СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ПЕЧАТНОЙ ПРОДУКЦИИ ДЛЯ ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ РОЗЫГРЫШЕЙ

Изобретение относится к области изготовления печатной продукции для проведения розыгрышей. Технический результат заключается в том, что для изготовления печатной продукции, используемой в качестве носителя информации для проведения розыгрышей, лотерей и т.п., не требуется высокое качество бумаги, обеспечивается высокое качество изображения, не требуются дополнительные элементы защиты. Способ включает нанесение на каждом экземпляре печатной продукции одного и того же изображения и порядкового номера экземпляра, при этом в заранее установленной области каждого экземпляра проводят съемку тонкой структуры изображения в отраженном или проходящем свете и запоминают это изображение в цифровом виде, а при предъявлении экземпляра с выигравшим номером осуществляют его идентификацию с запомненным изображением. 1 з.п.ф-лы, 6 ил.

Аппарат для выдачи проездных билетов

PROCEDURE FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST, WITH A THIN LAYER OF METAL COVERING OF RELIEF SAMPLE OF HIGH RESOLUTION ON THERMAL PLASTIC STORAGE MEDIUMS AND COINING/SHAPING DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THIS PROCEDURE

Verfahren zur Markierung des Betrages an mit Vordruck versehenen Wertscheinen.

Selbsttätiges Entwertegerät für Fahrkarten und Fahrscheine

METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED PRODUCTION FOR PRIZE DRAWING

APPARATUS FOR WAGERING TICKET PROCESSING

Ticket dispenser

A ticket dispenser includes a drive roller and an idler roller so that power rotation of the drive roller advances tickets between them; the drive roller is movable toward and away from the idler roller and is so disposed and supported that a manual pull on the tickets to withdraw them when the power is off will serve to bind the tickets firmly between the rollers and prevent them from being pulled out.

Билетная лунка

VERFAHREN ZUM ERZEUGEN WENIGSTENS EINES, MIT EINER DUENNEN METALLSCHICHT UEBERZOGENEN RELIEFMUSTERS VON HOHER AUFLOESUNG AUF THERMO- PLASTISCHEM INFORMATIONSTRAEGERN UND PRAEGE- VORRICHTUNG ZUR DURCHFUEHRUNG DIESES VERFAHRENS

NONCORRUPTIBLE READ/WRITER AND METHOD

CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A TRANSIT SYSTEM

Techniques are provided herein that enable local fare processing for access control points (208) (entry gates, turnstiles, etc.) in a transit or similar system (100) that can detect fraudulent activity far more quickly than fare processing systems using traditional blacklists or whitelists-and even detecting fraudulent activity at a first occurrence. Embodiments take advantage of the relatively high communication speed and memory capacity of modem transit systems to generate a list of all applicable cards with usage data such as the time of last use, value, or other "one directional data," provide it to each access control point (208) in the system. The access control point (208), upon reading fare media, can then compare the data on the fare media to data on the list to determine whether fraud may be taking place. The access control point (208) may then determine whether to allow access, flag the fare media, and/or take another action.

A METHOD FOR IMPRESSING A DRAWING OF RELIEF IN A THERMOPLASTIC MATTER INFORMATION SUPPORT

Manual ticket dispensing machine - has spring loaded pins passing through ticket box and pushing ticket pile upwards

APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING BETTING TICKETS

A METHOD FOR IMPRESSING A DRAWING OF RELIEF IN A THERMOPLASTIC MATTER INFORMATION SUPPORT

APPARATUS FOR WAGERING TICKET PROCESSING

Burglarproof device for lottery ticket dispenser

A burglarproof lottery ticket dispenser includes a triggering element having a handle. The triggering element is mounted on a slide shaft such that the handle is capable of locating or actuating a drive shaft. The dispenser further includes a driven shaft on which a driven element and a pawl are mounted. The driven element is provided with a driven gear engageable with a rotation gear, and an inner ratchet wheel capable of cooperating with the pawl. An electronic eye for counting the dispensed lottery tickets is located on an opening which is located between the ticket guiding arcuate edge and the second stopping edge of the upper and the lower guide plates.

AUTOMATIC CHECKING AND COLLECTING SYSTEM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic checking and collecting system which accurately discriminates the use of a stored fare card and a season ticket which have any forgery, alteration or a train ride cheating on the fare. SOLUTION: This system is provided with an identification medium 1, a central processor 21 and an automatic checking and collecting machine 11, wherein the medium 11 records inherent individual fixed information D and variable information (d), and a storing part 23 of the processor 21 stores at least part of the individual fixed and variable information which is owned by separate identification media over an entire identification medium. A decision means 25 of the processor 21 determines that the medium 1 has abnormality based on the information D which is sent from the automatic checking and collecting machine to the processor 21 through a communication line when the variable information (d) sent is different from the variable information that is preliminarily ...

METHODS OF IMPRESSING RELIEF PATTERNS IN THERMOPLASTIC INFORMATION CARRIERS

PROTECTION OF DOCUMENTS

PROCEDURE FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST, WITH A DUENNEN LAYER OF METAL COVERING OF RELIEF SAMPLE OF HIGH RESOLUTION ON THERMAL PLASTIC ONE STORAGE MEDIUMS AND COINING/SHAPING A DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THIS PROCEDURE

APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING BETTING TICKETS

Herein disclosed is an apparatus for processing betting tickets which prints the betting tickets with at least one attached secret code and verifies said betting tickets during payment of dividends. According to the present invention, the secret code is formed logically in accordance with the input betting information received from the clients, said secret code is added to the betting information and recorded on said betting tickets. During payment of said dividends with respect to the betting ticket, said secret code on the betting tickets is verified as to whether said secret code coincides with another code which is formed logically in accordance with the betting information on said betting ticket, for verifying the payment of said dividends. If said codes do not coincide, then said ticket is considered to be a falsified or forged one.

TICKET DISPENSER

A ticket dispenser comprising a housing body, a lockable housing door configured to close an opening in the housing body, a ticket dispensing aperture, a lockable security cover configured to prevent the removal of tickets through the aperture, and a lock assembly, wherein the lock assembly is configured to lock the housing door and security cover when in a first orientation, wherein the lock assembly is configured to lock the housing door and not to lock the security cover when in a second orientation, and wherein the lock assembly is configured not to lock the housing door or the security cover when in a third orientation.

Касса для продажи билетов пассажирам городского транспорта (троллейбуса, автобуса, трамвая)

REMOTE PERSONALIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

A system for personalizing and issuing identity documents such as national ID cards, drivers licenses and the like, and booklets such as passports and the like, at a location remote from a central issuing agency. The system permits remote personalization and issuance of documents under mobile conditions while ensuring the security and integrity of the issuance process. The system operates under local control by an operator, but requires authorization from a remote agency prior to any personalization procedures or document issuance.

TICKET DISPENSER

Apparatus for the protection of documents, especially betting slips, against falsifications

In such an apparatus a time and date printing device (2) followed by at least one roller coating device (3, 4) for coating one side of the document (S) to be protected with a transparent, rapid hardening or rapid drying liquid, as well as a plurality of motor-driven feed rollers (5-8), are arranged one behind another in a common lockable housing (1). The feed rollers (5-8) feed the document (S) to be protected automatically from an inlet opening (9), past the time and date printing device (2) to the roller coating device (3, 4) and then further to the outlet opening (10) of the housing (1). The coating does not accept further markings. ...

Ticket control mechanism for ticket vending machine - has anti-return mechanism which prevents slipping of ticket output slide

PRINTER FOR KIOSKS

A printer for kiosks is disclosed that comprises an anti-intrusion door that is movable between a normal closed position and an open position in which it respectively closes and opens a passage through which a printed document is guided, moving from the normal closed position to the open position by a thrust exerted by the exiting document and returning to the closed position through the effect of its weight after the printed document has been removed.

ELECTRONIC TICKET WITHOUT CONTACT CONTAINING PAPER BASES ON TECHNIQUES Of Electronic labels

Railway passenger electronic ticket for use in electronic ticket machine, has dynamic encryption information written into chip, and check-in bit provided in data stored in chip for preventing repeated check-in

La présente invention procure un ticket électronique compatible avec les tickets papiers de chemins de fer existants, lequel comprend deux couches de supports papiers, où une antenne (21 ) et une puce (22) sont enfouies à l'avance et est caractérisée en ce que des informations de cryptage dynamiques sont écrites dans ladite puce à l'avance et présentent un code de contrôle associé à un numéro de série en vue de la lutte contre la contrefaçon. A un terminal de vente de tickets, des informations de ticket seront écrites dans ladite puce, et ces informations de ticket dans ladite puce peuvent être réécrites de nombreuses fois, et ladite antenne est utilisée pour recevoir des signaux HF et les transmettre à ladite puce.

A lottery ticket machine having function of preventing tickets from being illegally drawn out

PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF D'ESTAMPAGE D'UN DESSIN ET RELIEF DANS UN SUPPORT D'INFORMATION THERMOPLASTIQUE

Fare card read-writer which overwrites oldest or invalid data

LOTTERY TICKET SECURITY METHOD

In a method for manufacturing instant lottery tickets where book numbers and ticket numbers are printed on the tickets utilizing a dual security process such that the book numbers are shuffled in each pool before the tickets are printed to break the link between the book numbers the ticket numbers or validation numbers, a reversing process can be used under certain predefined conditions to relate the original book numbers to the ticket numbers or validation numbers. In one example, where a shuffling algorithm utilizing seeds is used to shuffle the book numbers, the seeds used in the algorithm are maintained in an encrypted file. A decryption key for the encrypted seed file can be used by a lottery administration or trusted third party to reconstruct game play indicia for game adjustment purposes and manufacturing adjustments. To enhance security, the independent third party can also be used to administer the encryption and decryption keys during the ticket manufacturing process and during ...

Manual ticket dispensing machine - has spring loaded pins passing through ticket box and pushing ticket pile upwards

enhancement in safety device applied in tickets generally

Card printer in a card information management system

A card printer in a card information management system. The card printer has a data input part for inputting data acquired by a user. The data is character information of a character generated by a program stored in a predetermined apparatus according to predetermined operations of a user. The card printer has a user ID input part for inputting an ID of the user. The data inputted from the data input part is converted into print information by a print information generation part. Approval information of the supplier of the card is generated by an approval information generation part. This print information and the approval information are printed on a card by a print part through an image processing part and a print control part. The user can obtain the card to which the approval information is added on demand.

PAPER MONEY PROCESSOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a paper money processor which enhances workability of a person in charge and prevents generation of a useless trouble between the person in charge and a user by judging whether or not a part of paper money is extracted from paper money discharged to a discharge port at a glance from appearance. SOLUTION: The paper money processor immediately stops recovery of the paper money if extraction of the paper money is detected when paper money forgotten to be taken is collected. Consequently, even when the paper money for change is extracted at the time of recovery of the paper money forgotten to be taken, the person in charge can judge whether or not a part of the paper money is extracted from the paper money discharged to the paper money discharge port at a glance from the appearance since the paper money remaining in the paper money discharge port projects outside from the paper money discharge port without being recovered by the processor. Thus, even if there ...

Ticket dispenser

PROCESSING BETTING TICKETS

APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING BETTING TICKETS

Ticket control mechanism for ticket vending machine - has anti-return mechanism which prevents slipping of ticket output slide

AUTOMATIC PAYING-BACK MACHINE

PURPOSE: To lighten the burden on a person in charge and prevent money from illegally be paid back by discharging and returning money that is paid back for a train ticket when the repayment elapsed time is within a specific repayment permissible time. CONSTITUTION: When a user inserts a train ticket into an insertion slot so as to receive repaid money, data (vending date, vending station, and vending time) and data on the fare, etc., that are recorded on the ticket are read out by a train ticket processing unit 14 and stored in a RAM 11. Then the time (up to repayment) between the ticket purchase time and the time when the ticket is inserted into the insertion slot is calculated. When money can be repaid (e.g. within 30 minutes), the purchase amount of money of the ticket (after reduction by handling charge when the handling charge is needed) is discharged from a return opening. Consequently, the burden on the person in charge is reducible and illegal repayment using a used ticket can be ...

An identity recognition method and system based on dynamic video analysis

Improved turbine structure for use in lottery ticket transfer o

CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A TRANSIT SYSTEM

Techniques are provided herein that enable local fare processing for access control points (208) (entry gates, turnstiles, etc.) in a transit or similar system (100) that can detect fraudulent activity far more quickly than fare processing systems using traditional blacklists or whitelists-and even detecting fraudulent activity at a first occurrence. Embodiments take advantage of the relatively high communication speed and memory capacity of modem transit systems to generate a list of all applicable cards with usage data such as the time of last use, value, or other "one directional data," provide it to each access control point (208) in the system. The access control point (208), upon reading fare media, can then compare the data on the fare media to data on the list to determine whether fraud may be taking place. The access control point (208) may then determine whether to allow access, flag the fare media, and/or take another action.

Ticket dispenser

A motor of a ticket dispensing machine rotates a drive roller 24 through a gear train. A tension spring 30 urges drive roller 24 against a guide plate 14, the geometry being such that when the drive roller is not being driven any attempt to pull tickets from the dispenser increases the pressure onto the ticket strip by the drive roller. The motor may be a d.c. electric motor and may be dynamically braked to further prevent removal of any portion of the ticket strip other than that dispensed. ...

Improvements in or relating to tickets, ticket supply strips therefor and machine for issuing the same

... 631,315. Tickets. BELL PUNCH CO., Ltd. May 24, 1946, No. 15799. Convention date, May 25, 1945. [Class 73] [Also in Group XIX] A ticket strip for use in a ticket issuing machine has two differentiated longitudinal areas. The areas may be differentiated by width and/or colour and the ticket is provided with feed holes, Fig. 4, so disposed that the areas of the strip or of a ticket obtained therefrom are distinguishable by touch. In other examples, Fig. 7 and Fig. 9, the ticket strip is provided with an additional row of holes or notches respectively to render the longitudinal areas more easily distinguishable by touch. The ticket strip is longitdinally or longitudinally and transversely perforated as it is fed through the machine by the means disclosed in Figs. 3 and 2 (not shown) respectively.

Controlling access to a transit system

Techniques are provided herein that enable local fare processing for access control points (208) (entry gates, turnstiles, etc.) in a transit or similar system (100) that can detect fraudulent activity far more quickly than fare processing systems using traditional blacklists or whitelists-and even detecting fraudulent activity at a first occurrence. Embodiments take advantage of the relatively high communication speed and memory capacity of modem transit systems to generate a list of all applicable cards with usage data such as the time of last use, value, or other "one directional data," provide it to each access control point (208) in the system. The access control point (208), upon reading fare media, can then compare the data on the fare media to data on the list to determine whether fraud may be taking place. The access control point (208) may then determine whether to allow access, flag the fare media, and/or take another action.

PROCESSING BETTING TICKETS

TICKET DISPENSING DEVICE PREVENTING ILLEGAL TICKET DISCHARGES BY USING A DRIVING ROLLER, A PUSH ROLLER, AND A TENSION COIL SPRING

PURPOSE: A ticket dispensing device is provided to prevent an illegal discharge of a ticket by applying primary and secondary braking forces on the ticket, when the ticket is discharged without permission. CONSTITUTION: Upper and lower guide plates(20,22) are slantingly arranged on inner surfaces of left and right side plates and form a ticket transfer path. A worm wheel is rotatably coupled with the left and right plates. A worm is coupled with a shaft of a motor and rotated to be normal to the worm wheel. A first gear is coupled with one end of a wheel shaft, which penetrates the left and right plates. A pair of driving rollers(38) are rotatably coupled with the left and right plates using a driving shaft, and contacted with bottom sides of the ticket, which is transferred on the ticket transfer path. A second gear is coupled with one end of the driving shaft and rotates the driving roller. A push roller(44) is rotatably coupled with a push shaft, which is rotated along first and second ...

SEAL OF GUARANTEE FOR ROLL TICKETS

Roller mechanism for a lottery ticket machine

A roller mechanism for a lottery ticket machine includes a face plate, a compartment, a roller unit, two position hook bars, a gear unit, and a motor device. The roller unit has a main and a subordinate rollers both provided with a pattern. The motor has a worm to rotate the gear unit and then the rollers. The position hook bars press elastically the subordinate roller to engage the main roller. The main roller rotates the subordinate roller in the reverse direction, rolling out a lottery ticket out from the two rollers. But when a lottery ticket is pulled by external force, the patterns of the rollers clamp the upper and the lower surface of the lottery ticket and increase friction, and the subordinate roller shrinks inward the position hook bars to engage tightly the main roller to prevent the lottery ticket from being pulled out.

APPARATUS FOR THE PROTECTION OF DOCUMENTS, ESPECIALLY BETTING SLIPS, AGAINST FALSIFICATIONS

TICKET DISPENSER

Method for homing parked car through auxiliary code instead of parking space code

A method for homing a parked car through an auxiliary code instead of parking space code is used for improving a homing method that a supervisor homes the parked car according to a disclosed An urban parking charging method relevant to license plate numbers. The technical defect that the parked car code can be blocked by the parked car or the parking space code marked on the ground can be blurred over time can be overcome by establishing the one-to-one correspondence relationship between features of buildings around the parking space and the original parking space code.

AUTOMATIC TICKET-SELLING DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic ticket-selling device capable of executing simply application for a ticket or the like, and acquiring quickly the ticket usable equally to a normal ticket. SOLUTION: This automatic ticket-selling device 10 has a data housing means 10 capable of housing ticket information delivered from ticket sellers 32, 34 through a communication network 30, an input means 12 for inputting ticket application information by a ticket applicant, a personal identification information acquisition means 14, 16 for acquiring personal identification information of the ticket applicant, and a ticket printing means 22 including a ticket form 16 and a printing device. In the device 10, items related to the ticket information and the ticket application information, and the personal identification information are printed and outputted on the ticket form by the printing device. COPYRIGHT: (C)2002,JPO ...

Improvements in coin-operated ticket issuing machines

... 1,119,975. Coin-freed ticket-issuing machines. S. C. CAUSER. 6 June, 1967, No. 26131/67. Heading G4V. A coin-operated ticket-issuing machine includes a first switch S1 actuated on insertion of a coin to operate digital time imprinting means marking the time on a paper strip 42, rollers 24 feeding the paper strip from the machine and a second switch S3 actuated after a predetermined length of paper strip has been fed forwardly to terminate the feed. A clock mechanism 26 drives time and day (or date) printing discs 28, 30, 32 and clock hands 36. Closure of switch S1 energizes solenoid SOL1 to displace hammer 44. The latter closes a switch (S2) in its travel to energize a motor (M) driving the feed rollers, Fig. 3 (not shown). As the paper strip is fed forwardly, member 60 is rotated to close switch S3 holding on the motor. After one ticket length has been fed forwards, the switch S3 opens to deenergize the motor. A carbon ribbon 40 is driven by the motor or from the armature 46 of solenoid ...

Ticket dispenser

Ticket dispenser

A ticket dispenser for dispensing lottery tickets and preventing any unauthorised delivery of said tickets comprises a container 1 provided with a lockable door 13 allowing access to the interior of the housing. The container houses a supply of tickets which are delivered from an orifice 3 in the door 13. A delivery means comprising a roller 4 and a fixed plate 11 are actuated via a device 8 which mates with an end 7 of the roller to allow rotation of the roller 4 in direction B, to deliver a ticket, or direction C to retract a ticket. The orifice may be provided with a cutting edge to assist in separating the delivered tickets. The roller 4 may be provided with rings 14 to grip the tickets and the container may be mounted on a base 2 or on another container by mating projections (9, figure 2) with slots 10, the stacked containers being locked together using fob 15 of lock 5.

FORFARINGSSETT FOR PREGLING AV ETT RELIEFMONSTER I EN TERMOPLASTISK INFORMATIONSBERARE SAMT ANORDNING FOR UTOVANDE AV FORFARINGSSETTET

PRINTER FOR KIOSKS

TICKET ISSUING DEVICE

PURPOSE: To prevent a blank ticket as an error ticket from being issued at the time when a data transmission error occurs, to prevent the blank ticket from being illegally used and to issue an error ticket which can easily be discriminated from an unused ticket. CONSTITUTION: Print data and magnetic data of a ticket to be issued are received by an interface 84, the received print data are printed on the ticket by a blank printing part 50, and the magnetic data received by the interface 84 are recorded on the ticket by a write head 54 to issue the ticket. When it is judged that there is an error in the data received by the interface 84 by a transmission error judging part 84a, print data showing the error are printed on the ticket by using the black printing part 50 and magnetic data showing the error are recorded on the ticket by using the write head 54. COPYRIGHT: (C)1995,JPO ...

METHOD FOR PREVENTING UNFAIR USE OF COMMUNICATION TICKET

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the unfair use of commutation ticket by confirming the matching of prescribed items of the information recorded on each commutation ticket when plural sheets of commutation tickets are fed. SOLUTION: When divided first commutation ticket C1 and second commutation ticket C2 are fed into a commutation ticket feeding port 20 in an automatic ticket issuing machine, the magnetic information on the commutation tickets is read by a commutation ticket reader 22. The read commutation ticket information is inputted in a central controller 14, each of the commutation ticket information of the first commutation ticket C1 and the commutation ticket information of the second commutation ticket C2 is compared, it is judged that the both of the commutation tickets are possessed by the same person if each information is matched with each other and it is judged that the unfair uses of the commutation tickets are not performed. As the checking items at this time, whether the ...

GERAET ZUR SICHERUNG VON SCHRIFTSTUECKEN, INSBESONDERE WETTSCHEINEN, VOR FAELSCHUNGEN

Self -service booking of train ticket machine with iris recognition function

MAGNETIC CARD PROCESSING SYSTEM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To demodulate the signals which are recorded by a new processing system even by a conventional card processor and to secure the compatibility between the new and conventional processing systems by taking true magnetic cards one by one out of a stacker and reading these cards independently of each other on both one-time recording and read/write tracks respectively. SOLUTION: The magnetic cards 1 stored in a stacker 12 of a magnetic card issue machine main body 11 are taken out one by one by a take-out roller 13 and then carried on a carrier path 14 in the carrying direction (a). The write heads 16 and 17 and a read head 18 have the magnetic gaps respectively. The heads 16 and 17 can perform the recording on both one-time recording and read/write tracks independently of each other, and the head 18 can perform the reading on both one-time recording and read/write tracks independently of each other. In such a constitution, the correctness of the cards 1 can be decided.

Controlling access to a transit system

Techniques are provided herein that enable local fare processing for access control points (208) (entry gates, turnstiles, etc.) in a transit or similar system (100) that can detect fraudulent activity far more quickly than fare processing systems using traditional blacklists or whitelists-and even detecting fraudulent activity at a first occurrence. Embodiments take advantage of the relatively high communication speed and memory capacity of modem transit systems to generate a list of all applicable cards with usage data such as the time of last use, value, or other "one directional data," provide it to each access control point (208) in the system. The access control point (208), upon reading fare media, can then compare the data on the fare media to data on the list to determine whether fraud may be taking place. The access control point (208) may then determine whether to allow access, flag the fare media, and/or take another action.

Process for embossing a relief pattern into a thermoplastic information carrier

There is disclosed a method for embossing a relief pattern of high resolution into a thermoplastic information carrier by means of a heatable embossing matrix. The matrix, which exhibits the desired relief pattern, is pressed onto the thermoplastic information carrier, and is then heated by means of an electric current. After the electric current has ceased, the embossing pressure is maintained until the thermoplastic information carrier has hardened through cooling. Alternative methods permits selected variation of the relief pattern to be embossed by selectively altering the surface of the support member which supports the information carrier during the embossing operation or by selectively heating the embossing matrix.

CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A TRANSIT SYSTEM

Safe multi-copy bill random copy withdraw retention and seal output method

CHECK PRINTING DEVICE

FORFARINGSSETT OCH ANORDNING FOR PREGLING AV ETT RELIEFMONSTER I EN TERMOPLASTISK INFORMATIONSBERARE

Ticket system

Ticket system for generating valid tickets at an electronic ticket generation and selling point with the tickets comprising a support, base and extension codes, with the extension code used to prove the ticket validity Ticket comprises a support with a code, whereby the code comprises a base code and an extension code. The extension code, in the form of an alphanumeric sequence is added to the base code following completion of a sale. An Independent claim is made for method for generating a valid ticket whereby the ticket seller authorizes or validates the ticket by addition of an extension code to the base code on the ticket support. The invention also relates to a corresponding method and device for checking an inventive ticket with a base code and an extension validation code.

dispositivo de segurança aplicado em ingressos em geral

Ticket System

Es wird ein Ticket und ein Verfahren zur Erstellung und Kontrolle eines solchen, eine Vorrichtung zur Erstellung eines Tickets, und eine Kontrolleinrichtung für ein Ticket, ein Verfahren zur Inanspruchnahme einer Leistung sowie ein Entwerter beschrieben, wobei das Ticket aus einem Träger mit einem Code gebildet ist, wobei sich der Code aus einem Basiscode und einem Ergänzungscode zusammensetzt. Der Ergänzungscode wird aus einer nach Abschluß des Verkaufs der mit dem Ticket zugänglichen Leistung unter Zuhilfenahme des Basiscodes errechneten Ziffernfolge oder Ziffern- und Buchstabenfolge oder Buchstabenfolge gebildet und ist nachträglich eintragbar. Der Verkauf des Tickets kann auf einfache Weise über ein Verkaufsportal im Internet oder telefonisch erfolgen. Die Kontrolle des Tickets erfolgt mittels einer Vorrichtung, die den erfaßten Ergänzungscode mit einer nach dem Algorithmus unter Zuhilfenahme des Basiscodes, mittels dem beim Verfahren zur Erstellung eines Tickets die Berechnung des ...

Ticket dispensing device

A ticket dispensing device having a braking system for preventing unauthorized removal of tickets. A drive roller advancing the ticket strip through the device is connected to a brake wheel. Pulling on the ticket moves the brake wheel into a braking member to impede the rotation of the drive roller, and thereby prevent removal of tickets. The ticket dispensing device also includes a face plate which can be easily and quickly removed to eliminate ticket jams.

Ticket dispensing device

A ticket dispensing device having a braking system for preventing unauthorized removal of tickets. A drive roller advancing the ticket strip through the device is connected to a brake wheel. Pulling on the ticket moves the brake wheel into a braking member to impede the rotation of the drive roller, and thereby prevent removal of tickets. The ticket dispensing device also includes a face plate which can be easily and quickly removed to eliminate ticket jams.

SECURITY SYSTEM USING CAPACITIVE DATA

... [PROBLÈMES] Système de sécurité utilisant des données capacitives totalement inédites qui enregistre en imprimant des informations biologiques comme des empreintes digitales sur un circuit de données capacitives et qui collationne ces informations biologiques avec des informations biologiques enregistrées par impression sur une partie appropriée d’un passeport, d’un permis de conduire ou d’une carte d’identité pour être ainsi en mesure d’empêcher définitivement l’émission d’une carte d’embarquement par un passeport falsifié et pour découvrir la falsification / altération d’un passeport ou d’un document de ce genre sans avoir à consulter au cas par cas le centre de contrôle national et qui peut retrouver intégralement les bagages de quelqu’un au moyen de données capacitives pour être capable ainsi d’empêcher effectivement l’entrée d’objets dans le cockpit. [MOYENS POUR RÉGLER LES PROBLÈMES] Des informations biologiques propres au propriétaire d’un support d’enregistrement sont enregistrées ...

security devices introduced into tickets generally

BRT invalidated-ticket recycling device

MEDIUM HANDLING APPARATUS

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medium handling apparatus capable of preventing change or a card from being taken away by others even if a user forgets to take it. SOLUTION: The medium handling apparatus executes: supplier imaging processing of imaging a medium supplier beforehand by an imaging means and acquiring supplier captured image information; medium information processing of performing information processing by a supplied medium; return processing of returning a return medium to be returned after the medium information processing by a medium processing means; return receiver imaging processing of imaging a return receiver by the imaging means when the returned medium is received and acquiring return receiver captured image information; human body determination processing of comparing the supplier captured image information and the return receiver captured image information and determining whether it is the same person; and take-away preventing output processing of performing ...

Ticket issuing equipment

MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR STORED FARE CARD

PURPOSE: To prevent the stored fare card(SF) from being illegally used by detecting a copied SF card and the source SF card of the copy. CONSTITUTION: When card data on a used SF card C are inputted, a central processing machine 2 collates the identification number of the used SF card with the identification numbers of issued SF cards C. When no matching identification number is obtained, there is the possibility of forging, so the identification number of the used SF card C is sent out to a card handling equipment 3 and stored, and the card is inhibited from being used next time. When the used SF card C is used ≥2 times within a specific time although the identification number of the used SF card match a card identification number sent out of a card issuing machine 1, the identification number of the SF card is stored in the memory of the card handling equipment 3 and the card is inhibited from being used next time. COPYRIGHT: (C)1996,JPO ...

ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF CONTROLING THE ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE

DISPENSER TICKET MACHINE

Holding device, imprint apparatus, and article manufacturing method

A holding device of the present invention for holding a mold, the device includes a holder configured to attract the mold to hold the mold; an actuator supported by the holder so as to face a side of the mold, and configured to apply a force to the side to deform the mold; and a detector supported by the holder so as to face the side, and configured to detect a position of the side in a direction of the force. Here, the detector is configured to detect, as the position, a position of a first region in the side, the actuator is configured to apply the force to a second region in the side, and the second region is around the first region.

Method for fabricating light guide plate

A method for fabricating a light guide plate includes the following steps. Injection molding a light guide plate to obtain a light guide plate with a stub. Cutting away the stub to obtain a light guide plate with a cut edge. Providing a thermal resetting apparatus having an nano release material layer. A thermal melting temperature of the nano release material layer is higher than that of the light guide plate, heating the thermal resetting apparatus to make a temperature of the nano release material layer higher than the thermal melting temperature of the nano release material layer. And resetting the cut edge of the light guide plate by contacting the nano release material layer of the thermal resetting apparatus with the cut edge of the light guide plate to obtain a light guide plate with a smooth edge.

PRECISION PRESS DEVICE AND PRESS LOAD CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A precision press device and a press load control method is provided for downsizing a vacuum chamber in press work in the vacuum chamber, shortening a time required to reach a vacuum and performing high accuracy pressure control. A pressure sensor is set up outside the chamber and a cylinder chamber is formed to allow a tubular plunger to slide up and down. A negative pressure in the chamber attracts the pressurized section and the pressurizing section but by injecting an equivalent pressure of a fluid into the cylinder chamber pushing out the tubular plunger the attractive forces are canceled out. 110-. (canceled)11. A press load control method for a precision press device comprising a pressurized section , a pressurizing section opposed to the pressurized section and disposed in a manner movable forward or backward with respect to the pressurized section , press stages mounted on opposing surfaces of the pressurized section and the pressurizing section , a drive section that drives the pressurizing section and a chamber having a tubular wall that surrounds the press stages so that the press stages are sealed between the pressurized section and the pressurizing section when the pressurized section and the pressurizing section are located close to each other , the method comprising:using the tubular wall as a tubular plunger provided in a manner movable forward or backward based on a fluid pressure in the cylinder formed in at least one of the pressurized section and the pressurizing section with respect to the other; andbalancing and canceling out attractive forces between the pressurized section and the pressurizing section generated based on a negative pressure in the chamber and the pressurizing force generated in the tubular plunger based on the fluid pressure.12. A precision press device comprising:a pressurizing section that is slidably guided along a guide post via a retainer;a pressurized section that is fixed to the guide post;press stages mounted on ...

Method of manufacturing polarizing plate, method of manufacturing display apparatus having the same and the display apparatus

A method of manufacturing a polarizing plate includes disposing a non-conductive material on a base substrate, pressing the non-conductive material using a mold and forming a resist pattern, the resist pattern including a plurality of protruding portions, and forming a metal layer on the protruding portions of the resist pattern. Accordingly, a luminance of a display apparatus can be improved and a manufacturing process can be simplified.

IMPRINT APPARATUS, MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ARTICLE USING THE SAME, AND IMPRINT METHOD

An imprint apparatus includes a holding unit configured to hold the mold by use of a suction unit including a plurality of suction force generating portions; a suction force adjusting unit configured to enable adjustment of a suction force by the plurality of suction force generating portions; and a shape correcting unit configured to align a shape of a pattern region of the mold with a shape of a substrate-side pattern region of the substrate by applying force to the mold. In the case of applying force to the mold by use of the shape correcting unit, the suction force adjusting unit configures a predetermined region of a suction surface applying suction to the mold as a suction region, and adjusts the suction force of the plurality of suction force generating portions so that the suction force on the other region is smaller than the suction force on the suction region. 1. An imprint apparatus configured to form and cure uncured resin with a mold on a substrate and form a pattern on the cured resin on the substrate , the imprint apparatus comprising:a holding unit configured to hold the mold by use of a suction unit including a plurality of suction force generating portions;a suction force adjusting unit configured to enable adjustment of a suction force by the plurality of suction force generating portions; anda shape correcting unit configured to align a shape of a pattern region of the mold with a shape of a substrate-side pattern region of the substrate by applying force to the mold;wherein in the case of applying force to the mold by use of the shape correcting unit, the suction force adjusting unit configures a predetermined region of a suction surface applying suction to the mold as a suction region, and adjusts the suction force of the plurality of suction force generating portions so that the suction force on the other region is smaller than the suction force on the suction region.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined ...

Resin Mold for Nanoimprinting

Disclosed is a resin mold for nanoimprinting, which has a resin layer having fine depressions and protrusions formed on the surface and is characterized in that the resin layer is formed from 1 to 49 parts by weight of a silicone-based macromonomer and/or a fluorine-based macromonomer and 99 to 51 parts by weight of at least one polymerizable monomer selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylic monomer, a styrene-based monomer, an epoxy-based monomer, an olefin-based monomer and a polycarbonate-based resin-forming monomer, the silicone-based macromonomer and/or the fluorine-based macromonomer has a molecular weight of 600 to 10000 and has, at an end of molecule, a reactive group copolymerizable with the polymerizable monomer, and when the reactive group is copolymerized with the polymerizable group, silicone-based units or fluorine-based units that constitute the macromonomer form side chains on a trunk polymer formed from the polymerizable monomer and the macromonomer. 1. A resin mold for nanoimprinting , comprising a substrate and a resin layer formed on the substrate and having fine depressions and protrusions formed on a surface of the resin layer ,wherein the resin layer is formed from 1 to 49 parts by weight of a silicone-based macromonomer and/or a fluorine-based macromonomer and 99 to 51 parts by weight of at least one polymerizable monomer selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylic monomer, a styrene-based monomer, an epoxy-based monomer, an olefin-based monomer and a polycarbonate-based resin-forming monomer,the silicone-based macromonomer and/or the fluorine-based macromonomer has a molecular weight of 600 to 10000 and has, at an end of molecule, a reactive group copolymerizable with the polymerizable monomer, and when the reactive group is copolymerized with the polymerizable group, silicone-based units or fluorine-based units that constitute the macromonomer form side chains on a trunk polymer formed from the polymerizable monomer ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FINE STRUCTURE BODY AND FINE STRUCTURE MOLD

The present invention is a method of manufacturing a fine structure body which manufactures the fine structure body by repeating a basic fine structure body forming step that forms a basic fine structure body by pressing a fine structure mold against a curable resin (photocurable resin film) on a surface of a base material and a release and moving step that releases the fine structure mold from the base material and moves the fine structure mold, wherein the fine structure mold includes at least a first mold depression pattern which is disposed at center area of it, and a second mold depression pattern which is disposed in at least one side part in circumference area of it, and a size of the second mold depression pattern is smaller than a size of the first mold depression pattern. 1. A method of manufacturing a fine structure body which manufactures the fine structure body by repeating (i) a basic fine structure body forming step that forms a basic fine structure body by pressing a fine structure mold against a curable resin on a surface of a base material and (ii) a release and moving step that releases the fine structure mold from the base material and moves the fine structure mold , whereinthe fine structure mold includes at least a first mold depression pattern which is disposed at center area of it, and a second mold depression pattern which is disposed in at least one side part in circumference area of it,a size of the second mold depression pattern is smaller than a size of the first mold depression pattern, andwhen the fine structure mold is pressed against the curable resin on the base material, an undersurface of the fine structure mold is provided to lean by 0.1 degrees or more and 5.0 degrees or less against a surface of the base material.2. A method of manufacturing a fine structure body which manufactures the fine structure body by repeating (i) a basic fine structure body forming step that forms a basic fine structure body by pressing a fine ...

MOLD FOR NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a nanoimprint lithography mold. The method comprises an initial step of depositing, on a mechanical support, a layer of a phase-changing material having a volume variation of at least 2% between a crystalline phase and an amorphous phase. The method is characterized in that it also comprises a step of personalization of the mold, achieved by making the layer of phase-changing material transition locally from its crystalline phase to its amorphous phase in order to form relief patterns therein. 1100201001040101002201004010. A method for manufacturing a nanoimprint lithography mold () , the method being characterized in that it comprises a step of depositing , on a support () of the mold () , a layer () of phase-changing material having a volume variation of at least 2% between a crystalline phase and an amorphous phase , so that a local modification of the phase of the phase-changing material forms a pattern () at the surface of the said layer () belonging to the mold () , the method also being characterized in that it comprises a step of personalization () of the mold () , in the course of which relief patterns () are formed by making the layer () of phase-changing material transition locally from one of the phases to the other phase.222010. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the personalization step () consists in making the layer () of phase-changing material transition locally from its crystalline phase to its amorphous phase.310220. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the layer () of phase-changing material is at least partly in its crystalline phase before the personalization step ().4403010. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the formation of patterns () is achieved by local irradiation () of the layer () of phase-changing material by means of a writing laser.510. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the layer () of phase-changing material exhibits a volume increase greater than 4% ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

An apparatus for bringing a mold having a pattern region and a first mark into contact with an imprint material on a substrate having a second mark, includes a deforming mechanism configured to deform the mold such that a portion of the mold where the first mark is formed protrudes toward the substrate, a driving mechanism configured to adjust a distance between the mold and the substrate, and a detecting unit configured to detect, after the driving mechanism starts an operation of reducing the distance, the first mark and the second mark in a state in which the portion of the mold and the imprint material on the substrate are in contact with each other but a whole of the pattern region is not in contact with the imprint material. 1. An imprint apparatus for bringing a mold having a pattern region in which a pattern is formed and a first mark into contact with an imprint material on a substrate having a second mark to transfer the pattern to the imprint material , the apparatus comprising:a deforming mechanism configured to deform the mold such that a portion of the mold where the first mark is formed protrudes toward the substrate;a driving mechanism configured to adjust a distance between the mold and the substrate such that the mold and the imprint material on the substrate come in contact with each other; anda detecting unit configured to detect, after the driving mechanism starts an operation of reducing the distance, the first mark and the second mark in a state in which the portion of the mold and the imprint material on the substrate are in contact with each other but a whole of the pattern region is not in contact with the imprint material,wherein the detecting unit includes a photoelectric conversion device, a relay optical system, and an illuminating and imaging system placed between the photoelectric conversion device and the relay optical system, andthe illuminating and imaging system illuminates the substrate through the relay optical system so as to ...

Micro-Structure and Nano-Structure Replication Methods and Article of Manufacture

A method for the replication of a textured surface of a master is disclosed, in which the textured surface of the master is comprised of micron-scale cones having nano- or micro-scale surface features. Alternatively, the master may be comprised of micron-scale structures, nano-scale structures, and micron scale structures having nano-scale surface features. Replication can be achieved through a molding or embossing technique. Using these technique, the textured surface of the master is faithfully replicated onto the surface of the replica. A number of representative materials and additional processing steps are also disclosed. The replicated texture exhibits many useful properties, including enhanced hydrophobicity and reduced light reflection properties, making the disclosed method a simple and attractive alternative to existing texturing techniques. 1. A method for replicating at least one master having at least one textured surface , wherein said at least one textured surface is textured with microtexture cones , said method comprising:providing at least one replicating material;placing said at least one replicating material in conforming contact with said at least one textured surface;heating said at least one replicating material for at least a portion of the time that said at least one replicating material is in contact with said at least one textured surface of said at least one master; andremoving said at least one replicating material from said at least one textured surface to provide a replica of said microtextured surface of said at least one master, wherein said replica comprises a surface with microstructure cones.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least one replicating material is hydrophobic.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said replica is superhydrophobic.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said superhydrophobic replica provides an anti-icing component.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein said superhydrophobic replica provides a self-cleaning ...

Process For Making An Embossed Web

A process for making an embossed web. A precursor web is provided between a forming structure and a static pressure plenum. The forming structure has a plurality of discrete protruded. elements. Pressure is provided by the static pressure plenum against the precursor web and the forming structure to conform the precursor web to the discrete protruded elements of the forming structure to form the embossed web. The resulting embossed web has a plurality of discrete extended elements having open proximal ends. 1. A process for making an embossed film web , comprising:feeding a precursor film web between a static gas pressure plenum and a forming structure comprising a plurality of discrete protruded elements, the discrete protruded elements having a height of at least substantially equal to a thickness of the precursor web, wherein the static gas pressure plenum creates static pressure conditions;applying a vacuum on a forming structure facing surface of the precursor film web; andapplying static pressure from the static gas pressure plenum against the precursor web opposite the forming structure creating a pressure differential across the precursor web sufficient to conform the precursor web to the discrete protruded elements of the forming structure, thereby forming the embossed web comprising a plurality of discrete extended elements having open proximal ends.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising applying a pressure from a second pressure source against the precursor web opposite the forming structure sufficient to further conform portions of the precursor web to the discrete protruded elements of the forming structure.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein pressure is applied from the second. pressure source before pressure is applied from the static gas pressure plenum.4. The process of claim 2 , wherein pressure is applied from the second pressure source after pressure is applied from the static gas pressure plenum.5. The process of claim 2 , wherein the ...

Lens manufacturing apparatus

A lens manufacturing apparatus includes a conveying unit that conveys a workpiece having a sheet member and a resin base on the sheet member, an unevenness forming unit that moves a cutting blade in a direction different from the conveying direction of the workpiece and that makes a cut in the surface of the resin base to form concave and convex portions, a resin supply unit that includes nozzles supplying a lens resin to areas, in which the concave portions are not formed, between the convex portions formed on the surface of the resin base, and a resin curing unit that cures the supplied lens resin.

PROCESS FOR PROCESSING SURFACE OF ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER

In the cross-section perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the electrophotographic photosensitive member, when an arc which is a line at the intersection of the cross-section with a contacting face (face where the electrophotographic photosensitive member and the molding member contact), is represented by an arc AB, the center of a circle of the cross-section of the electrophotographic photosensitive member is represented by a center O, and the point at the intersection of a straight line via the center O among straight lines of a direction of the pressure contact of the molding member with the arc AB is represented by an intersection C, the uneven structure on the surface of the molding member transfers to the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member so that ∠AOC and ∠BOC satisfy the following formulas (1) and (2), respectively: 1. A process for processing a surface of an electrophotographic photosensitive member that is a process for forming an uneven structure on a surface of a cylindrical electrophotographic photosensitive member containing a resin layer , including the following steps of:bringing a molding member having a surface structure corresponding to the uneven structure on a surface thereof into pressure contact with the electrophotographic photosensitive member at a contacting face, the molding member comprising an elastic layer;transferring the uneven structure on the surface of the molding member to the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member while rotating the electrophotographic photosensitive member;wherein, in a cross-section perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the electrophotographic photosensitive member,when an arc, which is a line at an intersection of the cross-section with the contacting face, is represented by an arc AB,a center of a circle of the cross-section is represented by a center O, andthe point at an intersection of a straight line via the center O among straight lines of a direction of the ...

TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

A transfer apparatus transfers a pattern of an original to a resin on a shot region of a substrate. The original includes a first surface and second surface which are surfaces opposite to each other. The first surface includes a pattern region where the pattern is formed, and the second surface includes a holding surface. The apparatus includes a plurality of holding units configured to hold the holding surface of the original, a plurality of driving units configured to drive the plurality of holding units, respectively, and a control unit configured to control driving of the plurality of holding units by the plurality of driving units to align the pattern region with the shot region of the substrate. 1. A transfer apparatus which transfers a pattern of an original to a resin on a shot region of a substrate , the original including a first surface and second surface which are surfaces opposite to each other , the first surface including a pattern region where the pattern is formed , and the second surface including a holding surface , the transfer apparatus comprising:a plurality of holding units configured to hold the holding surface of the original;a plurality of driving units configured to drive the plurality of holding units, respectively; anda control unit configured to control driving of the plurality of holding units by the plurality of driving units to align the pattern region with the shot region of the substrate.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of driving units can drive the plurality of holding units in a direction along the pattern region.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of driving units can drive the plurality of holding units in a direction perpendicular to a surface along the pattern region.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of driving units can rotate the plurality of holding units.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a measurement device which ...

IMPRINT MOLD FOR MANUFACTURING BIT-PATTERNED MEDIUM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

There is provided an imprint mold for manufacturing a bit-patterned medium with an imprint method, wherein dot-shaped protrusions are formed on a main surface of a substrate, so as to be a base of a magnetic material region in the bit-patterned medium, with the dot-shaped protrusions formed at a specific cycle in a specific direction on the main surface of the substrate, wherein the dot-shaped protrusions are formed by being surrounded by lattice-shaped grooves formed by shaving the main surface of the substrate and making a plurality of continuous planar view line-shaped grooves cross each other; and a width of each line-shaped groove is smaller than a width of each dot-shaped protrusion in the specific cycle. 1. An imprint mold for manufacturing the bit-patterned medium with an imprint method , wherein dot-shaped protrusions are formed on a main surface of a substrate , so as to be a base of a magnetic material region in the bit-patterned medium , with the dot-shaped protrusions formed at a specific cycle in a specific direction on the main surface of the substrate ,wherein the dot-shaped protrusions are formed by being surrounded by lattice-shaped grooves formed by shaving the main surface of the substrate and making a plurality of continuous planar view line-shaped grooves cross each other; anda width of each line-shaped groove is smaller than a width of each dot-shaped protrusion in the specific cycle.2. The imprint mold for manufacturing a bit patterned medium according to claim 1 , wherein the specific cycle is 25 nm or less claim 1 , and the width of each line-shaped groove is ⅔ of the width of each dot-shaped protrusion.3. The imprint mold for manufacturing a bit patterned medium according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a transparent or semi-transparent substrate.4. The imprint mold for manufacturing a bit patterned medium according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of quartz.5. The imprint mold claim 1 , for manufacturing a bit patterned ...

STAMPING AND/OR DRILLING DEVICE COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE SUPPORT HEAD WITH CONTINUOUSLY CONTROLLED ORIENTATION

A device for stamping and/or drilling a substrate, including two dies supported by two support assemblies configured to be moved relative to each other in translation. The assembly includes: a base; an orientable head fixed to the die; a connection mechanism between the base and the head to adjust orientation of the head relative to the base; pressure sensors configured to continuously output information about pressure applied at different points of the die; and a mechanism controlling a connection, to continuously control the orientation of the head relative to the base, in response to information output by the sensors. 114-. (canceled)15. A device for stamping and/or drilling a substrate , comprising:two stamping/drilling dies each supported by a support assemblies, configured to be moved relative to each other in translation so that the dies apply pressure to the substrate when the substrate is placed between the dies;wherein at least one of the support assemblies comprises a base, an orientable head fixed to the die associated with this assembly, and connection means between the base and the head to adjust orientation of the head relative to the base; andfurther comprising:a plurality of pressure sensors, configured to continuously output information about pressure applied at different points on one of the two dies, when the dies apply pressure to the substrate; andmeans for controlling the connection means configured to continuously control the orientation of the head relative to the base, in response to information output by the plurality of pressure sensors.16. A device according to claim 15 , wherein the connection means includes a device forming a ball joint connection and at least two support systems adjustable in height.17. A device according to claim 16 , wherein the orientable head is fitted with a counterweight arranged such that when viewed along a direction of relative translation of the two support assemblies claim 16 , a center of gravity of the ...

DEMOLDING DEVICE

A demolding device () transfers a fine transfer pattern formed on a sheet-shaped mold to a molded product, and then detaches the sheet-shaped mold, which adheres to the molded product, from the molded product. The demolding device () includes a molded product holder () placed in a location away from a transfer device () and configured to hold a molded product (W) out of a mold (MA) and the molded product (W) adhering to each other, and a detaching roller unit () on which the mold (MA) adhering to the molded product (W) held by the molded product holder () is wound, and which is configured to move relative to the molded product holder () and thereby to detach the mold (MA) from the molded product (W). 1. A demolding device for detaching a sheet-shaped mold adhering to a flat-plate molded product from the molded product after transfer of a fine transfer pattern formed on the mold to the molded product , the demolding device comprising:a molded product holder placed in a location away from a transfer site where the transfer takes place, and configured to hold the molded product out of the mold and the molded product adhering to each other; anda detaching roller unit configured to detach the mold from the molded product by moving relative to the molded product holder, the mold adhering to the molded product held by the molded product holder, and the mold being wound on the detaching roller unit.2. The demolding device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a mold holding unit configured to hold the mold in a place between the transfer site where the transfer takes place and the molded product holder.3. The demolding device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a tension adjusting unit configured to adjust a tension of the mold.4. The demolding device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a tension adjusting unit configured to adjust a tension of the mold. This application is a U.S. National Stage Application of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2011/ ...

Embossing Press

Precision embossing press. The press includes a rigid symmetric box frame and upper and lower parallel embossing platens mounted within the box frame for movement towards one another to provide an embossing compressive force on a work piece between the platens while maintaining parallelism between the platens. A thermal system controls platen temperature to heat the work piece for embossing and to cool the work piece for de-molding. A pneumatic actuator moves the lower platen toward the upper platen to emboss the work piece. A closed loop control system employing feedback and feed forward control loops controls platen temperatures and embossing force. 1. Precision embossing press comprising:a rigid, symmetric box frame;upper and lower parallel embossing platens mounted within the box frame for movement towards one another to provide an embossing compressive force on a work piece between the platens while maintaining parallelism between the platens;a thermal system to control platen temperature to heat the work piece for embossing and to cool the work piece for de-molding;an air bushing supporting the lower platen for motion toward the upper platen and including a flexural bearing to fix rotary position of the lower platen;a pneumatic actuator for moving the lower platen toward the upper platen to emboss the work piece;a flexural bearing providing three degrees of freedom for adjusting position of the upper platen;a load cell for measuring embossing force; anda closed loop control system employing feedback and feed forward control loops to control platen temperature and embossing force.2. The press of wherein the box frame deflects less than 5 microns per 1 claim 1 ,000 N of loading force.3. The press of wherein the box frame is constructed of aluminum plate and comprises individual elements connected by kinematic elements.4. The press of wherein the thermal system heats the platens with resistive heaters and cools the platens with liquid cooling.5. The press of ...

NANOIMPRINTING MOLD

A nanoimprinting mold has a fine pattern of protrusions and recesses constituted by a plurality of linear protrusions and a plurality of recesses on the surface thereof. The pattern of protrusions and recesses includes at least one recess having an end portion of a predetermined shape. The predetermined shape is that which has a cross section with a smaller aspect ratio than an aspect ratio of a cross section of a connecting portion, which is a portion of the recess having the end portion other than the end portion and continuous therewith. Thereby, the collapse of the end portions of protrusions of a pattern on curable resin when a mold is pressed against the curable resin on a substrate then separated therefrom can be suppressed, in nanoimprinting that employs a mold having a predetermined fine pattern of protrusions and recesses on the surface thereof. 1. A nanoimprinting mold having a fine pattern of protrusions and recesses constituted by a plurality of linear protrusions and a plurality of recesses on the surface thereof , wherein:the pattern of protrusions and recesses include at least one recess having an end portion of a predetermined shape;the end portion is a predetermined portion having a length within a range from 10 nm to 50 nm from the end of the recess along the longitudinal direction thereof;the longitudinal direction of the recesses is a direction perpendicular to the width direction of the recesses, which is the direction of the intervals among the protrusions of the pattern of protrusions and recesses, and perpendicular to the depth directon of the recesses; andthe predetermined shape being that which has a cross section with a smaller aspect ratio than an aspect ratio of a cross section of a connecting portion, which is a portion of the recess having the end portion other than the end portion and continuous therewith.2. A nanoimprinting mold as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the predetermined shape is that in which at least 70% of the end portion ...

TEXTURED SURFACES

One embodiment of a method of manufacturing a textured surface may include providing a first thermally stable sheet, printing a pattern of material on the first sheet to form a three-dimensional textured surface, and curing the material, then using said first sheet to impart negative texture into Tedlar faced epoxy composite blanket, which is in turn used to impart texture into a decorative laminate. 121-. (canceled)22. A thermally stable first sheet having a three-dimensional textured surface on the first sheet , wherein the three-dimensional textured surface was formed by printing a pattern of material on the first sheet and curing the material.23. The first sheet of claim 22 , wherein the material is Ultra Violet Cured ink.24. The first sheet of claim 22 , wherein the first sheet is a film.25. The first sheet of claim 24 , wherein the first sheet is made of at least one of Mylar and Polyester.26. The first sheet of claim 22 , wherein a target texture was at least one of identified and designed prior to forming the three-dimensional textured surface on the first sheet.27. The first sheet of claim 26 , wherein a digital image of the target texture was formed on a computer.28. The first sheet of claim 27 , wherein the digital image was formed on the computer by at least one of scanning the target texture into the computer and using a computer program to prepare the digital image.29. The first sheet of claim 22 , wherein multiple layers were printed on the first sheet to form the three-dimensional textured surface on the first sheet.30. The first sheet of claim 22 , wherein the first sheet is for heating and pressing the three-dimension textured surface against a release sheet adhered to an uncured epoxy impregnated fiberglass sheet in order to form a composite blanket having a negative three-dimensional textured surface which is the inverse image of the three-dimensional textured surface on the first sheet.31. The first sheet of claim 30 , wherein the composite ...

Inverted Nanocone Structures for Multifunctional Surface and its Fabrication Process

Inverted Nanocone Structures and Its Fabrication Process. The method of fabricating nanotextured structures includes making a master mold having an array of tapered structures to be replicated. The master mold is pressed into a curable polymer supported on a substrate and the polymer is cured. Thereafter, the mold is detached from the cured polymer to form the nanotextured structure. 1. Method of fabricating nanotextured structures comprising:making a master mold having an array of tapered structures to be replicated;pressing the master mold into a curable polymer supported on a substrate;curing the polymer; anddetaching the mold from the cured polymer to form the nanotextured structure.2. The method of wherein the master mold is fabricated using lithography and etching.3. The method of wherein the master mold is made of silicon or fused silica glass.4. The method of wherein the curable polymer is heat curable.5. The method of wherein the curable polymer is photo curable.6. The method of wherein the substrate is glass.7. The method of further including coating an anti-adhesion layer on the master mold to prevent sticking.8. The method of wherein the pressing step utilizes vacuum assisted wetting.9. The method of wherein the master mold is fabricated with positive resist.10. The method of wherein the master mold is fabricated with negative resist.11. The method of further including selecting profile claim 1 , height and period of the tapered structures to be replicated to control surface characteristics.12. The method of wherein surface characteristics include superhydrophilicity claim 11 , superhydrophobicity claim 11 , anti-reflectivity and mechanical robustness.13. The method of further including forming re-entrant textured surfaces on the replicated claim 1 , nanotextured structure.14. The method of wherein the re-entrant textured surfaces are made by pressing a hot plate into the replicated structure.15. The method of wherein the re-entrant textured surfaces are ...

Active-Energy-Curable Resin Composition, Molding, Microrelief Structure, Water-Repellent Article, Mold, and Method for Producing Microrelief Structure

Disclosed is an active energy ray-curable resin composition comprising 3 to 18 parts by mass of an alkyl (meth)acrylate (A) having an alkyl group of 12 or more carbon atoms, and 82 to 97 parts by mass of a multifunctional monomer (B) having 3 or more radical polymerizable functional groups in the molecule wherein the sp value as expressed by the Fedor's estimation method is 20 to 23, per 100 parts by mass of the total content of all monomers, and which gives a cured material having excellent water repellency and scratch resistance; and a molded article, a fine uneven structure body and a water-repellent article prepared by using the active energy ray-curable resin composition; and a method for producing a fine uneven structure body. 1. An active energy ray-curable resin composition comprising3 to 18 parts by mass of an alkyl (meth)acrylate (A) having an alkyl group of 12 or more carbon atoms, and82 to 97 parts by mass of a multifunctional monomer (B) having 3 or more radical polymerizable functional groups in the molecule wherein the sp value as expressed by the Fedor's estimation method is 20 to 23,per 100 parts by mass of the total content of all monomers.2. The active energy ray-curable resin composition according to claim 1 , which contains no solvent.3. The active energy ray-curable resin composition according to claim 1 , which further comprises 0 to 15 parts by mass of a monomer (C) having at least one radical polymerizable functional group per 100 parts by mass of the total content of all monomers.4. The active energy ray-curable resin composition according to which further comprises a slip agent (D).5. A molded article composed of a cured material of the active energy ray-curable resin composition according to .6. A fine uneven structure body which is a cured material of the active energy ray-curable resin composition according to claim 1 , and has a fine uneven structure on the surface.7. A water-repellent article having the fine uneven structure body ...

IR REFLECTORS FOR SOLAR LIGHT MANAGEMENT

A structure () comprises a transparent substrate () having a surface (), and the surface () has a three dimensional pattern () resulting from a combination of at least two surface waves (). The at least two surface waves () differ in wavelength by in maximum 50% based on the wavelength of the wave of the at least two surface waves () having the bigger wavelength. Each wavelength of the at least two waves () is selected from the range of 200 to 900 nm. The structure () may be integrated into plastic films or sheets or glazings, especially for the purpose of light management. 1. A structure , comprising:a transparent substrate with a surface;wherein the surface comprises a three dimensional pattern resulting from a combination of at least two surface waves,the at least two surface waves differ in wavelength by an amount of up to 50% based on a bigger wavelength of the at least two surface waves, andeach of the at least two surface waves has a wavelength of from 200 to 900 nm.2. The structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe transparent substrate is at least partly surrounded by a medium;the surface locates between the transparent substrate and the medium;the transparent substrate and the medium differ in refractive index, optionally by at least 0.3, andthe transparent substrate optionally has a refractive index higher than a refractive index of the medium.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent substrate is transparent to solar radiation claim 1 , andthe three dimensional pattern corresponds to a superposition of the at least two surface waves oriented in the same direction.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the three dimensional pattern has a maximal amplitude in a range of up to 500 nm.5. The structure according to claim 2 , wherein the medium is a solid medium claim 2 , which optionally comprises a polymer layer.6. The structure according to claim 2 , wherein the medium comprises a thermoplastic polymer.7. The structure ...

MOLD AND MOLD BLANK SUBSTRATE

According to one embodiment, a mold includes a base material, a pedestal portion and a pattern portion. The base material includes a first surface and a second surface. The pedestal portion protruded from the first surface of the base material and includes a side surface. The pattern portion is provided in the pedestal portion and includes an concave-convex pattern. The pedestal portion includes a first region and a second region. The first region is provided with the concave-convex pattern. The second region is provided between the first region and the side surface. The second region has maximum height equal to maximum height of the first region. The second region has a first height of the second region on the side surface side and a second height of the second region on the first region side. The first height is lower than the second height. 1. A mold comprising:a base material including a first surface and a second surface on opposite side from the first surface;a pedestal portion protruded from the first surface of the base material, the pedestal portion including a side surface; anda pattern portion provided in the pedestal portion and including an concave-convex pattern, a first region provided with the concave-convex pattern; and', 'a second region provided between the first region and the side surface, the second region having maximum height equal to maximum height of the first region, the second region having a first height of the second region on the side surface side and a second height of the second region on the first region side,, 'the pedestal portion includingthe first height being lower than the second height.2. The mold according to claim 1 , whereinthe base material includes a recess portion provided in a central portion of the base material and set back from the second surface, andthe pedestal portion is provided in a region overlapping the recess portion as viewed in thickness direction of the base material.3. The mold according to claim 1 , ...

METHODS AND A MOLD ASSEMBLY FOR FABRICATING POLYMER STRUCTURES BY IMPRINT TECHNIQUES

The present disclosure relates to mold components and imprint lithography techniques applied on the basis of organic mold materials in order to form polymer microstructure elements. It has been recognized that adapting surface characteristics of at least one mold component may significantly enhance performance of the lithography process, in particular with respect to suppressing residual polymer material, which in conventional strategies may have to be removed on the basis of an additional etch process. 1. A method , comprising:applying a surface treatment to a surface of at least one of a first mold part made of a first organic material and a second mold part made of a second organic material, said surface treatment resulting in a reduced surface tension of said at least one of the first and second mold parts compared to a surface tension of the other of the first and second mold parts;filling at least one of said first and second mold parts with said polymeric precursor material;forming a mold assembly from said first and second mold parts and said polymeric precursor material;curing said polymeric precursor material; andexposing a polymer microstructure that includes said polymer material by removing at least one of said first and second mold parts after curing said polymeric precursor material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying said surface treatment comprises reducing wettability of said surface of at least one of said first and second mold parts.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying said surface treatment comprises forming a hydrophobic surface layer by initiating a reaction of hydroxyl groups and perfluorinated ethoxy alkyl silanes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying said surface treatment comprises at least one of creating and activating hydroxyl groups on said surface.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said at least one of creating and activating is implemented as a particle bombardment in an oxygen containing ambient.6. The method of ...

IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE

An imprint method for transferring a pattern to an imprint material supplied to a plurality of shot areas on a substrate using a mold includes removing a foreign matter attached to a pattern of the mold in such a manner that the plurality of shot areas includes a part shot-area where a part of pattern of the mold can be formed and the mold is brought into contact with an imprint material supplied to the part shot-area to transfer the pattern of the mold to the substrate and transferring a pattern to the shot area excluding the part shot-area, among the plurality of shot areas, using the mold used in the removing the foreign matter. 1. An imprint method for transferring a pattern to an imprint material supplied to a plurality of shot areas on a substrate using a mold , comprising:removing a foreign matter attached to a pattern of the mold such that the plurality of shot areas includes a part shot-area where a part of pattern of the mold can be formed and the mold is brought into contact with the imprint material supplied to the part shot-area to transfer the pattern of the mold to the substrate; andtransferring a pattern to the imprint material supplied to a shot area different from the part shot-area, among the plurality of shot areas, using the mold used in the removing the foreign matter.2. The imprint method according to claim 1 , wherein the foreign matter attached to a pattern of the mold is removed such that the mold is brought into contact with an imprint material supplied to a plurality of the part shot-area to bring the imprint material into contact with a whole pattern of the mold claim 1 , and the whole pattern of the mold is transferred to the substrate.3. The imprint method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of shot areas includes a full shot-area where a whole pattern of the mold can be formed claim 1 , and the imprint method further comprising transferring a pattern to the full shot-area using the mold used in the removing the foreign matter ...

PRODUCTION METHOD OF MOLD HAVING RECESSED PEDESTAL PATTERN, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PATTERN SHEET

Provided are a production method of a mold having a recessed pedestal pattern for preventing a liquid flow and a manufacturing method of a pattern sheet. A production method of a mold having a recessed pedestal pattern, has: a step of preparing an insert mold having a protruding needle pattern group; a step of preparing a mold having a first mold provided with a protruding pedestal shape and a second mold; a holding step of holding the protruding pedestal shape of the first mold and the protruding needle pattern group of the insert mold in an overlapping manner; a clamping step of performing clamping with the first mold and the second mold to form a cavity; and an injection step of filling the cavity with a resin. 1. A production method of a mold having a recessed pedestal pattern , comprising:a step of preparing an insert mold having a protruding needle pattern group;a step of preparing a mold having a first mold provided with a protruding pedestal shape and a second mold;a holding step of holding the protruding pedestal shape of the first mold and the protruding needle pattern group of the insert mold in an overlapping manner;a clamping step of performing clamping with the first mold and the second mold to form a cavity; andan injection step of filling the cavity with a resin,wherein in the injection step, the insert mold is deformed following the protruding pedestal shape of the first mold to form a protruding pedestal shape having a recess on a rear surface of the insert mold.2. The production method of a mold having a recessed pedestal pattern according to claim 1 ,wherein the insert mold has the protruding needle pattern group on a front surface of a protruding pedestal shape having a recess on a rear surface, andin the holding step, the protruding pedestal shape of the first mold and the recess of the insert mold are held in an overlapping manner.3. The production method of a mold having a recessed pedestal pattern according to claim 1 ,wherein the insert ...

MOLD-RELEASE METHOD FOR MOLDED ARTICLE, AND MOLD-RELEASE DEVICE

An object of the present invention is to provide a mold-release method and a mold-release device that enable removal of a high-precision molded article from a mold. The present invention provides a mold-release method for a molded article () from a mold () and a mold-release device for carrying out the mold-release method, the molded article () being formed by curing a curable material supplied to a molding surface (A) of the mold (), and having a first surface (A) onto which a patterned shape of the molding surface (A) is transferred and a second surface (B) on a back side opposite to the first surface, the method including: 1: attaching a base material () onto the entire second surface (B) of the molded article (); and 1. A mold-release method for a molded article from a mold ,the molded article being formed by curing a curable material supplied to a molding surface of the mold, and having a first surface onto which a patterned shape of the molding surface is transferred and a second surface on a back side opposite to the first surface,the method comprising:(1a) attaching a base material onto the entire second surface of the molded article; and(2a) relatively moving the base material and the mold in a direction in which the base material and the mold are separated from each other, and thereby releasing the molded article from the mold.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the molded article is an array in which two or more optical elements are arranged two-dimensionally on the first surface and the array has a substrate part that joins the optical elements together.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein at least a planar part onto which the base material is attachable is present on the second surface.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the base material is a resin sheet.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the resin sheet has an adhesive layer on one surface.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:(3a) peeling the base ...

PATTERN FORMATION METHOD, LITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS, LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A pattern forming method includes: a first step of forming a first pattern to define a first shot arrangement; and a second step of performing an imprint process, thereby forming a second pattern on the imprint material on the first pattern and defining a second shot arrangement. In the second step, the second shot arrangement is defined so as to reduce an overlay error between the first and second shot arrangements by deforming the mold. In the first step, based on information of the estimated second shot arrangement definable on the substrate when the second step is performed after the second pattern formed on the mold is amended by deforming the mold, the first pattern is formed to make an overlay error between the first and second shot arrangements fall within an allowable range. 1. A method of forming a pattern on a substrate , the method comprising:a first step of forming a first pattern in each shot region on the substrate to define a first shot arrangement; anda second step of performing, in every at least one shot region in the first shot arrangement defined in the first step, an imprint process of curing an imprint material while bringing the imprint material on the substrate and a mold into contact with each other, thereby forming a second pattern on the imprint material on the first pattern and defining a second shot arrangement,wherein in the second step, the second shot arrangement is defined so as to reduce an overlay error between the first shot arrangement and the second shot arrangement by deforming the mold, andwherein in the first step, based on information of the estimated second shot arrangement definable on the substrate when the second step is performed after the second pattern formed on the mold is amended by deforming the mold, the first pattern is formed to make an overlay error between the first shot arrangement and the second shot arrangement fall within an allowable range.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in the second step ...

IMPRINTING APPARATUS, IMPRINTING METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OBJECT

An imprinting apparatus that forms a pattern on an imprint material by bringing the imprint material on a substrate and a mold into contact with each other includes a detecting unit that detects a force generated in at least one of the substrate and the mold when performing alignment of the substrate and the mold with each other in a state where the imprint material on the substrate and the mold are in contact with each other, the force being in a direction along contact surfaces of the mold and the imprint material and a control unit that obtains an amount of change in the force detected by the detecting unit and controls the alignment based on the amount of change. 1. An imprinting apparatus that forms a pattern on an imprint material by bringing the imprint material on a substrate and a mold into contact with each other , the imprinting apparatus comprising:a detecting unit that detects a force generated in at least one of the substrate and the mold when performing alignment of the substrate and the mold with each other in a state where the imprint material on the substrate and the mold are in contact with each other, the force being in a direction along contact surfaces of the mold and the imprint material; anda control unit that obtains an amount of change in the force detected by the detecting unit and controls the alignment based on the amount of change.2. The imprinting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit obtains a ratio of an amount of change in the force to a displacement amount obtained when relative positions of the mold and the substrate are changed and controls the alignment based on the obtained ratio.3. The imprinting apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a measuring unit that measures an alignment mark formed on the substrate and an alignment mark formed on the mold,wherein the measuring unit measures the displacement amount.4. The imprinting apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:a position- ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS AND IMPRINT METHOD

According to one embodiment, an imprint apparatus including multiple types of imprint units and a conveyor to convey a substrate is provided. Each of the imprint units includes a suction mechanism configured to hold the substrate with multiple suction portions on a substrate holder, and a template having an imprint surface on which a concavo-convex pattern is formed on one face of a template substrate and having a recessed region in the other face, the recessed region corresponding to the imprint surface. The imprint units have different depths of the recessed regions in the templates and different arrangements of the suction portions in the suction mechanisms depending on the types. 1. An imprint apparatus comprising:multiple types of imprint units; anda conveyor configured to convey a substrate between the imprint units, wherein a suction mechanism configured to hold the substrate with multiple suction portions on a substrate holder; and', 'a template having an imprint surface on which a concavo-convex pattern is formed on one face of a template substrate and having a recessed region in the other face, the recessed region corresponding to the imprint surface, and, 'each of the imprint units includesthe imprint units have different depths of the recessed regions in the templates and different arrangements of the suction portions of the suction mechanisms depending on the types.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the imprint units are categorized according to positions of the substrate against which the template is pressed.3. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the suction mechanism has recessed portions formed in a face of a plate member on which the substrate is to be placed and serving as the suction portions claim 1 , partitions separating the recessed portions from one another claim 1 , a suction passage connected to the recessed portions separated from one another by the partitions and formed inside the plate member claim 1 ...

CLAMPING APPARATUS OF SOFT FILM AND MOUNTING FIXTURE THEREOF

A clamping apparatus of a soft film and a mounting fixture thereof are described. The clamping apparatus includes a first bar, a second bar, a third bar, and at least one elastic element. The first bar and second bar are respectively configured to fix a first side portion and a second side portion of a soft film. The third bar is adjacent and connected to the second bar. The third bar and the first bar are respectively located on two opposite sides of the second bar. The third bar is configured to pull the soft film from the second side portion of the soft film through the second bar. The elastic element has a first end and a second end opposite to each other and respectively disposed on the second bar and the third bar. The elastic element is configured to provide the soft film with pull buffer. 1. A clamping apparatus of a soft film , comprising:a first bar configured to fix a first side portion of a soft film;a second bar configured to fix a second side portion of the soft film, wherein the second side portion is opposite to the first side portion;a third bar adjacent and connected to the second bar, wherein the third bar and the first bar are respectively located on two opposite sides of the second bar, and the third bar is configured to pull the soft film from the second side portion of the soft film through the second bar; andat least one elastic element having a first end and a second end opposite to each other and respectively disposed on the second bar and the third bar, wherein the at least one elastic element is configured to provide the soft film with pull buffer.2. The clamping apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one elastic element comprises a plurality of springs.3. The clamping apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the springs are disposed between the second bar and the third bar with a constant pitch.4. The clamping apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one load cell disposed on the third bar.5. The clamping apparatus of claim 1 , ...

IMPRINTING DEVICE AND IMPRINTING METHOD

This application relates to an imprinting apparatus and method. In one aspect, the imprinting apparatus applies pressure between a master substrate and a polymer film to transfer a pattern formed on the master substrate to the polymer film. The imprinting apparatus includes a plurality of coils and the surface of the master substrate is heated by an electromagnetic field induced by the plurality of coils. Through holes are defined in each of the plurality of coils, and support bars are inserted into the through holes. The positions of the plurality of coils are changed corresponding to the master substrate. 1. An imprinting apparatus comprising:a first body part providing a support surface; anda second body part providing a pressing surface facing the support surface and being movable in a vertical direction, a plurality of coil cores arranged in a matrix form, each having a first through hole formed in a first direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and a second through hole formed in a second direction orthogonal to the vertical direction and the first direction;', 'a plurality of coil lines respectively surrounding the plurality of coil cores;, 'wherein the first body part comprises 'a plurality of second support bars each passing through the second through holes of a second set of the plurality of coil cores.', 'a plurality of first support bars each passing through the first through holes of a first set of the plurality of coil cores; and'}2. The imprinting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply part configured to provide AC power to the plurality of coil lines.3. The imprinting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least a part of the coil cores is movable in the first direction along at least one of the plurality of first support bars and at least a part of the coil cores is movable in the second direction along at least one of the plurality of second support bars.4. The imprinting apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a first upper ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus comprising a plurality of processing devices configured to perform imprint processes for a plurality of substrates in parallel, and a controller configured to control the plurality of processing devices, wherein the controller is configured to control the plurality of processing devices so that each of the plurality of processing devices performs imprint processes for a plurality of regions whose positions correspond to each other over the plurality of substrates, and so that the plurality of processing devices respectively perform imprint processes for a plurality of regions whose positions are different from each other and which have shapes corresponding to each other in a single substrate.

MOLD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A mold includes a plurality of pattern regions, each having two sides parallel to a first direction and two sides parallel to a second direction. The plurality of pattern regions are located so that, for each of the plurality of pattern regions, the other pattern regions are present in regions of the mold aside from a first region sandwiched between two straight lines formed by extending the two sides parallel to the first direction in the first direction and a second region sandwiched between two straight lines formed by extending the two sides parallel to the second direction in the second direction.

RIDGED PAPER EJECTION ROLLER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A ridged paper ejection roller according to the present invention conveys a paper sheet in cooperation with a plurality of star wheels disposed apart from each other in a width direction of the paper sheet, and includes a rigid main shaft body and a resin body coated on the main shaft body. The resin body integrally includes a plurality of large diameter-regions that work in conjunction with the respective star wheels to hold therebetween and convey the paper sheet, and small-diameter regions other than the large-diameter regions. 1. A ridged paper ejection roller that conveys a paper sheet in cooperation with a plurality of star wheels disposed apart from each other in a width direction of the paper sheet to be conveyed , comprising ,(a) a rigid main shaft body and a resin body coated on the main shaft body, wherein the resin body integrally includes a plurality of ridges that work in conjunction with the respective star wheels to hold therebetween and convey the paper sheet, and small-diameter regions that have a smaller diameter than the ridges.2. A ridged paper ejection roller according to claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the ridge claim 1 , which faces the radially outward direction claim 1 , is parallel to an axial direction of the main shaft body.3. A ridged paper ejection roller according to claim 1 , wherein the ridge is provided with a frictional resin layer at an outer surface of the ridge that faces the radially outward direction.4. A method for manufacturing a ridged paper ejection roller that conveys a paper sheet in cooperation with a plurality of star wheels disposed apart from each other in a width direction of the paper sheet to be conveyed and includes a rigid main shaft body and a resin body coated on the main shaft body claim 1 , the resin body integrally including a plurality of ridges that work in conjunction with the respective star wheels to hold therebetween and convey the paper sheet claim 1 , and small-diameter regions that have a ...

Film-Embossing Apparatus

A film-embossing apparatus () with a hot-embossing device () is described which has a heated embossing stamp (). With the formation of a contact pressure a transfer layer (), arranged on a carrier film (), of a hot-embossing film () is transferred to a surface of a workpiece (). The hot-embossing device () has control inputs and outputs. 120-. (canceled)21. A film-embossing apparatus for transferring a transfer layerarranged on a carrier film, of a hot-embossing film to a surface of a workpiece with a hot-embossing device which has a heatable embossing stamp,wherein the hot-embossing device has control inputs and outputs, andwherein the film-embossing apparatus has an industrial robot with control inputs and outputs, andwherein the control inputs and outputs of the hot-embossing device and of the industrial robot are connected to a control unit, and guides the workpiece to the hot-embossing device,', 'positions the workpiece on the embossing stamp and/or guides it along the embossing stamp, and', 'guides the embossed workpiece away from the hot-embossing device, or', 'guides the hot-embossing device to the workpiece,', 'positions the embossing stamp on the workpiece and/or guides it along the workpiece, and', 'guides the hot-embossing device away from the embossed workpiece, and, 'wherein the industrial robot is formed such that it eitherwherein the hot-embossing device has a first film-guiding lever, arranged upstream of the embossing stamp, with a film-guiding roller, and a second film-guiding lever, arranged downstream of the embossing stamp, with a film-guiding roller, which cooperate with the industrial robot.22. A film-embossing apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the industrial robot is further formed such that it detaches the carrier film from the transfer layer transferred to the workpiece.23. A film-embossing apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein the film-guiding levers are formed as swiveling levers which are mounted spring-loaded and/or the ...

TEMPLATE FOR IMPRINT

According to one embodiment, a template for imprint includes a base, a convex portion, and a liquid-repellent layer. The base has a main surface. The convex portion is provided on the main surface. The convex portion has an end surface on a side opposite to the main surface, and a concavo-convex pattern to be pressed against a liquid material to be transferred is formed on the end surface. The liquid-repellent layer is formed on at least the side surface of the convex portion so as to avoid the concavo-convex pattern. The liquid-repellent layer repels the liquid material to be transferred. 1. A template for imprint , comprising:a base having a main surface;a convex portion provided on the main surface and having an end surface on a side opposite to the main surface, wherein a concavo-convex pattern to be pressed against a liquid material to be transferred is formed on the end surface; anda liquid-repellent layer that is formed on at least a side surface of the convex portion so as to avoid the concavo-convex pattern, and repels the liquid material to be transferred.2. The template for imprint according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid-repellent layer is formed also on the main surface in addition to the side surface of the convex portion.3. The template for imprint according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid-repellent layer is formed also on the end surface so as to avoid the concavo-convex pattern in addition to the side surface of the convex portion.4. The template for imprint according to claim 2 , wherein the liquid-repellent layer is formed also on the end surface so as to avoid the concavo-convex pattern in addition to the side surface of the convex portion.5. The template for imprint according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid-repellent layer has translucency.6. The template for imprint according to claim 2 , wherein the liquid-repellent layer has translucency.7. The template for imprint according to claim 3 , wherein the liquid-repellent layer has translucency.8. ...

Method and device for embossing license plates, in particular vehicle license plates

The sequence of characters provided for an individual license plate is embossed in a license plate blank. The known methods are very time-intensive and inflexible. The invention achieves a method and a device for embossing license plates, in particular motor vehicle license plates, said method and said device being easy to handle and flexible to use. This is achieved in that a handling installation retrieves the embossing die parts required for the respective license plate to be embossed from a magazine and successively places said embossing die parts onto two die holding frames.

SYSTEM FOR APPLYING PATTERNED CRUST SEGMENTS TO DOUGH

A device and method to create additional segments of crust and topping zones on baked products such as pizza. The device is a base with a top surface and a bottom surface opposing the top surface and at least one pattern that protrudes from the surface of the base. Before cooking the baked product, the pattern is embossed into uncooked dough. Additional dough may be applied along the pattern on the flattened uncooked dough along the embossed pattern. The newly created crust results in additional segments of crust and topping zones throughout the pizza. Within the new topping zones, singular or combinations of toppings can be applied. Once baked, the product may be sliced along the crust segments, with each individual slice having toppings and a crust section. 1. A method for creating a pizza with additional patterned crust segments utilizing a device for applying patterned crust segments to dough , comprising the steps of:(a) placing a base with a raised or concaved pattern over uncooked dough with the pattern facing the dough,(b) pressing the base with the pattern into the dough,(c) removing the base with the pattern; and(d) applying crust segments to the dough wherein a piece or pieces of dough are disposed along borders formed by the pattern in the dough.2. A device for applying patterned crust segments to dough , the device comprising:(a) a base with a top surface and a bottom surface opposing the top surface, wherein at least one pattern protrudes from at least one of the base surfaces.3. The device for applying patterned crust segments to dough as defined in claim 2 , wherein the base comprises a circular plane.4. The device for applying patterned crust segments to dough as defined in claim 2 , wherein the base comprises a rectangular plane.5. The device for applying patterned crust segments to dough as defined in claim 2 , wherein the base comprises at least one handle.6. The device for applying patterned crust segments to dough as defined in claim 4 , ...

MOLD HOLDING MECHANISM, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A mold holding mechanism holds a mold including a deforming portion and a support supporting the deforming portion, the deforming portion having a first surface on which a pattern to be transferred to an imprint material by imprinting is formed, and a second surface on an opposite side of the first surface, the support being held by the mold holding mechanism. The mold holding mechanism includes a space definition component defining a first space together with the second surface, the space definition component including a first flow path making the first space and a pressure controller, configured to control a pressure of the first space, communicate with each other, and a second flow path making the first space and a second space, different from the first space, communicate with each other. 1. A mold holding mechanism for holding a mold , the mold including a deforming portion and a support supporting the deforming portion , the deforming portion having a first surface on which a pattern to be transferred to an imprint material by imprinting is formed , and a second surface on an opposite side of the first surface , the support being held by the mold holding mechanism ,wherein the mold holding mechanism includes a space definition component defining a first space together with the second surface, the space definition component including a first flow path making the first space and a pressure controller, configured to control a pressure of the first space, communicate with each other, and a second flow path making the first space and a second space, different from the first space, communicate with each other.2. The mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the second flow path meanders.3. The mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein a conductance of the second flow path is lower than a conductance of the first flow path.4. The mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the first surface faces the second space.5. The mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein the space ...

Optical element manufacturing method

It is produced an optical element including a support substrate, a clad layer provided on the support substrate, an optical material layer provided on the clad layer and a fine pattern formed in the optical material layer. The optical element has a warpage of +70 μm or more and +2.0 mm or less. At least a resin layer is formed on the optical material layer. It is used a mold with a design pattern corresponding to the fine pattern formed therein. The design pattern is transferred to the resin layer by an imprinting method. The fine pattern is formed in the optical material layer by a dry etching method. The mold is capable of being deformed conforming to a curve of the resin layer.

METHOD TO FABRICATE PRE-PATTERNED SURFACES DURING MANUFACTURE OF COMPLEX WRINKLED STRUCTURES

The pattern complexity and functional value of wrinkled structures can be substantially increased by fabricating the wrinkles on pre-patterned quasi-planar substrates instead of flat substrates. This disclosure presents the methods for fabricating pre-patterned polymeric surfaces that can be subsequently used as the substrates during manufacture of complex wrinkled structures. Pre-patterned substrates are generated by imprinting the pre-patterns onto the substrates during the curing process. Suitability for post-curing use in fabrication of wrinkles is ensured by (i) delayed imprinting that occurs close to but before the gelation point and (ii) gradual alignment of pre-patterns to the direction of stretch that is applied later during manufacture of wrinkled structures. 1. A method to fabricate a pre-patterned base substrate by replicating a patterned surface for subsequent use during manufacture of wrinkled structures , comprising:providing a coupon with a patterned surface, wherein the coupon has alignment features;providing a thermally curing base material, wherein the base material undergoes a liquid-to-solid phase transition during curing;providing a mold for curing the base material, wherein the mold surface has alignment features that correspond to the direction of stretch during subsequent manufacture of wrinkled structures;heating the base material to a temperature below a threshold value to initiate the first thermal curing cycle, wherein the viscosity of the base material increases with time but the base material does not undergo a liquid-to-solid phase transition by the end of the cycle;aligning the patterned surface to the direction of stretch by locating the alignment features on the coupon with respect to the alignment features on the mold, wherein the patterned surface is not yet in contact with the base material;partially placing the coupon with the patterned surface on top of the base material, wherein only one edge of the coupon makes contact with ...

PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING SYSTEM

To prevent forgery of printouts by a simple configuration that can be easily introduced to an existing system, a printer that prints a receipt based on print data sent from a POS terminal has: a code generating unit that generates a unique code unique to each receipt based on the print data; a print control unit and print unit that print a receipt based on the print data, and print the unique code on the receipt; and a code transmission unit that outputs the unique code to a receipt history server 1. A printing device that prints a form based on print data sent from a host device , comprising:an information generating means that generates form information unique to each form based on the print data;a print means that prints the form based on the print data, and prints the form information on the form; andan output means that outputs the form information to an external device.2. The printing device described in claim 1 , wherein:the output means has a function of sending the print data sent from the host device to the external device, and generates and sends the form information at each break in the print data for one form.3. The printing device described in claim 1 , further comprising:a setting storage means that stores a setting related to the operation of at least one of printing the form information on the form, or sending the print data; anda setting changing means that changes a setting stored in the setting storage means based on a command sent from the host device;the print means printing the form information on the form according to a setting the setting storage means stores; andthe output means outputting the form information to an external device according to a setting the setting storage means stores.4. The printing device described in claim 1 , wherein:the output means has a function of outputting a report of printing completion to the external device each time printing one form by the print means is completed.5. The printing device described in claim 4 ...

PRINTING A DUPLEX MICROWAVE INTERACTIVE SUSCEPTOR STRUCTURE ON CELLULOSE-BASED SUBSTRATES FOR SUSTAINABLE MICROWAVE PACKAGING

The present invention relates to a microwave interactive susceptor structure for the microwave heating of food products. In one aspect, the invention relates to a duplex design for the microwave interactive structure on cellulose-based substrates. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of patterning the duplex microwave interactive structure on the substrates using a printing press with or without an alignment function. 1. A microwave interactive susceptor duplex structure comprising: [ first microwave interactive areas interspersed by first', 'non-microwave interactive areas, and, 'a first functional susceptor pattern on the first surface comprising, 'second microwave interactive areas interspersed by second non-microwave interactive areas.', 'a second functional susceptor pattern on the second surface comprising], 'a first surface and a second surface opposite each other,'}, 'a cellulose-based substrate layer including,'}2. The duplex structure of claim 1 , wherein the first functional susceptor pattern and the second functional susceptor pattern are staggered such that the first microwave interactive areas on the first surface are substantially opposite the second non-microwave interactive areas on the second surface.3. The duplex structure of claim 1 , wherein the first microwave interactive areas and the second microwave interactive areas are a substantially similar pattern.4. The duplex structure of claim 1 , wherein the first microwave interactive areas and the second microwave interactive areas are both a microwave interactive ink layer.5. The duplex surface of claim 4 , wherein the microwave interactive ink layer of the first microwave interactive areas and the second microwave interactive areas are the same.6. A multilayer microwave susceptor composite for enclosing a foodstuff to be heated claim 4 , the composite comprising: a first surface and a second surface opposite each other;', first microwave interactive areas interspersed by first ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, ILLUMINATION OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

An imprint apparatus includes: a heating unit configured to heat an imprint region where an imprint process on a substrate is performed and change a shape of the imprint region. The heating unit includes a first optical system configured to emit a light beam extending in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to an optical axis, a changing unit configured to change a ratio of widths of the light beam emitted from the first optical system in the first direction and the second direction, and an intensity distribution adjusting unit configured to adjust an intensity distribution of the light beam the ratio of which has been changed, and the heating unit heats the imprint region by irradiating the imprint region with the light beam from the intensity distribution adjusting unit. 1. An imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process of forming a pattern on an imprint material of a substrate by bringing the imprint material and a mold pattern into contact with each other , the apparatus comprising:a heating unit configured to heat an imprint region where the imprint process on the substrate is performed and change a shape of the imprint region,wherein said heating unit includes a first optical system configured to emit a light beam extending in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to an optical axis, a changing unit configured to change a ratio of widths of the light beam emitted from the first optical system in the first direction and the second direction, and an intensity distribution adjusting unit configured to adjust an intensity distribution of the light beam the ratio of which has been changed, andwherein said heating unit heats the imprint region by irradiating the imprint region with the light beam from the intensity distribution adjusting unit.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first optical system emits a rectangular light beam claim 1 , and the changing unit changes an aspect ratio of the rectangular light ...

Methods for Forming Patterns on Curved Surfaces

Methods are disclosed by which two-dimensional and three-dimensional pattern layers may be formed on non-planar surfaces, including optical elements such as lenses with one or more cylindrical, spherical or aspheric surfaces. Patterns with features in the micro- and/or nano-size regime comprised of organic, inorganic or metallic materials may be formed by the methods described herein. 1. A method for fabricating a pattern on a compound curved surface , said method comprising:a. forming a relief pattern on a stretchable surface to form a replication mold,b. coating a layer of curable polymer material on said stretchable surface,c. causing said coated stretchable surface to come in conformal compliant contact with a curved substrated. exposing said curable polymer material to radiation to cause solidification of said polymer material,e. withdrawing said stretchable mold from contact with said substrate so as to leave the solidified polymer having a pattern complementary to that of the relief pattern of the stretchable replication mold as a layer on the surface of said substrate.2. The method of in which the substrate is a lens3. The method of in which the substrate is concave or convex4. The method of in which the substrate is comprised of two or more curved surfaces5. The method of in which the curable polymer material is applied to the substrate claim 1 , the replication mold claim 1 , or both.6. The method of in which the polymer material relief pattern is used as a resist mask.7. The method of in which the resist mask is used to form a pattern in an underlying material layer by etching of said underlying material.8. The method of in which a material layer is deposited over said pattern-forming mask followed by removal of said mask and excess deposited said material to result in the formation of a desired pattern in said material.98. The methods of & in which the material layer is comprised of one or more metals claims 7 , alloys claims 7 , dielectrics or ...

TRANSFER MOLDING METHOD AND TRANSFER MOLDING APPARATUS

A transfer molding method has a transfer molding step of performing transfer molding to a resin sheet between a first die and a second die, which are disposed while facing each other, by heating at least one of the first and second dies, and a cooling step of cooling the resin sheet. The cooling step includes a first cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while an applied pressure is maintained at a first setting value smaller than a value of an applied pressure in the transfer molding step, and a second cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while the applied pressure is reduced to a second setting value smaller than the first setting value. 1. A transfer molding method comprising:a transfer molding step of performing transfer molding to a resin sheet between a first die and a second die, which are disposed while facing each other, by heating at least one of the first and second dies; anda cooling step of cooling the resin sheet, a first cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while an applied pressure is maintained at a first setting value smaller than a value of an applied pressure in the transfer molding step; and', 'a second cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while the applied pressure is reduced to a second setting value smaller than the first setting value., 'wherein the cooling step includes2. The transfer molding method according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling step further includes a third cooling step of cooling the resin sheet while the applied pressure is increased again to a third setting value higher than the second setting value.3. The transfer molding method according to claim 2 ,wherein a heating temperature of one of the first and second dies is higher than a heating temperature of the other die in the transfer molding step, andwherein a surface of the resin sheet, which is located on a side on which the die is heated to the higher temperature, is cooled in the cooling step.4. The transfer molding method according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY

An imprint lithography apparatus is disclosed that includes a support structure configured to hold an imprint template. The apparatus further includes an actuator located between the support structure and a side of the imprint template, when the imprint template is held by the support structure, configured to apply a force to the imprint template and a force sensor between the support structure and a side of the imprint template, when the imprint template is held by the support structure. 116.-. (canceled)17. An imprint lithography method , comprising:applying a force to a side of an imprint template;assessing the force applied to the imprint template by means of a force sensor; anddetermining whether the force applied to the imprint template is sufficient to achieve a desired deformation of the imprint template.18. The imprint lithography method of claim 17 , wherein the desired deformation of the imprint template is a compression or extension of the imprint template sufficient to allow magnification correction of the imprint template.19. The imprint lithography method of claim 17 , wherein the desired deformation of the imprint template is a compression of the imprint template sufficient to allow shape correction of the imprint template.20. (canceled)21. The imprint lithography method of claim 17 , wherein the force applied to the imprint template is increased or decreased through a series of discrete increases or decreases until a desired deformation of the imprint template is achieved.22. The imprint lithography method of claim 17 , wherein the force applied to the imprint template is increased or decreased steadily until a desired deformation of the imprint template is achieved.23. An imprint lithography method claim 17 , comprising:applying a force to a side of an imprint template;assessing the force applied to the imprint template by means of a force sensor; anddetermining whether the force applied to the imprint template is sufficient to achieve a desired ...

Cell Carrier, Associated Methods for Making Cell Carrier and Culturing Cells Using the Same

A carrier for expansion of pluripotent stem cells is provided, wherein the carrier comprises a substrate comprising one or more outer surfaces, wherein the one or more outer surfaces are modified with gas plasma treatment, and one or more structured indentations on one or more of the outer surfaces. The carrier has a length at least about 0.2 mm, a width at least about 0.2 mm, and a height in a range from about 0.05 mm to 1.2 mm and each of the structured indentations has a major axis in a range from about 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm, a minor axis in a range from about 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm and a depth in a range from about 0.025 mm to about 0.5 mm. A method of making the carrier, and culturing stromal cells using the same carrier are also provided. 1. A method for expanding pluripotent stem cells , comprising:providing a carrier for expansion of pluripotent stem cells, comprising:a substrate comprising one or more outer surfaces modified with one or more of corona discharge treatment, gas plasma treatment, coating, or chemical functionalization to form modified surfaces;a plurality of structured indentations on the one or more outer surfaces and wherein a first structured indentation of the plurality of structured indentations is aligned with a second structured indentation of the plurality of structured indentations such that respective bottoms of the first structured indentation and the second structured indentation are separated by a portion of the substrate; anda biomolecular coating disposed on the modified surfaces,wherein the carrier has a length at least about 0.2 mm, a width at least about 0.2 mm, and a height in a range from about 0.05 mm to 1.2 mm and each of the structured indentations has a major axis in a range from about 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm, minor axis in a range from about 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm and depth in a range from about 0.025 mm to about 0.5 mm; andseeding and expanding the pluripotent stem cells on the carrier.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising releasing the ...

DUCT AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

A duct of fibre material and binder agent, at least two fold lines are present lengthwise for providing a foldability of the duct by weakened material along the fold lines. The duct is pushable into a folded state and the material remembers the original shape and return to its original shape when released from a folded state. A method of manufacturing a duct: applying a web of origin fibre material with binder agent to a core and compressing the web by an outside form under the influence of heat against the core, wherein the core and/or the outside form is provided with a number of lengthwise ridges corresponding to the desired number of fold lines, to a third of the original thickness of the sides and at the ridges a tenth to a twentieth of the original thickness, and in that the fibre and binder agent web weighs 1,5-3 kg/m. 116- (canceled)17. A duct , at least partly produced from fibre material and binder agent making up an elongated flew space in its original and use state , wherein at least two fold lines are present lengthwise , wherein a foldability of the duct is provided by means of weakened material along the fold lines , wherein the weakened material along the fold line comprises of a partial amount of pressed and crushed fibre material and a partial amount of intact fibre material compared to the fibre material in the adjacent sides or lacks fibre material in comparison with the fibre material in the adjacent sides , for example by means of lengthwise notches , inside and or outside , or lengthwise voids so that the amount of intact fibres corresponds to a part of the fibre material in the adjacent sides , the duct is pushable into a folded state and in that the material remembers the original shape and state and thus expand and return to its original shape and state when released from a folded state , wherein a main cross sectional shape is circular in the original state.18. The duct according to claim 17 , wherein the weakened material along the fold ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Disclosed herein is an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes at least one pressing unit configured to bring the developing roller and the photoreceptor in contact with each other, an operating unit which is configured to be in an operating position during which a pressing force of the pressing unit is generated, and a standby during at which the pressing force is released, and a cover unit detachably provided to one side of the developing device and configured to guide movement of the operating unit to the operating position. By this configuration, operation of the operating unit is linked with an operation of detachment or attachment of the cover unit. 1. An image forming apparatus , comprising:a main body;a developing device including a developing roller which is configured to be in contact with a photoreceptor on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, the developing device being configured to supply a developer to the photoreceptor via the developing roller and being movable away from the photoreceptor;at least one pressing unit configured to bring the developing roller and the photoreceptor in contact;an operating unit configured to be in one of an operating position during which a pressing force of the pressing unit is generated and a standby position during which the pressing force is released; anda cover unit configured to be detachably provided to one side of the developing device and configured to guide movement of the operating unit to the operating position.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein while the cover unit is detached from the developing device the operating unit is rotated to the standby position claim 1 , and while the cover unit is attached to the developing device the operating unit is rotated to the operating position.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein operation of the at least one pressing unit is linked with operation of the operating unit.4. The image ...

IMPRINT METHOD

An imprint method according to this embodiment includes preparing a mold having a recessed portion, filling the recessed portion with a mold non-reactive material, pressing the mold against a resist which is applied on a base material, curing the resist in a state that the mold is pressed, and separating the mold from the base material. The mold non-reactive material is a material which does not chemically react with a material of the mold. By curing of the resist, the resist and the mold non-reactive material are coupled. When the mold is separated from the base material, the resist and the mold non-reactive material are left on the base material. 1. An imprint method , comprising:preparing a mold having a recessed portion;filling the recessed portion with a mold non-reactive material which does not chemically react with a material of the mold;pressing the mold against a resist, the resist being applied on a base material;curing the resist in a state that the mold is pressed to cause coupling of the resist and the mold non-reactive material; andseparating the mold from the base material to leave the resist and the mold non-reactive material on the base material.2. The imprint method according to claim 1 ,wherein the recessed portion has a width and a depth of 5 nm or more and 100 nm or less.3. The imprint method according to claim 1 ,wherein the cure of the resist includes irradiating the resist with an ultraviolet ray.4. The imprint method according to claim 1 ,wherein the filling includes applying a solution containing the mold non-reactive material onto the mold.5. The imprint method according to claim 4 ,wherein the solution further includes a solvent, andthe filling further includes evaporating the solvent.6. The imprint method according to claim 1 ,wherein the material of the mold has quartz, Si, Ni, or plastic.7. The imprint method according to claim 6 ,wherein the mold non-reactive material is one of metal, metal oxide, metal complex, or silica compound or ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

An imprint apparatus molds and cures an imprint material on a substrate using a mold to thereby form a pattern on the substrate. The apparatus includes a first drive mechanism configured to apply a force in a planar direction of the mold and change the planar shape of the pattern portion formed in the mold, and a second drive mechanism configured to deform the mold about an axis (for example, the Y axis) that is orthogonal to the pressing direction of the mold and the uncured resin (for example, the Z axis) and a direction of the force applied by the first drive mechanism (for example, the X axis). 1. An imprint apparatus configured to mold an imprint material on a substrate using a mold , and to form a pattern on the substrate , the imprint apparatus comprising:a first drive mechanism configured to apply a force in the mold and change a shape of a pattern area formed in a surface of the mold; anda second drive mechanism configured to deform the mold about an axis that is orthogonal to a direction of pressing the mold and the imprint material, and a direction of the force applied by the first drive mechanism.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga mold drive mechanism configured to displace the mold in the direction of pressing the mold and the imprint material ; anda mold holding unit including a holding portion configured to hold the mold, and a base portion configured to support the holding portion through a flexible connecting portion and is held by the mold drive mechanism, wherein:the second drive mechanism deforms the shape of the holding portion to thereby deform the mold.3. The imprint apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein:a plurality of second drive mechanisms are disposed on the holding portion to respectively correspond to two directions that are orthogonal to the direction of pressing the mold and the imprint material; and apply a force to deform the holding portion into a shape that is symmetrical with reference to an ...

FAST NANOIMPRINTING METHODS USING DEFORMABLE MOLD

Methods for nanoimprint lithography using a deformable mold. Generally, the method includes a deformable mold fixed firmly onto a hollow mold holder around its full periphery is attached to top inner surface of the chamber and positioned underneath the transparent section. The central area of the mold is freely accessible from underneath through the opening of the mold holder. At beginning of the imprinting, the substrate with a layer of resist is positioned underneath the mold at a predetermined gap between them and a substrate is moved up to contact with the mold either under vacuum or under atmosphere. After consolidating the resist, the substrate is separated from the mold by either direct pull-down enabled by stage movement or deforming the mold enabled by differential pressure between the mold mini-chamber and the bulk volume of the chamber, or mixing of both. 1. A method for imprinting a substrate having a moldable surface with a mold having a molding surface , wherein the periphery of said mold is attached on a mold fixture located inside a chamber and connected to said chamber , said mold fixture comprises a first interface seal to seal the attached periphery and a second interface seal to seal the interface between said fixture and said chamber , comprising the steps of:disposing said substrate inside said chamber and adjacent said mold such that said moldable surface is adjacent said molding surface;adjusting the gap between said moldable surface and said molding surface;removing gas from the space between said moldable surface and said molding surface forming contact between said moldable surface and said molding surface;imprinting said molding surface against said moldable surface by pressing said mold and said substrate together with pressurized gas;deforming assembly of said mold and said substrate that are pressed together by said step of imprinting, said deforming is effected by implementing differential gas pressure between two sides of said ...

SUBSTRATE PRETREATMENT FOR REDUCING FILL TIME IN NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY

A nanoimprint lithography method includes disposing a pretreatment composition on a substrate to form a pretreatment coating. The pretreatment composition includes a polymerizable component. Discrete imprint resist portions are disposed on the pretreatment coating, with each discrete portion of the imprint resist covering a target area of the substrate. A composite polymerizable coating is formed on the substrate as each discrete portion of the imprint resist spreads beyond its target area. The composite polymerizable coating includes a mixture of the pretreatment composition and the imprint resist. The composite polymerizable coating is contacted with a template, and is polymerized to yield a composite polymeric layer on the substrate. The interfacial surface energy between the pretreatment composition-and air exceeds the interfacial surface energy between the imprint resist and air or between at least a component of the imprint resist and air. 1. A nanoimprint lithography method comprising:disposing a pretreatment composition on a substrate to form a pretreatment coating on the substrate, wherein the pretreatment composition comprises a polymerizable component;disposing discrete portions of imprint resist on the pretreatment coating, each discrete portion of the imprint resist covering a target area of the substrate, wherein the imprint resist is a polymerizable composition;forming a composite polymerizable coating on the substrate as each discrete portion of the imprint resist spreads beyond its target area, wherein the composite polymerizable coating comprises a mixture of the pretreatment composition and the imprint resist;contacting the composite polymerizable coating with a nanoimprint lithography template; andpolymerizing the composite polymerizable coating to yield a composite polymeric layer on the substrate, the interfacial surface energy between the pretreatment composition and air exceeds the interfacial surface energy between the imprint resist and air ...

TEMPLATE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TEMPLATE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

According to one embodiment, there is provided a template including: a substrate having a first surface; a trench that is recessed from the first surface at a predetermined depth and extends along the first surface in a first direction, the trench includes a first portion having a second width in a second direction intersecting with the first direction and a second portion having a third width in the second direction; and a hole that is arranged is the first portion of the trench and extends from a bottom surface of the trench, and the first width is smaller than the second width, and the third width is smaller than the first width. 1. A template comprising:a substrate having a first surface;a trench that as recessed from the first surface at a predetermined depth and extends along the first surface in a first direction, the trench includes a first portion having a second width in a second direction intersecting with the first direction and a second portion having a third width in the second direction; anda hole that is arranged in the first portion of the trench and extends from a bottom surface of the trench, andthe first width is smaller than the second width, and the third width is smaller than the first width.2. The template according to claim 1 ,wherein the first width is a maximum width of the hole in the second direction, andthe second width is a maximum width of the trench in the second direction at the first portion.3. The template according to claim 1 ,wherein the hole has a flat bottom surface.4. The template according to claim 1 ,wherein a cross section of the hole has a circular shape, an elliptical shape, or an oval shape.5. A method of manufacturing a template claim 1 , the method comprising:forming, on a first surface of a substrate, a first mask having an opened first pattern that has a first width and extends along the first surface in a first direction with a first portion having a second width larger than the first width;transferring the first ...

FLUID PRESSURE IMPRINTING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH PRESSURIZATION UNIT SECURING TOOL

An imprinting device is provided which is capable of using small an opening/closing device even when a transfer area increases. The imprinting device that transfers a molding pattern of a die to a molding target includes a pressurization unit that includes a pressurization chamber to pressurize the die and the molding target by a fluid, a stage that supports the die and the molding target pressurized by the pressurization unit, a pressurization device for adjusting the pressure of the fluid inside the pressurization chamber, an opening/closing device for relatively moving the pressurization unit and the stage, and a securing tool that secures the pressurization unit and the stage so as to prevent or suppress an application of force generated by the pressurization unit to the opening/closing device. 1. An imprinting device that transfers a molding pattern of a die to a molding target , the imprinting device comprising:a pressurization unit that includes a pressurization chamber to pressurize the die and the molding target by a fluid;a stage that supports the die and the molding target pressurized by the pressurization unit;pressurization means for adjusting the pressure of the fluid inside the pressurization chamber;opening/closing means for relatively moving the pressurization unit and the stage; anda securing tool that secures the pressurization unit and the stage so as to prevent or suppress an application of force generated by the pressurization unit to the opening/closing means.2. The imprinting device according to claim 1 , wherein the securing tool comprises a first securing tool and a second securing tool that are movable relative to each other.3. The imprinting device according to claim 2 , wherein:the first securing tool is disposed with a space that allows the pressurization unit and the stage to move relative to each other; andthe second securing tool is formed so as to be movable to the space at a position where the pressurization unit pressurizes the ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD, DETECTING METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DEVICE

This disclosure provides an imprint apparatus configured to form a pattern with an imprint material by bringing the imprint material on a substrate and a pattern of the mold into contact with each other including a drive unit to bring part of the pattern of the mold into contact with the imprint material, and bring the pattern into contact with the imprint material so a contact surface area between the pattern of the mold and the imprint material increases, an interference fringe detecting unit to detect an interference fringe generated by reflected light from the pattern of the mold and reflected light from the substrate, and a state detecting unit to detect a contact state between the pattern of the mold and the imprint material on the basis of the interference fringe. 1. An imprint apparatus configured to form a pattern with an imprint material by bringing the imprint material on a substrate and a pattern of a mold into contact with each other comprising:a drive unit configured to bring part of the pattern of the mold into contact with the imprint material, and then bring the pattern of the mold into contact with the imprint material so that a contact surface area between the pattern of the mold and the imprint material increases;an interference fringe detecting unit configured to detect an interference fringe generated by reflected light from the pattern of the mold and reflected light from the substrate and changing as the contact surface area between the pattern of the mold and the imprint material increases; anda state detecting unit configured to detect a contact state between the pattern of the mold and the imprint material on the basis of the interference fringe.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the state detecting unit detects the contact state between the mold and the imprint material by comparing a standard interference fringe with the interference fringe detected by the detecting unit.3. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process for forming a pattern on an imprint material on a substrate using a mold, the apparatus including an obtaining unit configured to obtain each shape of a plurality of shot regions on the substrate before the mold and the shot region as an imprint target on the substrate face each other, a first correction unit configured to correct, for each shot region on the substrate, a shape difference between a pattern of the mold and the shot region, a measurement unit configured to measure a displacement between the pattern of the mold and the shot region on the substrate, a second correction unit configured to correct the displacement, and a control unit configured to control the imprint process. 1. An imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process for forming a pattern on an imprint material on a substrate using a mold , the apparatus comprising:an obtaining unit configured to obtain each shape of a plurality of shot regions on the substrate before the mold and the shot region as an imprint target on the substrate face each other;a first correction unit configured to correct, for each shot region on the substrate, a shape difference between a pattern of the mold and the shot region;a measurement unit configured to measure a displacement between the pattern of the mold and the shot region on the substrate;a second correction unit configured to correct the displacement; anda control unit configured to control the imprint process;wherein the imprint process includes a first process of causing the first correction unit to correct the shape difference based on the shape obtained in advance by the obtaining unit, and a second process of causing the second correction unit to correct the displacement while the displacement is measured by the measurement unit.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the imprint process so that parts of the first process and the ...

IMPRINTING METHOD FOR IMPROVING DEMOLDING STABILITY AND THE RELATED SYSTEM

An imprinting method includes the steps of: adding a soluble material to a master mold; solidifying the soluble material to form a soluble mold; positioning an adhesive on a side of the soluble mold opposite to the master mold; attaching a taking device to the adhesive; removing the taking device from the master mold together with the soluble mold; positioning the soluble mold on a polymer layer; applying a first high temperature and a pressure to the soluble mold to form a transferred pattern corresponding to a convex-concave pattern of the soluble mold on the polymer layer and separate a support plate and a tape of the taking device; applying a second high temperature to the soluble mold to solidify the polymer layer; and dissolving the soluble mold by using a solvent to separate the solidified polymer layer and the support plate. 1. An imprinting method , comprising:adding a soluble material to a master mold;solidifying the soluble material to form a soluble mold, the soluble mold having a convex-concave pattern;positioning an adhesive on a side of the soluble mold opposite to the master mold;attaching a taking device to the adhesive, the taking device comprising a frame, a tape connected to the frame, and a support plate connected to the tape, wherein the taking device is attached to the adhesive through contact of the support plate with the adhesive;removing the taking device from the master mold together with the soluble mold;positioning the soluble mold on a polymer layer;applying a first high temperature and a pressure to the soluble mold to form a transferred pattern corresponding to the convex-concave pattern on the polymer layer and separate the support plate and the tape;applying a second high temperature to the soluble mold to solidify the polymer layer, wherein the first high temperature is different from the second high temperature; anddissolving the soluble mold by using a solvent to separate the solidified polymer layer and the support plate so as ...

IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

An imprint method includes: before contacting a mold with an imprint material on a target shot region, obtaining relative position of the target shot region with respect to the mold, and performing first alignment between the target shot region and the mold by driving a correction unit configured to correct the relative position of the target shot region; after contacting the mold with the imprint material on the target shot region, performing second alignment between the target shot region and the mold by driving the correction unit; and performing the imprint process on the target shot region after the second alignment. The first alignment includes alignment performed based on a driving amount of the correction unit in the second alignment for another shot region where the imprint process has been performed earlier than in the target shot region. 1. An imprint method of performing an imprint process of forming a pattern of an imprint material by using a mold on each of a plurality of shot regions of a substrate , the method comprising:before bringing the mold and the imprint material on a target shot region for the imprint process into contact with each other, obtaining relative position between the target shot region and the mold, and performing first alignment between the target shot region and the mold by driving a correction unit configured to correct the relative position between the target shot region and the mold;after bringing the mold and the imprint material on the target shot region into contact with each other, performing second alignment between the target shot region and the mold by driving the correction unit; andperforming the imprint process on the target shot region after the second alignment,wherein the first alignment includes alignment performed based on a driving amount of the correction unit in the second alignment for another shot region where the imprint process has been performed earlier than in the target shot region.2. The method ...

Method for forming pattern

A pattern forming method includes: preparing a pattern paper comprising a fiber where a pattern to be formed is formed; impregnating the pattern paper with a releasing agent; and forming the pattern on a pattern forming target by arranging the pattern paper on a mold comprising an upper mold and a lower mold, and adhering the pattern paper to the pattern forming target by using the mold.

Solid support for endothelial cell growth

The invention relates to a solid support suitable for supporting endothelial cell growth which has one or more regions of microstructure incorporated onto the growing surface thereof as well as to such supports having endothelial cells attached thereto. The invention further relates to methods of culturing endothelial cells and directing tubule formation using these supports.

NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY

A mold may include a plurality of nanostructures configured to form a lithographic pattern when imprinted into a material. Imprinting may include imprinting the mold a first predetermined distance, modifying a temperature of the material, and altering a position of the mold based on the temperature modification. One or more thermal elements may alter a temperature of a first section of the material and/or one or more nanostructures for a predetermined pulse time less than an equilibrium time required for the mold and/or material to reach a stable temperature state. A first thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a first section of the material and/or a first nanostructure and a second thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a second section of the material and/or a second nanostructure. The one or more thermal elements may include one or more thermoelectric elements. 1. A system for nanoimprinting a lithographic pattern into a material , the system comprising:a mold comprising a plurality of nanostructures, wherein the plurality of nanostructures are configured to form the lithographic pattern when imprinted into the material; anda first thermal element configured to alter a temperature of a first section of the material smaller than the whole material for a predetermined pulse time,wherein the predetermined pulse time is selected to be less than an equilibrium time for the material to reach thermal equilibrium.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a spatial temperature profile of the first section is based on the predetermined pulse time.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a spatial profile of material at a same temperature value is based on the predetermined pulse time.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein a material depth of the first section substantially equals an imprint depth of the mold.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one nanostructure is configured to imprint in the first section.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein at ...

IMPRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPRINTING

A micro-contact imprinting apparatus for transferring patterns of a stamp to a substrate. 1. A micro-contact imprinting apparatus for transferring patterns of a stamp to a substrate , comprising:an enclosure dividable into a first chamber and a second chamber by the stamp, the first chamber and the second chamber being air-tightly isolatable with each other by the stamp, wherein the substrate is arranged in the second chamber; andan air-pressure device configured to be fluidly connected with the first chamber and the second chamber to generate air-pressure differences between the first chamber and the second chamber, such that the generated air-pressure differences push the stamp to move and contact with the substrate so as to enable the patterns to be transferred from the stamp to the substrate when the stamp contacts the substrate.2. The micro-contact imprinting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air-pressure device comprises:a vacuum pump; anda plurality of valves controllable to be fluidly connected with the vacuum pump and the first and the second chambers so as to separately control respective air pressures in the first chamber and the second chamber to generate the air-pressure differences.3. The micro-contact imprinting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a vacuum is created in any of the first and second chambers.4. The micro-contact imprinting apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:one or more load cells arranged within the second chamber for sensing an air pressure load on the substrate; andwherein the air-pressure device comprises one or more controller configured to receive a parameter for the sensed load, and, in response to the received parameter, separately control respective air pressures in the first chamber and the second chamber so as to apply the load in form of wave onto the substrate .5. The micro-contact imprinting apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the one or more load cells are arranged at the bottom of the second chamber.6. The micro-contact ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

An imprint apparatus that performs an imprint process for bringing a protruding portion of a mold into contact with a composition on a substrate is provided. The apparatus comprises a first illuminator configured to emit light for curing the composition, a second illuminator including a scanner configured to scan beam-like light for curing the composition, and a controller configured to control exposure such that in a state where the composition and the protruding portion are in contact with each other, the light from the first illuminator is emitted to the composition at a position corresponding to a first region of the protruding portion, and control the scanner such that the light from the second illuminator is emitted to the composition at a position corresponding to a second region different from the first region of the protruding portion. 1. An imprint apparatus using a mold including a protruding portion protruding from a base portion to an imprint process for bringing the protruding portion into contact with a composition on a substrate , the imprint apparatus comprising:a mold holder configured to hold the mold;a substrate holder configured to hold the substrate onto which the composition is supplied;a driver configured to drive at least one of the substrate and the mold so that the protruding portion of the mold is in contact with the composition on the substrate;a first illuminator configured to emit light for curing the composition;a second illuminator including a scanner configured to scan beam-like light for curing the composition; anda controller configured to, in a state where the composition and the protruding portion are in contact with each other, control exposure such that the light from the first illuminator is emitted to the composition at a position corresponding to a first region of the protruding portion, and control the scanner such that the light from the second illuminator is emitted to the composition at a position corresponding to a ...

APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED BODY ASSEMBLY

An apparatus for manufacturing a molded body assembly includes: a to-be-molded body holder configured to hold a to-be-molded body placed thereon; a raw material roll placement portion in which a mold raw material roll is placed; a mold holder configured to hold a leading edge portion of an uncut mold extending from the mold raw material roll, and to move relative to the to-be-molded body holder; a transfer unit configured to transfer a fine transfer pattern of the uncut mold to the to-be-molded body placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder, a cutting unit; and a controller configured to control the to-be-molded body holder, the mold holder, the transfer unit, and the cutting unit configured to cut the uncut mold at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction thereof, thereby manufacturing a mold body assembly. 1a to-be-molded body holder configured to hold a to-be-molded body placed thereon;a raw material roll placement portion in which a mold raw material roll is placed;a mold holder configured to hold a leading edge portion of an uncut mold extending from the mold raw material roll, and to move relative to the to-be-molded body holder;a transfer unit configured to transfer a fine transfer pattern of the uncut mold to the to-be-molded body placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder;a cutting unit configured to cut the uncut mold at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction thereof; and in a state in which the to-be-molded body is placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder, in which the mold raw material roll is placed in the raw material roll placement portion, and in which the mold holder holds the leading edge portion of the uncut mold,', 'move the mold holder so that the fine transfer pattern of the uncut mold faces the to-be-molded body placed on and held by the to-be-molded body holder and pull out the uncut mold from the mold raw material roll placed in the raw material roll placement portion,', 'cause the ...

METHOD FOR ATTACHING AN ADHESIVE LABEL TO A PLASTIC OBJECT

A method is described herein for attaching an adhesive label to a plastic object such that upon removal of the adhesive label substantially no adhesive residue is left-behind on the plastic object. In an example, the method can include applying a textured pattern to a portion of a plastic object to provide a textured surface on the plastic object. The textured pattern can be applied post molding of the plastic object. The method can include attaching to the textured surface an adhesive label. 1. A method comprising:applying a textured pattern to a portion of a plastic object to provide a textured surface on the plastic object, wherein the textured pattern is applied post molding of the plastic object; andattaching to the textured surface an adhesive label.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the textured pattern to the portion of the plastic object to provide the textured surface on the plastic object comprises:positioning the plastic object on a support of a hot-stamping machine; andimprinting, by the hot-stamping machine, the textured pattern on the surface of the plastic object to provide the textured surface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the imprinting claim 2 , by the hot-stamping machine claim 2 , the textured pattern on the surface of the plastic object to provide the textured surface comprises:heating a heating head of the hot-stamping machine to a given temperature as defined by a temperature parameter to cause a die of the hot-stamping machine to be heated to the given temperature, wherein the die is coupled to the heating head, and comprises a surface with the textured pattern; andapplying the surface with the textured pattern to the surface of the plastic object to imprint the textured surface on the plastic object.4. The method of claim 3 , adding a hot stamp tape upside-down between the die and the surface of the plastic object.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the hot stamp tape comprises one of a film or a foil.6. The method of claim ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS, BACKPLANE and MOLD for MAKING BACKPLANE BRACKET

The present application discloses a display device, a backplane and the mold for manufacturing the backplane bracket. The mold is used to imprint molding the sheet raw material; the mold has an elongated imprint mold structure; the two ends of the imprint mold structure have a male and female interworking mold structures; by placing the raw material with different lengths in a plurality of predetermined positions in the imprint mold structure can form a plurality of brackets for combining to a backplane. The present application provides a backplane and the simplified mold structures for manufacturing the backplane bracket, the process to manufacturing the backplane is simplified. By adapting a set of mold can manufacture a plurality of the needed bracket to form a backplane, which greatly reduces the cost of production. 1. A display device , comprising a display panel and a backplane , wherein the backplane is spliced by a plurality of brackets; the plurality of the brackets comprising a long backplane bracket and multiple short backplane bracket; the long backplane bracket has imprint structures comprising an interworking male and female mold structures in the two end of the long backplane bracket; and the plurality of the cross-sectional structures of the multiple short backplane brackets and the long backplane bracket are the same.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the male and female interworking mold structures can be a single or multiple rows of L-shaped imprint structure; the corner of the L-shaped imprint structure is located in the end area of the imprint mold structure; the longer side of the L-shaped imprint structure is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the imprint mold structure; and the shorter side of the L-shaped imprint structure is provided in the width direction of the imprint mold structure.3. The display device according to claim 2 , whereinthe long backplane bracket has a first length, the left side of the long ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus for performing an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate with a mold to form a pattern on the substrate, the apparatus including a supply device configured to supply, to a space between the imprint material on the substrate and the mold, a penetrating gas that penetrates at least one of the mold, the imprint material and the substrate and a condensable gas that is liquefied by pressure rise due to the molding, and a controller configured to control the supply device so as to change at least one of a supply amount of the penetrating gas and a supply amount of the condensable gas based on information on a recipe for the imprint process. 1. An imprint apparatus for performing an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate with a mold to form a pattern on the substrate , the apparatus comprising:a supply device configured to supply, to a space between the imprint material on the substrate and the mold, a penetrating gas that penetrates at least one of the mold, the imprint material and the substrate and a condensable gas that is liquefied by pressure rise due to the molding; anda controller configured to control the supply device so as to change at least one of a supply amount of the penetrating gas and a supply amount of the condensable gas based on information on a recipe for the imprint process.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the supply device based on claim 1 , as the information claim 1 , information on at least one of a type of the imprint material and a feature of a pattern to be formed on the substrate.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the supply device is configured to supply a mixed gas of the penetrating gas and the condensable gas claim 1 , and the controller is configured to control the supply device so as to change a mixture ratio of the mixed gas based on the information.4. The apparatus ...

Deformation Method And Press

In a forming process with a press having in a frame a ram closing through the force of a cylinder with a moveable piston against a press table in a straight-line movement, the piston initially acts upon at least one knuckle joint system during the closing of the press, and a hydraulic cushion of the ram concludes the closing process with extension of the knuckle joint system in movement direction of the piston and straight-line support thereof against the frame. In a press having in a frame a ram closing through the force of a cylinder with a moveable piston against a press table in a straight-line movement, the ram is connected so as to be fixed with respect to the frame via at least two identically constructed knuckle joint systems, and the ram has a hydraulic cushion. 111.-. (canceled)12. A forming process using a press having , in a frame , a ram closing through a force of a cylinder with a moveable piston against a press table in a straight-line movement , comprising:initially the moveable piston acts upon at least one knuckle joint system during a closing of the press; andconcluding a closing process by a hydraulic cushion of the ram with extension of the knuckle joint system in a movement direction of the piston and straight-line support thereof against the frame.13. The process according to claim 12 , wherein the hydraulic cushion is initially moved out during the closing of the press claim 12 , and the hydraulic cushion is moved in with impingement on a workpiece claim 12 , and after extension of the at least one knuckle joint system the hydraulic cushion claim 12 , which moves out again claim 12 , concludes the forming process.14. A press comprising:a frame;a cylinder with a moveable piston;a press table;a ram arranged in the frame and configured to close through a force of the cylinder against the press table in a straight-line movement and having a hydraulic cushion; andat least two identically constructed knuckle joint systems configured to connect the ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PLATE WORKPIECE WITH SURFACE MICROSTRUCTURES

A method of manufacturing a plate workpiece with surface microstructures is provided. Before press-molding, a preform is placed between a first mold with a pattern and a second mold, and is disposed on the second mold. Next, the first mold and the second mold are heated to a transition temperature of the preform, and then pressed against the preform to impress the pattern onto the preform to obtain a patterned preform. Finally, the patterned preform is cooled with the second mold and shrunk to obtain the plate workpiece with surface microstructures. Since the patterned preform is uniformly cooled from bottom to top by thermal conduction, the temperature field is isothermal in a horizontal distribution. Therefore, a plate workpiece with high accuracy surface microstructures is obtained, and is useful for carrying multiple optical fibers in optical communication. 1. A method of manufacturing a plate workpiece with surface microstructures , comprising the steps of: a first mold having a first surface and a pattern formed on the first surface of the first mold; and', 'a second mold facing to the first surface of the first mold;, '(A) providing a press-molding apparatus, having(B) placing a preform on the second mold and between the first mold and the second mold;(C) heating the first mold and the second mold to a temperature at which the preform is capable of being press-molded;(D) pressing the first mold and the second mold against the preform, thereby impressing the pattern of the first mold onto the preform to obtain a patterned preform; and(E) cooling the second mold and parting the patterned preform from the first mold, so as to obtain the plate workpiece with the surface microstructures.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the step of placing a preform between the first mold and the second mold and on the second mold comprises disposing the preform claim 1 , the first mold and the second mold in a closed chamber claim 1 , and the closed chamber has a ...

MICROFLUIDIC STRUCTURES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Microfluidic structures featuring substantially circular channels may be fabricated by embossing polymer sheets. 1. A microfluidic device , comprising:(a) a plurality of microfluidic structures, each structure comprising a polymer scaffold defining at least one channel therein, the plurality of microfluidic structures being stacked so as to form a stacked microfluidic structure that defines a front surface comprising inlets of the channels; and(b) a microfluidic header comprising at least one polymer scaffold that defines a network of channels therein, the microfluidic header being coupled to the front surface of the stacked microfluidic structure and outlets of the microfluidic header aligned with the inlets of the at least one channel of the plurality of microfluidic structures to fluidically couple the microfluidic structures together.2. The microfluidic device of claim 1 , wherein the microfluidic header comprises a plurality of polymer scaffolds claim 1 , each polymer scaffold defining a network of channels therein.3. (canceled)4. The microfluidic device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of at least one channel is characterized by a substantially circular cross section and a diameter less than 300 micrometers.5. The microfluidic device of claim 1 , wherein a primary plane of the network of channels is rotated with respect to primary planes of the plurality of microfluidic structures.6. The microfluidic device of claim 5 , wherein the primary plane of the network of channels is rotated about 90 degrees with respect to the primary planes of the plurality of microfluidic structures.7. The microfluidic device of claim 1 , wherein a first polymer scaffold of the at least one polymer scaffold defines a first half of a cross section of the network of channels and a second polymer scaffold of the at least one polymer scaffold defines a second half of the cross section of the network of channels.8. The microfluidic device of claim 1 , wherein network of channels ...

NANOIMPRINTING MOLD, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE NANOIMPRINTING MOLD, NANOIMPRINTING METHOD USING THE NANOIMPRINTING MOLD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PATTERNED SUBSTRATES

A nanoimprinting mold includes: a mold main body having a fine pattern of protrusions and recesses on a surface thereof; and a mold release layer formed on the surface of the mold main body. The mold release layer is formed within a mold release layer forming region, which is a region of the mold main body that includes a patterned region where the fine pattern of protrusions and recesses is formed and has an outer edge positioned outside the outer edge of the patterned region. An outer peripheral mold release layer has a thickness distribution in which the thickness of the outer peripheral mold release layer is locally maximal at positions outside the outer edge of the patterned region, substantially continuously along the entire periphery. Thereby, it becomes possible to restrict the region in which resist flows during nanoimprinting, without employing a mesa type substrate. 1. A nanoimprinting mold , comprising:a mold main body having a fine pattern of protrusions and recesses on a surface thereof; anda mold release layer formed on the surface of the mold main body; characterized by:the mold release layer being formed within a mold release layer forming region, which is a region of the mold main body that includes a patterned region where the fine pattern of protrusions and recesses is formed and has an outer edge positioned outside the outer edge of the patterned region; andan outer peripheral mold release layer, which is a part of the mold release layer between the outer edge of the patterned region and the outer edge of the mold release layer forming region, having a thickness distribution in which the thickness of the outer peripheral mold release layer is locally maximal at positions outside the outer edge of the patterned region, substantially continuously along the entire periphery.2. A nanoimprinting mold as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the outer peripheral mold release layer has the thickness distribution in which the thickness of the outer peripheral ...

NANOIMPRINTING APPARATUS, NANOIMPRINTING METHOD, DISTORTION IMPARTING DEVICE AND DISTORTION IMPARTING METHOD

A nanoimprinting apparatus is equipped with: a distortion imparting device that applies external force onto an imprinting member, which is one of a mold and a substrate, to maintain the imprinting member in a predetermined flexed state, thereby imparting permanent distortion to the imprinting member; and an imprinting unit that utilizes the imprinting member having the permanent distortion imparted thereto by the distortion imparting device to execute imprinting. A pattern of protrusions and recesses of the mold can be caused to contact resist from the central portion thereof utilizing any imprinting member, regardless of the rigidity of the imprinting member. 1. A nanoimprinting apparatus , comprising:a distortion imparting device that applies external force onto an imprinting member, which is one of a mold having a fine pattern of protrusions and recesses on a first surface thereof and a substrate for nanoimprinting having resist on a first surface thereof, to maintain the imprinting member in a predetermined flexed state, thereby imparting permanent distortion to the imprinting member; andan imprinting unit that utilizes the imprinting member having the permanent distortion imparted thereto and presses the pattern of protrusions and recesses of the mold onto the resist provided on the substrate, to transfer the pattern of protrusions and recesses to the resist.2. A nanoimprinting apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein:the distortion imparting device comprises a frame having an opening, that forms a chamber above the first surface of the imprinting member when the imprinting member is placed at the opening with the first surface facing the interior of the frame, and a pressure control section that depressurizes or pressurizes the interior of the chamber.3. A nanoimprinting apparatus as defined in claim 2 , wherein:the distortion imparting device further comprises a heating section that heats the interior of the chamber.4. A nanoimprinting apparatus as defined ...

Fabrication of High-Throughput Nano-Imprint Lithography Templates

An imprint lithography template includes a porous material defining a multiplicity of pores with an average pore size of at least about 0.4 nm. The porous material includes silicon and oxygen, and a ratio of Young's modulus (E) to relative density of the porous material with respect to fused silica (ρ/ρ) is at least about 10:1. A refractive index of the porous material is between about 1.4 and 1.5. The porous material may form an intermediate layer or a cap layer of an imprint lithography template. The template may include a pore seal layer between a porous layer and a cap layer, or a pore seal layer on top of a cap layer. 122.-. (canceled)23. An imprint lithography template comprising:a first layer;a second layer, wherein the second layer is a patterned layer of an imprint lithography template; andtwo or more intermediate layers positioned between the first layer and the second layer, wherein at least one of the intermediate layers is a porous layer and at least one of the intermediate layers is a stress relief layer configured to reduce a force acting on the porous intermediate layer.24. An imprint lithography template comprising:a first layer;a second layer, wherein the second layer is a patterned layer of an imprint lithography template; andan intermediate layer positioned between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the intermediate layer is configured to reduce a force acting on the patterned second layer.25. An imprint lithography template comprising:a first layer;a second layer; andan intermediate layer positioned between the first layer and the second layer of the imprint lithography template, wherein the intermediate layer is configured to allow assessment of a thickness of the second layer based on a difference in physical properties between the intermediate layer and the second layer.24. The imprint lithography template of wherein the relief layer is formed of a material in a compressive state such that a compressive force Facts on the relief ...

MAT AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE MAT

The mat of the present invention includes a main body integrally formed by a plastic material. The main body at least has a first surface and a second surface adjacent to the first face. The first face and the second face have different surface physical characteristics. The first surface and the second surface are shaped into a third surface and a fourth surface respectively. The third surface and the fourth surface have a substantially same surface physical characteristic. An angle between the third surface and the fourth surface outside the main body is a specific value. 1. A method to manufacture mat , including:first shaping: shaping a main body with a plastic material with a mold to form the main body of one piece, the main body at least having a first surface;cutting: cutting out a part of the main body to form a second surface, a surface physical characteristic of the second surface being different from that of the first surface;second shaping: the first surface and the second surface under surface processing to vary the surface physical characteristics of the first and second surfaces so that a third surface and a fourth surface are formed from the first surface and the second surface respectively, an angle between the third surface and the fourth surface outside the main body being a specific value.2. The method to manufacture mat of claim 1 , wherein the angle between the third surface and the fourth surface outside the main body is larger than 180 degrees but not larger than 270 degrees.3. The method to manufacture mat of claim 2 , wherein the mat is cuboid and has a top face claim 2 , a bottom face and a circumferential face connecting the top face and the bottom face claim 2 , the first surface is located on the top face claim 2 , and the second surface is located on the circumferential face.4. The method to manufacture mat of claim 1 , wherein the plastic material is selected from a group composed of rubber and rubber composite claim 1 , and the ...

NON-DEFORMABLE PATTERNED TEMPLATE

A non-deformable patterned template includes a stable mesh, wherein the stable mesh is resistant to deformation; a polymer sheet with the stable mesh embedded therein, wherein the polymer sheet is formed using a liquid polymer adapted to receive the stable mesh, and wherein the liquid polymer is cured after the stable mesh has been placed within the liquid polymer; and a surface pattern on at least one face of the polymer sheet. 1. A non-deformable patterned template , comprising:a stable mesh, wherein the stable mesh is resistant to deformation;a polymer sheet with the stable mesh embedded therein, wherein the polymer sheet is formed using a liquid polymer adapted to receive the stable mesh, and wherein the liquid polymer is cured after the stable mesh has been placed within the liquid polymer; anda surface pattern on at least one face of the polymer sheet.2. The template of claim 1 , wherein the surface pattern includes at least two fiducial marks.3. The template of claim 1 , wherein the template is resistant to deformation due to changes in temperature of the template or water content of the template in response to changes in the environment.4. The template of claim 1 , wherein the template is resistant to deformation due to applied tension to the template.5. The template of claim 1 , wherein the template is resistant to deformation due to changes in temperature of the template in response to applied radiation.6. The template of claim 5 , wherein the radiation includes infra-red light claim 5 , visible light claim 5 , electromagnetic induction claim 5 , or ultra-violet light.7. The template of claim 1 , wherein the template is resistant to deformation due to changes in temperature of the template in response to applied heat.8. The template of claim 6 , wherein the applied heat includes radiation claim 6 , convective claim 6 , conductive claim 6 , or resistive heating.9. The template of claim 1 , wherein the mesh includes one or more fiducial marks that are ...

System and Method for Embossing the Wire Side of a Molded Fiber Article

A system and method for constructing a molded fiber article capable of having detailed indicia embossed thereon is provided. A molded fiber article having a smooth surface with detailed indicia is also provided. The system includes using a wire mesh structure coupled with an embossing plate such that the embossing plate imparts a smooth surface with indicia onto the molded fiber article during formation. The smooth surface if the embossing plate allows for greater detail than that of the textured surface created by the wire mesh structure. The system may also include a forming die that generally conforms to the wire mesh structure to facilitate formation of the molded fiber article. The wire mesh structure may include a recessed area for housing the embossing plate, which may be attached to the wire mesh structure using fasteners and a backing plate. 1. A system for producing a molded fiber article , said system comprising:a wire mesh structure adapted for allowing removal of moisture from a material from which said molded fiber article is formed; andan embossing plate coupled to said wire mesh structure;wherein said embossing plate includes a face for producing indicia on said molded fiber article.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said face of said embossing plate comprises a generally smooth surface.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said wire mesh structure comprises a base with a recessed area generally conforming to said embossing plate for receiving at least a portion of said embossing plate.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein a depth of said recessed area is such that a top surface of said embossing plate is generally flush with a top surface of said base.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said embossing plate is fixedly connected to said wire mesh structure.6. The system of further comprising at least one fastener for coupling said embossing plate to said wire mesh structure.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein said embossing plate ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, METHOD OF CALIBRATING CORRECTION MECHANISM, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

An imprint apparatus includes a mold holding unit configured to hold a mold, a correction mechanism configured to correct a shape of a pattern formed in the mold to a desired shape by applying a force to the mold held in the mold holding unit, and a controller configured to assume a plurality of mold pattern shapes for a specific mold, calculate a parameter for associating the plurality of assumed mold pattern shapes and a deformation amount of the specific mold by causing the correction mechanism to apply the force to the specific mold to obtain the deformation amount of the specific mold so that the plurality of assumed mold pattern shapes are formed, and calibrate the correction mechanism using the parameter.

Lens having a plurality of surfaces with zones

A lens ( 1 ) includes a plurality of optical surfaces (S 1 , S 2 ) each of which is made up of an alternation of active zones (ZA 1 , ZA 2 ) and separation zones (ZS 1 , ZS 2 ). The active zones of one of the surfaces are situated beside the separation zones of the other surface. The shape of one at least of the optical surfaces is then adapted into the separation zones in order to augment the acute angles that are situated at the convergence of active zones and separation zones. The lens can thus be made with improved accuracy with respect to a target optical function.

IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

An imprint apparatus for forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using a mold includes a heating unit, a generation unit, and a measurement unit. The heating unit irradiates a region to be processed on the substrate with light to heat the region to be processed. The generation unit generates irradiation amount distribution data, which indicates an irradiation amount distribution of light with which the heating unit is to irradiate the region to be processed. The measurement unit measures information about absorption of the light by the region to be processed. The generation unit generates the irradiation amount distribution data by correcting, using a result of measurement by the measurement unit, temporary irradiation amount distribution data temporarily generated based on a shape of the region to be processed taken before the region to be processed is heated by the heating unit. 1. An imprint apparatus for forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using a mold , the imprint apparatus comprising:a heating unit configured to irradiate a region to be processed on the substrate with light to heat the region to be processed;a generation unit configured to generate irradiation amount distribution data, which indicates an irradiation amount distribution of light with which the heating unit is to irradiate the region to be processed; anda measurement unit configured to measure information about absorption of the light by the region to be processed,wherein the generation unit is configured to generate the irradiation amount distribution data by correcting, using a result of measurement by the measurement unit, temporary irradiation amount distribution data temporarily generated based on a shape of the region to be processed taken before the region to be processed is heated by the heating unit.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement unit measures the information by receiving reflected light of the light reflected ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus that performs imprint processing of forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using a mold, the apparatus including a chuck configured to hold the mold, a head configured to support the chuck to be able to drive the chuck, the head being fixed to a base, a plate member configured to be arranged between the base and the substrate so as to surround the chuck, and a first supply unit configured to supply a first gas to a first space so as to form an air flow from the first space between the plate member and the substrate toward a second space outside the first space. 1. An imprint apparatus that performs imprint processing of forming a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using a mold , the apparatus comprising:a chuck configured to hold the mold;a head configured to support the chuck to be able to drive the chuck, the head being fixed to a base;a plate member configured to be arranged between the base and the substrate so as to surround the chuck; anda first supply unit configured to supply a first gas to a first space so as to form an air flow from the first space between the plate member and the substrate toward a second space outside the first space.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plate member is arranged between a surface of the chuck on a side of the head and a surface claim 1 , on a side of the substrate claim 1 , of the mold held by the chuck.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a stage configured to hold the substrate and move claim 1 ,wherein the plate member covers at least part of a moving region of the substrate held by the stage.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plate member covers an entire surface of the substrate on a side of the mold in a state in which a center of the chuck and a center of the substrate coincide with each other.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plate member has a rectangular outer ...

IMPRINT DEVICE AND IMPRINT METHOD

An imprint device and an imprint method which form mold patterns on both surfaces of a molding target. An imprint device transfers mold patterns on both surfaces of a molding target using flexible first and second dies and includes first and second casings which each apply pressure of first and second pressurizing rooms respectively, to the first and second dies respectively and the molding target, a pressurizer that adjusts the pressures of the pressurizing rooms, first and second moving units that move the first and second dies respectively and the molding target in a direction coming close to or distant from each other, a depressurizer that depressurizes a depressurizing room formed between the first and second casings, and eliminates fluids present between the dies and the molding target, and a pressure adjuster that adjusts pressures to reduce pressure differences between the depressurizing room and the pressurizing rooms. 1. An imprint device that transfers mold patterns on both surfaces of a molding target using flexible first and second dies , the device comprising:a first casing that comprises a first pressurizing room, and applies pressure of the first pressurizing room to the first die and the molding target;a second casing that comprises a second pressurizing room, and applies pressure of the second pressurizing room to the second die and the molding target;a pressurizer that adjusts the pressure of the first pressurizing room and the pressure of the second pressurizing room;a first moving unit that moves the first die and the molding target in a direction coming close to or distant from each other;a second moving unit that moves the second die and the molding target in a direction coming close to or distant from each other;a depressurizer that depressurizes a depressurizing room formed between the first casing and the second casing, and eliminates fluids present between the first die and the molding target and between the second die and the molding ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND PRODUCT MANUFACTURING METHOD

An imprint apparatus forms imprint material using a mold on a substrate. The imprint apparatus includes a movable stage configured to hold the substrate, a supply portion configured to discharge the imprint material, and a control unit configured to cause the supply portion to discharge the imprint material while moving the stage so that the imprint material is supplied onto the substrate. The control unit controls discharge of the imprint material from the supply portion so that a target amount of the imprint material is arranged at a target position on the substrate, based on property information indicating a relation between a discharge amount of imprint material from the supply portion and a position on a target object where the imprint material is to be arranged. 1. An imprint apparatus that forms imprint material using a mold on a substrate , the imprint apparatus comprising:a movable stage configured to hold the substrate;a supply portion configured to discharge droplets of the imprint material; anda control unit configured to cause the supply portion to discharge the imprint material while moving the stage so that a plurality of ink droplets of the imprint material are supplied onto the substrate,wherein the control unit controls discharge of the imprint material from the supply portion so that a target amount of the imprint material is arranged at a target position on the substrate, based on property information indicating a relation between a discharge amount of droplets of imprint material discharged from the supply portion and a position on a target object where the imprint material of that discharge amount is to be arranged.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit obtains target information claim 1 , indicating a plurality of target positions where imprint material is to be arranged on the substrate claim 1 , and target amounts of imprint material to be arranged at each of the plurality of target positions claim 1 , and ...

LEAD WITH TEXTURED INSULATIVE LAYER

Described is a medical device lead including a lead body having a conductor lumen including an inner surface. The lead also includes a conductor assembly extending through the conductor lumen; the conductor assembly comprising a conductor member and an outer insulative layer; and an electrode coupled to the conductor cable. The outer insulative layer includes a textured external surface that reduces the coefficient of friction between the outer insulative layer and the inner surface of the conductor lumen through which the conductor assembly extends. Methods of forming the conductor assembly are also described. 1. An implantable medical lead comprising:a lead body having a conductor lumen having a substantially smooth inner surface;an electrode on the lead body; and a conductor member coupled to the lead body; and', 'an outer insulative layer disposed about the conductor member, the outer insulative layer including a cross-sectional shape defined by a plurality of generally flat surface segments arranged about a longitudinal axis of the conductor assembly, wherein all intersections of adjacent flat surface segments form v-shaped ridges projecting away from the longitudinal axis to form a textured external surface of the conductor assembly., 'a conductor assembly extending through the conductor lumen, the conductor assembly including2. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the flat surface segments extend longitudinally along the conductor assembly.3. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer insulative layer includes a polymeric element extruded about the conductor member.4. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer insulative layer includes a polymeric element molded about the conductor member.5. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the conductor member includes a multi-strand cable about which the outer insulative layer is formed.6. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the conductor member ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

An imprint apparatus for forming a pattern on a substrate by bringing a mold into contact with an imprint material on the substrate is provided. The apparatus includes a supply device configured to supply, between the imprint material and the mold, a condensable gas that is liquefied due to a rise in pressure caused by the contact, and a controller configured to control a pressure of a gas between the imprint material and the mold before the contact so that the condensable gas between the imprint material and the mold is not liquefied before the contact. 1. An imprint apparatus for forming a pattern on a substrate by bringing a mold into contact with an imprint material on the substrate , the apparatus comprising:a supply device configured to supply, between the imprint material and the mold, a condensable gas that is liquefied due to a rise in pressure caused by the contact; anda controller configured to control a pressure of a gas between the imprint material and the mold before the contact so that the condensable gas between the imprint material and the mold is not liquefied before the contact.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a detector configured to detect the pressure of the gas between the mold and the substrate,wherein the controller is configured to control a relative velocity between the mold and the substrate based on an output of the detector.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to control the relative velocity so as to satisfy{'br': None, 'i': Pg−Pf', 'Pa−Pf, 'α·()≧'}where Pa represents a saturated vapor pressure of the condensable gas, Pf represents a pressure of a gas in an environment of the imprint material, Pa represents a pressure detected by the detector, and α represents a coefficient that is a positive real number smaller than 1.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a detector configured to detect a load imposed on one of the mold and the substrate,wherein the ...

SAFE SEPARATION FOR NANO IMPRINTING

Control of lateral strain and lateral strain ratio (d/d) between template and substrate through the selection of template and/or substrate thicknesses (Tand/or T), control of template and/or substrate back pressure (Pand/or P), and/or selection of material stiffness are described. 1. A nanolithography imprint system comprising:{'sub': b', 'b, "a substrate having a thickness Tand formed of a material having a Young's modulus (E);"}{'sub': t', 't', 't', 't', 'b, "a template in superimposition with the substrate, the template having a thickness Tand formed of a material having a Young's modulus (E), the template thickness Tselected such that, during separation of the template and substrate, the lateral strains dand dassociated with the template and substrate, respectively, are matched."}2. The nanolithography imprint system of wherein the substrate is Si and the template is fused silica.3. The nanolithography imprint system of wherein Tis approximately 0.775 mm and Tis approximately 1.1 mm.4. The nanolithography imprint system of wherein template thickness Tis greater than substrate thickness T.5. A nanolithography imprint system comprising:{'sub': b', 'b, "a substrate having a thickness (T) and being formed of a material having a Young's modulus (E);"}{'sub': t', 't, "a template in superimposition with the substrate, the template having a thickness (T) and being formed of a material having a Young's modulus (E);"}{'sub': t', 'b, 'chucks and systems configured for supplying and controlling back pressure to the template and/or back pressure to the substrate, such that, during separation of the template and the substrate, the lateral strains dand dassociated with the template and substrate, respectively, are matched.'}6. The nanolithography imprint system of claim 5 , wherein the amount and degree of back pressure applied to the template and to the substrate is predetermined based on the Young's modulus claim 5 , thickness of the template and substrate claim 5 , and the ...

Method and Tool for Embossing

The present disclosure relates to a method for embossing a plastic sheet and a corresponding tool (). The plastic sheet is pressed between first and second tool halves () while being heated such that a pattern is imprinted on first and second faces () of the plastic sheet. Reference marks () are imprinted on both faces of the plastic sheet and the embossed plastic sheet is evaluated optically to determine error data based on the relative position of the first and second reference marks. This allows to adjust the embossing tool based on the error data for subsequent embossing operations. 1. A method for embossing a plastic sheet between a first and a second tool half , wherein the plastic sheet is pressed and heated between the tool halves while a pattern is imprinted on first and second faces of the plastic sheet , the method comprising:imprinting least a first reference mark on the first face of the plastic sheet and at least a second reference mark on the second face of the plastic sheet,evaluating the embossed plastic sheet with optical means to determine an error data based on the relative position of the first and second reference marks, andadjusting the embossing tool based on the error data for subsequent embossing operations.2. A tool for embossing a plastic sheet , the tool comprising a first tool half and a second tool half , wherein the plastic sheet is pressed and heated between the tool halves while a pattern is imprinted on first and second faces of the plastic sheet by means of a first stamper and a second stamper associated with the first and second tool halves respectively ,wherein the first and second stampers are configured to imprint at least a first reference mark on the first face of the plastic sheet and at least a second reference mark on the second face of the plastic sheet,wherein at least one camera evaluates the embossed plastic sheet to determine an error data based on the relative position of the first and second reference marks, ...

ANTIREFLECTIVE ARTICLE, IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, PRODUCTION MOLD FOR ANTIREFLECTIVE ARTICLE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR ANTIREFLECTIVE ARTICLE PRODUCTION MOLD

In order to improve the scratch resistance of an antireflective article having a moth-eye structure, an antireflective article is provided that has fine protrusions densely arranged therein, and has the interval between adjacent fine protrusions being no more than the shortest wavelength in the wavelength band for antireflection. At least some of the fine protrusions are fine protrusions having a plurality of apexes. 1. An antireflective article in which fine protrusions are disposed closely to each other and an interval between adjacent fine protrusions is no more than a shortest wavelength in a wavelength band of electromagnetic waves of which reflections are to be prevented , whereinat least a portion of the fine protrusions is a multi-peak fine protrusion having a plurality of peaks.2. The antireflective article according to claim 1 , whereinthe fine protrusions have heights which vary in a standard deviation range of 10 nm or more and 50 nm or smaller.3. The antireflective article according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the fine protrusions are seen in a plan view from a distal end side, the multi-peak fine protrusion is split into a plurality of regions by a groove formed so as to extend outward approximately from the center of the multi-peak fine protrusion, and each of the plurality of regions is a crest associated with the peaks.4. The antireflective article according to claim 1 , whereina circumferential length of the multi-peak fine protrusion when the fine protrusions are seen in a plan view from a distal end side is larger than that of a mono-peak fine protrusion.5. The antireflective article according to claim 1 , whereinat least a portion of the fine protrusions forms an annular fine protrusion group which includes an inner fine protrusion and a plurality of outer fine protrusions which surround the inner fine protrusion and have a larger height than the inner fine protrusion.6. The antireflective article according to claim 1 , whereinat least a portion of ...

METHOD OF FABRICATING A TIMEPIECE COMPONENT AND COMPONENT OBTAINED FROM THIS METHOD

A method for fabricating a metallic timepiece component, wherein the method includes the steps of forming, via a UV-LIGA type process combined with hot stamping, a multi-level photosensitive resin mould and electroplating a layer of at least one metal from at least two conductive layers to form a block that substantially reaches the upper surface of the photosensitive resin. 1. A method for the fabrication of at least one timepiece component comprising the following steps:{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'a) providing a substrate (), depositing thereon a first electrically conductive layer () and applying a first layer of photosensitive resin ();'}{'b': 3', '8, 'b) hot stamping the first resin layer () using a stamp, pressing the stamp () down to the substrate, in order to shape the first resin layer and define a first level of the timepiece component;'}{'b': 3', '4', '3', '3', '2, 'i': 'b', 'c) irradiating the first shaped resin layer () through a mask () defining at least a first level of the component and dissolving the non-irradiated areas () of the photosensitive resin layer () to reveal, in places, the first electrically conductive layer ();'}{'b': 6', '6', '4', '6', '6, 'i': 'b', 'd) applying a second layer of photosensitive resin () covering the structure resulting from step c), then irradiating the second resin layer () through a mask (″) defining a second level of the component and dissolving the non-irradiated areas () of the second photosensitive resin layer () to form a mould comprising a first and a second level;'}{'b': 7', '2', '7', '6, 'e) depositing by electroforming a metallic layer () in the mould from the first conductive layer () to form the component, the layer () substantially reaching the upper surface of the second photosensitive resin layer ();'}f) successively removing the substrate, the first conductive layer and the resin to release the component.2. A method for the fabrication of at least one timepiece component comprising the following steps:{'b': 1 ...

Method for forming micro channels in molded components and an associated micro-channel forming tool

A method of forming micro-channels in a plastic surface using a pressing device includes structuring a micro-channel forming tool for the pressing device to include a press end including a press surface that extends along a plane and a micro-channel detail positioned on the press end and extending beyond the plane of the press surface. The micro-channel detail includes a non-critical portion and a critical portion supported by the non-critical portion. The press end of the micro-channel forming tool is driven into the plastic surface at a predetermined force using a pressing device. Ultrasonic vibrations are applied to the micro-channel forming tool for a predetermined amount of time to melt portions of the plastic surface in contact with the pressing surface. The ultrasonic vibrations are removed after the predetermined amount of time has elapsed and the press end is retracted from the plastic surface.

PROCESS TO FABRICATE AN INJECTION MOLDED PRINTHEAD WITH INKJET NOZZLE FACE PLATE

Methods of fabricating a printhead having integrated inkjet nozzles are disclosed. The methods include injection molding the printhead having a plurality of manifold features and embossing jet features extending between the manifold features and an outer surface of the printhead. 1. A method comprising:injection molding a printhead, the printhead including a plurality of manifold features that lead up to a nozzle surface layer;filling the manifold features with a sacrificial material;heating the nozzle surface layer to above a glass transition temperature;embossing jet features via members that penetrate through the nozzle surface layer to the sacrificial material; andremoving the sacrificial material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printhead is injection molded such that the nozzle surface layer covers the manifold features.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printhead is injection molded such that the manifold features comprise voids through an intermediary surface under the nozzle surface layer claim 1 , and wherein heating the nozzle surface layer above the glass transition temperature comprises heating a polymer above a melting point and covering the sacrificial features with the polymer to form the nozzle surface layer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing the sacrificial material comprises heating the sacrificial material claim 1 , the sacrificial material decomposing into a gas in response thereto.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printhead is injection molded with polymer having a melting point above 280 degrees C. claim 1 , the glass transition temperature being below 280 degrees C.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the sacrificial material comprises a poly-lactic acid.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printhead is injection molded with a polymer having a melting point above 400 degrees C. and a glass transition temperature below 400 degrees C.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein t claim 7 , wherein the sacrificial material ...

METHODS FOR CREATING LARGE-AREA COMPLEX NANOPATTERNS FOR NANOIMPRINT MOLDS

Some embodiments of the invention provide methods that can create large area complex patterns for nanoimprint molds without or with very litter of the use of the charged beam or photon beam direct-writing of nanostructures. Some embodiments of the invention use (i) Fourier nanoimprint patterning (FNP), (ii) edge-guided nanopatterning (EGN), and (iii) nanostructure self-perfection, and their combinations. 1(a) obtaining a nanoimprint mold having a pattern that is one of the Fourier components of the complex nanopattern;(b) imprint a daughter mold substrate by transferring the pattern to create the Fourier component on the daughter mold;(c) obtaining another nanoimprint mold having a pattern that is a second Fourier component of the complex nanopattern; and(d) repeating steps (b) and (c), until the final pattern on the daughter mold is substantially similar to the complex nanopattern;thereby creating the complex periodic nanopattern.. A method for creating a complex periodic nanopattern, comprising: This application claims the benefit of: provisional application Ser. No. 61/801,424, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-004PRV), provisional application Ser. No. 61/801,096, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-005PRV), provisional application Ser. No. 61/800,915, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-006PRV), provisional application Ser. No. 61/793,092, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-008PRV), provisional Application Ser. No. 61/801,933, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-009PRV), provisional Application Ser. No. 61/794,317, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-010PRV), provisional application Ser. No. 61/802,020, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-011 PRV) and provisional application Ser. No. 61/802,223, filed Mar. 15, 2013 (NSNR-012PRV), all of which applications are incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.One of the most critical obstacles in developing large-area nanosystems is lack of the ability to nanomanufacture over large areas. Today we have the tools and technologies to make nanostructures in small area (e.g. ...

Method for Manufacturing Heterogeneous Composite Foaming Layer Product in a Recycling Manner

A method includes preparing a primary staple from recyclable wasted materials, performing pulverizing and stirring operations to form stocks, adding a resilient material and a chemical additive and performing pressing, kneading, mulling and mixing operations, thereby forming a first foam material and a second foam material, applying a pressure on the first foam material and the second foam material to present a sheet state, pressing a net-shaped medium layer between the first foam material and the second foam material under a high temperature condition, such that the first foam material, the medium layer and the second foam material are mixed, foamed and combined together, and releasing the pressure after a determined period of time to obtain a heterogeneous composite foaming layer product including the first foam material, the medium layer and the second foam material. 1. A method for manufacturing a heterogeneous composite foaming layer product , comprising:a step a) of preparing a staple: selecting a primary staple from any one or more than two of different recyclable wasted materials including rubber, plastic or fiber;a step b) of pulverizing: using a pulverizer to pulverize the different recyclable wasted materials to form a plurality of fine particles and rough particles with different sizes;a step c) of stirring: placing the fine particles and the rough particles of the same material in a stirrer to perform a stirring operation at a high speed so as to evenly mix the fine particles and the rough particles, thereby forming stocks;a step d) of mixing: selecting the stocks of different materials, adding a resilient material and a chemical additive into the stocks of different materials, placing the stocks into a kneader to perform a pressing, kneading and mulling operation, and placing the stocks into a mixer to perform a mixing operation, thereby forming a first foam material and a second foam material, wherein the first foam material and the second foam ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, IMPRINT METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate with a mold and forming a pattern on the substrate, the apparatus including a detector configured to detect a shearing force generated in at least one of the mold and the substrate in a case where a pattern of the mold and a region of the substrate are aligned with each other with the imprint material on the substrate and the mold being in contact with each other, and a controller configured to control the imprint process based on the detected shearing force. 1. An imprint apparatus which performs an imprint process of molding an imprint material on a substrate with a mold and forming a pattern on the substrate , the apparatus comprising:a detector configured to detect a shearing force generated in at least one of the mold and the substrate in a case where a pattern of the mold and a region of the substrate are aligned with each other with the imprint material on the substrate and the mold being in contact with each other; anda controller configured to control the imprint process based on the detected shearing force.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a stage configured to hold the substrate; anda driving device configured to move the stage,wherein the detector is configured to detect the shearing force based on thrust of the driving device.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a holder configured to hold the mold,wherein the detector is configured to detect the shearing force based on a force applied to the holder.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a deformation mechanism configured to apply a force to the mold to deform the mold,wherein the detector is configured to detect the shearing force based on the applied force.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a supply device configured to supply the imprint material onto the substrate,wherein the ...

PORTAL AND SEPTUM THEREFOR

An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein a plurality of formations that together form an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The formations are configured from impressions formed on different layers of the septum spatially separated along the vertical axis of the septum. The impressions are filled with a radiopaque material. The superposed formations do not overlap when viewed from atop the septum. When viewed under radiographic imaging from the top of the septum, a 3-D identification indicia is presented to the viewer. The 3-D indicia may be used as a 3-D marker to focus the location of the septum where a needle to access the fluid reservoir of the portal may be inserted. 114-. (canceled)15. A method of manufacturing a subcutaneously implantable port , comprising the steps of:(a) providing a housing having an opening and an outlet;(b) providing a resealable elastomeric septum;(c) embedding within the septum a plurality of formations spatially separated from but not overlapping each other along one direction of the septum; and(d) sealingly fitting the septum to the opening of the housing to define a chamber within the housing for fluid storage;wherein the spatially separated formations present a 3-D identification indicia to a viewer when the septum is viewed along the one direction under radiographic imaging.16. Method of claim 15 , wherein the step (c) further comprising the step of:embedding each of the formations to lie along a corresponding plane that extends along an other direction orthogonal to the one direction so that the formations lie along respective planes inside the septum.17. Method of claim 15 , wherein the step (c) further comprises the steps of:forming an impression for each of the formations at a corresponding layer in the septum; andfilling the impression with a radiopaque material visible under radiographic imaging including computer tomography and/or x-ray imaging;wherein the 3-D ...

MOLD AND MOLD MANUFACTURING METHOD

According to one embodiment, a mold includes a base, a first concave pattern, a second concave pattern, and a third concave pattern. The base includes a first surface and a pedestal projecting from the first surface. The pedestal includes a first region and a second region disposed outside the first region. The first concave pattern is formed in the first region. The second concave pattern is formed in the second region. The third concave pattern extends from the first region to the second region. 1. A mold for imprinting , comprising:a base comprising a first surface, and a pedestal projecting from the first surface, the pedestal comprising a first region and a second region disposed at at least a portion of the perimeter of the first region;a first pattern formed in the first region and having a first depth;a second pattern formed in the second region and having a second depth; andat least one feature extending inwardly of the base and from the first region to the second region.2. The mold of claim 1 , wherein:the first pattern includes features having a depth and a width together defining an area of the cross section of the features of the first pattern;the second pattern includes features having a depth and a width together defining an area of the cross section of the features of the second pattern; andthe feature extending from the first pattern to the second pattern has a depth and a width together defining an area of the cross section of the feature extending from the first pattern to the second pattern, the cross section of the feature extending from the first pattern to the second pattern being smaller than the cross section of the features of the first pattern and the second pattern.3. The mold of claim 1 , wherein the depth of the feature extending from the first pattern to the second pattern is smaller than or equal to the features of the first or the second patterns.4. The mold of claim 1 , further including at least one feature extending inwardly of ...

RESIN MOLDING MOLD

To provide a resin molding mold capable of forming a resin molded product having embossing in which by controlling appearance of gloss, its texture is improved, and the resin molded product is prevented from occurrence of white blurring on the surface on which the molded embossing is formed. 1. A resin molding mold for use in molding a resin molded product having embossing , comprising:a molding mold and a buffer layer formed on a mold surface of the molding mold,wherein the buffer layer is formed by a mixture of a thermosetting resin and fine particles having substantially spherical shapes, the fine particles have a bulk specific gravity in a range from 0.4 g/ml or more to 0.9 g/ml or less, and on a surface of the buffer layer, a plurality of gloss adjusting convex portions having substantially spherical shapes derived from the fine particles are formed.2. The resin molding mold according to claim 1 , wherein the particle size of the fine particles is set in a range from 1.0 μm or more to 15 μm or less.3. The resin molding mold according to claim 2 , wherein the buffer layer has a thickness in a range from 1.0 μm or more to 20 μm or less claim 2 , and is made larger than the particle size of the fine particles.4. The resin molding mold according to claim 1 , wherein the buffer layer has a thickness in a range from 1.0 μm or more to 20 μm or less claim 1 , and is made larger than the particle size of the fine particles. This invention relates to a resin molding mold, and more particularly concerns such a resin molding mold for molding a resin molded product that is prevented from occurrence of failure in external appearance on its surface having embossing formed thereon.Conventionally, for example, resin molded products serving as interior parts for automobiles, in particular, instrument-panels, garnishes, etc., disposed around windows, need to have a high-quality feeling, and those resin molded products that have reduced gloss to prevent a window reflection have ...