST FILM FORMING METHOD, AND MOLD ORIGINAL PLATE PRODUCTION METHOD

There is provided a resist film forming apparatus including a coating unit configured to drop, rotate, and spread a resist while rotating a substrate, a heating unit configured to heat a specimen in which the resist is coated on the substrate, a metering unit configured to measure a weight of the specimen being heated, and a control unit configured to control lamination of a plurality of resist layers on the specimen by executing a process of forming a resist layer on the substrate by performing heating in the heating unit until a predetermined amount of solvent has evaporated from a resist coated on the specimen based on the measured weight of the specimen, and repeating for a predetermined number of times a process of forming a new resist layer on a resist layer formed on the specimen by similarly controlling the coating unit and the heating unit. 1. A resist film forming apparatus , comprising:a coating unit configured to drop, rotate, and spread a resist while rotating a substrate;a heating unit configured to heat a specimen in which the resist is coated on the substrate;a metering unit configured to measure a weight of the specimen being heated by the heating unit; anda control unit configured to control lamination of a plurality of resist layers on the specimen by executing a process of forming a resist layer on the substrate by performing heating in the heating unit until a predetermined amount of solvent has evaporated from a resist coated on the specimen based on the weight of the specimen measured by the metering unit, and repeating for a predetermined number of times a process of forming a new resist layer on a resist layer formed on the specimen by similarly controlling the coating unit and the heating unit.2. The resist film forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein among the resist film to be formed, a threshold for an evaporation amount of the solvent is set so as to increase going from a bottommost resist layer to an uppermost resist layer, ...

Methods of forming coatings with a crystalline or partially crystalline drug for implantable medical devices using supercritical fluid assisted sorption

Methods for making coatings on an implantable device such as a drug-eluting stent comprising a polymer and nano or microparticles of a drug in slow-dissolving polymorph, implantable devices produced by the methods and methods of using the coatings are provided. 1. A method of forming a coating comprising nano-particles or microparticles of a drug in slow-dissolving polymorph on an implantable device , comprising:a) applying to an implantable device a composition comprising a drug and a polymeric material to form a coating on the device, andb) inducing formation of a slow-dissolving polymorph of the drug by supercritical fluid assisted sorption and subsequent pressure swing to form nano-particles or microparticles of the drug in a slow-dissolving polymorph.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the supercritical fluid used in the process is supercritical CO.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coated device is exposed to the supercritical fluid for a period of about 1 minute to about 2 hours such that the drug becomes crystalline having a crystallinity of about 1% to about 100%.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene glycol terephthalate)-co-poly(butylene terephthalate) claim 1 , hyaluronic acid claim 1 , poly(ethylene glycol) claim 1 , phosphoryl choline claim 1 , poly(amide ester) claim 1 , poly(D claim 1 ,L-lactide) claim 1 , polyhydroxyalkanoate claim 1 , polycaprolactone claim 1 , poly(vinylidene fluoride) claim 1 , poly(hexafluoro propylene) claim 1 , poly(ethylene vinyl alcohol) claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the drug is selected from the group consisting of ABT-578™ claim 4 , paclitaxel claim 4 , docetaxel claim 4 , tacrolimus claim 4 , pimecrolimus claim 4 , batimastat claim 4 , mycophenolic acid claim 4 , estradiol claim 4 , clobetasol claim 4 , dexamethasone claim 4 , rapamycin claim 4 , 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin (everolimus) claim 4 , 40-O-( ...

METHOD OF FORMING A SIMULATED COMBUSTIBLE FUEL ELEMENT

A method of forming a simulated combustible fuel element including covering at least a part of a surface of a master with a material selected to produce a mold, and then removing the master from the mold. A predetermined amount of a liquefied body material that is less than a volume of the mold is introduced into the mold. A body including the body material is produced with one or more cavities therein and an exterior surface simulating at least the part of the surface of the master. The body material is allowed to solidify, at least to the extent that the body material is self-supporting, and the mold and the body are separated. One or more fuel light sources are positioned to direct light therefrom in the cavity. At least a portion of the exterior surface is coated so that the portion simulates a combustible fuel element. 1. A method of forming a simulated combustible fuel element comprising:(a) covering at least a part of a surface of a master with a material selected to produce a mold defining a volume therein;(b) removing the master from the mold;(c) introducing a predetermined amount of a liquefied body material into the mold that comprises less than the volume of the mold;(d) producing a body comprising said body material and at least partially resembling the master, the predetermined amount being sufficient to provide the body with at least one cavity therein and an exterior surface simulating at least said part of the surface of the master;(e) allowing said body material to solidify, at least to the extent that said body material is self-supporting;(f) separating the mold and the body;(g) positioning at least one fuel light source to direct light therefrom in said at least one cavity; and(h) coating at least a portion of the exterior surface such that the portion simulates a combustible fuel element.2. A method according to in which the mold is resiliently flexible.3. A method according to additionally comprising claim 1 , after step (f) claim 1 , the step ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING SPALTED WOOD VENEERS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SPALTED WOOD PRODUCTS

Methods of production of spalted wood veneer and spalted wood products are disclosed. The method of production of the spalted wood veneer includes comprising forming a wood veneer, and inoculating the wood veneer with spalting spores. The inoculated wood veneer is positioned in the chamber, which may be sterilized. The method of production of the spalted wood product includes sterilizing a chamber and inoculating a wood product with spalting spores. The inoculated wood product is positioned in the chamber. 1. A method of production of a spalted wood veneer , comprising:forming a wood veneer;sterilizing a chamber; andinoculating the wood veneer with spalting spores,wherein the inoculated wood veneer is positioned in the chamber.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spalting spores are selected from the group consisting of white rot spores claim 1 , blue stain spores and a combination of white rot spores and blue stain spores.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the spalting spores are in a solution.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the inoculating is by applying the solution with a roll coater.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the inoculating is by spraying the solution.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inoculated wood veneer is stacked within a plurality of inoculated wood veneers in the chamber.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing by subjecting the chamber to ultraviolet light.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inoculated wood veneer is subjected to a predetermined environment having an average temperature of from about 50° F. to about 100° F. and a relative humidity of from about 50% RH to about 90% RH.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the predetermined environment has an average temperature of from about 70° F. and about 90° F. and a relative humidity of from about 70% RH to about 50% RH.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is oxygen rich.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wood veneer has a moisture content of about 20% to ...

LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT FILM, PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION, OPTICAL ELEMENT USING THE LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT FILM, AND OPTICAL INFORMATION WRITING/READING DEVICE

To provide a liquid crystal alignment film having a sufficient alignment-regulating power and high resistance against blue laser beam and having, at the same time, excellent adhesion, and an optical element using it. A liquid crystal alignment film obtainable by bonding, by chemisorption to a substrate, an alignment-regulating precursor which undergoes anisotropic decomposition by irradiation with polarized ultraviolet light, and irradiating the alignment-regulating precursor bonded to the substrate, with polarized ultraviolet light, to let it undergo anisotropic decomposition and exhibit an alignment-regulating power. 1. A liquid crystal alignment film obtainable by bonding , by chemisorption to a surface of a substrate , an alignment-regulating precursor which undergoes anisotropic decomposition by irradiation with polarized ultraviolet light , and irradiating the alignment-regulating precursor bonded to the substrate , with polarized ultraviolet light , to let it undergo anisotropic decomposition and exhibit an alignment-regulating power.5. The liquid crystal alignment film according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the substrate is divided into a plurality of regions claim 1 , and in every region claim 1 , a predetermined alignment-regulating power is imparted.6. A process for producing a liquid crystal alignment film claim 1 , which comprises:a bonding step of contacting, to a substrate, a solution containing an alignment-regulating precursor which undergoes anisotropic decomposition by irradiation with polarized ultraviolet light, to bond the alignment-regulating precursor to the substrate by chemisorption,a cleaning step of cleaning the substrate with a solvent to remove the alignment-regulating precursor not bonded to the substrate, anda photo-alignment step of irradiating the alignment-regulating precursor bonded to the substrate, with polarized ultraviolet light, to let it undergo anisotropic decomposition and exhibit an alignment-regulating power.8. ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE CORROSION RATE OF ALLOY PARTICLES, ALLOY PARTICLE WITH CONTROLLED CORROSION RATE, AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE PARTICLE

A composite particle comprises a core, a shielding layer deposited on the core, and further comprising an interlayer region formed at an interface of the shielding layer and the core, the interlayer region having a reactivity less than that of the core, and the shielding layer having a reactivity less than that of the interlayer region, a metallic layer not identical to the shielding layer and deposited on the shielding layer, the metallic layer having a reactivity less than that of the core, and optionally, an adhesion metal layer deposited on the metallic layer. 1. A method for adjusting corrosion rate in an aqueous electrolyte of a composite particle having:a core;a shielding layer deposited on the core, and further comprising an interlayer region formed at an interface of the shielding layer and the core, the interlayer region having a reactivity less than that of the core, and the shielding layer having a reactivity less than that of the interlayer region;a metallic layer not identical to the shielding layer and deposited on the shielding layer, the metallic layer having a reactivity less than that of the core; andoptionally, an adhesion metal layer deposited on the metallic layer, selecting the metallic layer such that the lower the activity of the metallic layer is relative to the shielding layer, the greater the corrosion rate, and', 'selecting the amount, thickness, or both amounts and thicknesses of the shielding layer and metallic layer such that the less the amount, thickness, or both amount and thickness of the shielding layer relative to those of the metallic layer, the greater the corrosion rate., 'the method comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interlayer region claim 1 , shielding layer claim 1 , metallic layer claim 1 , and optional adhesion metal layer are inter-dispersed with each other.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the core comprises magnesium; the shielding layer comprises aluminum claim 1 , and inclusions of alumina claim 1 , ...

Method for repair of a component of a turbomachine and a component repaired according to this method

A method is disclosed for the repair of a component of a turbomachine, in particular a rotor of an aircraft gas turbine, with blades taken up in at least one groove and with at least one support region for limiting a blade tilt angle, whereby at least one segment, which has been subjected to wear, of the support region of the component is removed, and a coating that can be introduced in the unit on at least one supporting surface of at least one blade is formed on the component for limiting the blade tilt angle. In addition, a component of a turbomachine, in particular a rotor of an aircraft gas turbine, with at least one such repair site is disclosed. 186268. A method for the repair of a rotor of an aircraft gas turbine , with blades () taken up in at least one groove () and with at least one support region () for blades () for limiting a blade tilt angle α , comprising the steps of:{'b': 28', '26, 'a) removing at least one segment (), which has been subjected to wear, of support region () and'}{'b': 38', '36', '8, 'b) forming a coating () that can be introduced in the unit on at least one supporting surface () of at least one blade () for limiting the blade tilt angle α.'}22826148. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one worn segment () of support region () claim 1 , which is disposed under a blade platform () of blade () is removed.338414423614. The method according to claim 2 , wherein a coating () is introduced on at least one region of rotor () facing the blade platform () and forms a bearing surface () claim 2 , which can be introduced in the unit with the supporting surface () of the blade platform () for limiting the blade tilt angle α.4484181622. The method according to claim 1 , with a rotor formed as a compressor rotor () and blades formed as compressor blades () claim 1 , wherein the compressor rotor () has at least one annular groove () for the uptake of a ring element () claim 1 , in particular a damping and/or retaining ring claim 1 , ...

NANO-SCALE STRUCTURES

Nano-scale structures are provided wherein nano-structures are formed on a substrate surface and a base material is applied between the nano-structures. 1. A method of forming a nano-scale structure , the method comprising:forming nano-structures on a substrate surface; andapplying a base material between the nano-structures.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the base material includes electrochemically depositing the base material between the nano-structures.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the base material includes applying the base material between the nano-pillars to define a base layer with a substantially planar base layer surface.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the nano-structures have a preliminary nano-structure height claim 3 , and wherein applying the base material includes applying the base material to a depth is less than the preliminary nano-structure height.5. The method of claim 1 , which further comprises depositing a cap material on the nano-structures to define caps on distal ends of the nano-structures.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein applying the base material includes applying the base material to a depth defining a base layer surface spaced from the caps.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming nano-structures includes:forming a template on the substrate surface, the template defining nano-pores;at least partially filling the nano-pores with a nano-structure material to define nano-structures; andremoving the template.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein forming a template includes:forming a layer of oxidizable template material; andanodizing the layer of oxidizable template material to define the nano-pores.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein at least partially filling the nano-pores includes:forming a layer of oxidizable nano-structure material; andanodizing the layer of oxidizable nano-structure material to grow oxide from the oxidizable nano-structure material into the nano-pores, thereby forming nano-structures in ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COATING BALLOON CATHETERS

Methods and apparatus for coating a medical device are provided. In one embodiment, the method for preparing a substantially uniform coated medical device includes (1) preparing a coating solution comprising a solvent, a therapeutic agent, and an additive; (2) loading a metering dispenser with the coating solution; (3) rotating the medical device about the longitudinal axis of the device and/or moving the medical device along the longitudinal or transverse axis of the device; (4) dispensing the coating solution from the metering dispenser onto a surface of the medical device and flowing the coating solution on the surface of the medical device while the medical device is rotating and/or linearly moving; and (5) evaporating the solvent, forming a substantially uniform coating layer on the medical device. 1. A method for preparing a substantially uniform coated medical device , comprising:(1) preparing a coating solution comprising a solvent, a therapeutic agent, and an additive;(2) loading a metering dispenser with the coating solution;(3) rotating the medical device about the longitudinal axis of the medical device and/or moving the medical device in a linear direction along the longitudinal or transverse axis of the medical device;(4) dispensing the coating solution from the metering dispenser onto a surface of the medical device and flowing the coating solution on the surface of the medical device while the medical device is rotating and/or linearly moving; and(5) evaporating the solvent, forming a substantially uniform coating layer on the medical device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is chosen from a balloon catheter claim 1 , a perfusion balloon catheter claim 1 , an infusion catheter such as a distal perforated drug infusion tube claim 1 , a perforated balloon claim 1 , a spaced double balloon claim 1 , a porous balloon claim 1 , a weeping balloon claim 1 , a cutting balloon catheter claim 1 , a scoring balloon catheter claim 1 , a laser ...

SURGICAL NEEDLE COATINGS AND METHODS

The present invention provides improved medical devices for use in surgical procedures and methods for manufacturing improved medical devices. In some embodiments, the improved medical devices can include improved surgical needles that are capable of being repeatedly passed through tissue using minimal force. More particularly, the improved surgical needles can be manufactured with two or more different coatings that provide the surgical needles with both durability and lubricity for ease of repeated and successive passes through tissue. Improved methods for manufacturing the surgical needles and for providing and applying coatings to the surgical needles are also provided. 1. A method for coating a surgical needle , comprising:providing a surgical needle having a tissue-penetrating end and a suture attachment end;positioning the surgical needle between first and second nozzles, the first and second nozzles being opposed to and facing one another; andactivating the first and second nozzles to spray a base coating onto a surface of the surgical needle.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:positioning the surgical needle between third and fourth nozzles, the third and fourth nozzles being opposed to and facing one another; andactivating the third and fourth nozzles to spray a top coating on the base coating, the top coating differing from the base coating.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each nozzle dispenses a rotating spray of coating particles that swirl around the surgical needle to coat the surgical needle.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising adjusting an angle of a fluted tip within each nozzle to control a pitch of the rotating spray dispensed by the nozzle.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising moving the surgical needle and the first and second nozzles relative to each other at a relative speed of between about 3 inches per second and about 5 inches per second while the nozzles are activated to spray a coating.6. The method of claim ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING WATERPROOF ORGANIC THIN FILM

The present invention provides a method for producing a waterproof organic thin film being capable of restraining the generation of defects such as a crack. The method for producing a waterproof organic thin film includes a waterproofing step of preparing a long laminate having an organic thin film and bringing at least the organic thin film into contact with a waterproofing-treatment liquid, a washing step of washing at least the organic thin film surface of the long laminate, and a conveying step to be performed between the waterproofing step and the washing step, the conveying step being a step of conveying the long laminate from the waterproofing step to the washing step, wherein in the conveying step, the long laminate is conveyed while the waterproofing-treatment liquid remaining on the organic thin film surface is caused to flow relatively to the organic thin film surface. 1. A method for producing a waterproof organic thin film , comprising: a waterproofing step of preparing a long laminate having an organic thin film , and bringing at least the organic thin film into contact with a waterproofing-treatment liquid;a washing step of washing at least the organic thin film surface of the long laminate; anda conveying step to be performed between the waterproofing step and the washing step, the conveying step being a step of conveying the long laminate from the waterproofing step to the washing step;wherein in the conveying step, the long laminate is conveyed while the waterproofing-treatment liquid remaining on the organic thin film surface is caused to flow relatively to the organic thin film surface.2. The method for producing a waterproof organic thin film according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying step comprises: conveying the long laminate in the state of inclining the organic thin film surface to a horizontal plane.3. The method for producing a waterproof organic thin film according to claim 1 , wherein the conveying step comprises: conveying the long ...

MEDICAL COMPONENTS HAVING COATED SURFACES EXHIBITING LOW FRICTION AND/OR LOW GAS/LIQUID PERMEABILITY

This invention relates to components useful for medical articles, such as a syringe assemblies, having sliding contact surface (s) coated with at least one coating layer, wherein the contact surface has an average surface roughness (Ra) ranging from about 10 nm to about 1700 nm and/or the coating layer has crystalline domains, the mass of the crystalline domains being at least about 20% of the total mass of the coating layer, and methods of making the same.

SURFACE FUNCTIONALIZATION OF CARBON NANOTUBES VIA OXIDATION FOR SUBSEQUENT COATING

In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a chromatography apparatus such as a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), oxidizing the elongated nanostructures to form a surface enriched in oxygen moieties, and at least partially coating the oxidized elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to a base or acid. The stationary phase may further be treated with a silane (e.g., an amino silane) to improve the performance of the chromatography apparatus. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. 1. A method for manufacturing a chromatography apparatus , the method comprising:forming a catalyst layer on a substrate;forming a layer of elongated nanostructures on the catalyst layer; andoxidizing the elongated nanostructures by contacting the elongated nanostructures with a gas to form a surface enriched in oxygen moieties for promoting subsequent deposition of a coating including at least one of a stationary phase or a precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography; andat least partially coating the surface enriched in oxygen moieties with the coating including at least one of a stationary phase or a precursor of a stationary phase.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein oxidizing the elongated nanostructures is performed at ambient temperature.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein oxidizing the elongated nanostructures is performed by contacting the elongated nanostructures with ozone for about 15 minutes to about 1 hour.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein oxidizing the elongated nanostructures is performed by contacting the elongated nanostructures with ozone until a surface concentration of oxygen on the elongated nanostructures is ...

ARTICLES HAVING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC AND OLEOPHOBIC SURFACES

A thermoplastic article has a surface with a multiplicity of re-entrant structures extending from the article's surface where a conformal coating comprising a perfluoroalkane covers at least the distal portion of the re-entrant structures to render the article superhydrophobic and oleophobic. A method to prepare the article having a superhydrophobic and oleophobic surface comprises contacting a heated thermoplastic and a mold with voids having at least one dimension of 100 nm to 10 μm with a sufficient pressure to cause the thermoplastic to extend into the voids to form features that upon removal of the mold from the thermoplastic article results in re-entrant structures having at least one dimension of 100 nm to 5 μm. The surface having the re-entrant structures is conformally coated with a compound comprising a perfluoroalkane. Another method to prepare the article having a superhydrophobic and oleophobic surface comprises deposition of microparticles or nanoparticles and a resin on a surface of a substrate and curing the resin such that the microparticles or nanoparticles are adhered or mechanically fixed to the substrate with a portion of the microparticles or nanoparticles extending from the surface to form re-entrant structures. The microparticles or nanoparticles can comprise a perfluoroalkane or can be conformally coated with a compound comprising a perfluoroalkane, to render the surface superhydrophobic and oleophobic. 1. A superhydrophobic and oleophobic article comprising a substrate having at least a portion of the article's surface having a multiplicity of re-entrant structures extending from the article's surface , wherein at least the distal portion of the re-entrant structure's surface comprises a perfluoroalkane or is covered with a conformal coating that comprises a perfluoroalkane.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a thermoplastic having at least one molded surface comprising the multiplicity of re-entrant structures of the ...

COATING METHODS

Described herein are methods of coating both metallic and polymeric surfaces adding hydrophilicity comprising the steps mixing a coating composition comprising at least one polyol, at least one compound having at least two isocyanate groups, and an organic solvent; introducing nucleophilic functional groups on the surface thereby creating an active surface; subjecting the active surface to the coating composition thereby forming a coated surface; and curing the coated surface. Medical devices, for example, implantable medical devices can be coated by the methods described herein. 1. A method of coating a surface comprising the stepsa) mixing a coating composition comprising at least one polyol, at least one compound having at least two isocyanate groups, and an organic solvent;b) introducing nucleophilic functional groups on the surface thereby creating an active surface;c) subjecting the active surface to the coating composition thereby forming a coated surface; andd) curing the coated surface.2. The method according to wherein the surface is polymeric.3. The method according to wherein the surface contains alkyl carbons.4. The method according to wherein the surface is metallic.5. The method according to further comprising a step after a) wherein the step comprises applying an alkyl carbon containing coating to the metallic surface.6. The method according to wherein the alkyl carbon containing coating is a silane coating.7. The methods according to wherein the introducing step is accomplished using a plasma gas.8. The method according to wherein the plasma gas is argon.9. The method according to wherein the at least one polyol is selected from poly(ethylene glycol) claim 1 , poly(tetramethylene oxide) claim 1 , ethoxylated trimethylol propane claim 1 , glycerin claim 1 , poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) claim 1 , poly(vinyl alcohol) claim 1 , and combinations thereof.10. The method according to wherein the at least one compound having at least two isocyanate groups ...

METHOD FOR FOMING PHOSPHOR MATERIAL ON SURFACE OF TARGET

A method for forming a phosphor material on a surface of a target is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a chamber for receiving the phosphor material, which is constituted by a plurality of particles; exposing the surface of the target to the phosphor material; and creating a charge on the plurality of particles and generating an electric field between the chamber and the surface of the target, so as to drive the plurality of particles toward the surface of the target and to be deposited on the surface of the target. 1. A method for forming a phosphor material on a surface of a target , comprising the steps of:providing a chamber for receiving the phosphor material, the phosphor material being constituted by a plurality of particles;exposing the surface of the target to the phosphor material; andcreating a charge on the plurality of particles, and generating an electric field between the chamber and the surface of the target, so as to drive the plurality of particles toward the surface of the target and to be deposited on the surface of the target.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the target is exposed over the phosphor material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phosphor material received in the chamber constitutes a surface claim 1 , on or beneath which one of a mesh and a grid is disposed claim 1 , and the electric field is generated between the surface of the target and the mesh or between the surface of the target and the grid.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the one of the mesh and the grid has electrical conductivity.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising a step of driving the one of the mesh and grid with a horizontal or vertical reciprocating motion on the surface constituted by the phosphor material received in the chamber.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target is selected from the group consisting of a lens claim 1 , a lens forming mold claim 1 , an LED die claim 1 , glass claim 1 , a film claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF PROTECTING COMPONENT OF FILM FORMING APPARATUS AND FILM FORMING METHOD

Provided is a method of protecting a component of a film forming apparatus, which includes forming a film having a rough surface on a surface of a component which is provided in the interior of the processing chamber of a film forming apparatus such that the surface of the component is coated with the film having the rough surface, the component being exposed to a film forming atmosphere during a film forming process. Forming a film having a rough surface on a surface of the component is in some embodiments performed before or after the film forming process is performed on target substrate and in some cases both before and after. 1. A method of protecting a component of a film forming apparatus , the method comprising:forming a film having a rough surface on a surface of a component of a film forming apparatus such that the surface of the component is coated with the film having the rough surface, before or after film forming processing on a target substrate in the interior of a processing chamber of a film forming apparatus,wherein the component is located in the interior of the processing chamber and exposed to a film forming atmosphere during the film forming processing on the target substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the component is made of quartz.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the component includes at least any one of the processing chamber claim 2 , and a gas inlet tube configured to introduce gas claim 2 , a substrate loading jig configured to load the target substrate claim 2 , and a thermal insulation container arranged in the processing chamber.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the film having the rough surface is a silicon film having a rough surface.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the silicon film having the rough surface is formed claim 4 , after the silicon film is formed on the surface of the component claim 4 , by decreasing pressure around the silicon film and agglomerating silicon on a surface portion of the silicon film.6. The ...

Patterning Processes Comprising Amplified Patterns

The present invention is directed to substrates comprising amplified patterns, methods for making the amplified patterns, and methods of using the amplified patterns to form surface features on the substrates. 1. A process for patterning an unmasked substrate , the process comprising:(a) providing an unmasked substrate;(b) depositing onto the unmasked substrate a pattern comprising a first material having a first surface characteristic, wherein the pattern substantially covers a first area of the unmasked substrate;(c) disposing onto the unmasked substrate a composition having a functional group suitable for associating with the surface of the pattern, wherein the composition deposits preferentially onto the pattern to form an amplified pattern, and wherein an area of the unmasked substrate not covered by the pattern is substantially free from the composition; and(d) reacting the area of the unmasked substrate not covered by the amplified pattern to form a surface feature thereon, wherein the first area of the substrate covered by the amplified pattern is substantially not reacted.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising prior to (d): depositing onto the substrate a second pattern comprising a second material having a second surface characteristic claim 1 , wherein the second surface characteristic is different from the first surface characteristic of the first material claim 1 , and wherein the second pattern substantially covers a second area of the substrate.3. The process of claim 1 , further comprising after (b): disposing onto the substrate a second material having a second surface characteristic that is different from the first surface characteristic claim 1 , wherein the second composition deposits preferentially on an area of the substrate not covered by the pattern.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the reacting comprises at least one of: wet etching claim 1 , dry etching claim 1 , electroplating claim 1 , cleaning claim 1 , chemically oxidizing ...

HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS

Hydrogel compositions are provided (a) that have a continuous hydrophobic phase and a discontinuous hydrophilic phase, (b) that have a discontinuous hydrophilic phase and a continuous hydrophilic phase, or (c) that are entirely composed of a continuous hydrophilic phase. The hydrophobic phase, if present, is composed of a hydrophobic polymer, particularly a hydrophobic pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), a plasticizing elastomer, a tackifying resin, and an optional antioxidant. The discontinuous hydrophilic phase, if present, is composed of a crosslinked hydrophilic polymer, particularly a crosslinked cellulosic polymer such as crosslinked sodium carboxymethylcellulose. For those hydrogel compositions containing a continuous hydrophilic phase, the components of the phase include a cellulose ester composition or an acrylate polymer or copolymer, and a blend of a hydrophilic polymer and a complementary oligomer capable of hydrogen bonding thereto. Films prepared from hydrogel compositions containing or entirely composed of the aforementioned continuous hydrophilic phase can be made translucent, and may be prepared using either melt extrusion or solution casting. A preferred use of the hydrogel compositions is in wound dressings, although numerous other uses are possible as well. 1. A hydrogel composition comprised of a discontinuous hydrophobic phase and a hydrophilic phase , wherein:(a) the discontinuous hydrophobic phase comprises (i) a hydrophobic polymer, (ii) a plasticizer, (iii) a tackifying resin, and (iv) an optional antioxidant; and(b) the hydrophilic phase is either discontinuous or continuous, wherein when the hydrophilic phase is continuous, the hydrophilic phase comprises a water-swellable cellulosic ester polymer composition that is insoluble in water at a pH of less than 8.5, or a water-swellable copolymer formed from two or more of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, and ethyl methacrylate that is ...

CHARGING MEMBER, PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

To provide a charging member that can not easily cause faulty cleaning on a photosensitive member while having a flexibility high enough to form a nip between it and the photosensitive member in a sufficient width. The charging member has an electro-conductive support and an elastic layer that is a surface layer, which elastic layer has at its surface a region having been cured by irradiation with electron rays, where this region supports spherical polyethylene particles in such a state that the spherical polyethylene particles are exposed to the surface of the elastic layer, thereby making the surface roughened. 1. A charging member comprising an electro-conductive support and an elastic layer as a surface layer , wherein;the elastic layer has a cured region on the surface of the elastic layer, the cured region having been cured by irradiation with electron rays, andthe cured region supports spherical polyethylene particles in such a state that the spherical polyethylene particles are exposed to the surface of the elastic layer, and the surface is thereby roughened.2. The charging member according to claim 1 , wherein the spherical polyethylene particles have a length-average particle diameter of from 10 μm or more to 130 μm or less.3. The charging member according to claim 1 , wherein the spherical polyethylene particles have a weight-average molecular weight of 1 claim 1 ,500 claim 1 ,000 or more to 4 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000 or less.4. The charging member according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic layer is a single layer and is a sole elastic layer claim 1 , and the elastic layer has a thickness of from 0.8 mm or more to 4.0 mm or less.5. The charging member according to claim 1 , wherein the cured region has a thickness of not less than 0.5 time the length-average particle diameter of the spherical polyethylene particles.6. The charging member according to claim 5 , wherein the thickness of the cured region is from not less than the length-average particle ...

FORMALDEHYDE-FREE FLAME RETARDANT COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE FOR MANUFACTURING DURABLE FORMALDEHYDE-FREE FLAME RETARDANT CELLULOSIC MATERIALS

Provided herein are formaldehyde-free flame retardant compositions, comprising a flame retardant acid and a fixing agent; and methods of their use for manufacturing durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic materials. Also provided herein are durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic materials and articles comprising the same. 1. A method for preparing a durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic material , comprising curing a cellulosic material in the presence of a formaldehyde-free flame retardant composition comprising an ammonium salt of a phosphorus containing acid and a fixing reagent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phosphorus containing acid is a phosphoric acid claim 1 , a phosphonic acid claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ammonium salt of the phosphorus containing acid is diammonium orthophosphate claim 1 , an ammonium polyphosphate claim 1 , ammonium methyl phosphonate claim 1 , ammonium phenyl phosphonate claim 1 , ammonium aminotrimethylene phosphonate claim 1 , or a mixture thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phosphorus containing acid is orthophosphoric acid claim 1 , a polyphosphoric acid claim 1 , or mixture thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flame retardant acid is orthophosphoric acid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the phosphorus containing acid is a polyphosphoric acid.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ammonium salt of the phosphorus containing acid is diammonium orthophosphate.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the is an ammonium polyphosphate.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the formaldehyde-free flame retardant composition has a formaldehyde content of no greater than 50 ppm.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the formaldehyde-free flame retardant composition comprises from about 5% to about 50% by weight of the ammonium salt of the phosphorus containing acid.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fixing agent is urea claim 1 , ...

OIL REPELLENT WATERPROOF AIR-PERMEABLE FILTER AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCESS

To provide an oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter of which environmental burden is small and which has an excellent liquid repellency to ketone solvents and ester solvents, and its production process. An oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter comprising a substrate having a continuous porous structure and a coating material covering the substrate and containing a fluoropolymer having a perfluoroalkyl group, wherein the fluoropolymer has constituent units based on an acrylate having a chlorine atom at an α position and a Cperfluoroalkyl group, and the proportion of said constituent units is from 40 to 100 mass % in the total constituent units. A process for producing an oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter, treating the substrate with an oil repellent waterproof composition containing a medium and the coating material and removing the medium. 1. An oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter comprising a substrate having a continuous porous structure and a coating material covering the substrate and containing a fluoropolymer having a perfluoroalkyl group , wherein the fluoropolymer has constituent units based on the following monomer (a) , and the proportion of said constituent units is from 40 to 100 mass % in the total constituent units:{'sub': '1-6', 'monomer (a): an acrylate having a chlorine atom at an α position and a Cperfluoroalkyl group.'}2. The oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter according to claim 1 , wherein the monomer (a) is an acrylate having a chlorine atom at an α position and a Cperfluoroalkyl group.3. The oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of a polytetrafluoroethylene.4. A process for producing an oil repellent waterproof air-permeable filter claim 1 , comprising treating a substrate having a continuous porous structure with an oil repellent waterproof composition comprising a medium and a coating material containing a fluoropolymer having a ...

Method For Treating Substrates With Halosilanes

A method for treating substrates to render them hydrophobic includes penetrating the substrate with a halosilane vapor. 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising before step I) claim 1 , placing the substrate in an inert zone claim 1 , where an additional inert gas is introduced to form a positive pressure in the inert zone claim 1 , and the inert zone is separated from the treatment zone.3. The method of claim 1 , where the method is continuous.4. The method of claim 1 , where the inert gas is introduced into the vent zone downstream of a vent zone outlet where the by-products are removed.5. The method of claim 2 , where the additional inert gas is introduced into the inert zone upstream of an inert zone outlet where the by-products are removed.6. The method of where the vapor consists essentially of the halosilane and the vapor is solvent-free.7. The method of claim 6 , where the halosilane is a chlorosilane.8. The method of claim 2 , where the vapor is introduced at or near center of the treatment zone.9. The method of claim 3 , where total time the substrate spends inside the treatment zone ranges from 1 second to 10 seconds.10. The method of claim 1 , where temperature of the vapor is maintained above condensation temperature of the halosilane in the treatment zone.11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising step III) claim 1 , exposing the substrate to a basic compound after step II).12. The method of claim 1 , where the substrate is selected from building materials; cellulosic substrates such as wood and/or wood products (e.g. claim 1 , boards claim 1 , plywood claim 1 , planking for fences and/or decks claim 1 , telephone poles claim 1 , railroad ties claim 1 , or fiberboard) claim 1 , paper (such as cardboard claim 1 , boxboard claim 1 , wallboard claim 1 , paper used to coat insulation or liners used to make corrugated cardboard) claim 1 , or textiles; insulation; drywall (such as sheet rock); masonry brick; or gypsum.13. The method of claim 1 , ...

COATED THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLES WITH REMOVABLE COATING

The present disclosure generally describes techniques suitable for use in the construction or recycling of composite materials, such as thermoplastics. A coated thermoplastic article may comprise a thermoplastic portion coupled to a supramolecular polymer interface layer, with a coating layer applied to a surface of the supramolecular polymer interface layer. Application of heat to the coated thermoplastic article may cause the supramolecular polymer interface layer to undergo a phase change, allowing the coating layer to be removed from the thermoplastic portion. Application of force to the coated thermoplastic article may enhance the removal of the coating layer. Embodiments of methods, compositions, articles and/or systems may be disclosed and claimed. 1. A thermoplastic article with a removable coating , comprising:a thermoplastic object;a supramolecular polymer interface layer disposed on an outer surface of the thermoplastic object, wherein the supramolecular polymer interface layer has a first melt temperature and the thermoplastic object has a second melt temperature, the second melt temperature being greater than the first melt temperature; anda coating layer coated on the supramolecular polymer interface layer;wherein the supramolecular polymer comprises a plurality of monomers with at least one flexible linker and an alkoxy group coupled to the coating layer, or the coating layer comprises an organic-inorganic hybrid coating.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The thermoplastic article of claim 1 , wherein the alkoxy group comprises a silicon alkoxy group.5. The thermoplastic article of claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic object comprises a selected one of an automotive instrument panel cover claim 1 , an automotive instrument control claim 1 , or an automotive interior trim.6. A method for making a thermoplastic article with a removable coating claim 1 , the method comprising:applying a supramolecular polymer to an outer surface of a thermoplastic object at a ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BICYCLE WHEEL

The bicycle wheel manufactured by the method of the present invention is made of composite material and has two opposite braking surfaces, each of which is coated with a fluoride polymer layer. Specifically, the braking surfaces are sand blasted to remove a releasing agent layer coated on the wheel. The wheel is, thereafter, placed in a spraying machine at about 100 degree Celsius and then the braking surfaces are spray-coated with a material selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoro ethylene, fluoride ethylene-propylene copolymer, polyfluoroalkyl, ethylene-tetrafluoro ethylene copolymer and the mixture thereof until a thickness of the material is bigger than 0.4 cm. Thereafter, the wheel is gradually heated to make the material set and form the fluoride polymer layers. 1. A method for manufacturing bicycle wheel , the wheel being made of composite material and having two opposite braking surfaces , the method including:the braking surfaces being sand blasted to remove a releasing agent layer coated on the wheel;the wheel being placed in a spraying machine at about 100 degree Celsius and then the braking surfaces being spray-coated with a material selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoro ethylene, fluoride ethylene-propylene copolymer, polyfluoroalkyl, ethylene-tetrafluoro ethylene copolymer and the mixture thereof until a thickness of the material is bigger than 0.4 cm;the wheel being gradually heated to make the material set and form fluoride polymer layers.2. The method for manufacturing bicycle wheel of claim 1 , wherein after the braking surfaces are sand blasted claim 1 , the braking surfaces are polished to become smooth.3. The method for manufacturing bicycle wheel of claim 1 , wherein the material is heated to 100 degree Celsius and spay-coated on the braking surfaces claim 1 , which have heated to 100 degree Celsius claim 1 , at least twice.4. The method for manufacturing bicycle wheel of claim 1 , wherein after the material is ...

COATING OF A BODY OF STEEL OR CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH COATING

There is provided a coating for a body of steel or a carbon fiber reinforced plastic material with an adhesion-promoting layer of thermoplastic that is deposited on the body, in the surface near material matrix of which solid particles are embedded in a form-fitting adhering manner such that a partial region of particles projects from the adhesion promoting layer. For producing such a coating, the adhesion-promoting layer is heated to a honey-like viscosity, and powder particles are injected by thermal spraying, into the surface near material matrix of the heated adhesion-promoting layer in a form-fitting adhering manner such that the tips of particles project. These tips connect to deposited powder particles which form the functional layer of oxide ceramic such as AlO, CrO, TiO, SiOor ZrOor mixtures therefrom and/or wear resistant hard metal such as WC/Co, CrC/NiCr, NiCrBSi, WC/Ni, TiC/Ni, molybdenum, or chromium or mixtures or alloys thereof. 1. A method for producing a coating of a body of steel or carbon fiber reinforced plastic roller comprising the steps of:applying an adhesion-promoting layer of thermoplastic to the body, the adhesion-promoting layer having a near surface particle matrix;embedding solid powder particles in the adhesion-promoting layer in a form-fitting adhering manner such that only a partial region of the solid powder particles projects from a surface of the adhesion promoting layer, andcovering the surface of the adhesion promoting layer with a functional layer of oxide ceramic or a wear resistant hard metal or both;projecting the partial regions of the solid powder particles from the surface of the adhesion promoting layer so as to become embedded into the functional layer without removal of any portion of the adhesion-promoting layer.2. The method of wherein the adhesion promoting layer is heated to a honey-like viscosity for embedding the solid powder particles therein.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the particles are injected into ...

MULTI-LAYER PRINTING PROCESS

A process for forming a printed product that includes applying an energy-hardenable varnish to a sheet-like substrate at a first station; conveying the substrate to a hardening device where the outermost surface of the varnish is applied against a smooth polishing surface that smoothens it during its passage through the hardening device; hardening the layer of varnish typically by UV or EB curing; and applying metalized ink by a printing process to the smoothened surface of the layer of varnish. 1. A process for forming a printed product , said process comprising:(a) applying a hardenable varnish to a sheet-like substrate at a first printing station to form a non-hardened layer of hardenable varnish on the substrate, said layer of varnish having an outermost surface relative to the substrate;(b) conveying the substrate with the layer of varnish to a hardening device where said outermost surface of the varnish is applied against a smooth polishing surface of the hardening device that conforms to said outermost surface of the layer of varnish and smoothens said outermost surface of the layer of varnish applied to the substrate during its passage through the hardening device;(c) hardening the layer of varnish, the hardening being accomplished during at least a portion of its passage though said hardening device;(d) conveying the substrate with its applied hardened layer of varnish that is smoothened on said outermost surface to a second printing station; and(e) at the second printing station, applying metalized ink by a printing process to said smoothened outermost surface of the layer of varnish applied on the substrate.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is paper or board.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the hardenable varnish is energy-hardenable varnish claim 1 , namely an EB- or UV-curable varnish that is hardened by being cured respectively by applying an electron beam or ultra-violet radiation.4. The process according to ...

OLEOPHOBIC GLASS ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Described herein are glass substrates having oleophobic surfaces that are substantially free of features that form a reentrant geometry. The surfaces can include a plurality of gas-trapping features, extending from the surface to a depth below the surface, that are substantially isolated from each other. The gas-trapping features are capable of trapping gas below any droplets that are contacted with the surface so as to prevent wetting of the surface by the droplets. 1. An oleophobic article , comprising:a glass substrate; anda patterned coating, disposed on a surface of the glass substrate, comprising a plurality of non-interacting gas-trapping features.2. The oleophobic article of claim 1 , wherein each gas-trapping feature comprises an opening in an outer surface of the patterned coating that extends to a depth below the outer surface.3. The oleophobic article of claim 2 , wherein the outer surface has an open fraction of at least 0.40.4. The oleophobic article of claim 2 , wherein each opening has a cross-sectional dimension a claim 2 , and wherein an average a is about 10 nanometers to about 100 micrometers.5. The oleophobic article of claim 2 , wherein each opening extends into the patterned coating to a depth H claim 2 , and wherein an average H is about 10 nanometers up to about 100 micrometers.6. The oleophobic article of claim 2 , wherein adjacent gas-trapping features in the patterned coating are separated by a distance b claim 2 , and wherein an average b is about 10 nanometers to about 50 micrometers.7. The oleophobic article of claim 1 , wherein the glass substrate comprises an alkali aluminosilicate glass.8. The oleophobic article of claim 1 , wherein the patterned coating is formed from an oxide material.9. The oleophobic article of claim 1 , wherein the oleophobic article is hydrophobic.10. The oleophobic article of claim 1 , wherein the oleophobic article exhibits a total reflectance over a visible light spectrum that is lower than a total ...

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

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 ...

Sound Attenuating Composite Articles And Methods Of Making Same

A sound attenuating composite article comprising an acoustic decoupler layer comprising a fiber substrate; a acoustic barrier layer comprising a filled polymeric material; and wherein the filled polymeric material is formed in place on and bonded to the fiber substrate at one or more localized areas on the fiber substrate. A method of forming a sound attenuating composite article comprising providing a fiber substrate, wherein the fiber substrate provides a acoustic decoupler layer; providing a filled polymeric material, wherein the filled polymeric material provides an acoustic barrier layer; and forming the filled polymeric material in place on the fiber substrate at one or more localized areas on the fiber substrate and bonding the filled polymeric material to the fiber substrate at the one or more localized areas. 1. A sound attenuating composite article comprising:an acoustic decoupler layer comprising a fiber substrate;a acoustic barrier layer comprising a filled polymeric material; andwherein the filled polymeric material is formed in place on and bonded to the fiber substrate at one or more localized areas on the fiber substrate.2. The article of wherein:the filled polymeric material is formed in place on and bonded to the fiber substrate from reactive components which react to form a thermoset polymer.3. The article of wherein:the filled polymeric material comprises a polyurethane polymer.4. The article of wherein:the filled polymeric material is spray formed in place to the fiber substrate.5. The article of wherein:the filled polymeric material is spray formed in place on the fiber substrate and without use of a forming surface other than a surface of the fiber substrate.6. The article of wherein:the filled polymeric material includes at least one inorganic mineral filler.7. The article of wherein:the at least one inorganic mineral filler is present in a range of 50-80% by weight of the filled polymeric material.8. The article of wherein:{'sup': '2', 'the ...

PROCESS FOR COATING A PART WITH AN OXIDATION-PROTECTIVE COATING

A method for preparing a protective coating against oxidation on at least one surface of at least one part made of at least one material capable of being oxidized, wherein the following successive steps are carried out: 1. A method for preparing a protective coating against oxidation on at least one surface of at least one part made of at least one material capable of being oxidized , wherein the following successive steps are carried out:a) each of the particles of a powder made of a first ceramic selected from refractory ceramics and ceramics which resist oxidation is coated with at least one layer selected from layers made of a refractory ceramic, layers made of a ceramic which resists oxidation, and layers made of a refractory metal, provided that the coating and the particle comprise at least one ceramic which resists oxidation, and at least one refractory ceramic or metal;b) the powder is deposited onto the surface to be coated of the part;c) sintering of the powder is achieved on the surface of the part by a Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) method;d) the part is cooled;e) the cooled part, coated on at least one of its surfaces with a protective refractory monolayer coating against oxidation, with a three-dimensional microstructure, is recovered.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during step c) claim 1 , a sufficient pressure is applied to the part claim 1 , and simultaneously a sufficient pulsed electric current is applied to said part claim 1 , in order to raise the temperature of the part up to a sufficient temperature for causing sintering of the powder on the surface of the part claim 1 , and then simultaneously claim 1 , application of the electric current and of the pressure is stopped.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , during step c) claim 2 , a pressure from 0.01 MPa to 500 MPa is applied to said part claim 2 , and simultaneously a pulsed electric current with an intensity from 1 to 50 claim 2 ,000 A is applied to ...

SUPERHYDROPHOBIC AND SUPEROLEOPHOBIC NANOSURFACES

Devices, systems and techniques are described for producing and implementing articles and materials having nano-scale and microscale structures that exhibit superhydrophobic, superoleophobic or omniphobic surface properties and other enhanced properties. In one aspect, a surface nanostructure can be formed by adding a silicon-containing buffer layer such as silicon, silicon oxide or silicon nitride layer, followed by metal film deposition and heating to convert the metal film into balled-up, discrete islands to form an etch mask. The buffer layer can be etched using the etch mask to create an array of pillar structures underneath the etch mask, in which the pillar structures have a shape that includes cylinders, negatively tapered rods, or cones and are vertically aligned. In another aspect, a method of fabricating microscale or nanoscale polymer or metal structures on a substrate is made by photolithography and/or nano imprinting lithography. 1. A method of fabricating a material with a pillar array surface , comprising:depositing a buffer layer of a buffer layer material on a substrate material, wherein the buffer layer material is a silicon-containing material;adding a film layer over the buffer layer;annealing the film layer to form balled-up structures that are distributed in an array of balled-up islands over the buffer layer to produce an etch mask; andetching the buffer layer using the etch mask to create an array of pillar structures of the buffer layer material underneath the etch mask, wherein the pillar structures have a shape that includes at least one of a substantially straight cylinder, negatively tapered rod, or cone and are aligned substantially vertical.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pillar array surface exhibits superhydrophobic claim 1 , superoleophobic claim 1 , or superomniphobic surface properties.35.-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising etching partially into the substrate material using the etch mask to create ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED PRODUCTION, APPLICATION AND EVALUATION OF COATING COMPOSITIONS

Systems and methods for producing, applying and evaluating coating compositions are disclosed. The amounts of components contained in the coating compositions may be monitored, along with processing parameters when the coating compositions are applied to various substrates. In certain embodiments, the characteristics of a produced sample coating are compared with the characteristics of a target or reference coating to determine if they are sufficiently matched. 1. A color matching method for coatings comprising:providing a target formulation for a coating composition including types and target amounts of components of the coating composition to be included in the target formulation;automatically dispensing the components of the coating composition into a container and measuring the amount of each of the components of the coating composition dispensed into the container;comparing the measured amount of each of the components with the target amount of each of the components;applying the coating composition to a substrate and curing the coating composition to form a sample coating;comparing characteristics of the sample coating with characteristics of a target coating produced from the target coating formulation; andcorrelating any differences between the characteristics of the sample coating and the target coating with the comparison between the measured amount of each of the components and the target amount of each of the components.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding a reducer to the components of the coating composition before the coating composition is applied to the substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising measuring the amount of the reducer claim 2 , and comparing the measured amount of the reducer with a target amount of the reducer.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding an additional amount of at least one of the components to the container after the step of comparing the measured and target amounts of each of the ...

HARD-COATED MEMBER AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD, AND INDEXABLE ROTARY TOOL COMPRISING IT

A hard-coated member comprising a substrate made of cemented carbide or high-speed steel and a titanium carbonitride layer formed on the substrate by a chemical vapor deposition method, the titanium carbonitride layer comprising first to third layers each having a columnar crystal structure in this order from the side of the substrate, the second layer being smaller than the first layer in carbon concentration, and the third layer being smaller than the second layer in carbon concentration, and an indexable rotary tool comprising it. The first layer is formed by using a starting material gas comprising a TiClgas, an Ngas, a C-Chydrocarbon gas and an Hgas, the second layer is formed by using a starting material gas comprising a TiClgas, an Ngas, an organic cyanide gas, a C-Chydrocarbon gas, and an Hgas, and the third layer is formed by using a starting material gas comprising a TiClgas, an Ngas, an organic cyanide gas, whose amount is smaller than in the second layer, and an Hgas. 118.-. (canceled)19. A hard-coated member comprising a substrate made of cemented carbide or high-speed steel , and a hard coating formed on said substrate by a chemical vapor deposition method , said hard coating comprising a titanium carbonitride layer comprising first to third layers each having a columnar crystal structure and an upper layer in this order from the side of said substrate , and an average transverse cross section diameter of columnar crystals being 0.01-2 μm in any of said first to third layers ,(a) in said titanium carbonitride layer, said first layer having a carbon concentration of 13-22% by mass, said second layer having a carbon concentration of 12-21% by mass, said third layer having a carbon concentration of 9-15% by mass, the carbon concentration in said second layer being lower than the carbon concentration in said first layer by 0.1% or more by mass, and the carbon concentration in said third layer being lower than the carbon concentration in said second layer ...

EXTRUSION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Improvements in the extrusion of thermohardenable materials are achieved by cooling the material in the initial zone () of the extruder () and reducing residence time by use of a prescribed length to diameter ratio and screw speed, particularly useful for intermittent application during robotically controlled mass production. 1. A process for the provision of thermally activatable materials on a substrate comprising extruding the material onto the substrate at a temperature below the activation temperature wherein the material is fed to an extruder , the material is coded within the initial zone of the barrel of the extruder , heating the material to a temperature above the melting point and below the activation temperature of the material in a subsequent zone of the barrel of the extruder and extruding the molten material onto the substrate where it bonds to the substrate and cools to provide thermally activatable material on the substrate.2. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the initial zone of the barrel of the extruder is cooled by passing a cooling fluid around the initial zone of the barrel of the extruder and the temperature of the fluid is controlled so that as it leaves the initial zone of the barrel of the extruder zone its temperature is no greater than 15° C.3. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the extrusion is intermittent.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally activatable material is a thermohardenable material.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally activatable material is a thermally foamable material.6. A process according to wherein the material that is fed to the extruder is dry to touch.76. A process according to Claim claim 1 , wherein the material is in pellet form.8. A process according to wherein the compression ratio of the extruder is from 1.5 to 2.9. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the length to diameter ratio of the extruder is 24 or lower claim 1 , preferably between 24 and 16 ...

MODIFYING POLYMER PROPERTIES WITH PENETRANTS IN THE FABRICATION OF BIORESORBABLE SCAFFOLDS

Methods of fabricating a bioresorbable polymer scaffold are disclosed including a step of inducing crystallization in a bioresorbable polymer construct through exposure to a liquid penetrant. 1. A method of fabricating a bioresorbable stent scaffold comprising:providing tube made of a bioresorbable polymer;exposing the tube to a solvent for a period of time, wherein the solvent is absorbed into the bioresorbable polymer which increases a crystallinity of the bioresorbable polymer; andfabricating a scaffold having a pattern of interconnected struts from the exposed tube.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bioresorbable polymer is selected from the group consisting of poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the provided tube has a crystallinity of less than 5% and the crystallinity is increased to at least 40%.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the crystallinity is increased to at least 40% in at least 4 weeks of exposure.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent does not dissolve the bioresorbable polymer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is an alcohol7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is methyl alcohol.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is ethanol.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing the absorbed solvent prior to fabricating the scaffold.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein a modulus of the bioeresorbable polymer decreases by at least 30% in 1 to 8 days of exposure.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein an elongation at break of the bioeresorbable polymer increases by at least 100% in 1 to 8 days of exposure.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bioresorbable polymer is semi-crystalline.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exposed tube is not radially expanded prior to fabricating the scaffold.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exposed tube is radially expanded prior to fabricating the scaffold.15. A method of fabricating a bioresorbable stent ...

REPAIRING GRAPHENE ON A POROUS SUPPORT

Technologies described herein are generally related to repairing graphene on a porous support. In some examples, a method is described that may include receiving a graphene layer on a support. The graphene layer may include a hole and a pore. The method may further include applying a first reactive material to a first side of the graphene layer. The first reactive material may include molecules larger than the pore. A second reactive material may be applied through the support to a second side of the graphene layer. The second reactive material may include molecules larger than the pore. The first and second reactive materials may react in the hole to produce a plug in the hole and to repair the graphene layer. 1. A method for repairing graphene , the method comprising:receiving a graphene layer on a support, wherein the graphene layer includes a hole and a pore;applying a first reactive material to a first side of the graphene layer, wherein the first reactive material includes molecules larger than the pore;applying a second reactive material through the support to a second side of the graphene layer, wherein the second reactive material includes molecules larger than the a pore; andreacting the first and second reactive materials in the hole to produce a plug in the hole and to repair the graphene layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before applying the first and second reactive material claim 1 , winding the graphene layer and support on a spiral wound support.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before applying the first and second reactive material claim 1 , applying a treating material to the graphene layer effective to remove at least some air in the graphene layer.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , before applying the first and second reactive material claim 1 , applying toluene to the graphene layer effective to remove at least some air in the graphene layer.5. The method of claim 1 , further ...

PANEL WITH ANTI-FINGERPRINT PROPERTY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to a film-attached panel having an anti-fingerprint property and a manufacturing method thereof. The film-attached panel includes a base material, a base layer attached on a surface of the base material, an aluminum deposition layer attached on the base layer, the aluminum deposition layer being processed to have hairlines, a passivation layer disposed on the aluminum deposition layer, and a glossy coating layer formed on the passivation layer, wherein a depth of the hairline processed on the aluminum deposition layer is in the range of 0.25 to 0.35 microns. 116-. (canceled)17. A film-attached panel comprising:a base material;a base layer attached on a surface of the base material;an aluminum deposition layer attached on the base layer, the aluminum deposition layer being processed to have hairlines;a passivation layer disposed on the aluminum deposition layer; anda glossy coating layer formed on the passivation layer,wherein a depth of the hairline processed on the aluminum deposition layer is in the range of 0.25 to 0.35 microns.18. The panel of claim 17 , wherein a lightness of the aluminum pattern layer has a value in the range of 41 to 49.19. The panel of claim 17 , wherein the glossy coating layer is formed by coating a UV curing coating solution claim 17 , followed by UV curing therefor claim 17 , and a matting agent is added into the UV curing coating solution.20. The panel of claim 19 , wherein the matting agent comprises one of silica or Polyethylene (PE) wax.21. The panel of claim 17 , wherein the base layer is made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).22. The panel of claim 17 , wherein the passivation layer is made of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).23. A method for manufacturing a film-attached panel comprising:printing or depositing an aluminum deposition layer on a base layer;processing the formed aluminum deposition layer to have hairlines with a depth in the range of 0.25 to 0.35 microns;forming a passivation layer on the ...

HYBRID NANOPARTICLE TFC MEMBRANES

Reverse osmosis membranes made by interfacial polymerization of a monomer in a nonpolar (e.g. organic) phase together with a monomer in a polar (e.g. aqueous) phase on a porous support membrane. Interfacial polymerization process is disclosed for preparing a highly permeable RO membrane, comprising: contacting on a porous support membrane, a) a first solution containing 1,3-diaminobenzene, and b) a second solution containing trimesoyl chloride, wherein at least one of solutions a) and b) contains nanoparticles when said solutions are first contacted, and recovering a highly permeable RO membrane. 1 a) a first solution containing a polyfunctional acyl halide monomer, and', 'b) a second solution containing a polyamine monomer,, 'contacting on a porous support membrane,'}wherein a metal beta-diketonate compound is present in a) or b) or both during the polymerization reaction,wherein at least one of solutions a) and b) contains nanoparticles; andrecovering a highly permeable RO membrane.. An interfacial polymerization process for preparing a highly permeable RO membrane, comprising: This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Applications:This invention is related to thin film composite or TFC membranes including nanoparticles and/or other additives, and more particularly to such membranes used for reverse or forward osmosis, for example to purify water.Reverse osmosis membranes, made by interfacial polymerization of a monomer in a nonpolar (e.g. organic) phase together with a monomer in a polar (e.g. aqueous) phase on a porous support membrane are known as TFC membranes and are used where flux and substantial rejection characteristics are required, for example in the purification of water. Various materials have been added to TFC membranes to increase flux without reducing rejection characteristics and have met with limited success. Such membranes are also subject to fouling resulting in reduced flux as contaminants, for example from the brackish or seawater ...

FABRICS AND OTHER SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED COOLING

An article made up of a substrate which has a polymer coating applied to at least one of its surfaces, wherein the polymer coating forms an interrupted pattern such that at least 10% to 80% of the substrate surface remains uncoated, and wherein the polymer coating comprises a moisture permeable polymer. 1. An article comprising:a substrate which has a polymer coating applied to at least one of its surfaces, wherein the polymer coating forms an interrupted pattern such that at least 10% to 80% of the substrate surface remains uncoated, and wherein the polymer coating comprises a moisture permeable polymer.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the moisture permeable polymer is a sulfonated polymer with a hydrocarbon backbone.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the sulfonated polymer is a sulfonated block copolymer having at least one end block A and at least one interior block B wherein each A block contains essentially no sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups and each B block is a polymer block containing from about 10 to about 100 mol % sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups based on the number of sulfonation susceptible monomer units of the B block.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is an air permeable fabric.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein the fabric is moisture wicking and comprises hydrophobic fibers.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the fabric is moisture wicking due to capillary action.7. The article of claim 5 , wherein at least one surface of the fabric is treated with a hydrophilic finish.8. The article of claim 5 , wherein the hydrophobic fibers comprise a polyester.9. The article of claim 4 , wherein the fabric is moisture wicking and comprises hydrophilic fibers.10. The article of claim 4 , wherein the fabric is a garment selected from the group consisting of a shirt claim 4 , t-shirt claim 4 , pants claim 4 , shorts claim 4 , arm bands claim 4 , socks claim 4 , underwear claim 4 , sweat band claim 4 , ...

PATTERN FORMATION METHOD

According to the embodiments, a pattern formation method includes a process of formation of a self-assembly material layer containing at least a first segment and a second segment on a substrate having a guide layer, a process of formation of a neutralization coating on the self-assembly material layer, and a process of formation of a self-assembly pattern including a first region containing the first segment and a second region containing the second segment following phase separation of the self-assembly material layer. 1. A pattern formation method , comprising:forming a guide layer on a substrate;forming a self-assembly material layer containing at least a first segment and a second segment on the guide layer;forming a neutralization coating on an upper surface of the self-assembly material layer; andforming a self-assembled pattern containing a first region comprising the first segment and a second region comprising the second segment after phase separation of the self-assembly material layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neutralization coating protects the self-assembly material from air during formation of the self-assembled pattern.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the neutralization coating is formed by irradiating the upper surface of the self-assembly material layer.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the neutralization coating is formed by exposing the upper surface of the self-assembly material layer to a solvent.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the self-assembly material layer is formed from a solution claim 4 , and the solution used in the formation of the self-assembly material layer is different than the solvent used to form the neutralization coating.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein an upper surface of the guide layer has neutral surface for the first segment and the second segment.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the self-assembly material layer is formed from a solution claim 6 , and the solution used in the formation of the self- ...

CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOSITIONS FOR TITANIUM BRAZING AND COATING APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF APPLICATION

A composition comprising titanium, a small amount of at least one platinum group metal and alloying elements for lowering melting point of the composition to below titanium beta transus temperature. 1. A composition comprising: titanium , a small amount of at least one platinum group metal and alloying elements for lowering melting point of the composition to below titanium beta transus temperature.2. A composition comprising: titanium , a small amount of at least one platinum group metal and alloying elements for lowering melting point of the composition to below 900° C.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the platinum group metal is selected from the group consisting of Pt claim 1 , Pd claim 1 , Ru claim 1 , Rh claim 1 , Ir claim 1 , and Os.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the platinum group metal is paladium.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of platinum group metal in the composition is at least 0.1% by weight.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of platinum group metal in the composition is about 0.2% by weight.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the alloying elements for lowering melting point of the composition comprise at least one of Cu and Ni.8. The composition of claim 7 , further comprising zirconium.9. The composition of claim 1 , comprising a mixture of a first powder comprising Ti claim 1 , Zr claim 1 , Cu and Ni claim 1 , and a second powder comprising a platinum group metal.10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the second powder comprises palladium.11. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the first powder comprises Ti claim 9 , Zr claim 9 , Cu and Ni in the weight ratio of 37.5Ti:37.5Zr:15Cu:10Ni.12. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the second powder comprises additional metals that lower the melting point to a value below 900 C.13. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the second powder comprises a formulation selected from the group consisting of Pallabraze 810 claim 9 , Pallabraze 840 claim 9 , ...

VEHICLE DISPLAY SYSTEM

The present invention discloses a monitor, comprising a housing, a screen, a button zone and some circuits inside the housing. Side and rear portions of the screen are wrapped by the housing, and its front portion is exposed outside to display images. The button zone includes a plurality of functional buttons that assist users to input instructions and select functions. The housing is treated with gloss finish so that it has a lustrous appearance and looks shiny. 1. A vehicle display system comprising: a monitor device; a vehicle seatback; wherein the monitor device is installed in the vehicle seatback; wherein the vehicle seatback comprises a containing groove on its upper portion and the shape of the containing groove is adapted to the monitor device such that the monitor device could slide along the containing groove horizontally or vertically and wherein the monitor device is adjustable for changing the visual angle.2. The vehicle display system of wherein the monitor device further comprising: a housing claim 1 , a screen claim 1 , a button zone claim 1 , and a plurality of circuits inside the housing; wherein side and rear portions of the screen are wrapped by the housing; wherein the front portion of the monitor device is exposed outside; and the button zone includes a plurality of functional buttons that assist users to input instructions and select functions; wherein the housing is treated with a gloss finish.3. The monitor device of wherein the button zone located at the bottom of the front surface of the housing and the buttons are fixed in the housing.4. The monitor device of wherein the button zone located in any other part of the housing.5. The monitor device of wherein the buttons are omitted when the screen has a touch panel functionality.6. The monitor device of wherein the gloss finish may be anywhere on the visible part of the housing.7. The monitor device of wherein the screen material is selected from a group consisting of glass claim 2 , ...

USE OF POROUS HYDROPHOBIC POLYMERS FILLED AND COATED WITH WATER IMMISCIBLE HYDROPHOBIC LIQUIDS FOR PROTEIN- AND CELL-REPELLENT SURFACES

The present invention relates to a substrate with a solid support coated with a porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film, wherein said polymer layer or film is coated with a water-immiscible hydrophobic liquid forming a stable film on the polymer surface. The present invention further relates to a method of forming a protein- and cell-repellent surface, comprising the steps of providing a substrate with a solid support coated with a porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film, and applying a water-immiscible hydrophobic liquid to said porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film, a respective method of preventing the formation of biofilms, adhesion of cells and bacteria, and/or migration of cells and bacteria on a surface, as well as the use of a porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film that is coated with a water-immiscible hydrophobic liquid for forming a protein-, cell- and bacteria-repellent surface. 1. A substrate with a solid support coated with a porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film , wherein said polymer layer or film is coated with a water-immiscible hydrophobic liquid forming a stable film on the polymer surface.2. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film comprises(i) hydrophilic areas having a desired shape and size; and(ii) hydrophobic areas having a desired shape and size;wherein the hydrophilic areas are occupied by an aqueous solution and only the hydrophobic areas are occupied by the water-immiscible hydrophobic liquid.3. The substrate of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophilic areas are surrounded by the hydrophobic areas and are separated into a desired spatial pattern.4. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the porous hydrophobic polymer layer or film comprises a crosslinked polyvinyl monomer and a monovinyl monomer that have been copolymerized in the presence of an inert porogen.5. The substrate of claim 1 , wherein the water-immiscible hydrophobic liquid is a perfluorinated lubricant.6. The substrate of claim 5 , ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING A PATTERN, SUCH AS A LOGO, ONTO THE OUTER SKIN OF AN AIRCRAFT ELEMENT

The present disclosure relates to a method for applying a pattern, such as a logo, onto the outer skin of an aircraft element, which includes the following steps: a) applying a coat of paint onto the aircraft element; b) applying a top coat (base coat) onto the coat of paint; c) applying a first coat of transparent varnish (clear coat) onto the base coat; d) applying the pattern onto the first coat of transparent varnish; and e) applying a second coat of transparent varnish (clear coat) onto the pattern. 1. A method for applying a pattern , such as a logo , onto the outer skin of an aircraft element , the method comprising steps:a) applying at least one coat of paint onto said element;b) applying at least one top coat (base coat) on the coat of paint;c) applying at least one first coat of transparent varnish (clear coat) onto said base coat;d) applying said pattern onto said first coat of transparent varnish; ande) applying at least one second coat of transparent varnish (clear coat) onto said pattern.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in step a) claim 1 , a primer coat is applied on said element claim 1 , then an intermediate coat on said primer coat.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a substance forming said clear coats is chosen such that they withstand ultraviolet rays claim 1 , and have a good brightness and a very smooth surface state.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the substance forming said clear coats is chosen from a group comprising polyurethane coatings such as Desothane HS® BAC 900 by PRC/DeSoto or Eclipse® BAC 900 by Akzo-Nobel.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein for the pattern claim 1 , a complex comprises an adhesive layer claim 1 , a layer of ink and a carrier sheet.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein an acrylic glue is chosen for said adhesive.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said ink is chosen from a group comprising acrylic inks claim 5 , urethane inks claim 5 , and epoxy inks.8. The ...

PROTECTIVE FLUID FOR ALUMINA, PROTECTION METHOD, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE HAVING ALUMINA LAYER USING SAME

The present invention pertains to a protective fluid for alumina, a protection method, and a production method for semiconductor substrate having an alumina layer using same. This alumina protective fluid is characterized by: containing 0.0001%-20% by mass of an alkali earth metal compound; and the alkali earth metal being at least one selected from the group consisting of beryllium, magnesium, strontium, and barium. As a result of the present invention, alumina corrosion can be suppressed during the production process for semiconductor circuits. 1. A protective fluid for alumina , comprising:from 0.0001 to 20% by mass of an alkaline earth metal compound,wherein an alkaline earth metal in the alkaline earth metal compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of beryllium, magnesium, strontium and barium.2. The protective fluid for alumina according to claim 1 , wherein the alkaline earth metal compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of:beryllium nitrate, beryllium acetate, beryllium chloride, beryllium hydroxide, beryllium sulfite, beryllium chlorate, beryllium perchlorate, beryllium peroxide, beryllium chromate, beryllium oxide, beryllium cyanide, beryllium bromide, beryllium carbonate, beryllium metaborate, beryllium iodide, beryllium tetrafluoroborate, beryllium sulfate, beryllium sulfide, and a salt obtained by reacting beryllium hydroxide with an acid;magnesium nitrate, magnesium acetate, magnesium chloride, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium sulfite, magnesium chlorate, magnesium perchlorate, magnesium peroxide, magnesium chromate, magnesium oxide, magnesium cyanide, magnesium bromide, magnesium carbonate, magnesium metaborate, magnesium iodide, magnesium tetrafluoroborate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium sulfide, and a salt obtained by reacting magnesium hydroxide with an acid;strontium nitrate, strontium acetate, strontium chloride, strontium hydroxide, strontium sulfite, strontium chlorate, strontium perchlorate, strontium ...

INSULATING AND THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SHEET

To provide a high heat dissipation sheet that enables electrical insulation properties while also making possible a simple construction method. 1. An insulating and thermally conductive sheet , characterized in that , the sheet contains an insulating and thermally conductive fiber which penetrates the sheet in its thickness direction and a binder resin , that the surface roughness on at least one side of the sheet is 15 μm or less , and that the penetrating density of the insulating and thermally conductive fiber is 6% or more.2. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein an average value of the ratio of thermal conductivity of the insulating and thermally conductive sheet in the thickness direction to that in the surface direction is 2 to 12.3. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein an average value of inclination of the insulating and thermally conductive fiber to the sheet surface is 60 to 90°.4. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating and thermally conductive fiber is protruded in the length of 50 to 1 claim 1 ,000 μm on a surface (surface B) opposite to the smooth surface (surface A) having the surface roughness of 15 μm or less.5. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the durometer hardness is 80 or less in terms of Shore A hardness and 5 or more in terms of Shore E hardness.6. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the volume intrinsic resistance is 10Ω·cm or more.7. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the evaluation in a UL 94 flame resistance test is V-0.8. The insulating and thermally conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the insulating and thermally conductive fiber is any of boron nitride fiber claim 1 , high-strength polyethylene fiber and polybenzazole fiber.9. The insulating and thermally conductive ...

Modified Crush Resistant Latex Topcoat Composition for Fiber Cement Substrates

A final topcoat coating composition and method employs a multistage latex polymer having acetoacetyl or ketone functionality and a hydrazide, hydrazine or polyamine crosslinking agent that provides a crush resistant final topcoat composition. The compositions may be used to coat a variety of substrates including wood, cement and fiber cement. 1. A coated fiber cement article comprising an unattached fiber cement board substrate having a first major surface at least a portion of which is covered with a crush resistant topcoat composition comprising a multistage latex polymer having ketone functionality or acetoacetoxy functionality and a hydrazide , hydrazine or polyamine crosslinking agent.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the multistage latex polymer comprises at least one soft stage having a Tg less than about 40° C. and at least one hard stage having a Tg greater than about 40° C.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the soft stage is functionalized.4. The article of claim 2 , wherein the hard stage is functionalized.5. The article of claim 2 , wherein the hard and soft stages are functionalized.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ketone functionality is derived from diacetone acrylamide.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the acetoacetoxy functionality is derived from acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the multistage latex polymer comprises about 0.05 to about 1 wt. % reactive ketone or acetoacetyl functionality based on the total multistage latex polymer weight.9. The article of claim 1 , wherein the hydrazide is a dihydrazide.10. The article of claim 1 , wherein the dihydrazide is adipic acid dihydrazide.11. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polyamine is a diamine.12. The article of claim 1 , wherein the crosslinking agent comprises less than about 10 wt. % based on the weight of the latex polymer.13. The article of claim 1 , wherein the reactive equivalent ratio of crosslinking agents to crosslinkable groups of the ...

CURABLE FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MITIGATING DIRT BUILD-UP ON A SUBSTRATE

The present invention is directed to curable film-forming compositions comprising acrylic polymers, and to coated substrates comprising the curable film-forming composition applied to at least one surface of the substrates. The acrylic polymers comprise epoxy functional groups and polydialkylsiloxane functional groups. The present invention is also drawn to methods of mitigating dirt build-up on a substrate, comprising applying to at least a portion of the substrate the curable film-forming composition described above and at least partially curing the curable film-forming composition. 1. A curable film-forming composition comprising:(a) a film-forming polymer comprising reactive epoxy functional groups;(b) a curing agent comprising acid functional groups reactive with the reactive functional groups in (a); and (i) epoxy functional groups; and', '(ii) polydialkylsiloxane functional groups;, '(c) an acrylic polymer component comprisingwherein the components (a), (b) and (c) are different from one another.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the acrylic polymer component (c) comprises an acrylic polymer prepared from a reaction mixture comprising:(i) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising epoxy functional groups; and(ii) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising polydialkylsiloxane functional groups.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the film-forming polymer (a) comprises an acrylic polymer.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the curing agent (b) comprises an addition polymer claim 1 , a polyether polymer claim 1 , a polyester polymer claim 1 , a polyester acrylate polymer claim 1 , a polyurethane polymer claim 1 , and/or a polyurethane acrylate polymer.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated monomer (i) comprising epoxy functional groups comprises glycidyl acrylate claim 2 , glycidyl methacrylate claim 2 , allyl glycidyl ether claim 2 , and/or methallyl glycidyl ether.6. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the ...

METHOD OF REPAIRING AND/OR PROTECTING A SURFACE IN A REACTOR

A method of forming a heterogeneous protective layer on a surface of a component in a reactor is useful for repair and/or protection. The reactor may be used for production of polycrystalline silicon or a reactant thereof. The heterogeneous protective layer comprises silicon, and may comprise silicon carbide (SiC) and/or silicon nitride (SiN). The method comprises providing a polymeric composition for forming the heterogeneous protective layer. The polymeric composition may comprise a polycarbosilane and/or a polysilazane. The method further comprises providing the component. The surface of the component comprises carbon, such as graphite, carbon fiber reinforced carbon, or a combination thereof. The method further comprises applying the polymeric composition on the surface to form a pre-cured coating layer. The method further comprises heating the pre-cured coating layer to form the heterogeneous protective layer. The surface of the component is present within the reactor during heating of the pre-cured coating layer. 1. A method of forming a heterogeneous protective layer on a surface of a component in a reactor with the heterogeneous protective layer comprising silicon , said method comprising the steps of:providing a polymeric composition for forming the heterogeneous protective layer;providing the component with the surface of the component comprising carbon;applying the polymeric composition on the surface of the component to form a pre-cured coating layer; andheating the pre-cured coating layer to form the heterogeneous protective layer;wherein the surface of the component is present within the reactor during heating of the pre-cured coating layer.2. The method of wherein the surface of the component is also present within the reactor during application of the polymeric composition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pre-cured coating layer is heated by feeding a gas composition into the reactor.4. The method of wherein the gas composition:i) comprises ...

Composition

A coating composition for coating an underwater structure which is subject to damage from water, the coating composition comprising (1) a cross-linkable polysiloxane; (2) a silane cross-linking agent; and (3) fumed silica. 1. A coating composition for coating an underwater structure which is subject to damage from water , the coating composition comprising:a cross-linkable polysiloxane;a silane cross-linking agent; andfumed silica.2. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the silane cross-linking agent chemically cross-links the cross-linkable siloxane upon curing the composition.3. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the cross-linkable polysiloxane is a hydroxy-terminated polydialkylsiloxane.4. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the components are present in the following proportions by weight:1 part fumed silica, to:5 to 400 parts cross-linkable polysiloxane; and0.3 to 30 parts silane cross-linking agent.5. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the fumed silica is selected from one or both of fumed silica treated with a polysiloxane claim 1 , and fumed silica not treated with a polysiloxane.6. The coating composition as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the fumed silica includes fumed silica which is not treated with polysiloxane admixed with fumed silica which is treated with polysiloxane; the relative proportions thereof by weight preferably being in the range 5 to 95 parts fumed silicon which is not treated with polysiloxane to 95 to 5 parts fumed silica which is treated with polysiloxane.7. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the fumed silica includes relative proportions by weight of 50 to 80 parts fumed silica not treated with polysiloxane to 50 to 20 parts fumed silica treated with polysiloxane.8. The coating composition of claim 1 , further comprising a silane adhesion promoter claim 1 , which is a different chemical compound than the silane cross-linking agent.9. The coating composition of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

PRODUCTION METHOD OF POLYURETHANE POROUS MEMBRANE TO BE USED FOR AT LEAST ONE OF APPLICATIONS OF CELL CULTURE AND CANCER CELL GROWTH INHIBITION

A polyurethane porous membrane is produced by a simple method to be used for at least one of applications of cell culture and cancer cell growth inhibition. The production method of the polyurethane porous membrane to be used for at least one of the applications of cell culture and cancer cell growth inhibition comprises: a first step of forming a layer of a polyurethane material which is uncured, on a substrate; and a second step of supplying water vapor to an exposed surface of the layer of the polyurethane material formed on the substrate, which is away from the substrate, so as to cure the polyurethane material and provide the layer of the polyurethane material with a porous structure having a plurality of irregularities on the exposed surface. 1. A production method of a polyurethane porous membrane to be used for at least one of applications of cell culture and cancer cell growth inhibition , the production method of the polyurethane porous membrane comprising:a first step of forming a layer of a polyurethane material which is uncured, on a substrate; anda second step of supplying water vapor to an exposed surface of the layer of the polyurethane material formed on the substrate, which is away from the substrate, so as to cure the polyurethane material and provide the layer of the polyurethane material with a porous structure having a plurality of irregularities on the exposed surface.2. The production method of the polyurethane porous membrane to be used for at least one of the applications of cell culture and cancer cell growth inhibition according to claim 1 ,wherein the porous structure of the polyurethane porous membrane provided at the second step is comprised of a plurality of pores open to the exposed surface, andonly a single pore is present in a membrane thickness direction of the polyurethane porous membrane.3. The production method of the polyurethane porous membrane to be used for at least one of the applications of cell culture and cancer cell ...

Dry Primer Film Composite and Use Thereof

A dry primer film composite that includes a release carrier film and a pigmented sandable primer layer having a dry film thickness of 100 μm or greater overlying the carrier film, wherein the primer layer is a latent heat curing material; and uses of the dry primer film composite for spot repair of a substrate in need of repair. In preferred embodiments said primer layer is formed from a coating composition comprising a binder chosen from thermosetting acrylics, GMA acrylics, urethanes, epoxies, polyester and combinations thereof. 1. A method for spot repair of a substrate , comprising the step of applying a dry primer film composite to the substrate , the dry primer film composite comprising:a release carrier film;a pigmented sandable primer layer having a dry film thickness (DFT) of about 100 microns (μm) or greater overlying the carrier film; andwherein the primer layer is a thermally self cross-linking latent heat curing material having a latent curing temperature in the range from 100° C. to 140° C. and having a melt/flow temperature in the range from 75° C. up to its latent curing temperature.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said carrier film is chosen from a treated or untreated polyester (PET) sheet/film claim 1 , or a treated or untreated biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) sheet/film.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said carrier film is a silicone treated PET sheet.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said primer layer is formed from a coating composition comprising a binder chosen from thermosetting acrylics claim 1 , GMA acrylics claim 1 , urethanes claim 1 , epoxies claim 1 , polyesters and combinations thereof.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said primer layer is formed from a 1K or 2K coating composition comprising a crosslinking agent.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said primer layer is formed from a coating composition comprising a binder system chosen from: (i) an epoxy-amine system based ...

METHOD TO STRIP AND RECOAT EROSION COATINGS APPLIED TO FAN BLADES AND STRUCTURAL GUIDE VANES

A method of repairing an erosion coating coupled to a substrate, wherein the coating comprises an anodization layer on the substrate, a bond primer layer on the anodization layer, a corrosion-resistant primer on the bond primer, and an erosion coating on the corrosion-resistant primer. The method comprises abrading an erosion coating; abrading a corrosion-resistant primer; creating an abraded surface comprising a bond primer over an anodization layer coupled to the substrate, applying a sol-gel adhesion promoter layer to said abraded surface; applying a corrosion-resistant layer over the sol-gel adhesion promoter layer; and applying an erosion coating layer over the corrosion-resistant layer. 1. A method of repairing an erosion coating coupled to a substrate , wherein the coating comprises an anodization layer on the substrate , a bond primer layer on the anodizing layer , a corrosion-resistant primer on the bond primer , and an erosion coating on the corrosion-resistant primer , the method comprising:abrading the erosion coating;abrading the corrosion-resistant primer;creating an abraded surface comprising said bond primer over said anodization layer coupled to said substrate,applying a sol-gel adhesion promoter layer to said abraded surface;applying a corrosion-resistant layer over said sol-gel adhesion promoter layer; andapplying an erosion coating layer over said corrosion-resistant layer.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said abraded surface comprises at least one of a portion of a bond primer over said anodization layer over said substrate and a portion of a corrosion-resistant primer over a portion of said bond primer over said anodization layer over said substrate.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said abrading comprises plastic media blast.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said abrading step utilizes media selected from the group consisting of plastic media claim 1 , walnut shells claim 1 , cherry stones claim 1 , starch ...

SUBSTRATES COATED WITH WEAR RESISTANT LAYERS AND METHODS OF APPLYING WEAR RESISTANT LAYERS TO SAME

Components with improved erosion resistance are disclosed. A surface of the component or a substrate of the component is modified by coating the substrate with an elastomer layer. The elastomer layer is then modified by embedding hard particles onto an outer side of the elastomer layer. The hard particles exhibit higher fractured toughness providing enhanced erosion protection. The elastic properties of the elastomer experience little reduction because the surface embedded particles are located only at the outer side or outer surface of the elastomer layer. Therefore, the bond between the inner side of the elastomer layer and the substrate or component surface is not interfered with and the potential for electro-chemical corrosion and poor adhesion are not increased by the presence of the hard particles as the hard particles are located away from the inner face between the elastomer layer and the substrate. 15-. (canceled)6. A method of repairing a damaged leading edge of an airfoil , comprising:coating the damaged leading edge of the airfoil with a first uncured elastomeric material;partially curing the first uncured elastomeric material to form a partially cured elastomeric layer, the partially cured elastomeric layer having an inner surface coupled to the damaged leading edge of the airfoil and an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface;embedding hard particles having a diameter greater than or equal to five microns into the outer surface;further curing the partially cured elastomeric layer to form a matrix, andcoating the matrix with a second uncured elastomeric material and curing the second uncured elastomeric material.7. (canceled)8. The method of repairing a damaged leading edge according to wherein the second uncured elastomeric material is the same as the first uncured elastomeric material.9. The method of repairing a damaged leading edge according to wherein the second uncured elastomeric material is different than the first uncured elastomeric ...

SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SUBSTRATE HOLDER

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 ...

METHOD FOR SMOOTHING SUBSTRATE SURFACE

Methods for modifying contours of substrate surfaces are disclosed. Methods include depositing filler material on a critical mating surface of a substrate so as to render the mating surface more mateable with a matching substrate. The filler material can be deposited within or around features or defects on the mating surface such that a final desired surface contour is achieved. In some cases, the final surface contour of the mating surface is planar. This can prevent gaps associated with the features or defects from forming between the substrate and the matching substrate when they are joined together. The final surface contour of the mating surface can be determined by comparing dimensions of the mating surface to dimensions of a reference surface. In some cases, ink jet printing techniques are used to deposit the filler material accurately in prescribed locations and with precise thickness control. 1. A method of adjusting a surface of a substrate , the method comprising:comparing a contour of the surface to a reference contour of a reference surface;based upon the comparing, identifying a portion of the surface having a corresponding surface contour that is out of conformance with respect to the reference contour as: (1) a bump when the corresponding surface contour is proud of the reference contour, otherwise (2) as a divot; andbringing the corresponding surface contour of the identified portion into conformance by:depositing a first amount of filler material in a region around the bump, otherwise, depositing a second amount of filler material into the divot.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein when the divot cannot be brought into conformance claim 1 , changing a shape of the divot.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein changing the shape of the divot comprises laser ablating the divot.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a housing of an electronic device.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein an overall shape of the housing is embodied as a reference ...

SUBWAVELENGTH COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

Methods are disclosed for forming subwavelength coatings for use in the UV, visible, or infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum. A first material and a second material are deposited onto a substrate. The first material may include dielectric spheres of subwavelength size that self-assemble on the substrate to form a template or scaffold with subwavelength size voids between the spheres into which the second material is deposited or filled. First and second materials are heated on the substrate at a preselected temperature to form the subwavelength coating. 1. A method of forming a subwavelength coating for use in the UV , visible , or infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum comprising:depositing at least a first material and a second material onto a substrate, wherein the first material includes dielectric spheres of a subwavelength size that self-assemble on the substrate to form a template or scaffold with subwavelength size voids between the spheres into which the second material is deposited or filled; andheating the first and second materials on the substrate at a preselected temperature to form the subwavelength coating.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein an average diameter of the dielectric spheres of subwavelength size included in the first material is smaller than one half of a selected wavelength within the UV claim 1 , visible claim 1 , or infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first material or the second material comprises on oxide of vanadium.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subwavelength coating includes a quasi-periodic subwavelength mesh structure or coating of the second material that extends in at least two dimensions substantially conformal to the substrate.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the subwavelength mesh coating exhibits at least one resonant response to reflect claim 4 , transmit claim 4 , or absorb a select band of electromagnetic claim 4 , UV claim 4 , visible claim 4 , ...

DEPOSITION MASK, METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEPOSITION MASK AND TOUCH PANEL

The present invention comprises a sheet-like shielding member having openings in correspondence to a thin film pattern formed on a film-deposited substrate and a mesh having a plurality of lattice points within the openings and supported on side wall portions of the openings of the shielding member so as to provide a clearance between the mesh and one surface of the shielding member 1. A deposition mask comprising:a sheet-like shielding member having openings in correspondence to a thin film pattern formed on a film-deposited substrate; anda mesh having a plurality of lattice points within the openings, and supported on side wall portions of the openings of the shielding member, so as to provide a clearance between the mesh and one surface of the shielding member.2. The deposition mask according to claim 1 , wherein at least the shielding member is a magnetic metal member.3. The deposition mask according to claim 1 , wherein the mesh is formed of a resin.4. The deposition mask according to claim 1 , wherein a resin layer is formed on one surface of the shielding member.5. A method for producing a deposition mask claim 1 , the method comprising:plating a magnetic metal material on a metal base material to form a sheet-like shielding member having openings in correspondence to a thin film pattern formed on a film-deposited substrate,applying a liquid resin onto the shielding member and within the openings to form a film layer thinner in thickness than the shielding member; andirradiating the film layer with laser light from a contact surface side with the metal base material to form a mesh having a plurality of lattice points at least at film layer portions corresponding to the openings, after the shielding member and the film layer are peeled off integrally from the metal base material.6. A method for producing a touch panel by depositing a film using a deposition mask according to to form a transparent electrode on a transparent substrate claim 1 , the method ...

APPARATUS FOR PRINTING OF A MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE

An apparatus for printing on a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a material recovery device and a first linear motor configured for adjusting a distance of the material recovery device with respect to a substrate support. Further, a method for printing of a material on a substrate is provided that includes positioning a material recovery device with respect to a substrate support using a first linear motor. 1. An apparatus for printing of a material on a substrate , comprising a material recovery device and a first linear motor configured for adjusting a distance of the material recovery device with respect to a substrate support.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a first printing device configured for printing the material on the substrate.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a second linear motor connected to the first printing device and configured for adjusting at least one of a position of the first printing device with respect to the substrate support and a force of the first printing device acting on the substrate support.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first linear motor and the second linear motor are configured as a linear double motor.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a first adjustment device configured for adjusting a tilt of the material recovery device with respect to the substrate support.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a second adjustment device configured for adjusting a tilt of the first printing device with respect to the substrate support.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first linear motor is a stepper motor.8. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a second printing device connected to the first linear motor.9. The apparatus of claim 3 , further including a current detection device configured for detecting a current flowing through at least one of the first linear motor and second linear motor.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , further including a processing ...

High-Viscosity Sealant Application System

A method and apparatus for applying a sealant material. A nozzle system may be positioned relative to a structure using a robotic device. The sealant material may be applied in a number of streams onto a structure using the nozzle system and the robotic device to form a sealant deposit having a desired shape in which the sealant material has a viscosity greater than a selected threshold. 1. An apparatus comprising:a robotic attachment element configured for attachment to a robotic device;a source attachment element configured for attachment to a source holding a sealant material having a viscosity greater than a selected threshold; anda nozzle system configured to apply the sealant material onto a structure in a number of streams to form a sealant deposit having a desired shape.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle system is configured to be held at least 0.5 inches away from the structure during application of the sealant material onto the structure.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle system is configured to be held at least 1.0 inches away from the structure during application of the sealant material onto the structure.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the robotic device is configured to move the nozzle system relative to the structure such that the sealant material is applied with a desired level of consistency and accuracy.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the desired shape of the sealant deposit is a bead having a substantially uniform thickness and width along a length of the bead.6. The apparatus of further comprising:a temperature controlling element associated with the nozzle system and configured to control a temperature of the sealant material flowing through the nozzle system to change the viscosity of the sealant material.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle system is configured to apply the sealant material onto the structure in one of a monostream mode and a multistream mode using a selected application ...

METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTS

An architectural construct is a synthetic material that includes a matrix characterization of different crystals engineered to exhibit certain properties. An architectural construct can be fabricated by a process involving layer deposition, formation, exfoliation and spacing. In one aspect, purified methane can be dehydrogenated onto a substrate by applying heat through the substrate. Deposited carbon can form a plurality of layers of a matrix characterization of crystallized carbon through self-organization. The layers can be exfoliated and spaced to configure parallel orientation at a desired spacing and thickness using selected precursors and applying heat, pressure, or both. The desired architectural construct can further be stabilized and doped to exhibit desired properties. 1. A process comprising:dehydrogenating hydrocarbon feedstock to deposit carbon onto a substrate, wherein the dehydrogenating comprises applying heat through the substrate;forming a plurality of layers comprising a matrix characterization of carbon derived from a dehydrogenated hydrocarbon, wherein the layers are formed through self-organization of the carbon; andproducing an architectural construct of carbon by exfoliating at least one layer from the plurality of layers to form at least one exfoliated layer, wherein the producing the architectural construct of carbon comprises impregnating the at least one exfoliated layer with a fluid to create a pressure, wherein the at least one exfoliated layer is substantially parallel with any other exfoliated layer.2. A process of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon feedstock comprises methane.3. A process of claim 2 , wherein the methane is substantially purified methane.4. A process of claim 1 , wherein the matrix characterization of carbon is graphene.5. (canceled)6. A process of claim 1 , wherein the fluid comprises a gas such as methane claim 1 , ethane claim 1 , propane claim 1 , or butane.7. A process of claim 1 , further comprising adding at ...

Process for the Realization of Decorations

It refers to a process for the realization of decorative items by utilizing granules of precious and/or semiprecious, natural and/or synthetic stones, to be applied on a support. 1. Process for the realization of decorations by utilizing at least one typology of granules of precious and/or semiprecious , natural and/or synthetic stones , to be fixed to a surface of a support , characterized by the fact of comprising the following phases:making at least one portion of surface of the support adhesive;distributing one typology of stone granules on the surface of the support;pressing the stone granules on the surface of the support so that the stone granules adhere to the at least one portion of surface;recovering the stone granules that have not adhered to the at least one portion of surface.2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the following phases are comprised to make the at least one portion of surface of the support adhesive:spraying a photosensitive lacquer on the support surface, made adhesive previously, so as to make the support surface no more adhesive;exposing the at least one portion of surface of the support to UV rays so as to sensitize only the lacquer distributed on the at least one portion of surface;removing the lacquer previously sensitized so as to make only the at least one portion of surface of the support, exposed to UV rays, adhesive again.3. Process according to claim 2 , wherein the sensitization of the lacquer distributed on the at least one portion of surface of the support takes place according to the following phases:superimposing a mask having at least one transparent area and at least one non-transparent area on the surface of the support;exposing the support surface covered by the mask to UV rays so that only the lacquer of the at least one portion of surface of the support corresponding to the at least one transparent area of the mask is sensitized.4. Process according to claim 2 , wherein the sensitization of the lacquer ...

Moisture Barrier Composite Film And Its Preparation Method

The invention provides a moisture barrier composite film, formed by having a mixture of thermally reduced graphene and cyclic olefin copolymer be formed into a film and forming a hydrophilic surface layer on surfaces of the moisture barrier composite film by a hydrophilic agent; wherein a ratio of carbon atoms to oxygen atoms in thermally reduced graphene is more than 30 and the hydrophilic surface layer has a density of 0.01˜1.0 mg/cm. 1. A method for preparing a moisture barrier composite film , comprising:providing a graphene dispersed solution;dissolving cyclic olefin copolymer in the graphene dispersed solution to obtain a casting solution;performing a solution film casting procedure to coat the casting solution on a glass substrate to form a coating film; andperforming a film drying procedure to dry the coating film to separate from the glass substrate to obtain a moisture barrier composite film.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:performing a surface modification procedure to modify surfaces of the moisture barrier composite film to become hydrophilic by using a hydrophilic modifier to coat on the surfaces of the moisture barrier composite film by a drop casting method to form a hydrophilic surface layer on the surfaces of the moisture barrier composite film after drying.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the hydrophilic modifier is made by dissolving an amphoteric polymer in an ethanol containing aqueous solution.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the amphoteric polymer is (poly(ethylene oxid)-poly(propylene oxid)-poly(ethylene oxid) triblock copolymer or poly(4-styrenesulfonic acid) claim 3 , the ethanol containing aqueous solution is an aqueous solution containing 20 wt % of ethanol and the hydrophilic surface layer has a density with a range of 0.01˜1.0 mg/cm.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene dispersed solution is obtained by thermally reduce graphene oxide to produce thermally reduced ...

Surface-Independent, Surface-Modifying, Multifunctional Coatings and Applications Thereof

The present invention provides a surface-independent surface-modifying multifunctional biocoating and methods of application thereof. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of a substrate with an alkaline solution comprising a surface-modifying agent (SMA) such as dopamine so as to modify the substrate surface to include at least one reactive moiety. In another version of the invention, a secondary reactive moiety is applied to the SMA-treated substrate to yield a surface-modified substrate having a specific functionality. 2. The method of wherein the reactive moiety is a metal.4. The method of wherein the biofouling-resistant reactive moiety is selected from the group consisting of thiols claim 3 , primary amines claim 3 , secondary amines claim 3 , nitriles claim 3 , aldehydes claim 3 , imidazoles claim 3 , azides claim 3 , halides claim 3 , polyhexamethylene dithiocarbonate claim 3 , hydrogen claim 3 , hydroxyls claim 3 , carboxylic acids claim 3 , aldehydes claim 3 , carboxylic esters or a carboxamides.5. The method of wherein the modified substrate is part of a medical device.7. The kit of further comprising a reactive moiety selected from the group consisting of thiols claim 6 , primary amines claim 6 , secondary amines claim 6 , nitriles claim 6 , aldehydes claim 6 , imidazoles claim 6 , azides claim 6 , halides claim 6 , polyhexamethylene dithiocarbonate claim 6 , hydrogen claim 6 , hydroxyls claim 6 , carboxylic acids claim 6 , aldehydes claim 6 , carboxylic esters or carboxamides.8. The kit of further comprising a substrate surface to be modified.9. The kit of wherein the surface-modifying agent is in solution.10. The kit of wherein the surface-modifying agent is in powdered form. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/939,386 filed Jul. 11, 2013, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/875,237 filed Oct. 19, 2007, and has issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,541,060 on Sep. 24, 2013, which claims priority to U.S. ...

THREE-DIMENSIONALLY SHAPED STRUCTURE HAVING HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A 3D-shaped structure having a hydrophobic surface according to the present invention includes a substrate, a protrusion and depression portion formed on the substrate, and a protective film formed on the protrusion and depression portion, in which the protrusion and depression portion includes at least one of a first protrusion and depression portion including a plurality of micro-protrusions, and the second protrusion and depression portion including a plurality of nano-fibers. 1. A 3D-shaped structure having a hydrophobic surface , comprising:a substrate;a protrusion and depression portion formed on the substrate; anda protective film formed on the protrusion and depression portion,wherein the protrusion and depression portion includes at least one of a first protrusion and depression portion including a plurality of micro-protrusions and the second protrusion and depression portion including a plurality of nano-fibers.2. The 3D-shaped structure of claim 1 , whereinthe first protrusion and depression portion includes at least one selected from polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANI), and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT).3. The 3D-shaped structure of claim 1 , whereinthe second protrusion and depression portion includes polyaniline.4. The 3D-shaped structure of claim 1 , whereinthe protective film includes Teflon or alkyltrichlorosilane.5. The 3D-shaped structure of claim 1 , wherein:the first protrusion and depression portion has a thickness of 100 μm or less, anda height of the micro-protrusion is 1 μm or less.6. The 3D-shaped structure of claim 1 , wherein:the second protrusion and depression portion has a thickness of 1 μm or less; andthe nano-fiber has a diameter of 200 nm or less and a length of 1 μm or less.7. A method of manufacturing a 3D-shaped structure having a hydrophobic surface claim 1 , comprising:forming a protrusion and depression portion on a substrate; andforming a hydrophobic protective film on the protrusion and depression portion, ...

SHEET OF MASKING MEANS

A sheet of masking means () which extends in a first direction wherein the sheet () has its longest extension, comprising a plurality of flat masking means () with an upperside () and an underside (), the masking means () comprising a corner portion () which comprises a triangle surface which has a first side edge () and a second side edge () further comprising an angle μ which is defined between the first and second side edge where a first masking means () has the apex of the angle μ directed perpendicular to the first direction a second masking means () has the apex of the angle μ directed perpendicular to the first direction in an opposite direction in relation to the apex μ of the first masking means () where the first side edge () of the corner portion () of the first masking means () runs parallel to the first side edge () of the corner portion () of the second masking means () a third masking means () which has the apex of the angle μ directed in the same direction as the angle μ of the first masking means (), where the second side edge () of the corner portion () of the third masking means () runs parallel to the second side edge () of the corner portion () of the second masking means () where the first () and third masking means are held together by a material bridge (). 1. A sheet of masking means which extends in a first direction wherein the sheet has its longest extension , comprising a plurality of individual flat masking means with an upperside and an underside , the masking means comprising a corner portion which comprises a triangle surface which has a first side edge and a second side edge further comprising an angle μ which is defined between the first and second side edge , whereina first masking means has the apex of the angle μ directed perpendicular to the first direction,a second masking means has the apex of the angle μ directed perpendicular to the first direction in an opposite direction in relation to the apex μ of the first masking means ...

Composite for Preventing Ice Adhesion

The present invention relates to a novel composite for preventing ice adhesion. A superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic surface with a hydrophobic, low freezing point liquid adsorbed onto surface asperities results in a durable, renewable anti-icing surface. The preparation method for novel icing and rain protecting surface is disclosed. 1. A composite for preventing ice adhesion , said composite comprises of a hydrophobic , low freezing point liquid adsorbed onto a plurality of superhydrophilic surfaces of a hydrophobic polymer.2. The composite of claim 1 , wherein said hydrophobic claim 1 , low freezing point liquid is selected from the group consisting of poly(pentamethylcyclopentasiloxane) claim 1 , polydiethylsiloxane claim 1 , poly(oxytetrafluoroethylene-co-oxydifluoromethylene) claim 1 , polydimethylsiloxane claim 1 , poly(dimethylsiloxane-co-diethylsiloxane) claim 1 , poly(ethylmethylsiloxane) claim 1 , poly(methyltrifluoropropylsiloxane) claim 1 , poly(methyltrifluoropropylsiloxane-co-dimethylsiloxane) claim 1 , perfluoropolyether claim 1 , polyhexafluoropropylene oxide claim 1 , perfluoropolyalkyl ether claim 1 , perfluoroalkyl ether substituted s-triazine claim 1 , fluorinated ether claim 1 , polychlorotrifluoroethylene claim 1 , polyalphaolefin hydrogenated claim 1 , polyalphaolefin claim 1 , and a mixture thereof.3. The composite of claim 1 , wherein said hydrophobic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane claim 1 , polyurea claim 1 , fluorinated polyurethane claim 1 , fluorinated polyurea claim 1 , polysiloxane claim 1 , interpenetrating polymer network material claim 1 , high density polyethylene claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polymethylmethacrylate claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , polysulfone claim 1 , polyamide-imide claim ...

Systems and Methods for Super-Hydrophobic and Super-Oleophobic Surface Treatments

The field of the invention relates to systems and methods for surface treatments, and more particularly to systems and methods for surface treatments, modifications or coatings using micro- and nano-structure particles for both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties. In one embodiment, a method of treating surfaces to impart both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties includes the steps of pre-treating a substrate surface; assembling dual-scale nanoparticles onto the surface of the substrate; and treating the dual-scale nanoparticle coated surface with SiClto cross-link the nanoparticles to each other and to the surface of the substrate creating a robust nano-structured topographic surface having both super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of treating substrate surfaces to impart them with super-hydrophobic and super-oleophobic properties comprising:(a) pre-treating the substrate surface with a partially polymerized carboxylic-terminated PDMS monolayer coating;(b) synthesizing monodispersed silica nanoparticles and monodispersed larger silica particles;(c) modifying the monodispersed silica nanoparticles and monodispersed larger silica particles prepared in step (b) with different functional groups, wherein the smaller particles attach to the larger particles via chemical reactions between the functional groups, producing dual-scale particles then having hydrophobic properties;(d) submersing the substrate into a Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) trough apparatus, the apparatus having a water sub-phase with a monolayer of the dual-scale particles spread on the sub-phase surface;(e) raising the substrate from said sub-phase into the air to deposit the monolayer of dual-scale particles onto the substrate surface;(f) thermally curing the substrate surface for a first duration, wherein the PDMS monolayer becomes fully polymerized creating a PDMS matrix and partially embedding the dual-scale particles in said PDMS matrix; ...

NANOSTRUCTURED COMPOSITE MATERIALS COMPRISING REFRACTORY ELEMENTS

A bicontinuous non-porous microstructure comprising a refractory phase and a non-refractory phase, wherein the refractory phase substantially comprises one or more refractory elements and the non-refractory phase comprises a void filled by one or more materials that are different than a material comprising the non-refractory phase in a bicontinuous network from which the nanocomposite refractory material is formed and methods of making the same are disclosed. 1. A nanocomposite refractory material comprising:a bicontinuous non-porous microstructure comprising a refractory phase and a non-refractory phase, wherein the refractory phase substantially comprises one or more refractory elements and the non-refractory phase comprises a void filled by one or more materials, wherein the one or more materials filling the void are different than a material comprising the non-refractory phase in a bicontinuous network from which the nanocomposite refractory material is formed.2. The nanocomposite refractory material of claim 1 , wherein the one or more refractory elements is selected from the group consisting of tantalum (Ta) claim 1 , tungsten (W) claim 1 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 1 , niobium (Nb) claim 1 , rhenium (Re).3. The nanocomposite refractory material of claim 1 , wherein a surface claim 1 , bulk claim 1 , or combination thereof of the refractory phase comprises an oxide claim 1 , nitride claim 1 , or carbide of the one or more refractory elements.4. The nanocomposite refractory material of claim 1 , wherein the one or more materials filling the void in the non-refractory phase is selected from the group consisting of a polymer claim 1 , an oxide claim 1 , a ceramic claim 1 , an alloy claim 1 , and a metal different from a metal comprising the non-refractory phase in a bicontinuous network from which the nanocomposite refractory material is formed.5. The nanocomposite refractory material of claim 1 , wherein the nanocomposite refractory material has a characteristic ...