ФОТОХРОМНЫЕ ПОЛИМЕРЫ ДЛЯ ТРЕХМЕРНОЙ ОПЕРАТИВНОЙ ОПТИЧЕСКОЙ ПАМЯТИ

... 1. Фотохромные мономеры общей формулы 2. Способ получения фотохромных мономеров по п.1. 3. Фотохромные мономеры общей формулы Alk=CH3-C10H21 4. Способ получения фотохромных мономеров по п.3. 5. Фотохромные мономеры общей формулы 6. Способ получения фотохромных мономеров по п.5. 7. Фотохромный сополимер-олиго(Шиффово) основание на основе фотохромных мономеров по п.1 8. Способ получения фотохромного олигомера по п.7. 9. Конденсационные и полимеризационные сложные фотохромные полиэфиры на основе фотохромных мономеров по п.3. 10. Способ получения фотохромных полимеров по п.9. 11. Конденсационные и полимеризационные сложные фотохромные полиэфиры на основе фотохромных мономеров по п.5. 12. Способ получения фотохромных полимеров по п.11. 13. Применение фотохромного олигомера по п.7 в полимерном связующем в качестве двухфотонной регистрирующей среды для трехмерной оптической памяти и фотопереключателей оптических сигналов. 14. Применение фотохромных полимеров по п.9 в полимерном связующем в качестве ...

УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБЫ ХРАНЕНИЯ ДАННЫХ

... 1. Устройство хранения данных, содержащее: ! пластиковую подложку, имеющую множество объемов, расположенных вдоль дорожек во множестве вертикально упакованных, латерально простирающихся слоев; и множество микроголограмм, каждая из которых содержится в соответствующем одном из упомянутых объемов; ! при этом наличие или отсутствие микроголограммы в каждом из упомянутых объемов характеризует соответствующий участок хранимых данных. ! 2. Устройство по п.1, в котором упомянутая подложка представляет собой диск диаметром приблизительно 120 мм. ! 3. Устройство по п.1, в котором подложка содержит термопласт. ! 4. Устройство по п.3, в котором термопласт имеет нелинейную функциональную характеристику. ! 5. Устройство по п.4, в котором нелинейная функциональная характеристика является пороговой функциональной характеристикой. ! 6. Устройство по п.3, в котором подложка дополнительно содержит тепловой катализатор. ! 7. Устройство по п.1, в котором упомянутая подложка содержит краситель. ! 8. Устройство ...

Metallisierte Azo-ether-farbstoffe für optische Aufzeichnungsschichten

Synthese von Squaryliumverbindungen

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR ITS FORMATION

AUFZEICHNUNGSMEDIUM FÜR OPTISCHE DATENSPEICHER, VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG DES AUFZEICHNUNGSMEDIUMS UND OPTISCHER DATENSPEICHER MIT EINER ENTSPRECHENDEN AUFZEICHNUNGSSCHICHT

Optisches Datenaufzeichnungsmedium und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung.

Optisches Aufzeichnungsmedium

Herstellungsverfahren einer optischen Disc, optische Disc und Farblösung

OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

Optical recording member.

An optical recording member (10) has a reflective substrate (14) and a thin dye-in-polymer layer (12) on the substrate, the dye-in-polymer layer (12) being made to be responsive to an optical recording apparatus so that at least the dye portion of that layer will migrate from the areas struck by the optical recording apparatus to expose the reflective substrate. Prior to the recording process, the dye-in-polymer layer (12) forms an anti-reflection layer to cover the reflective substrate (14). An overcoat layer which can be combined into a single support, or a spaced top layer can be provided. ...

OPTICAL RECORDING MEMBER

ANTIPYRINBASIERTE AZOMETALLKOMPLEXFARBSTOFFE AND THEIR USE IN OPTICAL LAYERS FOR OPTICAL DATA SEIZURE

COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE OXONOL COLORING MATERIAL AND AT LEAST ONE METAL COMPLEX

AZOFARBSTOFFE ON ALKYNYL ANILINE BASIS AND YOUR USE WITH ANIONI METALLIFEROUS ONE AZOKOMPLEXFARBSTOFFEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION A IN APPROACHING INFRARED ABSORBING COLORING MATERIAL CONNECTION

PREPOLYMERBASIERTE FORMULATIONS OF PU FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOLOGRAPHIC FILMS

OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

OPTICALLY WRITABLE ONES AND READABLE STORAGE MEDIUMS.

COMPOSITION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEDIUM FOR THE RECORDING BY LASER BEAMS.

OPTICAL MEMORY PROCEDURE FOR RE+RECORDABLE DIGITAL DATA MEDIA

SOLVENT COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN OPTICAL ONE AUFZEICHUNGSMIEDIUMS USING THIS COMPOSITION, AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM

MATERIALS FOR OPTICAL RECORDING WITH HIGH MEMORY DENSITY

RE+RECORDABLE OPTICAL RECORDING MATERIAL FOR BLUE LASERS

RECORDING MEDIUM FOR OPTICAL DATA MEMORIES, PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE RECORDING MEDIUM AND OPTICAL DATA MEMORY WITH AN APPROPRIATE RECORDING LAYER

Multilayer recordable optical medium with fluorescent reading

Limited play optical devices with interstitial reactive layer and methods of making same

HIGH-PERFORMANCE OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIA

Phenolic compound and recording material containing the same

Hybridization of polynucleotides conjugated with chromophores and fluorophores to generate donor-to-donor energy transfer system

Optical storage method for rewritable digital data carriers

Increasing writing efficiency in 3d optical data storage system

ERASABLE, REUSABLE OPTICAL RECORDING ELEMENTS HAVING HEAT-DEFORMABLE RECORDING LAYERS

... -i- ERASABLE, REUSABLE OPTICAL RECORDING ELEMENTS HAVING HEAT-DEFORMABLE RECORDING LAYERS An erasable, reusable recording element comprising a support having thereon a heat-deformable optical recording layer having a transparent overcoat is disclosed.

RECORDING MEDIUM FOR OPTICAL DATA STORAGE

RECORDING ELEMENT FOR OPTICAL DATA STORAGE An optical recording element on which information can be recorded and read directly afterwards by means of laser light in which the element comprises, as a recording medium, an effective amount of one or more dyes of the formula: (I) in which: m + p = 2, n is 0 or 1, s is 0 or 1, Z1 and Z2 independently represent the non-metallic atoms necessary to complete a heterocyclic nucleus of the type present in cyanine dyes, R1 and R2 independently represent an alkyl or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl or aralkyl group of up to 20 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkoxy or substituted alkoxy group of up to 10 carbon atoms, R5, R6, R7 and R8, which together may not contain more than 12 carbon atoms, independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, aryl or alkaryl group, or one of R5 and R6 together ...

MULTICOLORED POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FOR OPTICAL MEMORY STORAGE AND SECURITY DATA ENCRYPTION

An optical data storage device comprised of periodic nanostructured polymer- based material produced from core-shell particles containing one dye in the core and a second dye in the shell. The combinations of dyes can be UV-Vis- dyes or Vis-NIR or UV-NIR. It is shown that selective single-photon photobleaching of the two dyes leads to increase in density of data storage and allows one to employ single-photon photobleaching to achieve the same storage density as in two-photon-writing. An optical data storage device comprised of periodic nanostructured polymer-based material produced from core- shell particles containing one dye in the core and a second dye in the shell. The combinations of dyes can be UV-Vis-dyes or Vis-NIR or UV-NIR. It is shown that selective single-photon photobleaching of the two dyes leads to increase in density of data storage and allows one to employ single-photon photobleaching to achieve the same storage density as in two-photon-writing.

METHOD FOR STORING HOLOGRAPHIC DATA

A method for storing holographic data, said method comprising: step (A) p roviding an optically transparent substrate comprising a polymer composition and a light absorbing chromophore, said polymer composition comprising a co ntinuous phase and a dispersed phase, said dispersed phase being less than a bout 200 nm in size; and step (B) irradiating a volume element of the optica lly transparent substrate with a holographic interference pattern, wherein t he pattern has a first wavelength and an intensity both sufficient to cause a phase change in at least a portion of the dispersed phase within the volum e element of the substrate to produce within the irradiated volume element r efractive index variations corresponding to the holographic interference pat tern, thereby producing an optically readable datum corresponding to the vol ume element.

PHOTO POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AS PRINTABLE FORMULATIONS

The invention relates to applying novel photo polymers based on special urethane acrylates as writing monomers in printing methods which are suitable for producing holographic media, in particular for the visual display of images.

METHOD FOR WRITING AND READING DATA BY FLUORESCENCE ON A LIGHT-SENSITIVE SUBSTRATE, AND RELATED SUBSTRATE AND DEVICES

Le procédé d'enregistrement en trois dimensions de données sur un support formé d'un matériau photosensible transparent comprenant au moins un dopant, ledit procédé comprend: une première étape de calibration et de contrôle d'une source de lumière puisée comprenant une calibration du nombre d'impulsions, du niveau de fluence de chaque impulsion émise et de la cadence des impulsions; une étape d'inscription d'une zone du matériau. La fluence de chaque impulsion émise, le nombre d'impulsions et la cadence des impulsions sont adaptés à irradier le matériau dans ladite zone de manière à former des agrégats fluorescents stabilisés à partir du dopant tout en minimisant la modification de l'indice de réfraction et le coefficient d'absorption du support dans une gamme de longueur d'onde allant du visible au proche infrarouge.

METAL CHELATE COMPOUND AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM USING IT

A metal chelate compound of a dis-azo compound represented by the following formula (I) with a metal: (I) (wherein A is a residue forming a heterocyclic ring together with the carbon atom and the nitrogen atom to which it is bonded, X is a residue forming an aromatic group together with the two carbon atoms to which it is bonded, and D is an aromatic residue which may have a substituent, or a heterocyclic amine residue which may have a substituent, and Y is a group having active hydrogen) and an optical recording medium having a recording layer provided on a substrate so that information can be written in and/or read out by a laser, wherein the recording layer contains a metal chelate compound of the dis-azo compound represented by the above formula (I), with a metal.

Optical Information Medium and Method for Fabricating Same

HYBRIDIZATION OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES CONJUGATED WITH CHROMOPHORES AND FLUOROPHORES TO GENERATE DONOR-TO-DONOR ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM

... 2123133 9309128 PCTABS00022 The present invention contemplates chromophore-containing polynucleotides having at least two donor chromophores operatively linked to the polynucleotide by linker arms, such that the chromophores are positioned by linkage along the length of the polynucleotide at a donor-donor transfer distance, and at least one fluorescing acceptor chromophore operatively linked to the polynucleotide by a linker arm, such that the fluorescing acceptor chromophore is positioned by linkage at a donor-acceptor transfer distance from at least one of the donor chromophores, to form a photonic structure for collecting photonic energy and transferring the energy to an acceptor chromophore, and methods using the photonic structures.

HOMOPOLYMERS WITH HIGH PHOTOINDUCEABLE DOUBLE REFRACTION

The invention relates to novel side-chained polymers in which a high optical anisotropy can be obtained by radiation at room temperature. Said optical anisotropy is highly thermostable.

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM BASED ON FABRY-PEROT PRINCIPLE

Holographic recording medium and holographic recording apparatus

The invention provides a holographic recording medium and holographic recording apparatus. Even if the recording medium shrinks due to the exposal during recording, the holographic recording medium can also read thte data. The holographic recording medium includes at least two substrates, and a recording layer provided between the substrates. The recording layer has a property such that an average refractive index lowers as irradiation with a beam proceeds. In the recording layer, an optical compensation rate C that is defined by C=(1-(n2/n1))/alpha satisfies 0.8<=C<=1.0, where alpha is a rate of thickness change of the recording layer before and after recording, n1 is an average refractive index before recording, and n2 is an average refractive index after recording.

Optical recording medium and recording/reproducing method therefor

Indolium compound and optical recording material

光学记录介质

... 本发明涉及一种在底物上具有至少一个记录层和一个反射层的光学记录介质，所说的记录层含有由通式(1)表示的亚甲基二吡咯化合物和金属离子得到的亚甲基二吡咯金属螯合物，∴其中R#+[1]-R#+[7]同说明书中的定义。 ...

OPTICAL MEDIUM Of RECORDING HAS VARIABLE SENSITIVITY AND DISC CONTAINING OF INFORMATION, CARRIED out USING SUCH a MEDIUM

PRODUCED OPTICAL RECORDING CONTAINING a DYE has, A'-BIS- (DIALKYLAMINOBENZYLIDENE) - KETONE

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM BY ABLATION

IMPROVEMENTS BRING TO THE VIDEO DISCS

MEANS Of RECORDING Of INFORMATION

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM BY ABLATION

Data Storage Devices and Methods

RADIATION CURABLE ACRYLATE COMPOSITION

dispositivos e métodos de armazenamento de dados

Composições contendo pelo menos um corante oxonol e pelo menos um complexo metálico

Sheet for multilayer optical recording medium and multilayer optical recording medium

A sheet for multilayer optical recording medium which is used for preparing a multilayer optical recording medium having a repeating structure formed by laminating plurality of optical recording layers and has a structure having a unit formed by laminating an optical recording layer and an adhesive layer or a structure having a unit formed by laminating an optical recording layer, a barrier layer and an adhesive layer in this order, and a maximum roughness in height (Rz) of the optical recording layer or the barrier layer is 500 nm or less; and a multilayer optical recording medium prepared by using the sheet for multilayer optical recording medium. A sheet for producing a multilayer optical recording medium having a repeating structure formed by laminating plurality of optical recording layers containing multi-photon absorbing material in high accuracy and in high quality; and a multilayer optical recording medium prepared by using the sheet are provided.

Photorefractive composition and device comprising the composition

A photorefractive composition and a photorefractive device comprising the composition are disclosed. The composition is configured to be photorefractive upon irradiation by a laser having a wavelength in the visible light spectrum and comprises a polymer, a non linear optical chromophore, and a plasticizer. In an embodiment, the percentage of polymer recurring units that comprise a charge transport moiety is less than 30%. In an embodiment, the polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycarbonate, polyurea, polyurethane, poly(meth)acrylate, polyester, polyimide, and combinations thereof. Preferably, the composition has a diffraction efficiency of about 30% or greater upon irradiation with a visible light laser.

Bis(indolestyryl) compounds and high density recording medium including the same

A bis(indolestyryl) compound having formula (I), wherein A and B are benzene ring, naphthalene ring, or heterocyclic ring; R1 and R1' are hydrogen, halogen, C1-5 alkyl group, nitro group, ester group, carboxyl group, sulfo group, C1-3 alkoxy group, amino group, alkylamino group, cyano group, sulfonamide group, amide group, sulfo ester group or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl group; R2, R2', R3, and R3' are hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl group, C6-18 aryl group, C2-6 alkenyl group, C3-6 cyclic alkenyl group, or C3-6 cyclic alkyl group, or R2 and R3, or R2' and R3' are joined together to form a ring or joined to a benzene ring; R4 is hydrogen, C1-5 alkyl, hydroxy, halogen, and alkoxy; R5 and R5' are hydrogen, halogen, C1-5 alkyl group, nitro group, C1-3 alkoxy group, amino group, cyano group, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl group, or C2-7 alkoxy carbonyl group; W is oxygen, sulfur, selenium, -NR, or -C(CH3)2, wherein R is C1-4 alkyl group; n is 1~18; and Z1 and Z2 are anionic groups or anionic organometallic complexes, Z1 ...

PYRIDINONE BASED AZO DYES AND THEIR METAL COMPLEX SALTS

The present invention relates to pyridinone based azo dyes and/or of anionic azo metal complex dye salts made thereof with cationic basic yellow dyes, which are characterized by an unsaturated bond in beta-position to the endocyclic N atom of the pyridinone, and to their use in optical layers for optical data recording, preferably for optical data recording using a laser with a wavelength up to 450 nm. The invention further relates to a write once read many (WORM) type optical data recording medium capable of recording and reproducing information with radiation of blue laser, which employs pyridinone based azo dyes and/or anionic azo metal complex dye salts made thereof with cationic basic yellow dyes, which are characterized by an unsaturated bond in beta-position to the endocyclic N atom of the pyridinone, in the optical layer.

METHODS FOR MAKING HOLOGRAPHIC DATA STORAGE ARTICLES

A method of making a holographic data storage medium is provided. The method comprises: (a) providing an optically transparent substrate comprising at least one photochemically active dye; and (b) irradiating the optically transparent substrate at at least one wavelength at which the optically transparent substrate has an absorbance in a range from about 0.1 to 1, to produce a modified optically transparent substrate comprising at least one optically readable datum and at least one photo-product of the photochemically active dye. The at least one wavelength is in a range from about 300 nanometers to about 800 nanometers. The optically transparent substrate is at least 100 micrometers thick, and comprises the photochemically active dye in an amount corresponding to from about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent based on a total weight of the optically transparent substrate.

Optical recording and reproducing method utilizing recording medium including recording regions formed by localized co-melted mixture of non-reactant materials

A record blank for use in optical recording is formed by disposing in laminate form on a substrate a recording layer and a supplementary record layer, optionally with a separating layer interposed between the recording layer and the supplementary record layer. On irradiation with a recording light beam having a prescribed wavelength, in accordance with recording information, the recording layer and supplementary record layer locally form a co-melted mixture state (optically through breakage of the separating layer, if present) thus resulting in an optically detectable change in the record blank detectable by a reproducing light beam which has a wavelength the same as or different from the wavelength of the recording light beam.

Method of providing a range of conformalities for optical recording layers

A method of coating an optical recording layer on a transparent grooved substrate is disclosed. The recording layer is coated from a mixture of a primary and a secondary solvent. The solvent mixture provides a wide range of conformalities for optical recording layers.

Optical recording cards with non-recording reflective layer

An optical recording material comprising (I) a substrate, (II) a recording layer provided on said substrate, the recording layer consisting of light transmissive portions and light screening portions, and (III) a reflective metallic thin film layer provided on the recording layer; as well as a process therefor. The invention also includes an optical card comprising the optical recording material provided on a card substrate. In the cases of the optical recording material and the optical card, it is possible to readily carry out high density recording, the alternation of written information is difficult, and the written information can be read out on a basis of the difference in light reflectivity.

Recording element having a pyrylium or thiopyrylium-squarylium dye layer and new pyrylium or thiopyrylium-squarylium compounds

An optical recording element having a recording layer which comprises an alkylpyrylium-squarylium dye, as well as novel alkylpyrylium-squarylium compounds.

Mixtures of low K metallized formazan dyes with symmetrical and unsymmetrical cyanine dyes

A mixture of low k metallized formazan dye with symmetrical and unsymmetrical cyanine dyes is disclosed. The mixture is useful in optical recording layers of optical recording elements.

Organic dye for recording layer and high density optical recording medium using the same

A preparation method of a dye incorporated in a recording layer for a high density optical recording medium, having the following general chemical structural formula (I): is provided.

Perishable media information storage mechanism and method of fabrication

A perishable media information storage mechanism, including a substrate, a data layer for recording data thereon the information storage mechanism, a reflective layer, and a protective lacquer coating. The data layer includes a material responsive to at least one predetermined data elimination factor and includes one of a decayable dye material, a liquid crystal material, a photosensitive material or a plurality of magnetoresistive memory cells. The data layer is characterized as recording data and eliminating access to data in response to at least one of a predetermined use or time factor. In addition, included is a method for fabricating a perishable media information storage mechanism including the steps of providing a substrate, forming a data layer on a surface of the substrate, forming a reflective layer on an uppermost surface of the data layer, and forming a protective coating on an uppermost surface of the reflective layer.

Optical recording method

An optical recording medium wherein a recording layer capable of optically recording and reproducing the information is formed on a substrate, and wherein the information is recorded with a light beam having a wavelength shorter than that of a replay light beam. A film thickness d of the recording layer is set so as to satisfy the relation d Подробнее

Optical recording medium and novel azaporphyrin compounds

An optical recording medium having a recording layer which contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of mono-, di-, and triazaporphyrin compounds optionally in the form of a metal complex; or an optical recording medium comprising a substrate and formed thereon at least a recording layer containing an organic dye as a main component, characterized in that the organic dye has a first maximum value of absorption at a wavelength lambda 1 of 400 nm or less in the absorption spectrum and has a second maximum value of absorption at a longer-wavelength side than the lambda 1 , and a wavelength band wherein the refractive index (n) and the absorption coefficient (k) of the above organic dye satisfy n>=1.90 and 0.03<=k<=0.30.

Write-once information recording medium and dyes therefor

A write-once information recording disk (28) has a transparent substrate (20) having concentric or spiral grooves formed therein, and a recording film (24) formed on the grooves on the transparent substrate, wherein the recording groove has an anion portion and a pigment portion, being formed of one organic pigment of which maximum absorption wavelength region from the wavelength of short wavelength laser light to be emitted to the recording film is present at the longer wavelength side, a recording mark is formed on the recording film by irradiation with short wavelength laser light, and the recording mark has a higher light reflectivity than the light reflectivity of the recording film before irradiation with the short wavelength laser light. Therefore, the write-once type optical disk (28) has a so-called low-to-high characteristic, that is, the reflectivity is higher after recording than before recording.

DRAWING METHOD AND ERASING METHOD

СПОСОБ ХРАНЕНИЯ ГОЛОГРАФИЧЕСКОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

Способ включает этап (А) приготовления оптически прозрачной подложки, включающей полимерную композицию и светопоглощающий хромофор, причем указанная полимерная композиция, включает сплошную фазу и дисперсную фазу, причем указанная дисперсная фаза имеет размер частиц менее чем около 200 нм; и стадию (В) облучения элементарного объема оптически прозрачной подложки светом с голографической интерференционной картиной, в которой картина имеет первую длину волны и интенсивность, которые обе достаточны для обеспечения фазового изменения, по меньшей мере, в части дисперсной фазы внутри элементарного объема подложки для формирования внутри облученного элементарного объема изменений коэффициента преломления, соответствующих голографической интерференционной картине. Тем самым создается оптически считываемая единица информации, соответствующая элементарному объему. 4 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

Optische Aufzeichnungselemente mit metallisierte Carbamoylazofarbstoffen

Optische Aufzeichnungs-Elemente mit Aufzeichnungsschichten, die Mischungen von metallisierten Nok-Formazan-und Cyanin-Farbstoffen enthalten

Zweiphotonen-Absorptions-Aufzeichnungsmedium mit Farbstoff mit einer polymerisierbaren Gruppe

New pyrrolidine or oxazolidine merocyanine compounds useful as dyes in optical data recording media, especially recordable DVD disks

Pyrrolidine or oxazolidine merocyanine compounds (I) are new. Merocyanine compounds of formula (I) are new; Q = a group of formula (i) or (ii): X = CH2 or O; R<1> = 1-12C alkyl; R<2>, R<3> = H, Me, Et or Ph; R<4> = COOH, COOR<5>, CONHR<6>, CN or COHet; R<5> = 1-12C alkyl; R<6> = -12C alkyl or aryl; Het = pyrrolidino, piperidino or morpholino; Y = OC(Me)2O, CH2CH2, CH2CH2CH2 or NR<7>CZNR<8>; R<7>, R<8> = H, 1-12C alkyl, aralkyl or aryl; Z = O or S. An Independent claim is also included for an optical data recording material comprising a light-absorbing dye layer on a substrate, where the material contains one or more merocyanines of formula (I).

Verwendung von einem optischen Informationsaufzeichnungsmedium

Photochrome Verbindung und ihre Verwendung in optischen Funktionsvorrichtungen

Photochrome Diarylethenverbindungen, dargestellt durch die folgenden Formeln (1) oder (2) worin der Ring B ein Thiophenring ist; der Ring A eine Perfluorcyclopentyliden-Gruppe ist; der Ring C ein Benzolring ist, in dem die Wasserstoffatome vollständig oder teilweise durch eine Alkylgruppe oder durch einen Phenylrest ersetzt sein können; R1 und R2 jeweils eine Gruppe sind, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe bestehend aus einem Wasserstoffatom und einer Alkylgruppe mit 1 bis 6 Kohlenstoffatomen, und diese gleich oder verschieden voneinander sein können; und R3 und R4 jeweils eine Gruppe sind, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe bestehend aus einem Wasserstoffatom, einer Alkylgruppe mit 1 bis 6 Kohlenstoffatomen, einer Alkoxygruppe, einer Nitrogruppe und einem Phenylrest, und diese gleich oder verschieden voneinander sein können, und worin R5 und R6, die jeweils für eine organische Gruppe stehen, die mindestens 3 Aryle enthält, je eine Diarylaminoarylgruppe, dargestellt durch die folgende Formel bedeuten, worin ...

Einmalig beschreibbares Aufzeichnungsmedium und Farbstoff dafür

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM

HYBRIDIZING OF WITH CHROMOPHOREN AND FLUOROPHOREN CONJUGATED POLYNUKLEOTIDEN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DONOR DONOR OF ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM

MIXTURE POLYMERS FOR OPTICAL DATA STORAGE

DOPPELSCHICHTIGES OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM AND THE USE OF SUCH A MEDIUM

TWO-PHOTON-ABSORBING OPTICAL RECORDING MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR OPTICAL TWO-PHOTONS THE RECORDING AND RENDITION

OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

MEDIUM FOR OPTICAL RECORDING, PROCEDURE FOR OPTICAL RECORDING AND DEVICE FOR OPTICAL RECORDING

PROTEORHODOPSINMUTANTEN WITH IMPROVED OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF OPTICAL DATA MEDIA

RECORDING MEDIUM FOR OPTICAL DATA AND AZOMETALLKOMPLEX FÄRBEMITTEL

NEW OPTICAL MEMORY MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF NARROW-BAND OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

RECORDING MATERIAL FOR THE OPTICAL STORAGE OF INFORMATION.

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

DENT-FORMING MEDIA WITH INTERMEDIATELYING, REFLECTING THIN SECTION AND METHODS FOR NOTING UP, SELECTIONS AND EXTINGUISHING FROM THE SAME.

OPTICAL DATA MEMORY MEDIUM FOR NOTING BY UNIQUE DESCRIBING

OPTICAL INFORMATION CARRIER COMPRISING IMMOBILIZED PROTEORHODOPSIN

SQUARYLIUM DYES AS A LIGHT-ABSORBING COMPOUND IN THE INFORMATION LAYER OF OPTICAL DATA CARRIERS

Optical information recording medium and method for manufacturing same

An optical information recording medium 10 comprises: a plurality of recording layers 14 , each of which undergoes a change in a refractive index by irradiation with a recording beam; and at least one intermediate layer 15 provided between the plurality of recording layers 14 . The recording layer 14 and the intermediate layer 15 have different refractive indices, and, among interfaces between the plurality of recording layers 14 and the at least one intermediate layer 15 , a recording layer 14 and an intermediate layer 15 disposed adjacent to the recording layer 14 at an incident side from which the recording beam enters the recording layer 14 are merged with each other at an interface (near-side interface 19 ) therebetween, whereby a refractive index gradually changes at the interface.

Reverse saturable absorbtion sensitizers for optical data storage media and methods for use

The invention relates generally to optical data storage media, and more specifically, to holographic storage media. In one embodiment, an optical storage medium composition includes a polymer matrix. Disposed within the polymer matrix is a reactant capable of undergoing a modification that alters the refractive index of the composition upon receiving an energy transfer from an excited sensitizer. A non-linear sensitizer is also disposed within the polymer matrix, and the sensitizer includes a metal-substituted subphthalocyanine (M-sub-PC) reverse saturable absorber configured to become excited upon exposure to light beyond an intensity threshold at approximately 405 nm and configured to transfer energy to the reactant.

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM

An object of the present invention is to provide a recordable recording medium that suppresses increase in terminal noise and does not generate a BCA signal read error. The present invention provides a recordable optical recording medium comprising a substrate as well as at least a reflection layer, recording layer and light transmission layer provided on the substrate, wherein the recording layer of said optical recording medium contains (a) an azo metal complex dye and (b) another dye whose DSC decomposition heat value is 50 cal/g to 200 cal/g and λmax in TFP solution is 250 to 400 nm. 1. A recordable optical recording medium comprising a substrate as well as at least a reflection layer , recording layer , and light transmission layer provided on the substrate , wherein the recording layer of said optical recording medium contains (a) an azo metal complex dye and (b) another dye whose DSC decomposition heat value is 50 cal/g to 200 cal/g and λmax in TFP solution is 250 to 400 nm.2. An optical recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the refractive index (n) and absorption coefficient (k) of dye (b) are 1.6 to 2.0 and 0.20 to 0.70 claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , for 405 nm wavelength.5. An optical recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the content of dye (b) in the recording layer is 10 to 40 percent by weight relative to the weight of all organic dye in the recording layer.6. An optical recording medium according to claim 2 , wherein the content of dye (b) in the recording layer is 10 to 40 percent by weight relative to the weight of all organic dye in the recording layer.7. An optical recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the light transmission layer has a one-layer configuration.8. An optical recording medium according to claim 2 , wherein the light transmission layer has a one-layer configuration.9. An optical recording medium according to claim 7 , wherein the elastic modulus of the light transmission layer at 25° C. is 40 MPa or ...

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM

An object of the present invention is to provide a recordable optical recording medium whose characteristics do not deteriorate when recording is conducted in a high-temperature environment. The present invention provides a recordable optical recording medium comprising a substrate as well as at least a reflection layer, recording layer and light transmission layer provided on the substrate, wherein the recording layer of said optical recording medium contains (a) an azo metal complex dye and (b) ionic organic compound containing a heteroaromatic quaternary ammonium ion. 1. A recordable optical recording medium comprising a substrate as well as at least a reflection layer , recording layer , and light transmission layer provided on the substrate , wherein a dye included in the recording layer of said optical recording medium contains (a) an azo metal complex dye and (b) an ionic organic compound containing a heteroaromatic quaternary ammonium ion.3. An optical recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the heteroaromatic quaternary ammonium ion in the ionic organic compound (b) is a quaternary ammonium ion produced by quaternarizing nitrogen in a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring compound using an alkyl group or aryl group.4. An optical recording medium according to claim 2 , wherein the heteroaromatic quaternary ammonium ion in the ionic organic compound (b) is a quaternary ammonium ion produced by quaternarizing nitrogen in a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring compound using an alkyl group or aryl group.5. An optical recording medium according to claim 3 , wherein the heteroaromatic quaternary ammonium ion in the ionic organic compound (b) is a quaternary ammonium ion produced by quaternarizing nitrogen in a nitrogen-containing heteroaromatic ring compound using an alkyl group or aryl group.6. An optical recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the ionic organic compound (b) in the recording layer is 10 to 35 percent by weight ...

STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

According to one embodiment, a write-once type information storage medium comprises a recording layer which is formed by mixing a plurality of organic dye based recording materials whose molecular weights are different from each other, and wherein a mixture ratio of organic dye based recording materials whose molecular weight is small is larger than a mixture ratio of organic dye based recording materials whose molecular weight is large. 12-. (canceled)3. An information storage medium comprising:a data area configured to be able to store modulation data,whereinNon Return to Zero Inverting technique is utilized for the modulation data,the modulation data has a minimum length which relates to the Non Return to Zero Inverting technique,the modulation data is represented by a channel bit length T,the minimum length corresponds to 2T, andPRML system in which PR-class is defined as PR (1, 2, 2, 2, 1) is used for data reproduction.4. A reproducing method for the information storage medium according to claim 3 , the method comprising:irradiating the information storage medium with light; andreproducing the modulation data from the information storage medium.5. A reproducing apparatus for the information storage medium according to claim 3 , the apparatus comprising:an optical head configured to irradiate the information storage medium with light; anda reproducing module configured to reproduce the modulation data from the information storage medium.6. A recording method for the information storage medium according to claim 3 , the method comprising:irradiating the information storage medium with light; andrecording the modulation data on the information storage medium.7. A recording apparatus for the information storage medium according to claim 3 , the apparatus comprising:a recording module configured to irradiate the information storage medium with light and to record the modulation data on the information storage medium. This application is a division of application Ser ...

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SEAL RINGS FOR CAPS, AND THUS OBTAINED SEAL RINGS

An apparatus for forming an object from plastics material includes a forming arrangement having a recess for forming an edge zone of the object, the recess extending around an internal region of the forming arrangement and a conduit cooperating with a piston device to supply the plastics material to the recess, the conduit leading into the internal region into a position contiguous with the recess. 1142-. (canceled)143. Apparatus for forming an object from plastics material , said apparatus comprising:a molding chamber having at least a chamber portion of annular shape;a compression-molding arrangement for compression-molding plastics material inside said molding chamber;an arranging device for arranging at least two doses of said plastics material inside said annular chamber portion such that said at least two doses are separated from one another, said compression-molding arrangement being configured for compression-molding said at least two doses such as to join said two doses to one another;wherein said compression-molding arrangement comprises at least a movable molding device of annular shape that bounds said molding chamber; andwherein said compression-molding arrangement comprises at least a support configured for supporting a closing element for containers, said arranging device being configured for arranging said at least two doses on a wall of said closing element supported by said support, said compression-molding arrangement being configured for compression-molding said at least two doses on said wall.144. Apparatus according to claim 143 , wherein said arranging device is configured for simultaneously arranging at least three doses of said plastics material that are not aligned together.145. Apparatus according to claim 143 , wherein said arranging device comprises at least two pushing elements for depositing said at least two doses on a resting surface claim 143 , said compression-molding arrangement comprising a molding tool that is movable to said ...

Method of making articles with super-hydrophobic and/or self-cleaning surfaces

Super-hydrophobic and self-cleaning articles produced by imprinting exposed surfaces with suitable fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic embossing dies to transfer a dual surface structure, including ultra-fine features less than or equal to 100 nm embedded in and overlaying a surface topography with macro-surface structures greater than or equal to 1 micron are disclosed.

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

According to one embodiment, an information storage medium includes an organic dye material which records information with a light beam having a wavelength equal to or smaller than 620 nm. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus , the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising:a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium,the data structure being configured to store a revision number table including a revision number. This is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/233,650, filed Sep. 15, 2011, which is a Divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/564,711, filed Nov. 29, 2006, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. U.S. application Ser. No. 11/564,711 is a Continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/514,239, filed Sep. 1, 2006, which is a Continuation application of PCT Application No. PCT/JP2006/301910, filed Jan. 30, 2006, which was published under PCT Article 21(2) in English.This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-024303, filed Jan. 31, 2005, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.1. FieldOne embodiment of the invention relates to an information storage medium such as an optical disk and a method for reproducing and recording the storage medium.2. Description of the Related ArtAs a write-once type optical disk using an organic dye material for a recording layer, there has been commercially available a CD-R disk using a recording/reproducing laser light source wavelength of 780 nm and a DVD-R disk using a recording/reproducing laser light beam wavelength of 650 nm. There is ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

According to one embodiment, an information storage medium includes an organic dye material which records information with a light beam having a wavelength equal to or smaller than 620 nm.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PREFORM

A method of manufacturing a preform includes forming a sheet-shaped structure made of a reinforcing-fiber base material with reinforcing fibers arranged in a predetermined direction into a shape along a lower mold having a three-dimensional shape with a recessed section by using the lower mold and a plurality of upper molds each having a pressing mechanism, wherein the sheet-shaped structure is placed on the lower mold while at least one spot in the sheet-shaped structure is temporarily pressed with at least one of the upper molds, and at least one spot other than the temporarily pressed spot in the sheet-shaped structure is pressed with another upper mold and, then, a spot which is neither the temporarily pressed spot nor the pressed spot is pressed with yet another upper mold, and the spot which has been temporarily pressed with the upper mold is pressed by a predetermined pressing force. 1. A method of manufacturing a preform comprising forming a sheet-shaped structure made of a reinforcing-fiber base material with reinforcing fibers arranged in a predetermined direction into a shape along a lower mold having a three-dimensional shape with a recessed section by using the lower mold and a plurality of upper molds each having a pressing mechanism , wherein the sheet-shaped structure is placed on the lower mold while at least one spot in the sheet-shaped structure is temporarily pressed with at least one of the upper molds , and at least one spot other than the temporarily pressed spot in the sheet-shaped structure is pressed with another upper mold and , then , a spot which is neither the temporarily pressed spot nor the pressed spot is pressed with yet another upper mold , and the spot which has been temporarily pressed with the upper mold is pressed by a predetermined pressing force.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet-shaped structure is temporarily pressed with said at least one of the upper molds at a periphery of the recessed section of the ...

Recordable optical recording medium

A recordable optical recording medium is provided enabling reliably preventing the deterioration of the recording characteristics, even when stored for a long period of time in an environment of high temperature and humidity. A recordable optical recording medium includes a substrate, and on the substrate, a reflective layer, a recording layer, a protective layer, a light transmission layer in a single layer structure having optical transparency, and a hard coat layer. The recording layer is formed by addition of an additive which functions as reducing agent to an azo metal complex dye having a triazole structure.

RECORDABLE OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM

A low-cost recordable optical recording medium is provided having a single-layered light transmission layer, and a recording layer containing an organic dye, the recordable optical recording medium showing a little asymmetry in the reproduction signal, and being capable of recording/reproducing data with light having a wavelength of 300 nm to 500 nm. A recordable optical recording medium including a substrate on which a reflective layer, a recording layer containing an organic dye, a protective layer, and a single-layered light transmission layer are laminated in the stated order, the recording layer being formed of the organic dye having a decomposition starting temperature of 240° C. or less. 1. A recordable optical recording medium , comprisinga substrate on which at least a reflective layer, a recording layer containing an organic dye, and a single-layered light transmission layer are laminated, characterized in thatthe organic dye has a decomposition starting temperature of 240° C. or less.4. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe metal ion to which the azo compound having a specific structure represented by the general formula (1) is coordinated is selected from the metal group consisting of nickel, cobalt, and copper.5. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe metal ion to which the azo compound having a specific structure represented by the general formula (2) is coordinated is selected from the metal group consisting of nickel, cobalt, and copper.8. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe single-layered light transmission layer is formed of photo-curable resin having a modulus of elasticity of 10 MPa or more at a temperature of 25° C.9. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 8 , characterized in thatthe single-layered light transmission layer is formed of photo-curable resin having a modulus of ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify reflectivity,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4. A recording method for recording data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2: A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to the recording speed,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify reflectivity,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3: A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2: A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to the recording speed,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3: A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4: A recording method for recording data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a maximum transfer rate,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4. A recording method ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to the recording speed,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify reflectivity, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2: A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify reflectivity,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3: A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4: A recording method for recording ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2: A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a maximum transfer rate,the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to the recording speed,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3: A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2: A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein', 'the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store a version corresponding to a specification,'}the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to the recording speed,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify an area type corresponding to a lead-in area or another area,the lead-in area includes the control area, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3: A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a maximum transfer rate,the data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another,the control area includes data ID,the data ID is configured to specify reflectivity, andthe data ID includes a layer number.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4. A recording method for recording data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium ...

Method For Making A Biodegradable And Compostable Component For Cosmetic Packaging

A cosmetic product insert for a package for storing and dispensing a cosmetic product or a beauty care product including a biodegradable support component made from compressed fibrous biomass bound by a cosmetically compatible and compostable binder. 1. A method for forming a cosmetic product insert for a cosmetic compact , the insert having a quantity of cosmetic product in the form of a dispensable product supply portion , the dispensable product supply portion secured to a compostable support portion , the method comprising the steps of:providing a mold cavity defined by a bottom wall and a side wall, and a corresponding die, the cavity and die when fully closed being dimensioned to form the insert in a preselected and desired shape;providing the quantity of cosmetic product in a form suitable for placing in the cavity, the quantity of cosmetic product sufficient to form the dispensable product supply portion;providing a quantity of fibrous biomass sufficient to form the support portion for the dispensable product supply portion;placing in the cavity a first layer selected from one of the quantity of cosmetic product and the quantity of fibrous biomass;placing in the cavity a second layer selected from the other of the quantity of cosmetic product and the quantity of fibrous biomass; andclosing the die onto the mold cavity and applying sufficient pressure to compress the second layer and the first layer, and to adhere the second layer to the first layer such that the insert is formed.2. The method of wherein the cosmetic product includes a suitable cosmetically compatible cosmetic product binder.3. The method of wherein the quantity of fibrous biomass further comprises a cosmetically compatible and compostable biomass binder.4. The method of wherein the cosmetic product includes a suitable cosmetically compatible cosmetic product binder.5. The method of wherein the biomass binder and the product binder are the same binder.6. The method of wherein the biomass ...

OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM AND METHOD FOR RECORDING INFORMATION IN OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

An optical information recording medium comprises a plurality of recording layers , and intermediate layers each provided between the recording layers . Each of the recording layers includes polymer binder and dye dispersed in the polymer binder, and the dye is subject to multi-photon absorption of a recording beam RB having a predetermined wavelength and to linear absorption not smaller than 1.5% per recording layer at the predetermined wavelength of the recording beam. When the dye is irradiated with the recording beam and generates heat by linear absorption and multi-photon absorption of the recoding beam RB, the polymer binder undergoes a change of shape by the generated heat, whereby an interface between the recording layer and the intermediate layer undergoes a change of shape to record information. 1. An optical information recording medium comprising;a plurality of recording layers; andintermediate layers each provided between the recording layers,wherein each of the recording layers includes polymer binder and dye dispersed in the polymer binder, and the dye is subject to multi-photon absorption of a recording beam having a predetermined wavelength and to linear absorption not smaller than 1.5% per recording layer at the predetermined wavelength of the recording beam, andwherein when the dye is irradiated with the recording beam and generates heat by linear absorption and multi-photon absorption of the recoding beam, the polymer binder undergoes a change of shape by the generated heat, whereby an interface between the recording layer and the intermediate layer undergoes a change of shape to record information.2. The optical information recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the dye has linear absorption of the recording beam not more than 5% per recording layer.3. The optical information recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein a protrusion sticking out into the intermediate layer is to be formed in the interface.5. A method for recording ...

OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM

An optical recording medium is provided having a recording layer that absorbs light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm, the optical recording medium having good recording playback properties even when the ambient temperature changes, and allowing playback distortion to be controlled even when stored in a high temperature environment. A write-once type optical recording medium including: a substrate; a reflective layer that reflects light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm on the substrate; a recording layer that absorbs light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm; and a light transmission layer with a single-layer construction that transmits light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm, the light transmission layer having a modulus of elasticity at 75° C. that ranges from 50 MPa to less than 170 MPa. 1. An optical recording medium , comprising a substrate on which at least a reflective layer that reflects light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm , a recording layer formed by an organic dye that absorbs light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm , and a single-layered light transmission layer that transmits light with a wavelength of 350 nm to 500 nm are laminated , characterized in thatelastic modulus of the light transmission layer is 50 MPa or more and less than 170 MPa at 75° C., and the recording layer is formed by an azo metal complex dye including divalent nickel and a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic ring having a triazol structure.2. The optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in that the single-layered light transmission layer is formed by coating the photocurable resin to form a coated film claim 1 , irradiating a light and curing the coated film claim 1 , the photocurable resin having elastic modulus of 51 MPa or more and 154 MPa or less at 75° C. after curing.3. The optical recording medium according to claim 2 , characterized in that the photocurable resin used for forming the single-layered light transmission ...

RECORDABLE OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING RECORDING LAYER CONTAINING ORGANIC DYE

A recordable optical recording medium is provided enabling the light transmission layer to be a single layer, the inhibition of peeling of the recording layer even when stored in high-temperature/high-moisture conditions, and the reduction of degradation of the recording/reproduction characteristics. A recordable optical recording medium provided with a substrate, and, on the substrate in the following order, a reflective layer, a recording layer, a protective layer, and a light transmission layer. The optical recording medium has the recording layer formed thereon using an organic dye obtained by adding a highly waterproof, low hydrophilic organic dye to a triazole-based azo metal complex dye. 4. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in that the low hydrophilic and highly waterproof organic dye added to the triazole-based azo metal complex dye represented by the general formula (1) has an optical density ratio of 60 wt % or more claim 1 , the ratio being between the optical density being at a maximum absorption wavelength (λmax) before a dye thin film is immersed into hot water of 75° C. and the optical density being at the maximum absorption wavelength (λmax) after the dye thin film is immersed into the hot water for 30 minutes.7. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in that an additive amount of the low hydrophilic and highly waterproof organic dye added to the triazole-based azo metal complex dye represented by the general formula (1) is 3 wt % to 25 wt % based on the total organic dye contained in the recording layer.8. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 1 , characterized in that the light transmission layer is a single layer.9. The recordable optical recording medium according to claim 8 , characterized in that the single-layered light transmission layer has elastic modulus of 40 MPa or more and 10000 MPa or less at 25° C.10. The recordable optical recording ...

STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

According to one embodiment, a write-once type information storage medium comprises an organic dye based recording material having sensitivity at a 5 wavelength of 405 nm and at a recording wavelength in the range of 600 nm to 700 nm, wherein, when absorbance of a maximum absorption wavelength in the vicinity of 405 nm is defined as 1, the absorbance is 5% or more at any wavelength in the range of 600 nm to 700 nm. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising:a data area including data to be reproduced by a Viterbi decoder.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4. A recording method for recording data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andrecording the data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium based on the information stored on the control area.5. A reproducing apparatus for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the apparatus comprising:a module configured to irradiate the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light and to reproduce the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.6. A recording apparatus for recording data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the apparatus comprising:a module configured to irradiate the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light and to record the data on the non-transitory machine readable information storage ...

MULTILAYER MOUTHPIECE, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE THEREOF

The present invention has aimed to provide a multilayer mouthpiece for rubbing teeth and gums to supply stimulation thereto. 1. A multilayer mouthpiece comprising:a tray of thermoplastic resin for covering teeth; anda rub stimulation sheet for rubbing gums to supply stimulation to the gums, the rub stimulation sheet being on the tray of the thermoplastic resin.2. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe rub stimulation sheet is formed of foamed resin or nonwoven fabric.3. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe rub stimulation sheet is formed of foamed resin having open cells.4. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 3 , whereinthe foamed resin is selected from a group consisting of foamed melamine resin, foamed urethane, foamed polyolefin, and foamed poly-vinyl alcohol.5. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe thermoplastic resin is ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA).6. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a prosthetic tooth on the tray of the thermoplastic resin correspondingly to a space of a lost tooth.7. (canceled)8. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe rub stimulation sheet contains a drug so as to serve as a drug retainer.9. (canceled)10. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the tray of the thermoplastic resin includes a tray of the thermoplastic resin for covering teeth on an upper jaw and a tray of the thermoplastic resin for covering teeth on a lower jaw, which are connected to each other.11. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe tray of the thermoplastic resin is provided with a protrusion on a tooth side thereof.12. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 11 , whereinthe protrusion penetrates the rub stimulation sheet for directly rubbing the gums and/or the teeth to supply stimulation thereto.13. The multilayer mouthpiece as set forth in claim 11 , whereinthe ...

SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLES FROM FLEXIBLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The present disclosure encompasses three-dimensional articles comprising flexible-composite materials and methods of manufacturing said three-dimensional articles. More particularly, the present system relates to methods for manufacturing seamless three-dimensional-shaped articles usable for such finished products as airbags/inflatable structures, bags, shoes, and similar three-dimensional products. A preferred manufacturing process combines composite molding methods with specific precursor materials to form fiber-reinforced continuous shaped articles that are flexible and collapsible. 1. (canceled)2. A method of producing three-dimensionally shaped , flexible composite parts , said method comprising the steps of:providing a male mold having a three-dimensional shape;shaping a composite layup over the male mold, said composite layup comprising (i) at least one fiber-reinforced scrim layer stretched over the male mold, said fiber-reinforced scrim layer comprising two or more layers of unidirectional fibers placed at different configurations to create a bias direction to which said fiber-reinforced scrim layer is stretched; and (ii) at least one additional fiber-reinforced scrim layer comprising unidirectional fibers oriented to limit stretch of the three-dimensionally shaped, flexible composite part along specific load paths; andcuring said composite layup to form a unitary three-dimensionally shaped flexible composite part having the three-dimensional shape of the male mold.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of adding one or more surface layers to said composite layup prior to said step of curing.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said fiber-reinforced scrim layers are unitape layers comprising thinly spread substantially parallel fibers coated by claim 2 , or embedded in claim 2 , a matrix adhesive.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said fibers comprise ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) claim 4 , p-aramids claim 4 , m-aramids ...

FREE-STANDING POLYMER MEMBRANE HAVING THROUGH-HOLES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Disclosed is a freestanding polymer membrane having through-holes, comprising at least one through-hole formation area having a plurality of through-holes formed at a predetermined distance and a support area formed around the through-hole formation area to be thicker than the through-hole formation area so as to support the through-hole formation area, the polymer membrane being freestanding without use of a separate substrate. 1. A freestanding polymer membrane having through-holes , comprising at least one through-hole formation area having a plurality of through-holes formed at a predetermined distance and a support area formed around the through-hole formation area to be thicker than the through-hole formation area so as to support the through-hole formation area , the polymer membrane being freestanding without use of a separate substrate.2. The freestanding polymer membrane of claim 1 , wherein the through-hole formation area is a bottom of a recess formed on any one side of the polymer membrane.3. The freestanding polymer membrane of claim 1 , wherein the at least one through-hole formation area comprises a plurality of through-hole formation areas formed at a predetermined distance claim 1 , and the support area is formed around each of the through-hole formation areas.4. The freestanding polymer membrane of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is formed in a body by an imprinting process or a roll printing process using a photocurable polymer.5. A freestanding polymer membrane having through-holes claim 1 , configured such that a plurality of fine nanometer-sized through-holes are formed at a bottom of at least one recess on a micrometer scale on any one side of the polymer membrane claim 1 , the polymer membrane being freestanding without use of a separate support structure.6. The freestanding polymer membrane of claim 5 , wherein the at least one recess comprises a plurality of recesses formed at a predetermined distance.7. A method of manufacturing a polymer ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING AN INSERT OF POLYMER MATERIAL ONTO A SUPPORT AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS METHOD

Method for applying an insert of polymer material onto a support layer comprising the following steps: providing a mould comprising at least one base and at least one cover ; the base and the cover being suitable for defining with the facing surfaces , when the mould is closed, a mould impression which is delimited perimetrally by a closing edge ; spraying a polymer mixture M in the fluid state onto one of the two facing surfaces of the mould ; introducing the support layer between base and cover of the mould so that, when the mould is closed, the support layer projects from the closing edge ; pressing the cover of the mould onto the base ; opening the mould in order to remove the support layer and the associated insert ; trimming the portion S of the polymer mixture M which, following the spraying and pressing steps, has flowed outside the external perimeter of the impression mould . Finally, the invention relates to a mould which can be used to implement this method and the articles which may be obtained by means of this method. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for applying by imprinting or patterning an insert of polymer material onto a support layer with a continuous surface structure or a surface structure which is suitable for being permeated by the polymer material , the method comprising the following steps:(a) providing a mould comprising at least one base and at least one cover; the base and the cover being suitable for defining with facing surfaces, when the mould is closed, a mould impression which is delimited perimetrically by a closing edge which extends vertically from one of the facing surfaces of the mould; the mould impression defining the volume and the surface texture of the insert to be applied to the support layer;(b) spraying a polymer mixture in the fluid state onto at least one of said facing surfaces of the mould;(c) introducing the support layer between base and cover of the mould so that, when the mould is closed, the support layer projects ...

SHEET-SHAPED MOLD, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR, AND APPLICATION THEREFOR

Provided is a sheet-shaped mold possessing a high strength and having a low breakage rate in demolding even in a case where the mold is thin and has a large-area. The sheet-shaped mold is prepared by combining a cured silicone rubber containing a polyorganosiloxane and a fiber for reinforcing the cured silicone rubber. The fiber may comprise a cellulose nanofiber. The sheet-shaped mold may have an uneven pattern on at least one surface (or side) thereof. The fiber may be surface-treated with a hydrophobizing agent. The fiber may forma nonwoven fabric, and the nonwoven fabric may be impregnated with the cured silicone rubber. The cured silicone rubber may comprise a two-component curable silicone rubber having a polydimethylsiloxane unit. The sheet-shaped mold may be a mold for nanoimprint lithography using a photo-curable resin. 1. A sheet-shaped mold comprising:a cured silicone rubber containing a polyorganosiloxane anda fiber for reinforcing the cured silicone rubber.2. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber comprises a cellulose nanofiber.3. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet-shaped mold has an uneven pattern on at least one surface thereof.4. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber has been surface-treated with a hydrophobizing agent.5. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber forms a nonwoven fabric claim 1 , and the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with the cured silicone rubber.6. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 1 , wherein the cured silicone rubber comprises a cured product of a two-component curable silicone rubber having a polydimethylsiloxane unit.7. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 3 , wherein the uneven pattern comprises a bump and a dent claim 3 , the bump has an average height of 50 nm to 100 μm claim 3 , and the bump or the dent has a minimum width of 50 nm to 100 μm.8. A sheet-shaped mold according to claim 1 , which is a mold for nanoimprint ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus including an amplifier configured to amplify a signal of displacement between a mold and a substrate, and a control unit configured to perform alignment between the mold and the substrate based on the amplified signal, wherein the control unit performs the alignment through a first operation of moving the substrate with respect to the mold in a first direction and a second operation of moving the substrate with respect to the mold in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and in the first operation, the control unit sets the gain of the amplifier to a first gain and changes the gain of the amplifier from the first gain to a second gain. 1. An imprint apparatus that forms a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate using a mold , the apparatus comprising:a detection unit configured to output a signal of displacement between the mold and the substrate by detecting positions of the mold and the substrate in a direction parallel with a surface of the substrate;an amplifier configured to amplify the signal; anda control unit configured to perform alignment between the mold and the substrate based on the signal that has been amplified by the amplifier,wherein force in one direction applied to at least one of the mold and the substrate in a case of relatively and continuously moving the mold and the substrate in the direction in a state where the mold is in contact with the imprint material increases at a first increasing rate in a first region in which the amount of movement of the substrate from an initial point, which is a position of the substrate when starting the movement, with respect to the mold does not exceed a threshold, and increases at a second increasing rate that is smaller than the first increasing rate in a second region in which the amount of movement exceeds the threshold,the control unit performs the alignment through a first operation of moving the substrate with respect to ...

Ringed Tubular Sheath Comprising an Internal Clamping Means

The invention relates to a ringed tubular sheath including at least one internal means () for clamping a tube () in particular, and more specifically a smooth tube, located inside said sheath, said sheath being unique in that at least one flexible area () is associated with the internal clamping means (). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a sheath, and to a method for maintaining a ringed tubular sheath on a tube (), in which: a ringed tubular sheath is used according to the invention; the flexible area(s) () are controlled such as to the deform the sheath; the tube () is inserted in the ringed tubular sheath, and the flexible area(s) () are then released. 1. Ringed tubular sheath comprising:{'b': '5', 'two internal clamping means () arranged symmetrically opposite with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) of the sheath;'}{'b': 8', '5', '8', '5, 'at least one flexible area () associated with one internal clamping means (), said flexible area(s) () being located at an equal distance between the two internal clamping means ().'}2515. Ringed tubular sheath according to claim 1 , wherein the internal clamping means () is constituted by at least one inner ring part () forming a protuberance ().351221. Ringed tubular sheath according to claim 2 , wherein the depth (p) of the protuberance () is between 30% and 70% of the difference (d) between the distance (R) between the outer ring () and the longitudinal axis (X) of the sheath and the distance (R) between the inner ring () and the same axis (X).455c. Tubular sheath according to claim 2 , wherein the angle (α) formed between the straight lines connecting the lateral sides () of the protuberance () to the longitudinal axis (X) in a plane perpendicular to said axis is between 10 and 90 degrees.55122155c. Tubular sheath according to claim 2 , wherein the depth (p) of the protuberance () is between 30% and 70% of the difference (d) between the distance (R) between the outer ring () and the ...

HOLDING MEMBER AND RESIN MEMBER PRODUCING DEVICE

A holding member producing device is provided. A first inclined surface including inward as they separate from a bottom surface is formed on an outer side surface of an arm portion. For this reason, when a first die and a second die having an opening/closing direction which matches with a plate thickness direction of the bottom surface are opened, the locking projections can easily cross over steps by outwardly bending and deforming the arm portions. Therefore, it is possible to suppress damage, projection sizes of locking projections can be increased, and it becomes easy to hold a fuse. 1. A holding member made of resin for holding a held member comprising:a bottom surface on which the held member is placed; anda pair of sandwiching walls which are integrally formed on the bottom surface such that the sandwiching walls stand from the bottom surface, and which sandwich the held member inside,wherein each of the pair of sandwiching walls includes an arm portion which can bend and deform in an opposed direction of the sandwiching walls, and a locking projection which projects inward from a tip end of the arm portion and which lock the held member, andwherein a first inclined surface which inclines inward as separating from the bottom surface is formed on an outer side surface of the arm portion.2. The holding member according to claim 1 , further comprising a pair of side walls which sandwich the held member from a direction intersecting with the opposed direction.3. The holding member according to claim 1 , wherein a second inclined surface is formed on an inner side surface of the arm portion claim 1 , the second inclined surface inclining outward as separating from the bottom surface.4. The holding member according to claim 1 , wherein a tapered portion is formed on a surface of the locking projection at a bottom surface side claim 1 , the tapered portion being inclined away from the bottom surface toward an inside.5. A resin member producing device comprising:a ...

Intraoral Orthosis Device and Method for Manufacturing

An intraoral orthosis device that has a bite tray nested in an outer tray. The bite tray has a higher deformation temperature than the outer tray at an elevated temperature. The thickness of the outer tray's base varies to create a vertex and angle that is similar to the temporomandibular joint. The intraoral orthosis device has two bite trays, a maxillary bite tray and a mandibular bite tray. The bite trays are connected by arms, releasable fasteners, or a combination of the two. Accordingly, another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method to manufacture an intraoral orthosis device without the need of utilizing the skills of a technician or dentist. 1. An intraoral orthosis device comprising:(a) a maxillary bite tray and a mandibular bite tray both having a U-shaped body sized for placement over a substantial portion of a user's teeth;(b) an outer tray having a U-shaped body sized to embody the maxillary bite tray or the mandibular bite tray;wherein, the outer tray having a base, the thickness of the base varies from the front of the outer tray to the back of the outer tray creating an angle;wherein, the angle is similar to the vertex of a temporomandibular joint.2. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , said outer tray comprises a first material and said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray comprises a second material claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the first material is rigid and resists any deformation claim 1 , and the second material is soft and pliable at elevated temperatures.3. The device as recited in claim 1 , wherein said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray are connected by an arm.4. The device as recited in claim 3 , wherein said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray has at least one anchor.5. The device as recited in claim 4 , wherein said maxillary bite tray and said mandibular bite tray has a bulge claim 4 , wherein the bulge provides support for said anchor.6. The device as recited in ...

Cosmetic Powder Repairing Device

A method and device for use on pressed powders, such as those used in cosmetics. The inventive method uses a pressing device in order to repair broken and cracked pieces of powder. The repair device preferably includes a housing and a pressing mechanism. Preferably, repair device includes a magnet located on either the base of the housing or on a plate intended to receive a container. Preferably, repair device uses a screw and nut assembly for the pressing mechanism. The base includes a receiving plate connected to which rotates while the user is rotating the pressing mechanism. Preferably, pressing mechanism includes a few parts—a shaft or a screw, a handle, and a compressing plate. Preferably, the compressing plate is made to be removable from either the shaft or the screw. 1. A cosmetic powder repairing device for use with a cosmetic case having a container containing cracked pieces of powder , comprising: i. a base,', 'ii. a top portion,', 'iii. at least one support connecting said base to said top portion,', 'iv. a hole located on said top portion;, 'a. a housing including,'} i. a shaft having a first end and a second end,', 'ii. a compressing plate attached to said first end of said shaft designed to fit within said container containing said powder;, 'b. a pressing mechanism including,'}c. wherein said shaft is axially aligned with said hole on said top portion; andd. wherein said first end of said shaft and said compressing plate are contained within said housing between said base and said top portion.2. A cosmetic powder repairing device as recited in claim 1 , wherein:a. said second end of said shaft includes a handle;b. said hole located on said top surface is internally threaded;c. said shaft is externally threaded;d. said externally threaded shaft and said internally threaded hole correspond to each other; ande. said handle is rotated in order to translate said compressing plate into said container in order to compress said pieces of powder.3. A cosmetic ...

Array Plates and Methods for Making and Using Same

A device includes a first structure with a sheet layer with a plurality of discrete through-holes and a second structure coupled to the first structure. At least a portion of a first surface of the sheet layer of the first structure is exposed from the second structure. A top portion of the sheet layer, including the exposed portion of the first surface of the sheet layer, includes fluorocarbon. The second structure includes a material of a higher surface tension than the top of the sheet layer. A second surface of the sheet layer, opposite to the first surface of the sheet layer, is embedded in the second structure. The second structure extends at least partially into the plurality of discrete through-holes of the first structure. 1. A device , comprising:a first structure including a sheet layer with a plurality of discrete through-holes; anda second structure coupled to the first structure, at least a portion of a first surface of the sheet layer of the first structure is exposed from the second structure;', 'a top portion of the sheet layer, including the exposed portion of the first surface of the sheet layer, includes fluorocarbon;', 'the second structure includes a material of a higher surface tension than the top of the sheet layer;', 'a second surface of the sheet layer, opposite to the first surface of the sheet layer, is embedded in the second structure; and', 'the second structure extends at least partially into the plurality of discrete through-holes of the first structure., 'wherein2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sheet layer includes at least 96 discrete through-holes.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the sheet layer includes at least 95% of fluorocarbon by weight.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the sheet layer includes at least 99% of fluorocarbon by weight.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the sheet layer is defined by the exposed portion of the first surface and less than 1 μm ...

FORMING PRESSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING JOGGLED, STIFFENED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

Apparatuses and methods for forming a joggle and a longitudinal ridge in a multi-ply composite charge are disclosed. Charges may be formed in a forming press that comprises a joggled die, with a longitudinal ridge and a joggle that crosses the longitudinal ridge, and a conforming die, with a series of longitudinally-spaced die fingers. The die fingers include pairs of die members configured to move laterally between a closed position and an open position, with each die member configured to tilt longitudinally.

METHOD OF MAKING SELF-SUPPORTING INSULATING END CONE LINERS AND POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES

The invention provides a method of making a flexible and self-supporting insulating end cone liner comprising resilient and compressible non-intumescent material molded into a single, continuous piece having a three dimensional cone shape, with the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and a binder, as well as a method of making a pollution control device that includes such an end cone liner. 1. A method of making a pollution control device , said method comprising:forming a self-supporting insulating end cone comprising a single, continuous piece of non-intumescent insulating material, the insulating material comprising inorganic fibers and a binder, and the insulating end cone having a three dimensional cone shape, where said forming comprises shaping non-intumescent insulating material into the three dimensional cone shape using a mold; anddisposing the insulating end cone within a gap between inner and outer end cone housings of the pollution control device,wherein the insulating end cone is dimensioned so as to fill the gap between the end cone housings, such that there is no air space between the insulating end cone and either end cone housing, the insulating end cone maintains its three dimensional cone shape under the force of gravity, when placed on a level surface prior to said disposing,_and the insulating end cone exhibits a resiliency value of greater than about 35 percent when evaluated using the Resiliency Test Method.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein prior to said disposing step claim 1 , the single claim 1 , continuous piece of non-intumescent insulating material is compressed by a factor of 1 to 10.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the single claim 2 , continuous piece of non-intumescent insulating material is physically compressed by resin bonding.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the binder comprises an organic binder.5. The insulating end cone liner according to claim 1 , wherein said insulating end ...

Beverage Container with an Integral Textured Sidewall and Methods of Use

A beverage container with an integral textured sidewall formed therein and methods of use, in general, a container having a sidewall, the sidewall formed having an integral small patterned texture formed thereon to prevent condensation slippage.

METHOD OF MAKING A MULTILAYER ARTICLE

A method of making a multilayer article includes providing a mould defining a first cavity with a removable element therein; placing a first particulate component in the cavity; compressing the component along a first axis in a first compression step to form a first layer of the article; removing the element from the cavity after formation of the first layer; placing one or more additional particulate components in the mould; compressing the one or more additional particulate components along the first axis in one or more additional compression steps after removal of the element to form one or more additional layers of the article, wherein the first layer meets one of the one or more additional layers along a first interface substantially parallel to the first axis and the first layer meets one of the one or more additional layers along a second interface substantially perpendicular to the first axis. 1. A method of making a free-standing , self-supporting multilayer article , comprising:providing a mould defining a first mould cavity, wherein the mould comprises a removable element within the first mould cavity;placing a first particulate component in the first mould cavity;compressing the first particulate component along a first axis in a first compression step to form a first layer of the free-standing, self-supporting multilayer article by applying a first compression force to the first particulate component;removing the removable element from the first mould cavity after formation of the first layer;placing one or more additional particulate components in the mould, wherein a portion of the one or more additional particulate components occupies a space formerly occupied by the removable element;compressing the one or more additional particulate components along the first axis in one or more additional compression steps after removal of the removable element to form one or more additional layers of the free-standing, self-supporting multilayer article, wherein ...

IMPRINT METHOD, IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

Provided is an imprint method comprising a step for determining whether or not a process for reducing adhesive strength between the imprint material and the pattern of the mold is required, wherein, if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is performed by bringing the material for reducing adhesive strength on the substrate for reducing adhesive strength, which is different from a substrate to be patterned, into contact with the pattern of the mold, and then an imprint process is performed, whereas if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is not required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is not performed, and the imprint process is performed. 1. An imprint method for performing an imprint process in which an imprint material on a substrate to be patterned is brought into contact with a pattern of a mold to form a pattern of the imprint material , the imprint method comprising a step of determining whether or not a process for reducing adhesive strength between the imprint material and the pattern of the mold is required ,wherein, if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is performed by bringing a material for reducing adhesive strength on a substrate for reducing adhesive strength, which is different from the substrate to be patterned, into contact with the pattern of the mold, and then the imprint process is performed, andwherein if the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is not required, the process for reducing adhesive strength is not performed and the imprint process is performed.2. The imprint method according to claim 1 , wherein the determination step determines that the process for reducing adhesive strength is required if the number of transfer of the pattern of the ...

Method for compression-molding foamed polymer article

The present invention provides a method for compression-molding a foamed polymer article, where compared with the shape of a final product to be molded, a foamed blank article has a redundant protruding part at a particular position, which is different from the shape of the final product; and when the foamed blank is hot-melt-molded again by using a mold, an external force is applied to compress the redundant protruding part to reduce the volume and increase the density, so that the final product obtained has a higher density at the position corresponding to the redundant protruding part than other parts. Thereby, the final product can have different densities at different positions, so as to meet the requirements in practical application.

Method and Apparatus for Composite Rib and Sheet Molding II

Some embodiments of a compression mold for forming a rib-and-sheet part includes a mold cavity and a mold insert. A sheet is placed in the mold cavity, and the mold insert is placed on the sheet. A preform assemblage is placed in a gap that is formed between the mold insert and the wall of the mold cavity. A mold core is biased above the preform assemblage, prior to molding operations, via a compression spring. 1. A compression mold for forming , via compression molding , a part using a preform assemblage and sheet as feed constituents , the compression mold comprising:a cavity-defining member, the cavity-defining member having an internal wall defining a perimeter of a cavity; anda mold insert, wherein the mold insert is dimensioned to be received within the perimeter of the cavity, and is physically adapted to:(a) abut, at a bottom surface thereof, the sheet, and(b) form a gap between a sidewall of the mold insert and the internal wall of the cavity-defining member, wherein the gap is dimensioned to receive and retain the preform assemblage, and wherein the gap is formed before receiving the preform assemblage.2. The compression mold of comprising a mold core claim 1 , wherein the mold core is dimensioned and configured:(a) to be received with the perimeter of the cavity, and(b) abut, during compression molding, an uppermost layer of preforms in the assemblage thereof when present.3. The compression mold of comprising a compression spring claim 2 , wherein the compression spring:(a) applies a compressive force to the sheet, and(b) supports, prior to an application of force thereto, the mold core above the uppermost layer of preforms.4. The compression mold of wherein the compression spring is a die spring.5. The compression mold of wherein the compression spring is disposed on a surface of the mold insert.6. The compression mold of comprising a plurality of shoulder bolts claim 3 , wherein the mold core slides along the shoulder bolts towards the mold insert when ...

Spinner Aft-Extended Forward Return Flange

A spinner for a fan assembly of a gas turbine engine, a method of fabricating a spinner for a fan assembly of a gas turbine engine, and a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The fan section may include a nosecap. The spinner may include a forward end, an aft end, and a return flange associated with the forward end. The return flange may include a forward flange extending forward towards the nosecap and an aft flange extending aft towards the aft end. 1. A spinner for a fan section of a gas turbine engine , the fan section including a nosecap , the spinner comprising:a forward end;an aft end; anda return flange associated with the forward end, the return flange including a forward flange extending forward towards the nosecap and an aft flange extending aft towards the aft end.2. The spinner of claim 1 , wherein the aft flange provides an internal interface claim 1 , the internal interface extending radially about an internal circumference of the spinner.3. The spinner of claim 2 , further comprising an internal geometric support claim 2 , the internal geometric support located at the internal interface.4. The spinner of claim 3 , wherein the internal geometric support is a gusset plate associated with the aft flange.5. The spinner of claim 1 , wherein the forward flange is configured to interface with the nosecap at a nosecap interface.6. The spinner of claim 5 , wherein the nosecap interface is configured to limit forward extension of the forward flange.7. The spinner of claim 1 , wherein the return flange is formed using a compression molding process.8. A method of fabricating a spinner for a fan section of a gas turbine engine claim 1 , the spinner having a forward end claim 1 , an aft end claim 1 , and a return flange associated with the forward end claim 1 , the method comprising:forming a forward flange of the return flange, the forward flange extending forward towards a nosecap of the fan section; andforming an aft flange of the return flange, the aft flange ...

IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING

A nanoimprint lithography system and method for manufacturing substrates with nano-scale patterns, having a process chamber with transparent sections on both top and side walls, a robot for automatic molds and substrates loading and unloading, and optical and stage apparatuses to obtain the desired spatial relationship between the mold and substrate, with an enclosed volume referring to mold mini-chamber being formed between the mold/holder and top wall of the chamber and with the process chamber and mini-chamber being capable of both vacuuming and pressurizing, and inside the chamber, a ring shape seal assembly is installed and a mold support assembly can be installed that aids in imprinting all the way to the edge of the substrate with various embodiments for carrying out fluid pressure imprinting, separation, measurement and control of mold and substrate gap, substrate thickness, and system axial force. 4. The method of wherein the pressing includes fluid pressure applied at a pressure of between about −14.6 psi and about 1000 psi.5. The method of wherein the fluid pressure is supplied by a non-reactive gas from a group of gases selected from the group consisting of nitrogen claim 4 , air claim 4 , argon claim 4 , and helium.6. The method of wherein the sealing is accomplished by pressing a movable ring to contact the edge of the substrate or the mold claim 2 , wherein the ring has flexible materials mounted on the side to be contacted with the mold and substrate.7. The method of wherein the sealing is accomplished by deforming a portion of the mold to contact with the substrate claim 2 , or deforming a portion of the substrate to be contact with the mold.8. The method of wherein by setting a predetermined gap between mold and substrate before deforming claim 7 , the area of deformed portion is larger than area that requires patterning.10. The method of wherein applying the controllable force includes applying upward uniform fluid pressure on the substrate so the ...

FLOOR MATS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME

Various implementations include a mat having a lower surface and first and second edge portions that define at least a portion of a perimeter of the mat. The mat also includes a plurality of ribs that extend away from the lower surface of the mat for contacting the floor. Each rib has a longitudinal axis that extends between ends of the rib, and at least a portion of the plurality of ribs includes one or more branches that extend transversely to the longitudinal axis and are axially spaced apart from each other. The ribs are spaced apart from each other over the lower surface such that adjacent ribs define a valley therebetween. Water and/or debris can flow through the valleys. In addition, the longitudinal axis of each rib intersects the first and second edge portions of the mat at angles that are greater than 0° and less than 90°. 1. A mat comprising:a lower surface and first and second edge portions, the first and second edge portions define at least a portion of a perimeter of the mat; anda plurality of ribs for contacting a floor, the ribs extending away from the lower surface in a direction that is transverse to a plane that includes the lower surface, each rib having a longitudinal axis that extends between ends of the rib, and at least a portion of the plurality of ribs comprising one or more branches that extend transversely to the longitudinal axis, the branches being axially spaced apart from each other,wherein:the ribs are spaced apart from each other over the lower surface such that adjacent ribs define a valley therebetween,each valley extends continuously between a first end and a second end of the valley, the first end and the second end of the valley intersecting the first and second edge portions, respectively,the longitudinal axis of each rib intersects the first and second edge portions of the mat at angles that are greater than 0° and less than 90°, andthe branches on adjacent ribs are spaced apart axially and laterally relative to each other ...

COMPLEX STRUCTURE MATERIAL, RESIN COMPONENT, METHOD OF PRODUCING RESIN COMPONENT

A complex structure material includes a foam made of thermosetting resin and coverings made of thermoplastic resin. The foam includes a matrix and pores. At least some of the pores communicate with each other. The foam has a continuous porous structure formed by the matrix and the pores. The coverings cover inner walls of the pores in the foam. 1. A method of producing a resin component , the method comprising:preparing a foam made of thermosetting resin and including a matrix and pores, at least some of the pores communicating with each other, the foam having a continuous porous structure formed by the matrix and the pores;covering inner walls of the pores with a thermoplastic resin to form a complex structure material;heating the complex structure material to a temperature at which the thermoplastic resin is softened or greater; andcold-pressing the complex structure material into a shape of the resin component.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the covering inner walls of the pores with a thermoplastic resin includes:emulsifying and dispersing the thermoplastic resin to prepare an emulsified dispersion;soaking the foam in the emulsified dispersion until the foam is impregnated with the emulsified dispersion; anddrying the foam impregnated with the emulsified dispersion.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprisingdefining a content of the thermoplastic resin in the resin component based on adhesiveness of the thermoplastic resin and elasticity of the foam so that a restoration rate of the complex structure material is 30% or less.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cold-pressing the complex structure material comprising:placing the complex structure material that is heated between forming dies; andclosing the forming dies to press the complex structure material to be shaped along a cavity defined by the forming dies corresponding to the shape of the resin component until the complex structure material is cooled and some of ...

IMPRINT APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

The present invention provides an imprint apparatus which forms a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate by using a mold, the apparatus comprising an image sensing unit configured to sense an image of the imprint material via the mold, and a control unit configured to, in a state in which the mold and the imprint material are in contact with each other, cause the image sensing unit to sense the image of the imprint material while scanning the image sensing unit and obtain information on forming of the pattern of the imprint material based on the image obtained by the image sensing unit. 1. An imprint apparatus which forms a pattern of an imprint material on a substrate by using a mold , the apparatus comprising:an image sensing unit configured to sense an image of the imprint material via the mold; anda control unit configured to, in a state in which the mold and the imprint material are in contact with each other, cause the image sensing unit to sense the image of the imprint material while scanning the image sensing unit and obtain information on forming of the pattern of the imprint material based on the image obtained by the image sensing unit.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at each of a plurality of timings in a process of extending a contact area between the mold and the imprint material claim 1 , the control unit causes the image sensing unit to sense the image of the imprint material in contact with the mold while scanning the image sensing unit and obtains the information based on the image obtained by the image sensing unit.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein in a case in which a contact area between the mold and the imprint material is extended from an end portion of a pattern region of the mold claim 1 , the control unit causes the image sensing unit to sense the image of the imprint material in contact with the mold while scanning the image sensing unit so as to follow an extension of the contact area and obtains the ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STRETCHABLE SUBSTRATE AND STRETCHABLE SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURED USING THE METHOD

Provided is a method of manufacturing a gradually stretchable substrate. The method includes forming convex regions and concave regions on a top surface of a stretchable substrate by compressing a mold onto the stretchable substrate and forming non-stretchable patterns by filling the concave regions of the stretchable substrate. The stretchable substrate includes a stretchable region defined by the non-stretchable patterns, the non-stretchable patterns have side surfaces in contact with the stretchable region, and the side surfaces of the non-stretchable patterns are formed of protrusions and a non-protrusion between the protrusions repetitively connected to one another. 1. A method of manufacturing a gradually stretchable substrate , the method comprising:forming convex regions and concave regions on a top surface of a stretchable substrate by compressing a mold onto the stretchable substrate; andforming non-stretchable patterns by filling the concave regions of the stretchable substrate,wherein the stretchable substrate comprises a stretchable region defined by the non-stretchable patterns, the non-stretchable patterns have side surfaces in contact with the stretchable region, and the side surfaces of the non-stretchable patterns are formed of protrusions and a non-protrusion between the protrusions repetitively connected to one another.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stretchable substrate is one of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate and a polyurethane substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the non-stretchable patterns comprises:applying a non-stretchable material film onto the stretchable substrate formed with the convex regions and the concave regions; andetching the non-stretchable material film formed on the convex regions of the stretchable substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-stretchable pattern comprises hard-PDMS.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protrusions have one of a triangular shape claim 1 , a ...

DAYLIGHTING SHEET, DAYLIGHTING PANEL, ROLL-UP DAYLIGHTING SCREEN AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DAYLIGHTING SHEET

A daylighting sheet is provided which efficiently performs daylighting and in which, when the daylighting sheet is applied to an opening portion, such as a window of a building, it is possible to see an outdoor side from an indoor side. 1. A daylighting sheet that is arranged in an opening portion of a building and transmits light from an outdoor side to an indoor side ,wherein the daylighting sheet is formed by stacking a plurality of layers, a translucent base material layer;', 'and a light deflection layer that is formed on the base material layer, and, 'the layers include light transmission portions that are aligned along one surface of the base material layer so as to be able to transmit light; and', 'light deflection portions that are formed between the light transmission portions and deflect the light reached the light deflection portions., 'the light deflection layer includes2. The daylighting sheet of claim 1 ,wherein at least one of other translucent layers is arranged on a side of the light deflection layer opposite to the base material layer.3. The daylighting sheet of claim 1 ,wherein the light transmission portions have a predetermined cross section and extend along the one surface of the base material layer, and are aligned in a direction different from the direction in which the light transmission portions extend, andthe light deflection portions are arranged between the adjacent light transmission portions such that the light deflection portions extend in the same direction as the light transmission portions and are aligned in the direction different from the direction in which the light transmission portions extend.4. The daylighting sheet of claim 1 ,wherein the light deflection portion is filled with a material that reflects light.5. The daylighting sheet of any one of claim 1 ,wherein the light deflection portion is filled with a material that scatters and transmits light.6. The daylighting sheet of claim 1 ,wherein the light deflection portion ...

REPLACEMENT HEART VALVE HAVING IMPROVED PREFORMED SEAL

Embodiments herein include a cardiac stent-valve for transcatheter delivery being compressible to a compressed state for delivery, and expandable to an expanded state for implantation. The stent-valve including a stent with an axial inflow end and an axial outflow end, a plurality of leaflets arranged within the stent, and a sealing skirt for reduction or prevention of paravalvular leakage. In the expanded state, the sealing skirt includes a tubular inner wall and at least one pocket which is positioned on the tubular inner wall and comprises an outer wall which extends radially outward from the tubular inner wall. The pocket is configured to be distended radially outward in response to inflow of blood in the expanded state. In the expanded state, the outer wall of the pocket includes one or more pre-shaped bulges which extend radially outward from the outer wall of the pocket. Other embodiments are also included herein.

COATING METHOD, SURFACE LAYER STRUCTURE, AS WELL AS APPLICATIONS

A coating method for producing a function layer on mechanically loaded components or surfaces includes providing or applying a first material layer of a first material or substrate matrix having a mechanical flexibility higher than that of a second material on a substrate constituting the component or the surface, respectively, structuring the first material layer such that the material layer surface of the first material layer, which is opposite to the substrate, obtains a three-dimensionally moulded basic structure with projections and recesses, and coating the material layer surface of the first material layer with a second material layer of the second material in such a way that the second material layer adopts substantially the basic structure of the material layer surface with the projections and recesses. Also, surface layer structures can be produced by this method. 1. A coating method for producing a function layer on a metal sheet or a fiber composite component , comprising:providing a first material layer made of a first material with a mechanical flexibility higher than that of a second material at or on the metal sheet or the fiber composite component;structuring the first material layer so that the material layer surface of the first material layer is given a three-dimensionally moulded basic structure with projections and recesses; andcoating the material layer surface of the first material layer with a second material layer made of the second material, such that the second material layer adopts substantially the basic structure of the material layer surface with the projections and recesses.2. The coating method according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the followingthe substrate is formed of a substrate material selected from a group of materials including metal, ceramic, plastic and fibre fabric;the first material is selected from a group of materials including metal, plastic and ceramic; andthe second material is selected from a group of ...

OPTICAL SHEET FORMING APPARATUS AND OPTICAL SHEET FORMING METHOD

An optical sheet forming technique includes an extrusion unit having a discharge slit, a forming roll unit having rolls rotatable about rotation axes, a thick portion forming groove provided in the forming roll unit, and a position adjustment mechanism which adjusts a position of a discharge slit with respect to the thick portion forming groove. In a discharged molten resin, a neck-in portion caused by a neck-in phenomenon is continuously formed in an extrusion direction. The neck-in portion is positioned to be opposed to the thick portion forming groove by the position adjustment mechanism. 1. An optical sheet forming apparatus comprising:an extrusion unit having a discharge slit configured to discharge a sheet-shaped molten resin;a forming roll unit having a roll configured to rotate about a rotation axis arranged in a direction crossing an extrusion direction so as to convey the discharged molten resin in the extrusion direction while solidifying the discharged molten resin;a thick portion forming groove provided in the forming roll unit and configured to form a thick portion which is thicker than other portion continuously in the extrusion direction in a part of the molten resin; anda position adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the discharge slit with respect to the thick portion forming groove, whereina neck-in portion caused by a neck-in phenomenon is formed continuously in the extrusion direction in the molten resin discharged from the discharge slit, andthe neck-in portion is positioned to be opposed to the thick portion forming groove by the adjustment of the position of the discharge slit with respect to the thick portion forming groove by the position adjustment mechanism.2. The optical sheet forming apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe position adjustment mechanism comprises;a moving device configured to move the extrusion unit along the rotation axis; anda support unit configured to support the discharge slit in parallel along the ...

MOLDED TOOL AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

An improved molded tool formed from a compression mold material and corresponding method of manufacture is disclosed. The molded tool has a first end, a second end separated from the first end by a sidewall formed from a heat-sensitive polymeric matrix. The sidewall has an interior surface with a first strength and an exterior surface with a second strength, the first strength being greater than the second strength. Further, the molded tool is formed by a method that includes exerting an expansive force within an interior of the compression mold material, the expansive force having a directional vector along the central axis. 1. A method for forming a molded tool , the method comprising:shaping a compression mold material to form a shaped compression mold material, wherein the shaped compression mold material comprises a central axis extending through from a first end of the shaped compression mold material to a second end of the shaped compression mold material;heating the shaped compression mold material to form a heated compression mold material; andexerting an expansive force within an interior of the heated compression mold material to form the molded tool, wherein the expansive force includes a directional vector along the central axis.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sealing the shaped compression mold material into a compression mold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the shaped compression mold material is generally cylindrical claim 1 , and wherein the compression mold material is one or more planar sheets claim 1 , the forming step further comprises:rolling the one or more planar sheets of the compression mold material into a generally cylindrical shape.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the cylindrical shape comprises concentric layers of the compression mold material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein exerting the expansive force from the interior of the heated compression mold material further comprises:extending an expansion member at ...

METHODS FOR MAKING INTERIOR PANELS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Methods for making interior panels are provided. In one example, a method for making an interior panel comprises the steps of heating a fiber reinforced composite blank to form a heated fiber reinforced composite blank. The heated fiber reinforced composite blank is compression molded to shape and cool the heated fiber reinforced composite blank. The heated fiber reinforced composite blank is pierced with a plurality of pins during compression molding to form a shaped, perforated fiber reinforced composite substrate. 1. A method of making an interior panel for a motor vehicle , the method comprising the steps of:heating a fiber reinforced composite blank to form a heated fiber reinforced composite blank;compression molding the heated fiber reinforced composite blank to shape and cool the heated fiber reinforced composite blank; andpiercing the heated fiber reinforced composite blank with a plurality of pins during the step of compression molding to form a shaped, perforated fiber reinforced composite substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of heating comprises:forming the heated fiber reinforced composite blank having a temperature of from about 190 to about 250° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of compression molding comprises:cooling the heated fiber reinforced composite blank to a temperature of from about 20 to about 100° C. after the step of piercing.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of piercing comprises:piercing the heated fiber reinforced composite blank when the heated fiber reinforced composite blank is at a temperature of from about 170 to about 250° C.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:positioning the heated fiber reinforced composite blank between a first matched die portion and a second matched die portion prior to the step of compression molding, wherein the first and second matched die portions are configured to move relative to each other between an opened position and a closed position ...

METHOD FOR FABRICATING MULTI-COLOR CELLULOSE ACETATE SPECTACLE FRAME

A method for fabricating a multi-color cellulose acetate spectacle frame, which includes: baking a multi-color cellulose acetate sheet so that it is soften; pressing so as to enable the second, third, and fourth color layers of the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet to move a distance greater than the thickness of a surface color layer of the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet; grinding off or shaving off a surface layer of the excessively moved portion so that the color of a middle layer is highlighted; baking the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet again so that it is soften; pressing so that the color of the middle layer is highlighted to the surface of the spectacle frame. According to the method for fabricating the multi-color cellulose acetate spectacle frame, the working processes are saved, and the qualification rate of product is improved. 1. A method for fabricating a multi-color cellulose acetate spectacle frame , the method comprising:providing a multi-color cellulose acetate sheet having color layers with specific thicknesses, wherein the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet includes multiple layers in its thickness direction, each layer having a color;designing and making an oil pressing die;placing the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet in an oven for first baking;placing the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet in the oil pressing die mounted on an oil pressing machine, so as to enable second, third, and fourth color layers of the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet to move a distance greater than the thickness of a surface color layer of the multi-color cellulose acetate sheet by the oil pressing machine;grinding off or shaving off a surface layer of an excessively moved portion by a water grinder;placing the processed multi-color cellulose acetate sheet in the oven for second baking;placing the baked multi-color cellulose acetate sheet in a precision pressing die of a hydraulic press for pressing, so as to enable the moved portion of the multi- ...

SURGICAL IMPLANT

A surgical implant () comprises an areal, flexible, porous basic structure () having a first face and a second face. At least one resorbable dyed film piece () is attached to the basic structure () and comprises a plurality of solid protrusions emerging from the dyed film piece () in a direction away from the basic structure (). The at least one dyed film piece () is arranged in a shape structure which is asymmetric (“E”) in the area of the basic structure (). Optionally, the implant () further comprises an adhesion barrier sheet (). 1. A surgical implant , comprisingan areal, flexible, porous basic structure having a first face and a second face,at least one resorbable dyed film piece attached to the basic structure and comprising a plurality of solid protrusions emerging from the dyed film piece in a direction away from the basic structure,wherein the at least one dyed film piece is arranged in a shape structure which is asymmetric in the area of the basic structure.2. A surgical implant according to claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one dyed film piece comprises a coherent asymmetric shape structure.3. A surgical implant according to claim 1 , characterized in that the asymmetric shape structure is formed by a plurality of individual dyed film pieces arranged in an asymmetric pattern.4. A surgical implant according to characterized in that claim 1 , in addition to the at least one dyed film piece claim 1 , second film pieces are attached to the basic structure claim 1 , wherein each of the second film pieces comprises at least one protrusion emerging from the respective second film piece in a direction away from the basic structure claim 1 , the second film pieces being undyed or differently dyed claim 1 , compared to the at least one dyed film piece.5. A surgical implant according to claim 1 , characterized in that the asymmetric shape structure defines at least one symbol.6. A surgical implant according to claim 5 , characterized in that the ...

Method of Making a Thermally Insulated Shipper

A method of making a thermally insulated shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The shipper comprises vacuum insulated panels located between inner and outer molded shells. 1. A method of making a thermally insulated packaging system for a temperature sensitive payload , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': '200', 'Step : molding an outer shell, the outer shell having a bottom and sides extending from the bottom;'}{'b': '202', 'Step : placing VIP panels against one or more of the bottom and sides of the outer shell to create an outer shell assembly;'}{'b': '204', 'Step : transferring the outer shell assembly to a steam chest insert molding machine;'}{'b': '206', 'Step : positioning a male plug within the outer shell assembly, leaving a space therebetween; and'}{'b': '208', 'Step : molding the inner shell into the space between the outer shell assembly and the male plug.'}2. The method of wherein:{'b': '208', 'Step is carried out so that the one or more VIP panels are sandwiched between the outer shell and the inner shell and enclosed therebetween so that the VIP panels cannot be removed or seen.'}3. The method of wherein:{'b': '208', 'Step includes creating a seal between the outer shell and the inner shell that fully encloses the one or more VIP panels between the outer shell and the inner shell.'}4. The method of wherein:{'b': '208', 'Step includes filling any voids between the one or more VIP panels and the outer shell and the inner shell with expanded foam.'}5. The method of wherein:{'b': '208', 'Step includes pressing the one or more VIP panels against each other.'}6. A method of making a thermally insulated packaging system for a temperature sensitive payload claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': '100', 'Step : molding a box-shaped outer shell having a top rim;'}{'b': '102', 'Step : molding a box-shaped inner shell having a top rim;'}{'b': '104', 'Step : inserting into the outer shell vacuum insulated panels having edges so ...

METHODS FOR INCREASING IMPACT RESISTANCE OF REINFORCED POLYMERIC COMPOSITES

Methods of compression molding polymeric parts for improved impact resistance are provided. The components are particularly suitable for use in a vehicle or an automobile. The compression molded polymeric component comprises a central region or core comprising integrally formed foam, e.g., a foam core, that can sustain high impact load and does not lead to visible surface cracking or material cracking. The polymeric component may be a reinforced plastic composite (FRP). Such methods can produce lightweight, impact resistant, FRP components that may be used in various structural applications, including in automobiles. 1. A method of compression molding a polymeric component having improved impact resistance , the method comprising:applying a foaming agent to a first surface of a first blank comprising a first polymeric material;contacting a second surface of a second blank comprising a second polymeric material with the foaming agent to form an assembly, wherein the foaming agent is sandwiched between the first blank and the second blank in the assembly;disposing the assembly in a mold cavity of a compression mold; andcompression molding the assembly by applying heat and pressure to form a compression molded consolidated polymeric component comprising a first polymeric layer, an intermediate foam layer, and a second polymeric layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first polymeric material of the first blank and the second polymeric material of the second blank comprise a thermoplastic resin.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the foaming agent has an optimal gas yield temperature (T) and the thermoplastic resin has a maximum melting temperature (T) having a relationship of T−50° C.≦T Подробнее

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED ARTICLE

Provided is method for manufacturing a molded article that has a first portion, and a second portion that rises up from the first portion, the method comprising: placing a second material on a surface of a first material; the first material containing a reinforcing fiber (A) with a length exceeding 30 mm and a thermoplastic resin (B), the reinforcing fiber (A) being dispersed in the first material, and, the thermoplastic resin (B) being not substantially impregnated into the reinforcing fiber (A), and the second material containing a reinforcing fiber (a) with a length of 1 to 30 mm and a thermoplastic resin (b), the reinforcing fiber (a) being dispersed into the second material, and, the thermoplastic resin (b) being not substantially impregnated into the reinforcing fiber (a),and simultaneously forming the first portion and the second portion by one stroke of pressing, with a cohesive strength of the thermoplastic resin (B) and the thermoplastic resin (b) of 2 N/15 mm or larger, where the cohesive strength being measured by stacking a 15 mm-wide, 0.03 mm-thick film derived from the thermoplastic resin (B), and a 15 mm-wide, 0.03 mm-thick film derived from the thermoplastic resin (b); pressing the stack under a pressure of 0.1 MPa, at a temperature 1° C. higher than the melting point of the thermoplastic resin (B) or the thermoplastic resin (b), whichever is higher, for two seconds, so as to heat seal the films partially; pulling the films at unsealed portions in the direction 180° away from each other; and finding the force at which the heal-sealed portion separates, or the force at which the resin films rupture before being separated. 1. A method for manufacturing a molded article that has a first portion , and a second portion that rises up from the first portion , the method comprising:placing a second material on a surface of a first material;the first material containing a reinforcing fiber (A) with a length exceeding 30 mm and a thermoplastic resin (B), the ...

Promotional Item with Moldable Dough and Packaging

A promotional item has a moldable dough with a mold insert embedded therein disposed in a container. The moldable dough and the mold insert have a three-dimensional indicia associated with or representing a business and/or a product. 1. A promotional device , comprising:a) a container comprising a window portion that is at least translucent;b) a moldable dough disposed in the container and being pliable;c) a mold insert disposed in the container and having a protrusion, an indentation, or both, formed therein and forming a three-dimensional indicia indicative of or representing a business, a product, or both, and defining an interior negative mold;d) the interior negative mold being embedded in the dough to form an exterior positive impression of the mold in the dough and thus a three-dimensional indicia indicative of or representing the business, product, or both, in the dough; ande) the mold insert, the moldable dough, or both being visible through the window portion of the container.2. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the mold insert further comprises:a plastic sheet with the protrusion, the indentation, or both forming the interior negative mold on an interior side, and an exterior positive representation opposite of the interior negative mold on an opposite exterior side.3. The device in accordance with claim 2 , wherein an indentation on the interior side of the plastic sheet corresponds to a protrusion on the opposite exterior side; and wherein the plastic sheet comprises a single layer with a substantially constant thickness.4. The device in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the plastic sheet is at least translucent.5. The device in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising:a release coating on the interior negative mold of the mold insert;the release coating comprising a silicon oil.6. The device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the container comprises a lid covering an opening in the container and with the lid and the container ...

COMPRESSION MOLDING DEVICE OF PARTS IN COMPOSITE MATERIAL STARTING FROM PLATES IN COMPOSITE WITH A THERMOPLASTIC MATRIX

A compression molding device configured for the production of a part in composite material starting from a plate in composite with a thermoplastic matrix is described. The device comprises: a fixed support structure; an upper half-die provided with a first contoured surface corresponding to the profile of an upper surface of the part to be made; a lower half-die provided with a second contoured surface corresponding to the profile of a lower surface of the part to be made; holding means carried by the support structure and configured to hold the plate in a position interposed between the half-dies; and moving means for moving at least one of the half-dies from and towards the plate. The holding means comprise two or more releasable grippers gripping by friction distinct portions of the peripheral edge of the plate and configured to completely release or allow the complete release of the plate. 12222. A compression molding device configured for the production of apart ( , ′ , ″ , ′″) in composite material starting from a plate , in particular a plane plate , in composite with a thermoplastic matrix , said device comprising:a fixed support structure;{'b': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'an upper half-die provided with a first contoured surface corresponding to the profile of an upper surface of said part (, ′, ″, ′″) in composite material to be made by molding;'}{'b': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'a lower half-die provided with a second contoured surface corresponding to the profile of a lower surface of said part (, ′, ″, ′″) in composite material to be made by molding;'}holding means carried by said support structure in a fixed position and configured to hold said plate in a position interposed between said upper half-die and said lower half-die; andmoving means for moving at least one of said upper half-die and lower half-die from and towards said plate in a direction (A) transverse to the plate itself;wherein said holding means comprise two or more releasable grippers gripping by ...

Molded Composite Slip of Sheet Molded Compound for Downhole Tool

A component of a slip assembly is formed by rolling sheet molding compound into a rolled charge. The rolled charge is positioned in a compression molding press and compressed to produce a molded element. The molded element is removed from the compression molding press and can be machined for use as the component of the slip assembly. The component can be a slip segment or can be a cylindrical body for the slip segment. The compound layers in the molded component can be oriented in a number of different orientations in the component and can increase the overall strength of the component. 1. A method of forming a cylindrical body for a slip assembly having a central axis , comprising:rolling sheet molding compound into a plurality of rolled charges;positioning the rolled charges in a cylindrical arrangement about a central axis in a compression molding press; andproducing a cylindrical molded element by compression molding the rolled charges in the cylindrical arrangement with the compression molding press.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sheet molding compound comprises one or more of: an uncured sheet of molding compound claim 1 , molding composite claim 1 , or thermosetting material reinforced with glass fiber; a sheet of glass mat thermoplastic; and a sheet of discontinuous fibers impregnated with a composite matrix.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein rolling the sheet molding compound into the rolled charges comprises rolling the sheet molding compound about axes of the rolled charges.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein positioning the rolled charges about the central axis in the compression molding press comprises positioning the rolled charges with the axes parallel to the central axis.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein positioning the rolled charges about the central axis in the compression molding press comprises positioning the rolled charges with the axes directed radially outward from the central axis.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein positioning the ...

HOCKEY STICK

A blade for a hockey stick which can readily absorb impact from the puck, and can allow the user to feel the puck on the blade in contrast to conventional carbon fiber blades. The blade can include a blade member integrally formed of composite material having discontinuous fibers bonded within thermosetting resin. The blade member can have a blade periphery surrounding a central blade region. The central blade region can have a plurality of openings arranged in a pattern to form series of elongate criss crossing ribs that extend between and connect different sides of the blade periphery to each other. The fibers in the blade periphery can be in a generally jumbled orientation, and the fibers in the central blade region can be positioned within the ribs in a manner wherein each rib contains a plurality of fibers that substantially extend in said each rib's elongate direction. 1. A mold for molding a blade for a hockey stick comprising;a first mold half having a first blade periphery cavity half surrounding a first central region; anda second mold half having a second blade periphery cavity half surrounding a second central region, at least one of the first and second central regions having a plurality of raised protrusions arranged in a pattern, the first and second mold halves for joining together under pressure for compression molding prepregnated composite material, the first and second mold halves combining to form a completed blade periphery mold cavity surrounding a completed central region in which the plurality of the raised protrusions arranged in the pattern form a series of criss crossing cavities that extend between and connect different sides of the completed blade periphery mold cavity to each other, the raised protrusions for substantially aligning a plurality of fibers in the composite material with the criss crossing cavities while the fibers remain unaligned in the completed blade periphery mold cavity.2. The mold of in which the first central ...

A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CELLULOSE PRODUCT

A method for producing a cellulose product from a multi-layer cellulose blank structure, wherein the method comprises the steps; forming the multi-layer cellulose blank structure from at least a first layer of dry-formed cellulose fibres and a second layer of a cellulose fibre web structure, through arranging the at least first layer and second layer in a superimposed relationship to each other and in the superimposed relationship arranging the at least first layer and second layer in contact with each other; arranging the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in a forming mould; heating the multi-layer cellulose blank structure to a forming temperature in the range of 100° C. to 300° C., and forming the cellulose product from the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in the forming mould, by pressing the heated multi-layer cellulose blank structure with an isostatic forming pressure of at least 1 MPa, preferably 4-20 MPa, wherein the multi-layer cellulose blank structure is shaped into a two-dimensional or three-dimensional fibre composite structure having a single-layer configuration. 1. A method for producing a cellulose product from a multi-layer cellulose blank structure , wherein the method comprises the steps;forming the multi-layer cellulose blank structure from at least a first layer of dry-formed cellulose fibres and a second layer of a cellulose fibre web structure, through arranging the at least first layer and second layer in a superimposed relationship to each other and in the superimposed relationship arranging the at least first layer and second layer in contact with each other;arranging the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in a forming mould; andheating the multi-layer cellulose blank structure to a forming temperature in the range of 100° C. to 300° C.,characterized in that the method further comprises the step;forming the cellulose product from the multi-layer cellulose blank structure in the forming mould, by pressing the heated multi-layer ...

INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT WITH A THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH AN INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENT

The present invention relates to an interior trim component with a three-dimensional shape, wherein the interior trim component is produced from a single nonwoven material and includes a first surface and a second surface. At least one region that forms the first surface, and at least one first section and at least one second section, each of which forming a part of the second surface, wherein the first section has a first section hardness, H and the second section has a second section hardness, H, and the first section hardness H and the second section hardness H are different. 1. An interior trim component with a three-dimensional shape for a motor vehicle , comprising , a first surface and a second surface,', 'a first section and a second section, each of which forming a part of the second surface, wherein the first section has a first section hardness and the second section has a second section hardness, such that the first section hardness and the second section hardness are different., 'a single nonwoven material including'}2. The interior trim component according to claim 1 , wherein the interior trim component has at least one region which forms the first surface claim 1 , wherein the first section hardness is greater than the second section hardness claim 1 , and the region has a region hardness which is equal to the first section hardness.3. The interior trim component according to claim 2 , wherein the first section has a first density and the second section has a second density claim 2 , said first density is between 0.6 g/cmand 1 g/cmand said second density is between 0.1 g/cmand 0.6 g/cm.4. The interior trim component according to claim 1 , wherein the first section has a first surface roughness and the second section has a second surface roughness claim 1 , said first surface roughness and said second surface roughness are different.5. The interior trim component according to claim 1 , wherein the nonwoven material is a needled nonwoven material.6. ...

RECORDING MATERIAL AND OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

A recording material includes a dye-bonded polymer compound which contains a polymer compound to which a one-photon absorption dye is bonded, and a glass transition temperature of the recording material is higher than 200° C. An optical information recording medium includes a recording layer and an intermediate layer adjacent to the recording layer, and the recording layer contains the above-described recording material. 1. A recording material comprising a dye-bonded polymer compound which contains a polymer compound to which a one-photon absorption dye is bonded ,wherein a glass transition temperature of the recording material is higher than 200° C.2. The recording material according to claim 1 , wherein a main chain of the polymer compound is selected from the group consisting of polyacenaphthylene claim 1 , poly(N-vinylcarbazole) claim 1 , poly(N-vinylphthalimide) claim 1 , polyindene claim 1 , and poly(N-trichlorophenyl maleimide).3. The recording material according to claim 1 , wherein the one-photon absorption dye is selected from the group consisting of 1-aminobutadiene derivatives claim 1 , benzotriazole derivatives and acridone derivatives.4. The recording material according to claim 2 , wherein the one-photon absorption dye is selected from the group consisting of 1-aminobutadiene derivatives claim 2 , benzotriazole derivatives and acridone derivatives.5. The recording material according to claim 1 , wherein the dye-bonded polymer compound has absorption maximum at a wavelength in the range from 300 nm to 400 nm and does not have absorption of light in a visible spectrum range of wavelengths equal to or greater than 450 nm.6. The recording material according to claim 2 , wherein the dye-bonded polymer compound has absorption maximum at a wavelength in the range from 300 nm to 400 nm and does not have absorption of light in a visible spectrum range of wavelengths equal to or greater than 450 nm.7. The recording material according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

Moldable Earpiece System

An earpiece including an external surface having a first fixed configuration disposable within the outer ear and having a passage adapted for retention of an in ear device a portion of which extends outwardly to releasably couple to an earplug adjacent the earpiece, the earpiece heatable to achieve a moldable condition which allows reconfiguration of the external surface by engagement with the outer ear to dispose the external surface in a second fixed configuration in greater conformity to the outer ear. 114-. (canceled)15. A method of making a moldable earpiece for an in-ear device , comprising:providing an earpiece having an external surface disposed in a first fixed configuration disposable within the outer ear of an ear, said earpiece heatable to achieve a moldable condition which allows reconfiguration of said external surface by engagement with said outer ear, said earpiece coolable while engaged with said outer ear to dispose said external surface in a second fixed configuration, said earpiece having a passage which communicates between a first location and a second location on said external surface of said earpiece, said passage adapted to releasably retain an in-ear device in said passage.16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising disposing a conduit within said earpiece which communicates between said first location and said second location on said external surface of said earpiece claim 15 , said conduit having an internal surface which defines said passage adapted for releasable retention of said in ear device.17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising disposing said conduit within said earpiece to align said passage with an external ear canal of said ear.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein said conduit maintains said passage adapted for releasable retention of said in-ear device in relation to said earpiece during reconfiguration of said external surface in said moldable condition of said earpiece.19. The method of claim 18 , further ...

Compression Molding Apparatus

A compression molding apparatus contains: a base, a carrying platform, at least one projector, a pressing mold, and a heater. The base includes a material feeding zone and a molding zone. The carrying platform moves into the molding zone from the material feeding zone, and when it is located in the material feeding zone, plural connecting pieces are stacked on the carrying platform. The at least one projector is fixed above the material feeding zone to project plural positioning images on the carrying platform, wherein each connecting piece is stacked on the carrying platform by aligning with each positioning image. The pressing mold is arranged above the molding zone, and when the carrying platform moves into the molding zone, the pressing mold moves to press the each connecting piece on the carrying platform. The heater is mounted on the base to heat the each connecting piece on the carrying platform. 1. A compression molding apparatus comprising:a base including a material feeding zone and a molding zone;a carrying platform moving into the molding zone from the material feeding zone;at least one projector fixed above the material feeding zone so as to project plural positioning images on the carrying platform;a pressing mold arranged above the molding zone; anda heater mounted on the base so as to heat the each connecting piece on the carrying platform;wherein when the carrying platform is located in the material feeding zone, plural connecting pieces of different shapes are stacked on the carrying platform in turn;wherein each connecting piece is stacked on the carrying platform by aligning with each positioning image; andwherein when the carrying platform moves into the molding zone, the pressing mold moves downwardly to press the each connecting piece on the carrying platform.2. The compression molding apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one projector is electrically connected with a controller claim 1 , and the controller inputs the each ...

HOLOGRAM RECORDING COMPOSITION, HOLOGRAM RECORDING MEDIUM, HOLOGRAM OPTICAL ELEMENT, OPTICAL DEVICE AND OPTICAL COMPONENT USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR FORMING HOLOGRAM DIFFRACTION GRATING

To provide a hologram recording composition capable of further improving diffraction characteristics and the transparency of a hologram. 1. A hologram recording composition comprising at least a chromic dye whose decolorized body has a structure containing a primary and/or secondary amino group , an epoxy monomer , and a polymerization initiator.2. The hologram recording composition according to claim 1 , wherein the chromic dye is a dye that is decolorized by pH and/or redox.3. The hologram recording composition according to claim 1 , comprising two or more of the polymerization initiators.4. The hologram recording composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerization initiator contains one or more onium salt-based initiators.5. The hologram recording composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerization initiator contains one or more onium salt-based initiators and one or more non-onium salt-based initiators.6. The hologram recording composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerization initiator contains one or more onium salt-based initiators and one or more aryl borate salt-based initiators.7. The hologram recording composition according to claim 1 , wherein the chromic dye is at least one selected from the group consisting of a thiazine-based compound claim 1 , an azine-based compound claim 1 , an acridine-based compound claim 1 , an oxazine-based compound claim 1 , and a cyanine-based compound.8. A hologram recording medium comprising a photosensitive layer containing at least a chromic dye whose decolorized body has a structure containing a primary and/or secondary amino group claim 1 , an epoxy monomer claim 1 , and a polymerization initiator.9. The hologram recording medium according to claim 8 , wherein the chromic dye is a dye that is decolorized by pH and/or redox.10. The hologram recording medium according to claim 8 , wherein the photosensitive layer contains two or more of the polymerization initiators.11. The hologram ...

3D PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF

A 3D processing device configured to attach a decorative film on a surface of a 3D glass, the 3D processing device includes a decorative film pre-deformation unit and a attachment unit. The decorative film pre-deformation unit includes an upper mould and a lower mould opposite to the upper mould, wherein the upper mould engages the lower mould to press the decorative film and cause the decorative film to have a shape matching a surface of the 3D glass. The attachment unit defines a sealing chamber, and includes a mould and a gas bag within the sealing chamber, wherein the mould is configured to support the 3D glass. The present disclosure further provides a method thereof. 1. A 3D processing device for attaching a decorative film on a surface of a 3D glass , comprising:a decorative film pre-deformation unit comprising: an upper mould and a lower mould opposite to the upper mould, wherein the upper mould engages the lower mould to press the decorative film and cause the decorative film to have a shape matching the surface of the 3D glass; andan attachment unit defining a sealing chamber and comprising a mould and a gas hag within the sealing chamber, wherein the mould is configured to support the 3D glass, the air bag is configured to attach a deformed decorative film provided by the decorative film pre-deformation unit on the surface of the 3D glass.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the upper mould comprises an upper planar pressing portion and an upper curved portion on an edge of the upper planar pressing portion claim 1 , the lower mould comprises a lower planar pressing portion and a lower curved portion on an edge of the lower planar pressing portion claim 1 , the upper planar pressing portion and the lower planar pressing portion are configured to correspond to portions of the decorative film which are corresponding to the planar portion of the 3D glass claim 1 , the upper curved portion and the lower curved portion are configured to correspond to ...

3D PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF

A device for attaching a decorative film to a surface of a D glass, includes a vacuum chamber, an upper mould, and a lower mould. The upper mould includes an upper planar pressing portion and an upper curved portion. The lower mould includes a lower planar pressing portion and a lower curved portion. the upper planar pressing portion and the lower planar pressing portion are configured to correspond to a planar portion of the D glass, the upper curved portion and the lower curved portion are configured to correspond to a curved portion of the D glass. the upper mould is provided with a first heating block. The present disclosure further discloses a method thereof. 1. A device for attaching a decorative film to a surface of a 3D glass , comprising:a vacuum chamber;an upper mould located in the vacuum chamber, wherein the upper mould comprises an upper planar pressing portion and an upper curved portion on an edge of the upper planar pressing portion; anda lower mould located in the vacuum chamber, wherein the lower mould comprises a lower planar pressing portion and a lower curved portion on an edge of the lower planar pressing portion;wherein the upper planar pressing portion and the lower planar pressing portion are configured to correspond to a planar portion of the 3D glass, the upper curved portion and the lower curved portion are configured to correspond to a curved portion of the 3D glass, the upper mould is provided with a first heating block for heating the decorative film.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the upper planar pressing portion and the upper curved portion are independently arranged claim 1 , and the first heating block is provided on the upper curved portion.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the upper planar pressing portion is also provided with the first heating block.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the lower planar pressing portion and the lower curved portion are independently arranged.5. The device ...

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. 17.-. (canceled)8. An imprint apparatus for bringing a mold , having a first mark , a third mark , and a pattern region in which a pattern is formed , into contact with an imprint material on a substrate having a second mark and a fourth mark , to form a pattern of the imprint material , the apparatus comprising:a detecting unit configured to detect, after the driving mechanism starts an operation of adjusting the distance such that the mold and the imprint material on the substrate come in contact with each other, the first mark and the second mark in a state in which a first portion of the mold where the first mark is formed 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; anda control unit configured to control a relative position of the mold and the substrate based on a detecting result of the first mark and the second mark,wherein the first mark and the second mark are formed in respective first portions of the mold and the substrate,wherein the third mark and the fourth mark are formed in respective second portions of the mold and the substrate,wherein the respective second portions of the mold and the substrate come in contact with ...

MEDICAL RUBBER PARTS

The present invention provides, medical rubber parts that do not physically and chemically affect the quality of preparations. The present invention relates to a medical rubber part obtained by press-molding an unvulcanized rubber mainly containing a rubber for forming a liquid-contacting portion and an unvulcanized rubber mainly containing a butyl-based rubber for forming a non-liquid-contacting portion, wherein a color difference dE between the liquid-contacting portion and the non-liquid-contacting portion is 6.0 or more in NBS units. 1. A medical rubber part , obtained by press-molding an unvulcanized rubber mainly containing a rubber for forming a liquid-contacting portion and an unvulcanized rubber mainly containing a butyl-based rubber for forming a non-liquid-contacting portion ,wherein a color difference dE between the liquid-contacting portion and the non-liquid-contacting portion is 6.0 or more in NBS units.2. The medical rubber part according to claim 1 ,wherein the color difference dE is 12.0 or more in NBS units.3. The medical rubber part according claim 1 ,wherein in the unvulcanized rubber for forming a liquid-contacting portion or a non-liquid-contacting portion, an amount of color pigments other than titanium oxide is 0 to 3.0 parts by mass and an amount titanium oxide is 0 to 5.0 parts by mass, each per 100 parts by mass of a rubber component of the unvulcanized rubber.4. The medical rubber part according to claim 1 ,wherein a density difference between the liquid-contacting portion and the non-liquid-contacting portion is 0.02 or less.5. A vial rubber stopper claim 1 , comprising the medical rubber part according to .6. A pre-filled syringe gasket claim 1 , comprising t medical rubber part according to .7. A nozzle cap claim 1 , comprising the medical rubber part according to . The present invention relates to medical rubber parts such as a vial rubber stopper, a pre-filled syringe gasket, and a nozzle cap.Rubber parts for medical use are known ...

METHOD FOR FABRICATING ANISOTROPIC POLYMER PARTICLES

A method for fabricating anisotropic polymer particles comprises steps: providing a first substrate; arranging a plurality of polymer spheres on the first substrate; providing a second substrate to cover the polymer spheres; heating at least one of the first substrate, the second substrate, and the polymer spheres; and applying force to the first substrate and the second substrate to squeeze the polymer spheres into a plurality of anisotropic polymer particles. The present invention uses simple compressing and heating processes to fabricate many types of anisotropic polymer structures and thus saves the cost and time of fabrication. 1. A method for fabricating anisotropic polymer particles , comprising steps:providing a first substrate;arranging a plurality of polymer spheres on said first substrate;providing a second substrate to cover said polymer spheres;heating at least one of said first substrate, said second substrate, and said polymer spheres; andapplying force to said first substrate and said second substrate to squeeze said polymer spheres into a plurality of anisotropic polymer particles.2. The method for fabricating anisotropic polymer particles according to claim 1 , wherein said polymer spheres are in form of balls or ellipsoids.3. The method for fabricating anisotropic poly particles according to claim 1 , wherein said polymer spheres are made of at least one material. selected from a group consisting of polystyrene claim 1 , polymethyl methacrylate claim 1 , polylactide claim 1 , polycaprolactone claim 1 , polyvinylpyrrolidone claim 1 , and poly lactic-co-glycolic acid.4. The method for fabricating anisotropic polymer particles according to claim 1 , wherein said polymer sphere has a coating structure claim 1 , which is an external film encapsulating an internal sphere to form said polymer sphere.5. The method for fabricating anisotropic polymer particles according to claim 1 , wherein said polymer sphere is made of a single material or a mixture of ...

PRESSING TOOL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SILICONE ELEMENT

A pressing tool for pressing a silicone element may include: an upper pressing tool half and a lower pressing tool half, which in the closed state of the pressing tool form a cavity for pressing a silicone element, and a carrier foil, which bears on one of the pressing tool halves, for the silicone element to be pressed, wherein at least the upper pressing tool half or the lower pressing tool half has at least one clamping element for aligning the two pressing tool halves with respect to one another, and wherein the clamping element is arranged between the pressing tool halves and outside the region covered by the carrier foil. 1. A pressing tool for pressing a silicone element comprising:an upper pressing tool half and a lower pressing tool half, which in the closed state of the pressing tool form a cavity for pressing a silicone element, anda carrier foil, which bears on one of the pressing tool halves, for the silicone element to be pressed,wherein at least the upper pressing tool half or the lower pressing tool half has at least one clamping element for aligning the two pressing tool halves with respect to one another, and wherein the clamping element is arranged between the pressing tool halves and outside the region covered by the carrier foil.2. The pressing tool as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the clamping element in the closed state of the pressing tool is in at least indirect contact with the two pressing tool halves and is provided for clamping force transmission between the pressing tool halves.3. The pressing tool as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the clamping element is rigidly connected to the pressing tool half which has the clamping element.4. The pressing tool as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the clamping element extends around the cavity.5. The pressing tool as claimed in claim 4 ,wherein the clamping element has a constant circumferential distance from an edge of the cavity.6. The pressing tool as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the clamping element is in ...

ORGANIC COMPOUND, NEAR INFRARED ABSORBING DYE, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, LIGHT SENSOR THEREOF, AND IMAGING ELEMENT

An organic compound represented by general formula (1) is a novel organic compound having an absorption band in the near infrared region, and is useful for infrared absorbing dyes, optical films, and organic electronic devices such as photoelectric conversion elements, wherein Rto Reach independently represent a hydrogen atom, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a halogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, a mercapto group, an alkylthio group, a nitro group, a substituted amino group, an amide group, an acyl group, a carboxyl group, an acyloxy group, a cyano group, a sulfo group, a sulfamoyl group, an alkylsulfamoyl group, a carbamoyl group, or an alkylcarbamoyl group; and X represents a substituted or unsubstituted methine group, a silylidyne group, a germylidyne group, a stannylidyne group, a nitrogen atom, a phosphorus atom, an arsenic atom, or an antimony atom. 4. A near infrared absorbing dye comprising the organic compound according to .5. An optical film using the organic compound according to .6. An organic electronic device using the organic compound according to .8. A light sensor comprising the photoelectric conversion element according to .9. An imaging element comprising the photoelectric conversion element according to .10. An image sensor comprising the photoelectric conversion element according to .12. A near infrared absorbing dye comprising the organic compound according to .13. An optical film using the organic compound according to .14. An organic electronic device using the organic compound according to .15. A near infrared absorbing dye comprising the organic compound according to .16. An optical film using the organic compound according to .17. An organic electronic device using the organic compound according to . The present invention relates to an organic compound having an absorption band in the near infrared region, and an organic electronic device using the organic compound.A near infrared light ...

ASSEMBLY OF SUB-COMPONENTS BY COMPRESSION MOLDING

A thermoplastic composite component assembly and method of manufacturing the thermoplastic composite component assembly is disclosed. The thermoplastic composite component assembly is manufactured by first performing a molding step to form individual assembly features as discrete assembly feature components, and separately forming a thermoplastic composite component using a first compression molding step. Then, a reprocessing step is performed where the discrete assembly feature components are integrated with the thermoplastic composite component using a second compression molding step. The reprocessing step essentially “welds” the discrete assembly feature components to the thermoplastic composite component at each of a plurality of desired assembly feature sites. 1. A method of manufacturing a thermoplastic composite component assembly , the method comprising:a. manufacturing a discrete assembly feature component;b. manufacturing a discrete thermoplastic composite component;c. aligning the assembly feature component with an assembly feature site on the thermoplastic composite component; andd. applying heat and compression to bond the assembly feature component to the thermoplastic composite component at the assembly feature site to form the thermoplastic composite component assembly.2. The method of wherein manufacturing the thermoplastic composite component comprises performing a compression molding process to a thermoplastic composite material.3. The method of wherein the compression molding process comprises applying heat and compression to the thermoplastic composite material.4. The method of wherein the thermoplastic composite component has a molded shape.5. The method of wherein the thermoplastic composite component comprises a plurality of thermoplastic composite layers claim 2 , and manufacturing the thermoplastic composite component further comprises performing a pre-consolidation process to form laminated thermoplastic composite layers claim 2 , and ...

Method of Manufacturing an Artificial Elastic Implant for Restorative an Reconstructive Surgery

A method for manufacturing an artificial elastic implant for restorative and reconstructive surgery includes two casting steps performed in a casting mold. The mold has at least a cover that is optically and UV transparent. In a first step, a first layer of a first photo-curable material or of a second photo-curable material is cast while forming a meniscus. Using one of two photo masks, the mold is irradiated with UV light to cure the first layer. In a second step, a second layer of either the first or the second photo-curable material is cast onto the cured first layer while forming a meniscus. After irradiating the mold again with ultraviolet light, unhardened photo-curable material is removed from the product by dissolving in a suitable solvent. After additionally irradiating the product with UV light, the product is soaked, separated from the mold, placed in isopropyl alcohol and then vacuum dried. 1. Method for manufacturing an artificial elastic implant for restorative and reconstructive surgery , comprising the steps{'b': 2', '3', '1', '5, 'a) providing a casting mold comprising a base (), a limiting ring () and a cover (), wherein at least the cover is optically and UV transparent and comprises a first or second photo mask (),'}{'b': 2', '4, 'b) casting in a first step a first layer of a first or second liquid photo-curable material onto the base () of the mold while forming a meniscus (),'}{'b': 3', '1', '5', '2, 'c) closing the mold by placing the limiting ring () and the cover () with the photo mask () on the margin of the base (), whilst the photo mask is a first photo mask corresponding to the outer geometrical dimensions of the product to be formed or is a second photo mask corresponding to the pattern to be formed on the surface of the product,'}d) irradiating the mold with ultraviolet light for a time sufficient to cure the photo-curable material all the way through the depth of the layer,e) removing the cover and limiting ring from the base,f) ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of maximum recording speed,', 'a revision number of minimum recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a maximum transfer rate,the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to one of the revision number of minimum recording speed and the revision number of maximum recording speed, anda byte position of the version, a byte position of the extended part version field, and a byte position of one of the revision number of maximum recording speed and the revision number of minimum recording speed are smaller than a byte position of the information relating to recording power corresponding to the one of the revision number of maximum recording speed and the revision number of minimum recording ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of maximum recording speed,', 'a revision number of minimum recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number, andthe data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to one of the revision number of minimum recording speed and the revision number of maximum recording speed.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium with light; andreproducing the data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium.4. A recording method for recording data ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of maximum recording speed,', 'a revision number of minimum recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}the data structure is configured to store a revision number table including another revision number,the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to one of the revision number of minimum recording speed and the revision number of maximum recording speed, anda byte position of the version, a byte position of the extended part version field, and a byte position of one of the revision number of maximum recording speed and the revision number of minimum recording speed are smaller than a byte position of the information relating to recording power corresponding to the one of the revision number of maximum recording speed and the ...

INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM, REPRODUCING METHOD, AND RECORDING METHOD

A machine readable information storage medium, a reproducing method and apparatus which reproduces data from the storage medium, and a recording method and apparatus for recording data on the storage medium. The information storage medium includes a control area which stores within a data structure information usable by the recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the storage medium. The information stored within the data structure includes a version corresponding to a specification, a revision number of recording speed, and an extended part version field. 1. (canceled)2. A non-transitory machine readable information storage medium for storing data reproducible by a recording or reproducing apparatus ,the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium comprising: a version corresponding to a specification,', 'a revision number of maximum recording speed,', 'a revision number of minimum recording speed, and', 'an extended part version field, wherein, 'a control area, said control area being configured to store, within a data structure, information usable by said recording or reproducing apparatus to record or reproduce the data on or from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium, the data structure being configured to store'}a byte position of the revision number of maximum recording speed is between a byte position of the version and a byte position of the extended part version field,the data structure is configured to store information relating to recording power corresponding to one of the revision number of minimum recording speed and the revision number of maximum recording speed, andthe data structure is configured to store information specifying single layer or dual layer or another.3. A reproducing method for reproducing data from the non-transitory machine readable information storage medium according to claim 2 , the method comprising:irradiating the non-transitory machine readable ...

Biomass Pellet and Method of Producing Same

Described is a substantially spherical biomass pellet, comprising compressed particulate biomass including one or more of ligno-cellulosic material, recycling waste, and dewatered municipal solid waste, useful as a fuel. Also described are methods for producing such pellets using one or more of untorrefied biomass and torrefied biomass, and apparatus for producing such biomass pellets. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for producing a biomass pellet , comprising:compressing heated biomass between two or more mould faces each face comprising a concave portion, the mould faces together forming a cavity;wherein compressing comprises re-orienting and rotating the biomass in the cavity.15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising compressing the biomass in the mould at a first pressure claim 14 , and then further compressing the biomass at a second pressure claim 14 ,wherein the second pressure is greater than the first pressure.16. The method of claim 14 , wherein compressing is carried out with increasing pressure until a maximum pressure is reached.17. The method of claim 15 , comprising applying the second pressure while the biomass is at or above a threshold temperature T.18. The method of claim 14 , comprising placing the heated biomass in the mould while the biomass is at or above a threshold temperature T.19. (canceled)20. The method of claim 14 , comprising further heating the biomass in the mould.21. The method of claim 14 , wherein heating the biomass comprises torrefying the biomass.22. The method of claim 14 , including producing a biomass pellet with rounded surfaces in three dimensions.23. The method of claim 14 , including producing a biomass pellet that is spherical claim 14 , spheroidal claim 14 , ellipsoidal claim 14 , or oblate.2427-. (canceled)28. A mould assembly for producing a biomass pellet claim 14 , comprising:two or more mould faces, each face comprising a concave portion;at least one said mould face being moveable toward at least one other said ...

Automated Manufacturing Method and System and In-Mold Coated Plastic Article Produced Thereby

An automated manufacturing method and system and in-mold coated plastic article produced thereby are provided. The system includes a compression mold and a plurality of program-controlled manipulators. An automatic sprayer supported on a first manipulator sprays at least a portion of a mold surface with an in-mold coating composition. An end effector supported on a second manipulator picks up a heated blank of moldable plastic sheet material from an oven and places the heated blank between upper and lower mold halves of the mold. An inner portion of the heated blank is forced into an article-defining cavity of the mold and into contact with at least a portion of the in-mold coating composition. The in-mold coating composition and the inner portion of the heated blank cure and bond to one another so as to form the coated plastic article. 1. An automated method of manufacturing a coated plastic article , the method comprising the steps of:providing a mold for making the article, the mold having upper and lower mold halves wherein one of the mold halves has a mold surface which at least partially defines an article-defining cavity;coating at least a portion of the mold surface with an in-mold coating composition;placing a heated blank of moldable plastic sheet material between the upper and lower mold halves wherein the plastic sheet material comprises a plastic resin;forcing an inner portion of the heated blank into the article-defining cavity and into contact with at least a portion of the in-mold coating composition; andcausing the in-mold coating composition to cure to form a coating and causing plastic resin of the inner portion of the blank to form an adhesive layer which chemically bonds the blank to the coating so as to form the coated plastic article and wherein the article is a laminated article molded as a unitary structure.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plastic sheet material is a composite plastic sheet material.3. The method as claimed ...

Automated Manufacturing Method and System and In-Mold Coated Plastic Article Produced Thereby

An automated manufacturing method and system and in-mold coated plastic article produced thereby are provided. The system includes a combination compression and injection mold and a plurality of program-controlled manipulators. An automatic sprayer supported on a first manipulator sprays at least a portion of a mold surface with an in-mold coating composition. An end effector supported on a second manipulator picks up a heated blank of moldable plastic sheet material from an oven and places the heated blank in the mold. An inner portion of the heated blank is forced into an article-defining cavity of the mold and into contact with at least a portion of the composition. The composition and the inner portion cure and bond to one another and a plastic compatible with the plastic of the sheet is injected into the mold so as to form the coated plastic article. 1. An automated method of manufacturing a coated plastic article , the method comprising the steps of:providing a mold for making the article, the mold having upper and lower mold halves wherein one of the mold halves has a mold surface which at least partially defines an article-defining cavity;coating at least a portion of the mold surface with an in-mold coating composition;placing a heated blank of moldable plastic sheet material between the upper and lower mold halves, the blank having inner and outer surfaces wherein the plastic sheet material comprises a plastic resin;forcing an inner portion of the heated blank into the article-defining cavity so that the outer surface of the blank is in contact with at least a portion of the in-mold coating composition;causing the in-mold coating composition to cure to form a coating and causing plastic resin of the inner portion of the blank to form an adhesive layer which chemically bonds the blank to the coating; andmolding a plastic compatible with the plastic resin of the sheet to form at least one component on the inner surface of the sheet and so as to form the ...

Pacifier

A pacifier and a method of making a pacifier. Two or more separate silicone-based materials are joined together with a compression mold such that the pacifier defines a unitary structure where gaps and related crevices associated with multi-piece pacifier construction are avoided while still permitting artwork, differing colors or other aesthetically-pleasing indicia. In one form, one grade of silicon may be utilized in a region of the pacifier that is placed within a baby's or child's mouth, while another grade of silicone material may be used in a region of the pacifier that is not normally associated with placement within a baby's or child's mouth. The aesthetically-pleasing indicia that is formed in or on the pacifier is achieved without recourse to painting, labels, appliques, embossing, decals, stickers or other affixable or markable medium. 1. A pacifier comprising:a shield portion; anda nipple portion integrally formed with the shield portion, wherein the nipple portion and at least some of the shield portion are made from at least one of a different grade of silicone or a different color of silicone from one another, and further wherein the nipple portion and the shield nipple portion are devoid of any printed indicia.2. The pacifier of claim 1 , wherein neither of the shield portion nor the nipple portion are overmolded relative to one another.3. The pacifier of claim 2 , wherein the nipple portion and the at least some of the shield portion comprises a medical-grade silicone while a remainder of the shield portion comprises a food-grade silicone.4. The pacifier of claim 3 , wherein the food-grade silicone is made from a different color than the medical-grade silicone.5. The pacifier of claim 1 , wherein the nipple portion is shaped such that a distal end defines a larger lateral profile than a proximal end.6. The pacifier of claim 1 , wherein a profile defined by the pacifier comprises one of a cupcake claim 1 , an ice cream cone claim 1 , a flower and a ...

BRAKE LININGS AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

The present invention discloses brake lining and process of manufacture thereof using a recycled friction material to form a multilayered brake lining with varying densities. 1. A method for generating friction material to form a brake lining of a drum brake system , comprising:a recycled friction material;a recycled fresh friction material; anda friction lining materials;wherein: a recycled friction material composition is generated using the recycled friction material, the recycled fresh friction material, and the friction lining materials.2. The method for generating friction material to form a brake lining of a drum brake system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:pre-forming a predetermined amount of the recycled friction material composition into a pre-form, with a shape of the pre-form having varying quantities of material throughout the pre-form.3. The method for generating friction material to form brake lining of a drum brake system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:adding a predetermined amount of fresh friction material composition to the pre-form, and pre-forming the combination of the pre-form and the fresh friction material compositions into a multilayer pre-form, with a shape of the multilayer pre-form having varying quantities of material throughout the multilayer pre-form.4. The method for generating friction material to form brake lining of a drum brake system as set forth in claim 3 , further comprising:hot compression of the multilayer pre-form to induce curing and pressure to produce recycled brake lining, with varying densities having high density regions and low density regions.5. The method for generating friction material to form brake lining of a drum brake system as set forth in claim 3 , wherein:the pre-form includes at least one uneven surface that mates with an inner surface of the added fresh friction material composition, with the inner surface forming a shape that is complementary to the uneven surface to ...

Multi-layer composite material bone screw

According to some embodiments of the invention there is provided a composite material bone screw comprising: a screw core comprising straight reinforcing fibers arranged along a longitudinal axis of the screw; a winding screw thread surrounding at least a portion of the screw core; a layer intermediate the screw core and the screw thread, the layer comprising reinforcing fibers helically wound in an opposite direction to a winding direction of the screw thread. 1. A composite material bone screw comprising:a screw core comprising straight reinforcing fibers arranged along a longitudinal axis of said screw;a winding screw thread surrounding at least a portion of said screw core;a layer intermediate said screw core and said screw thread, said layer comprising reinforcing fibers helically wound in an opposite direction to a winding direction of said screw thread.2. The screw according to claim 1 , wherein said screw thread comprises reinforcing fibers helically wound in the same direction as said winding direction of said screw thread.3. The screw according to claim 1 , wherein said screw further comprises at least one of a first layer comprising fibers wound at a pitch angle of between +30 to +60° relative to said longitudinal axis claim 1 , and a second layer comprising fibers wound at a pitch angle of between −30 to −60° relative to said longitudinal axis.4. The screw according to claim 3 , wherein said fibers of said first layer are wound at a pitch angle of +45° relative to said longitudinal axis.5. The screw according to claim 3 , wherein said fibers of said second layer are wound at a pitch angle of −45° relative to said longitudinal axis.6. The screw according to claim 3 , wherein said first and/or second layers are intermediate said core and said intermediate layer.7. The screw according to claim 1 , wherein said screw further comprises a layer comprising radiopaque material in the form of powder distributed within said composite material.8. The screw ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELDING SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

Provided are an electromagnetic wave shielding sheet and a method for producing the same, the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet comprising a unit structure, which comprises a heat-radiating layer and a magnetic layer, and comprising a stack structure in which a plurality of the unit structures is stacked, wherein the sum of total thickness of the heat-radiating layers has a ratio of 0.1 to 0.7 with regard to the total thickness of the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet. 1. An electromagnetic wave shielding sheet comprising:a stack structure of a plurality of unit structures, each of the unit structures comprising a heat-radiating layer and a magnetic layer,wherein the sum of total thickness of the heat-radiating layers has a ratio of 0.1 to 0.7 with regard to the total thickness of the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet.2. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet of claim 1 , wherein the stack structure includes the magnetic layer as a top layer or a bottom layer.3. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet of claim 1 , wherein the total thickness of the electromagnetic wave shielding sheet is 200 μm to 500 μm.4. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet of claim 1 , wherein the heat-radiating layer includes inorganic particles and an organic binder.5. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet of claim 4 , wherein the heat-radiating layer includes 80 wt % to 99 wt % of the inorganic particles and 1 wt % to 20 wt % of the organic binder.6. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet of claim 4 , wherein the inorganic particle includes at least one selected from the group consisting of graphite claim 4 , graphene claim 4 , carbon nanotube (CNT) claim 4 , boron nitride (BN) claim 4 , aluminum nitride (AlN) claim 4 , and combinations thereof.7. The electromagnetic wave shielding sheet of claim 4 , wherein the organic binder includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) claim 4 , a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene ...

IMPRINTING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

The imprint apparatus presses resin disposed on a substrate and a mold to each other to form a resin pattern on the substrate. The apparatus includes a driving device configured to move the mold and the substrate relatively to apply a pressing force between the mold and the resin, a measuring device configured to measure a position of at least one of the mold and the substrate, a detector configured to detect the pressing force, and a controller configured to control the driving device. The controller is configured to control the driving device using the position as a controlled variable in a first period, and to control the driving device using the pressing force as a controlled variable in a second period after the first period. 1. An imprint apparatus for causing a mold to contact a material disposed on a substrate so as to form a pattern on the substrate , the apparatus comprising:a driving device configured to move the mold and the substrate relatively so as to apply a pressing force between the mold and the material;a detector configured to detect the pressing force; anda controller configured to control the driving device based on the detected pressing force during a time period continuing through contact between the mold and the material, and to limit an output therefrom to the driving device so as not to exceed a predetermined limit during a period before the contact, in the time period, in which the pressing force to be detected by the detector is zero.2. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detector includes a pressure sensor configured to sense a gas pressure or a load cell.3. The imprint apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the driving device includes a container claim 1 , the controller controlling a gas pressure in the container so as to control the pressing force.4. The imprint apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the container is configured to be expanded and contracted by the gas pressure.5. The imprint apparatus ...

MAT

Described is a mat () comprising a supporting layer (); a plurality of filaments () anchored to the layer (); at least one compacted zone () made on the layer () wherein the filaments () are compacted on the layer () and bonded to each other. 112325232535151. A mat () , comprising a supporting layer (); a plurality of filaments () anchored to the layer (); at least one compacted zone () made on the layer () wherein the filaments () are compacted on the layer () and bonded to each other characterized in that the compacted zone () is defined by melting the filaments (); the compacted zones () track the contour of the appropriate shape in such a way that , by cutting the mat () according to a selected compacted zone () , the mat () can be given the required shape.215. The mat () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the compacted zone () has the form of a strip.3125. The mat () according to claim 2 , characterized in that the supporting layer () has an edge claim 2 , at least one of the zones () being placed at the edge.4152. The mat () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the compacted zones () are placed on the supporting layer () in such a way that each defines a respective track of a floor zone of a distinct motor vehicle model.515. The mat () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the compacted zones () have a width of between 10 and 2 mm.615. The mat () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the compacted zones () have a knurled surface.717232. The mat () according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises grip means () fixed to the supporting layer () and opposite the filaments () in order to hold the layer () in position on the floor of a motor vehicle.8123. The mat () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the layer () and the filaments () are made of the same material.91232335a. A method for making a mat () according to claim 1 , comprising the steps of preparing a supporting layer () covered with filaments () on at ...

METHOD FOR SEPARATING A NANOIMPRINT TEMPLATE FROM A SUBSTRATE

Methods and apparatus for separation of a nanoimprint template from a solidified patterned layer on a substrate that minimize separation defects, including last point of separation (LPOS) defects. The method can include: moving the template and substrate relative to one another to create a tensional force that is applied to the template and the substrate; measuring the tensional force applied to the template and the substrate; determining an amount of pressure to apply to the backsides of the template and the substrate to reduce the amount of applied tensional force; reducing the tensional force applied to the template or the substrate by applying the determined amount of pressure to the backsides of the template and the substrate; and then repeating the above steps one or more times until the template fully separates from the solidified patterned layer. The apparatus can be configured to achieve such methods. The methods and apparatus can be advantageously applied to, for example, template replication processes. 1. A method of separating a nanoimprint template from a solidified patterned layer formed on a substrate , the method comprising the steps of:(a) moving the template and substrate relative to one another to create a tensional force that is applied to the template and the substrate;(b) measuring the tensional force applied to the template and the substrate;(c) determining an amount of pressure to apply to the backsides of the template and the substrate to reduce the amount of applied tensional force;(d) reducing the tensional force applied to the template or the substrate by applying the determined amount of pressure to the backsides of the template and the substrate; and(e) repeating steps (a)-(d) one or more times until the template fully separates from the solidified patterned layer.2. The method of wherein the applying the tensional force to the template or substrate induces a bending of the template or the substrate and wherein such bending creates ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN EDGEFOLD

A device for producing an edgefold on a component is suggested, wherein the component includes a support and a cover layer. The component may be an inner lining part of a motor vehicle, without limitation thereto. The device comprises an elastic body, which is set up to pull the cover layer over an edge of the support by deforming the elastic body. 1. A device for producing an edgefold on a component , which includes a support and a cover layer , comprisingan elastic body, which is set up to pull the cover layer over an edge of the support by deforming the elastic body.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic body includes an elastomer or is produced from an elastomer.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic body is clamped between two pressure plates.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the elastic body can be deformed by means of a relative movement of the two pressure plates claim 3 , wherein material of the elastic body is pressed outwards beyond the periphery of the pressure plates when the pressure plates are moved towards one another.5. The device according to claim 1 , includinga pressing device for exerting pressure on two opposite surfaces of the elastic body for deforming the elastic body, and a clamping device for positioning the component relatively to the elastic body,wherein the pressing device and the clamping device are set up in such a manner that, when the elastic body is compressed and deformed, material of the elastic body is pressed in the direction of the component and this material pulls or pushes the cover layer from the front side of the support over the edge of the support and/or presses the same in the direction of the rear side of the support.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic body has a Shore A hardness of between 2 and 20 claim 1 , more specifically between 3 and 15.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic body is at least approximately cuboidal in the ...

TOOL ORGANIZER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

A tool organizer and method of making the same is provided which allows a user to quickly and easily store tools and other items of various sizes, shapes and configurations. The customizable organizer includes a depressible core capable of maintaining an impression of an object that is pressed into it. The organizer also includes a covering material such as a fabric, flock or elastomeric coating, which protects the outer surface of the core, and also provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance. A tacky adhesive is applied on an upper surface of the core so that when a tool or other item is pressed into the covering material that overlay the core, the tacky adhesive maintains the covering material in close conformity to the customized impression of the tool or other item created in the organizer. 119-. (canceled)20. A method of customizing an organizer for maintaining one or more items , the method comprising the following steps: a depressible core that maintains conformity with depressions of the one or more items, the depressible core having an upper surface and a lower surface, the depressions of the one or more items in the depressible core being customizable, the depressions receive the one or more items in the depressible core for storage;', 'a stretchy fabric, covering material disposed over the upper surface of the core, and', 'a layer of tacky adhesive disposed between the upper surface of the depressible core and the stretchy fabric covering material to maintain the covering material in close conformity to each depression formed in the depressible core;, 'providing the organizer havingplacing one or more items to be stored on the stretchy fabric covering; andpressing or tapping the one or more items to form one or more depressions in the upper surface of the depressible core.21. The method of customizing an organizer as defined in claim 20 , wherein the pressing or tapping step is performed by hand or with a hammer.22. The method of making an organizer as ...

COMPOSITE HEAT SINK STRUCTURES

Composite heat sink structures and methods of fabrication are provided, with the composite heat sink structures including: a thermally conductive base having a main heat transfer surface to couple to, for instance, at least one electronic component to be cooled; a compressible, continuous sealing member; and a sealing member retainer compressing the compressible, continuous sealing member against the thermally conductive base; and an in situ molded member. The in situ molded member is molded over and affixed to the thermally conductive base, and is molded over and secures in place the sealing member retainer. A coolant-carrying compartment resides between the thermally conductive base and the in situ molded member, and a coolant inlet and outlet are provided in fluid communication with the coolant-carrying compartment to facilitate liquid coolant flow through the compartment. 1. A method comprising: obtaining a thermally conductive base, the thermally conductive base including a main heat transfer surface to couple to at least one component to be cooled;', 'placing a compressible, continuous sealing member on the thermally conductive base;', 'disposing a sealing member retainer over the compressible, continuous sealing member and compressing the compressible, continuous sealing member against the thermally conductive base; and', 'in situ forming a molded member over and affixed to the thermally conductive base, the in situ molded member being molded over and securing in place the sealing member retainer, wherein a coolant-carrying compartment resides between the thermally conductive base and the in situ molded member, and the compressible, continuous sealing member provides the composite heat sink structure with a fluid-tight seal., 'forming a composite heat sink structure, the forming including2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compressing comprises using a mold fixture with multiple retaining pins to engage the sealing member retainer and compress the ...

PRESS MOULDING METHOD

A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a vehicle body panel of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material, the vehicle body panel having a front A-surface and a rear B-surface, the method comprising the steps of: 1. A method of press moulding a moulding material to form a vehicle body panel of fibre-reinforced resin matrix composite material , the vehicle body panel having a front A-surface and a rear B-surface , the method comprising the steps of:i. providing a heated mould tool having a lower mould part and an upper mould part, the upper mould part having a first moulding surface for moulding a front A-surface of the vehicle body panel and the lower mould part having a second moulding surface for moulding a rear B-surface of the vehicle body panel;ii. providing a multilaminar panel of moulding material comprising at least one layer of fibres and at least one layer of resin, the multilaminar panel having first and second opposite major surfaces, a surface resin layer of the multilaminar panel being at or adjacent to the first major surface;iii. locating the moulding material in the mould tool;iv. closing the mould tool to define a substantially closed mould cavity containing the moulding material;v. applying pressure to the moulding material in the mould cavity to configure the moulding material in a fully moulded shape; andvi. substantially fully curing the resin to form a vehicle body panel from the moulding material, the vehicle body panel having a front A-surface formed from the first major surface and a rear B-surface formed from the second major surface.2. A method according to wherein closing step iv includes the sub-steps of: a. partially closing the mould tool to define a closed intermediate cavity containing the moulding material claim 1 , the closed intermediate cavity being larger than the moulded part and the first moulding surface of the upper mould part being spaced from the first major surface by a spacing distance claim 1 , ...