An adhesive sheet is a thermally expandable and thermosetting adhesive sheet including a substrate and a first layer provided on at least one surface of the substrate. The first layer contains an adhesive portion having an adhesive composition and thermally expandable first particles contained within the adhesive composition, and second particles provided in the adhesive portion and having different materials from those of the first particles, and each of the second particles is larger than each of the first particles.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
An optically diffusive film includes an optical substrate layer with opposing first and second major surfaces; and an optical layer disposed on the second major surface of the optical substrate layer and including a structured major surface having a plurality of spaced apart elongated structures elongated along a same first direction and arranged at a substantially uniform density, each elongated structure including a peak such that, in a plane of a cross-section of the elongated structure that is parallel to the first direction and comprises the peak, the elongated structure has a substantially flat top region; wherein for substantially normally incident light and a visible wavelength range and an infrared wavelength range, the optical substrate layer has an average total transmittance or reflectance of greater than about 60% in the visible wavelength range and an average specular transmittance of greater than about 60% in the infrared wavelength range.
A laminate of one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a substrate including a first copolymer including a constituent unit derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer, a second copolymer including a constituent unit derived from an amino group-containing monomer, and a cured product of a crosslinking agent, and an adhesive layer. The first copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 800,000 or less and a glass transition temperature of lower than about 0°C. The second copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 30,000 or more and about 100,000 or less and a glass transition temperature of about 0°C or higher. At least one of the first copolymer or the second copolymer includes a constituent unit derived from a (meth)acrylate monomer containing a biologically derived carbon atom.
Provided are articles including a substrate and a cured composition of a curable composition comprising 50 to 81 weight percent of a liquid crystal monomer, 1 to 24 weight percent of a chain extender, 6 to 26 weight percent of a crosslinker, and 0 to 1.5 weight percent of an initiator, wherein the curable composition is adjacent to the substrate, wherein the curable composition is in the form of a continuous or discontinuous layer, and wherein the cured composition comprises a mesogen orientation gradient. Also provided are methods of making mesogen orientation gradients and articles including the same.
A unitary optical cradle includes a receiving area on a first major side of the unitary optical cradle for receiving and securing an optical ferrule and a light redirecting element and a plurality of spaced apart substantially parallel optical lightguides on an opposite second major side. The unitary optical cradle is configured to be permanently bonded to a substrate with the optical lightguides at least partially secured within corresponding optical fiber-grooves of the substrate in one-to-one correspondence. Central light rays from optical fibers received and secured in the optical ferrule, enter the unitary optical cradle through the receiving area, are redirected by the light redirecting element from a first direction to a different second direction, are guided along, and substantially confined in, the optical lightguides in one-to-one correspondence, exit the optical lightguides, and optically couple to a plurality of optical elements of the substrate in one-to-one correspondence.
An example system is configured to monitor one or more conditions of an electric powerline. The system includes a node operatively coupled to an electrical cable of the one or more electrical cables and communicatively coupled to a central computing system. The node comprises a sensor configured to acquire a first sensor data and to acquire a second sensor data different from the first sensor data, and the node is configured to deliver the first sensor data and the second sensor data, to the central computing system.
An article is described comprising a (e.g. paper) substrate having a first major surface and opposing major surface. At least a portion of the first major surface comprises a foamed composition that defines a decorative design. Typically the foamed composition a) forms a discontinuous pattern comprising an array of discrete elements of the decorative design and the discrete elements or portion thereof comprises the foamed composition and/or b) forms a continuous pattern surrounding an array of discrete elements of the decorative design and the discrete elements or portion thereof lack the foamed composition. Also describes are kits and methods.
A laminate including an adhesive layer that can contribute to reduction in an amount of petroleum resources used and can expand a physical property range of the adhesive. A laminate includes: an adhesive layer including a first copolymer including a constituent unit derived from a carboxyl group-containing monomer, a second copolymer including a constituent unit derived from an amino group-containing monomer, and a cured product of a crosslinking agent; and a substrate. The first copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 800,000 or less and a glass transition temperature of lower than about 0°C, the second copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 30,000 or more and about 100,000 or less and a glass transition temperature of about 0°C or higher. At least one of the first copolymer and the second copolymer includes a constituent unit derived from a (meth)acrylate monomer containing a biologically derived carbon atom.
Systems and techniques for robotic bin-picking are disclosed. In one example, a method includes receiving, by a processing unit, 3D scan information representing a bin containing multiple parts. The method further includes prioritizing, by the processing unit, a selected part of the multiple parts for picking by a robot. The method further includes signaling, by the processing unit, an indication of the selected part to a robot controller and instruction for a robot controlled by the robot controller to pick up the selected part from the bin.
Described herein is a curable composition derived from (i) a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane comprising at least two (meth)acrylate groups; (ii) a second compound comprising at least three (meth)acrylate groups and at least one hydroxy group; and (iii) an initiator. When cured, the curable composition forms a surface that has a styrene contact angle of at least 17.0 degrees.
C08F 230/08 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and containing phosphorus, selenium, tellurium or a metal containing a metal containing silicon
C09D 4/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond
11.
MULTILAYER FILMS, TAPES, AND METHODS OF MAKING MULTILAYER FILMS
The present disclosure provides a multilayer film including a core layer including a first polypropylene having an ash content of 0.2 to 5.0 weight percent, based on the total weight of the first polypropylene, a first skin layer including a second polypropylene, and a second skin layer including a third polypropylene. The core layer is disposed between the first skin layer and the second skin layer. The first polypropylene displays a crystallization peak higher than the second polypropylene in a differential scanning calorimetry thermogram. Methods of making a multilayer film and tapes including a multilayer film are also provided.
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
An electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a mating end for mating with a mating connector along a mating direction, an opposite cable end and a top floor. The housing defines a housing cavity. The electrical connector assembly includes a circuit board at least partially disposed in the housing cavity and including a front side at or proximate the mating end of the electrical connector assembly and a rear side opposite the front side. The electrical connector assembly includes an electrical cable disposed in the cable end. The top floor extends longitudinally along the mating direction between a front longitudinal edge at or proximate the mating end of the housing and an opposite rear longitudinal edge, and opposing sidewalls co-extensive with at least most of the top floor along the mating direction and extending upwardly from corresponding opposing lateral edges of the top floor.
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H05K 7/00 - Constructional details common to different types of electric apparatus
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
A handle assembly and a cleaning refill are disclosed. The handle assembly includes a housing including a first member extending from a first end toward a second end of the housing, a second member disposed at the second end, and a wall disposed between the first and second members and including a wall surface facing the second end, and first features extending from the wall surface toward the second end. The handle assembly further includes a hook at least partially disposed within the housing proximal to the second end. The hook includes fingers extending outwardly of the second member and configured to engage with an adapter of a cleaning refill, such that the cleaning refill is removably coupled to the handle assembly. Upon removable coupling of the cleaning refill to the handle assembly, the first features engage with second features of the adapter.
A47L 13/46 - Securing scouring- or polishing-cloths or sponges to the handles by gripping means, tongs, or the like
A47L 11/40 - Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups , or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers or levers
An optical film including a first layer packet and a second layer packet. The first layer packet includes a plurality of first optical repeat units (ORUs), each of the first ORUs including at least two different polymeric layers comprising an A material and a B material arranged in an AB pattern. The second layer packet includes a plurality of second ORUs, each of the second ORUs including at least three different polymeric layers comprising the A material, the B material, and a C material, arranged in an ACBC pattern. For a substantially collimated, substantially normally incident light and each of first and second polarization states, the optical film reflects at least 60% of the incident light in each of a green wavelength range and an infrared wavelength, and the film transmits at least 60% of the incident light in each of a blue wavelength range and a red wavelength range.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
15.
MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM FOR DECORATION AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT
A multilayer optical film has an average total thickness T and includes a plurality of optical repeat units disposed between first and second skin layers where each optical repeat unit includes at least two polymeric layers. A total number of the optical repeat units disposed between the first and second skin layers is at least 10 and no more than about 300. Each optical repeat unit has an average total thickness of between about 70 nm and about 800 nm. For substantially normally incident light and for each of orthogonal first and second polarization states, the multilayer optical film has a photopically weighted visible light reflectance Rvis and an AM1.5 weighted solar reflection Rsolar, where Rvis/T > 1 %/micrometer, and Rsolar/T > 1 %/micrometer. An interlayer adhesion of the individual layers in the plurality of optical repeat units is at least about 1.5 N/cm.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
26 - Small items for dressmaking; artifical flowers; false hair
Goods & Services
Adhesives for attaching utility hooks and other objects to
flat surfaces for industrial use. Metal hooks; metal picture hangers; general purpose metal
storage containers. Adhesives for attaching utility hooks and other objects to
flat surfaces for domestic use; adhesive strips for
household and office use; adhesive strips for household and
office use for hanging or securing objects on walls, doors,
and other flat surfaces; dry erase writing boards and
writing surfaces. Plastic hooks; plastic cord clips and bundlers, namely,
plastic clips for organizing, hanging, and bundling wires
and cords; plastic decorating clips, namely, plastic clips
for hanging photos, pictures, prints, papers, and
decorations; plastic spring clips for clipping photos,
pictures, prints, papers, and decorations; mirrors for
household use; plastic organizers, namely, plastic bins;
plastic key holders being storage cabinets; plastic shelves;
plastic picture-hanging hooks; furniture, namely, display
furniture; non-metal picture hangers; shelves; key racks;
metal and non-metal shelving; hair dryer holding stands in
the nature of display racks for holding hair dryers. Metal caddies for household and domestic use; wall-mounted
household storage caddies for holding cosmetics; soap
dishes; shower caddies; plastic containers for household
use; plastic caddies for household and domestic use; towel
bars; squeegees for household use; containers for household
use; planters for flowers and plants. Hook and loop fastening tapes.
18.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH ARTICLE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
A system includes an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a functionality that is selectively configurable using a subscription service. The system further includes a first computing device including a first processor and a second computing device including a second processor. The first processor generates a subscription message including a request to enable the functionality of the article of PPE in response to determining a selection of the functionality. The second processor determines if credentials corresponding to the article of PPE and/or a user associated with the article of PPE are preregistered with the subscription service. The second processor determines a subscription status of the article of PPE corresponding to the functionality. The second processor transmits a configuration message based on the subscription status and preregistration with the subscription service. The first processor enables the functionality of the article of PPE based at least partly on the configuration message.
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
A system and methods for multivariant learning and optimization repeatedly generate self-organized experimental units (SOEUs) based on the one or more assumptions for a randomized multivariate comparison of process decisions to be provided to users of a system. The SOEUs are injected into the system to generate quantified inferences about the process decisions. Responsive to injecting the SOEUs, at least one confidence interval is identified within the quantified inferences, and the SOEUs are iteratively modified based on the at least one confidence interval to identify at least one causal interaction of the process decisions within the system. The causal interaction can be used for testing, diagnosis, and optimization of the system performance.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
Nanostructured articles, materials for the nanostructured articles, and intermediate articles for use in making the nanostructured articles. The nanostructured articles can be formed on a flexible film and are useful for optical metasurface applications and possibly other applications. The articles can include nanoreplicated layers or pattern transfer layers of engineered nanostructures.
Curable adhesive compositions include a curable adhesive and a filler comprising expanded microspheres. Expanded microspheres are polymeric spheres with a central void. Curable adhesives include curable epoxy adhesives. The cured adhesive composition has a dielectric constant (Dk) of 3.0 or less, a shrinkage of less than 4.5%, and an elongation of 2-400%. The curable adhesive compositions can be used to form articles where one substrate is adhered to a second substrate with the cured adhesive composition between them.
Patterns of conductive material bonded to a porous polymer matrix composite by an adhesive layer are described. The porous polymer matrix composites comprise a plurality of particles interconnected by an open pore network of a thermoplastic polymer. The pattern of conductive material may be located on the side of the adhesive layer opposite the porous polymer matrix or located between the adhesive layer and the porous polymer matrix. Methods of making and using such articles are also described.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
An emulsion includes water, an emulsifier, and acrylic polymer particles dispersed in the water. The acrylic polymer particles include monomer units of an alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate, or combination thereof, in which alkyl has at least eight carbon atoms; at least one percent by weight acid-functional monomer units, based on the total weight of the monomer units in the acrylic polymer particles; monomer units of a high Tg monomer comprising at least one of t-octyl acrylamide, t-butyl methacrylate, t-butyl acrylate, isobornyl acrylate, or isobornyl methacrylate; and a chain terminal group having at least four carbon atoms and a thioether group. In some embodiments, the emulsion provides an adhesive able to hold a pinch bond in a foam cube within one minute of spraying the emulsion. A process for making the composition and a process for making a bonded article using the composition are also described.
C09J 133/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
C09J 5/00 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers
C09J 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
24.
Microporous Hollow Fiber Webs and Methods of Making Same
The present disclosure provides microporous hollow fiber webs, including connected hollow fibers. At least some of the hollow fibers have an open celled porous structure including microfibrils that connect lamellae microstructures. Methods of making microporous hollow fiber webs are also provided. Such methods include obtaining a hollow fiber web having connected hollow fibers, and stretching the hollow fiber web in a machine direction to fracture at least a portion of the hollow fibers to generate an open celled porous structure.
A sensored insulation plug for insertion into the rear cavity of a medium or high-voltage separable connector in a national grid power distribution network. The sensored insulation plug insulates a connection element on elevated voltage and senses the elevated voltage. The insulation plug features a rotationally symmetric body made of electrically insulating material. The sensored insulation plug includes an integrated sensing capacitor functioning as a high-voltage capacitor in a sensing voltage divider, with a high-voltage electrode, in use connected to the connection element, and a sensing electrode embedded in the insulating material. The dielectric of the sensing capacitor is formed by a portion of the insulating material. The insulation plug also has a circuit board with a signal contact connected to the sensing electrode and further includes a temperature sensor disposed on the circuit board.
G01R 15/16 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using capacitive devices
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
26.
Structured Film and Optical Article Including Structured Film
An optical article includes a waveguide and a structured film. The structured film includes a polymeric substrate, an etch stop layer disposed on the polymeric substrate, a structured layer including a plurality of engineered structures disposed on a side of the etch stop layer opposite the polymeric substrate, a planarizing backfill layer disposed over the plurality of engineered structures to define a substantially planar major surface of the planarizing backfill layer having a surface roughness Ra, and an adhesive layer disposed on the substantially planar surface of the planarizing backfill layer and bonding the structured film to the waveguide. A difference in index of refraction of the planarizing backfill layer and the structured layer is at least 0.25 for at least a first wavelength W1 in a range of 400 nm to 2500 nm. The adhesive layer has an average thickness ta where Ra
A multilayer optical film includes a plurality of alternating polymeric first and second layers numbering 10 to 120 in total. Each of the first and second layers having an average thickness of less than about 500 nm. The first layers include polyethylene naphthalate, and the second layers include a copolyester comprising at least one of cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid groups, adipic acid groups, or tetramethyl cyclobutanediol groups, such that for substantially normally incident light and for at least one polarization state, the multilayer optical film has an average optical reflectance of at least about 70% in a wavelength range at least about 200 nm wide.
Methods for filling void spaces (120) include providing a void space (120), disposing in the void space (120) a plurality of shredded foam particles, providing a curable low viscosity resin, with a viscosity of less than 1000 centiPoise, disposing the curable low viscosity resin onto the shredded foam particles to form a resin-filled void space (220), pressing any particles at the surface of the resin-filled void space (220) down into the void space (220) with a compression tool (300), and curing the low viscosity resin. The shredded foam particles are 3-dimensional particles having an average size of no less than 0.1 millimeter, and no greater than 5 millimeters, where the particles comprise at least one sealed cell and the foam particles do not have any connected channels on the surface of the particle.
B29C 39/10 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles
C08J 9/236 - Forming foamed products using binding agents
An article includes a first sheet of a first non-cellulosic paper having a first major surface and an opposing second major surface and a structured paper including non-cellulosic fibers. The structured paper has ridges and troughs each having an outer surface with land areas, and the land areas of at least a portion of the ridges are joined to at least a portion of the first major surface of the first sheet. A battery module that includes a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to one another and the article is also described. Processes for making and using the article are also described.
B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A method for manufacturing a bonded abrasive article is presented. The method includes preparing a bondable abrasive composition including abrasive particles, a binder medium and an environmentally benign pore inducing material. The environmentally benign pore inducing material is nonflammable. The method also includes forming a precursor abrasive structure from the bondable abrasive composition. The method also includes removing the pore inducing material from the precursor abrasive structure to provide a porous precursor abrasive structure. The method also includes processing the porous precursor abrasive structure to provide a bonded abrasive article.
C09G 1/02 - Polishing compositions containing abrasives or grinding agents
B24D 3/14 - Physical features of abrasive bodies, or sheets, e.g. abrasive surfaces of special natureAbrasive bodies or sheets characterised by their constituents the constituent being used as bonding agent and being essentially inorganic ceramic, i.e. vitrified bondings
32.
METHODS OF MAKING NANOSTRUCTURED SURFACES AND ARTICLES MADE BY THE METHOD
The present disclosure provides a method including placing a substrate on a cylindrical electrode in a vacuum vessel, introducing at a first location in the vacuum vessel a first gaseous species capable of depositing a layer onto the substrate when formed into a plasma, and introducing at a second location in the vacuum vessel a second gaseous species capable of etching the substrate when formed into a plasma. The first location is closer to an entrance of the vacuum vessel at an unwind side than to the second location. The method further includes generating a plasma from the first gaseous species and the second gaseous species between the cylindrical electrode and a counter-electrode, rotating the cylindrical electrode to translate the substrate, and exposing a major surface of the substrate to the plasma. A layer is deposited on at least a portion of the major surface of the substrate and the substrate is etched, thereby forming nanostructures including at least one of nano-pillars, nano-columns, or continuous nano-walls including nano-pillars or nano-columns. An article is also provided, made by the method.
B82B 3/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures by manipulation of individual atoms or molecules, or limited collections of atoms or molecules as discrete units
33.
ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE BONDING TAPE WITH LOW PASSIVE INTERMODULATION
An electrically conductive bonding tape comprises an electrically conductive self-supporting first layer comprising electrically conductive opposing first and second major surfaces. The self-supporting first layer has an average thickness of greater than about 4 microns. An electrically conductive second layer is disposed on the first major surface of the self-supporting first layer and comprises at least 60% by weight of nickel. The second layer has an average thickness of from about 10 nanometers to about 27 nanometers and a first major surface facing away from the first major surface of the self-supporting first layer. The electrically conductive second layer further comprises a first coating disposed on the first major surface, wherein the coating comprises a chrome-based coating. The bonding tape further includes an adhesive third layer coupled to the second major surface of the self-supporting first layer opposite the second layer.
An apparatus includes a computing device and a robot control unit. The computing device is configured to receive a three-dimensional (3D) geometric model of a part and one or more robot operation parameters, to store the 3D geometric model of the part and the robot operation parameters, to use the 3D geometric model to calibrate pose information of a robot system with respect to the part, to use the 3D geometric model, the robot operation parameters, and the calibrated pose information of the robot system with respect to the part to form a traversal path of an end effector of the robot system with respect to the part, and to transmit, the calibrated pose information. The robot control unit configured to receive the traversal path from the computing device, and to control a movement of the end effector with respect to the part based on the traversal path.
A display system includes an emissive display, an absorbing polarizer disposed on the emissive display, a reflective polarizer disposed between the absorbing polarizer and the emissive display, a retarder layer disposed between the reflective polarizer and the emissive display, and a light control film (LCF) disposed between the absorbing polarizer and the reflective polarizer. The LCF includes a plurality of alternating light absorbing and transmissive regions extending along a same in-plane first direction and arranged along an orthogonal in-plane second direction. For a substantially collimated incident light, incident in a plane that is orthogonal to the first direction and for at least one visible wavelength in a visible wavelength range extending from 420 nm to 680 nm, the LCF has a transmitted brightness T1 for a first incident angle of less than 5 degrees, and a transmitted brightness T1/2 for a second incident angle of no more than 70 degrees.
. Optimization techniques for injection molding are described. Systems of this disclosure are configured to form a golden reference curve that shows parameter value ranges associated with producing injection molding product of at least a threshold quality. In one example, a system includes an injection molding apparatus and a computing device communicatively coupled to the injection molding apparatus. The injection molding apparatus includes a nozzle, and sensor hardware disposed inside the nozzle. The computing device is configured to receive, from the injection molding apparatus, over multiple cycles associated with production of acceptable injection molding products, measurement data reflecting a parameter associated with the nozzle and measured by the sensor hardware. The computing device is further configured to form a reference cycle with respect to the parameter based on the measurement data received over the multiple cycles.
A sample collection system includes a housing comprising an air inlet constructed to receive an exhalation airflow; a porous sample collection media disposed within the housing; an airflow path extending from the air inlet through the porous sample collection media; a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the porous sample collection media, constructed to direct liquid onto the porous sample collection media, the liquid reservoir including: a volume housing the liquid; an opening; and a removable tab sealing the opening; and an assay constructed to receive an eluted sample from the porous sample collection media. A method of collecting and testing a sample includes flowing exhalation air through the porous sample collection media to form a captured sample; releasing a metered dose of liquid onto the porous sample collection media to elute the sample onto the assay; and observing a test result on the assay.
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses
38.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF AIR FILTER
A system includes a device including a substrate, a resistor disposed on the substrate, and a thermistor disposed on the substrate and thermally coupled to the resistor. The system further includes a control unit including a power source and a controller. The controller is communicably coupled to the resistor and the power source. The controller is configured to: supply, via the power source, electrical power to the resistor for a time period extending from a first time instance to a second time instance; determine, via the thermistor, a variation of the temperature of the resistor during the time period; and determine an airflow speed based on the variation of the temperature of the resistor in the time period. The system may further include an air filter proximal to which the device may be disposed. The controller may be further configured to determine a filter parameter based on the airflow speed.
The present disclosure provides composite membranes including a porous substrate, a gutter layer, and a separation layer. The gutter layer is located between the porous substrate and the separation layer. The gutter layer includes a segmented polydiorganosiloxane copolymer that contains at least two repeat units of Formula (I): wherein: each R1is independently an alkyl, haloalkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or aryl substituted with an alkyl, alkoxy, or halo; each Y is independently an alkylene, aralkylene, or a combination thereof; G is a divalent residue equal to a diamine of formula R3HN-G-NHR3minus the two –NHR3groups; R3is hydrogen or alkyl or R3 taken together with G and to the nitrogen to which they are both attached form a heterocyclic group; n is independently an integer of 0 to 1500; p is an integer of 1 to 10; and q is an integer of 1 or greater.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
A method of wet etching is described comprising providing an article comprising: i) a conductive metallic substrate (221); ii) an insulating resin layer (222); and iii) a cured adhesive layer (230) disposed between the substrate (221) and insulating resin layer (222). The cured adhesive layer (230) comprises the reaction product of at least 50 wt.% of polyimide resin comprising maleimide moieties; at least 0.25 wt.% of amine and/or thiol compound(s), and optionally a free-radical initiator. The method further comprises contacting the article with at least one liquid, wherein the liquid comprises an organic solvent, an alkaline solution, or an acidic solution. The article may be a component of a printed circuit board or integrated circuit comprising (e.g., through) holes and residual insulating resin within the holes. The step of contacting the article with at least one liquid may remove the residual insulating resin from the holes. Also described are articles, methods of making articles, and adhesive compositions.
H05K 3/38 - Improvement of the adhesion between the insulating substrate and the metal
H05K 3/02 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
41.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
An electrical connector is configured to mate with a mating connector along a mating direction and includes a housing. The housing includes an upper housing half removably assembled to a lower housing half. The upper and lower housing halves define a housing cavity therebetween. The electrical connector includes a circuit board. Each of the upper and lower housing halves includes an inner major surface facing the circuit board including a structured surface portion that, in a first plan view along a thickness direction of the electrical connector, extends longitudinally along the mating direction and laterally substantially across an entire width, and between lateral sidewalls, of the housing. The structured surface portion has an actual surface area that is greater than by at least a factor of 1.2 than a projected surface area of the structured surface portion onto a plane that is orthogonal to the thickness direction.
A unitary optical ferrule includes opposing first and second major surfaces defining a thickness direction of the unitary optical ferrule therebetween. The first major surface includes a plurality of waveguide attachment features for receiving and permanently attaching to a plurality of first optical waveguides in one to one correspondence. The waveguide attachment features are, substantially parallel with one another, extend along a same in-plane length, and are arranged along a same in-plane width, directions of the unitary optical ferrule. The first major surface includes a plurality of second optical waveguides generally extending along the length, and arranged along the width, directions. Each of the second optical waveguides includes opposing first and second end faces. The first end faces are substantially aligned with the waveguide attachment features in one to one correspondence. The first and second end faces are arranged at different first and second respective average spacings.
The present disclosure relates to an intumescent coating and a coated article, wherein the intumescent coating comprises an inorganic binder and at least one inorganic filler. In certain preferred embodiments, the inorganic binder is selected from potassium silicate, sodium silicate, or a combination thereof, and the at least one inorganic filler is selected from clay (e.g., kaolin clay), ceramic fibers, vermiculite, hollow ceramic microspheres, perlite, zeolite, mica, hexagonal boron nitride, silicon nitride and combinations thereof. The coated article comprises a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, and an intumescent coating disposed on the first major surface. The present disclosure also relates to kits comprising an intumescent coating and at least one primer. In general, the primer is used to prepare the surface of a substrate on which the coatings are applied. In particular, the present disclosure also relates to an intumescent coating on a plastic substrate, on which a primer has been applied.
The present disclosure provides composite membranes including a porous substrate, a gutter layer, and a separation layer. The gutter layer is located between the porous substrate and the separation layer. Methods of separating gases are also provided.
The present disclosure provides an article including a layer having a nanostructured first surface including nanofeatures and an opposing second surface, and an inorganic layer including a major surface bonded to a portion of the nanostructured first surface. The nanostructured first surface includes protruding features that are formed of a single composition and/or recessed features. The article includes at least one enclosed void defined in part by the nanostructured first surface. The present disclosure also provides a method of making the article including treating a major surface of an inorganic layer with a coupling agent, contacting a nanostructured surface of a layer with the treated inorganic layer, and securing the two layers together via a bonded coupling agent by bonding at least one of the nanostructured surface or the treated inorganic layer. In addition, the present disclosure provides an optical element including the article. The nanostructured surface of the article is protected from damage and contamination by the inorganic layer.
H10K 71/50 - Forming devices by joining two substrates together, e.g. lamination techniques
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/09 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/24 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
B32B 38/00 - Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
Techniques are described for monitoring and controlling fall protection equipment. For example, the techniques of this disclosure may be used to monitor the connection status of fall protection equipment, e.g., whether or not the fall protection equipment is connected to a support structure. The techniques described in the disclosure may determine whether the fall protection equipment is connected to a support structure based on changes in a resonant frequency of an electronic circuit of an inductive sensor within the fall protection equipment. The inductive sensor may be formed from sets of one or more coils, where a first set of one or more coils and a second set of one or more coils are wound in opposite directions.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 35/04 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion incorporating energy absorbing means
G01V 3/10 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices using induction coils
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
47.
MULTIPHOTON IMAGING METHODS IN A SCATTERING AND/OR ABSORBING MEDIUM, AND ARTICLES
The present disclosure provides a multiphoton imaging method. The method includes a) immersing a semi-submersible microscope objective in a liquid medium that is at least one of scattering or absorbing; b) directing laser light through the semi-submersible microscope objective and into the liquid medium in an image-wise manner under conditions such that multiphoton absorption by the multiphoton absorber occurs, and at least partial polymerization of the polymerizable compound occurs resulting in an article; and c) removing uncured polymerizable compound to clean the article. The liquid medium includes a polymerizable compound, a secondary component, and a multiphoton absorber. An article is also provided. The article includes a material defining one or more tortuous or arcuate channels, one or more internal architectural voids, one or more undercuts, one or more perforations, or combinations thereof, at least one of which exhibits a surface roughness of 1.0 micrometer Ra or less.
An optical system includes a display and a light redirecting film having a first side with first redirecting microstructures, an opposing second side with second redirecting microstructures, and an internal angle-limiting optical component disposed between the first side and the second side. The light redirecting film is disposed between the display and a viewer. Each redirecting microstructure of the first redirecting microstructures has a first light-transmitting facet disposed at a first angle, each redirecting microstructure of the second redirecting microstructures has a first light-transmitting facet disposed at a second angle. When light rays from the display pass first through the second side of the film and are transmitted through the internal angle-limiting optical component and exit the first side of the film, a direction of the light rays entering the second side of the light redirecting film is preserved when the light rays are transmitted for viewing by the viewer.
A display system includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a light source emitting substantially collimated light toward the LCD. The LCD features a light input side and an opposing light transmitting side. Collimated light enters the light input side and exits the light transmitting side. The light input side includes a first set of redirecting microstructures with first light-transmitting facets at a first angle, while the light transmitting side includes a second set of redirecting microstructures with corresponding facets at a second angle. These microstructures redirect the collimated light entering at an input angle to match the transmission pathway of the LCD panel. The light is then transmitted through the panel and redirected a second time by the second set of microstructures at an output angle that substantially matches the input angle, ensuring efficient light transmission and image generation.
Low emissivity films have a substrate layer and a multi-layer construction disposed on the substrate layer. The multi-layer construction has (layer 1) a poly-5 (meth)acrylate layer, (layer 2) a silicon compound layer, (layer 3) a zinc tin oxide layer, (layer 4) a reflective metal layer of silver or a silver alloy, (layer 5) a zinc tin oxide layer, (layer 6) a silicon compound layer, and (layer 7) a radiation-cured hardcoat layer with a thickness of from 350 to 1,200 nanometers. The hardcoat layer is either a poly- (meth)acrylate, a polyurethane, or a multi-layer construction comprising a 0 poly(meth)acrylate-based sublayer and a polyolefin-based sublayer, The film has an emissivity of less than 0.3, and the film is scratch resistant and corrosion resistant.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A display system includes a display region including a plurality of pixels, and a light diffractive layer adjacent the display region. Each pixel includes non-overlapping first and second pluralities of subpixels, each including at least three different subpixels. The subpixels define non-overlapping first and second intra-pixel regions therebetween for each pixel. The pixels define an inter-pixel region therebetween. The subpixels and the first intra-pixel region define a first combined region, and the second intra-pixel regions and the inter-pixel regions define a second combined region. The light diffractive layer includes light non-diffractive and diffractive regions aligned with the respective first and second combined regions. The light diffractive layer can non-diffractively transmit light from some of the subpixels for some emission directions while diffractively transmitting light from other subpixels and/or for other emission directions. A luminance profile of the transmitted light can be symmetric about at least one plane.
G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
An optical waveguide (200) includes an optical core (20) configured to propagate an optical mode at a first wavelength therealong, and a multilayer grating (40) disposed on the optical core (30) and configured to extract the optical mode that would otherwise propagate along the optical core (30). The multilayer grating (30) includes an adhesive layer (50) and an inorganic layer (60). The adhesive layer (60) has a major bottom surface (51) facing the optical core and a structured major top surface (52) facing away and spaced apart from the optical core (30). The structured major top surface (52) includes a plurality of linear grating elements (53) extending along a same length direction of the grating elements (53) and arranged along an orthogonal width direction. The inorganic layer (60) conforms to the structured major top surface (52) of the adhesive layer (50) so that the inorganic layer (60) has a thickness standard deviation that is less than about 50% of an average thickness of the inorganic layer (60).
A polymer composition, comprising: 95 % to 99 % polypropylene segments as measured by Nuclear magnetic Resonance (NMR), wherein the pentad component of the polypropylene segments is isotactic between 75 % and 92 % as measured by NMR, wherein the stereo defects of the pentad component of the polypropylene segments is greater than 4 % as measured by NMR; and 1 % to 5 % ethylene segment mixture as measured by NMR.
An optical waveguide includes a first diffractive grating optically coupled to an optical core configured to propagate a first image light therewithin primarily by total internal reflection along a first direction. The first diffractive grating is configured to diffract the first image light sequentially at a plurality of spaced apart locations along a corresponding plurality of different routes within the first diffractive grating resulting in a corresponding plurality of second image lights propagating within the optical core primarily by total internal reflection away from the first diffractive grating and along a corresponding plurality of substantially parallel second directions. Each of at least 70% of the second image lights undergoes no or only an even number of first order diffractions by, and before propagating away from, the first diffractive grating.
The present invention is a scouring pad including a first fiber, a second fiber, and a coating composition including at least 50% to 90% of a binding resin. The thickness of the second fiber is at least twice the thickness of the first fiber. The ratio (weight/weight) of the second fiber to the first fiber is in the range of 5:5 to 9:1. The stiffness of the scouring pad is less than 400 g. The total weight of the first fiber and the second fiber is in the range of 45% to 65% of the weight of the scouring pad.
D04H 1/58 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives
D04H 1/64 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by applying, incorporating or activating chemical or thermoplastic bonding agents, e.g. adhesives the bonding agent being applied in wet state, e.g. chemical agents in dispersions or solutions
D04H 1/65 - Impregnation followed by a solidification process using mixed or composite fibres
A respirator having recycled components, comprising a mask body comprising a nonwoven fabric, wherein the nonwoven fabric comprises a plurality of fibers, wherein the fibers comprise polymer composition comprising:95 % to 99 % polypropylene segments as measured by Nuclear magnetic Resonance (NMR), wherein the pentad component of the polypropylene segments is isotactic between 75% and 92% as measured by NMR, wherein the stereo defects of the pentad component of the polypropylene segments is greater than 4 % as measured by NMR; and 1 % to 5 % ethylene segment mixture as measured by NMR.
An optical system for a vehicle includes a projector configured to cast an image beam towards a side window of the vehicle such that at least a portion of the image beam reflects off the side window to an occupant of the vehicle. The optical system can include a camera that determines the occupant's position so that the optical system can adjust the image beam's path in response to the occupant's position. The optical system can include a partially reflective film in or on the side window which may include a light control film for preventing the image beam from being transmitted through the side window to an adjacent vehicle.
Polymer composition, comprising: a first polypropylene containing recycled content, comprising: an ethylene segment mixture greater than 1%; wherein a pentad component of the first polypropylene is isotactic between 80% and 92%; wherein the pentad component of the first polypropylene has greater than 4% stereo defects; and a second polypropylene, comprising: homopolymer polypropylene; wherein a pentad component of the second polypropylene is isotactic greater than 92%; wherein a pentad component of the second polypropylene has less than 3.5% stereo defects.
Abrasive articles and associated methods are shown that include abrasive particles arranged in one or more symbols on a backing substrate. Examples include shaped abrasive particles arranged into one or more symbols. Other examples include one or more wear particles with a height less than other abrasive particles, such that when exposed, the wear particles indicate a wear condition of the abrasive article.
Articles are described comprising a substrate and a hardcoat layer disposed on the substrate. The hardcoat layer comprises the hydrolyzed and condensed reaction product of a composition comprising: i) first hydrophobic silane monomer(s) having the formula R1Si(OR)3 wherein R and R1 is methyl or ethyl; ii) optional second silane monomer(s) having the formula (R2)4-mSi(OR)m or Si(OR)4, wherein R, R1 and R2 are organic groups with the proviso that R1 is not methyl or ethyl and m ranges from 1 to 3. The hardcoat layer may further comprises 10 to 30 wt. % silica nanoparticles. A surface layer comprising a hydrophilic silane may be disposed on the hardcoat layer. Also described is a method of using an article having a rewritable surface, hardcoat coating compositions, and methods of making hardcoat compositions and articles.
An optical film includes a plurality of polymeric A layers disposed on a plurality of polymeric B layers, such that for a pair of adjacent polymeric A layers and a pair of adjacent polymeric B layers, where the two pairs are separated by no more than 10 polymeric layers in the pluralities of polymeric A and B layers, an average thickness of each of the two adjacent polymeric B layers is greater than an average thickness of each of the two adjacent polymeric A layers by at least 5%, and such that for an incident light incident at a first incident angle, an optical transmittance of the pluralities of polymeric A and B layers versus wavelength includes a plurality of alternating high transmittance and high reflectance continuous wavelength regions. An optical system includes the optical film disposed between light receiving areas.
An optical film includes a plurality of polymeric A layers disposed on a plurality of polymeric B layers, where the pluralities of polymeric A and B layers can have different f-ratios, such that for an incident light incident at a first incident angle, an optical transmittance of the pluralities of polymeric A and B layers versus wavelength includes a plurality of alternating high transmittance and high reflectance continuous wavelength regions. An optical system includes the optical film disposed between light receiving areas.
A repair composition has at least a first part and a second part. The first part includes an aqueous silicate, which may be an alkali silicate, ammonium silicate, or a combination of an alkali silicate and ammonium silicate. The second part includes a chemical curing agent and a liquid carrier. At least one of the first part or the second part includes particulate filler. At least one of the first part or the second part includes a humectant, and the humectant may or may not be the liquid carrier. Methods of using the repair composition and use of a cementitious repair composition for a non-cementitious damaged surface are also described.
B29C 73/02 - Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass using liquid or paste-like material
The present disclosure provides a printable structural adhesive composition. The present disclosure further provides methods for applying a structural adhesive onto a substrate, the method comprising printing the structural adhesive onto the substrate. Printing may be carried out by jet printing, pad printing, screen printing and/or stencil printing.
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C09J 5/00 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers
66.
APPARATUS FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF AIR FILTER AND AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY
The present disclosure provides an apparatus for monitoring a performance of an air filter. The air filter includes a perimeter frame and a filter media. The filter media is configured to be disposed in an airflow such that at least a portion of the airflow passes through the filter media. The apparatus is configured to be coupled to the perimeter frame or the filter media. The apparatus includes a sensor board extending between a first board end and a second board end and at least one flap configured to receive the airflow from the filter media. The at least one flap is coupled to the sensor board. The at least one flap is movable relative to the sensor board between, at least one initial position in absence of the airflow and at least one indicating position in presence of the airflow.
An adhesive composition includes a polyurethane with a backbone containing a polyester and 4,4'-diphenylmethane units. The polyurethane has a number average molecular weight of at least 35,000 grams per mole. The adhesive composition further includes a multifunctional isocyanate having at least two isocyanate functional groups. Articles including the adhesive composition or a reaction product thereof such as a belt of flexible sheet material having two ends adhered together with the adhesive composition or a reaction product thereof are also disclosed. Methods of making and using the articles such as a belt, and a method of making the adhesive composition are also disclosed.
The present invention is an article including a water-disintegrable substrate and a composition applied onto a surface of the substrate. The composition includes between about 3% to about 50% by weight of a surfactant, between about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of water-soluble thickener, and between about 0.5% to about 55% by weight of an abrasive. The article has a disintegration factor according to the INDA FG502.R1(18) Slosh Box Test Method of at least about 40%.
A connector organizer includes a frame including a plurality of slots. Each of the slots is defined by a plurality of walls including one or more stop elements. The slots are configured so that a plurality of connectors may be inserted in one to one correspondence into the slots from a front side of the frame until the one or more stop elements of the walls of the slots prevent further insertion of the connectors. The insertions of the connectors result in mating ends of the connectors on the front side of the frame and cable ends of the connectors at least partially disposed within the slots. When the frame receives and secures the connectors in the slots, the frame may be moved to guide the connectors into mating with the mating connectors in one to one correspondence.
The present invention is an article including a water-disintegrable substrate and a composition applied onto a surface of the substrate. The composition includes between about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of a water-soluble thickener, between about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of water-soluble binding agent, and between about 0.5% to about 55% by weight of an abrasive. The article has a disintegration factor according to the INDA FG502.R1(18) Slosh Box Test Method of at least about 40%.
A knob assembly mechanically coupled to a control valve for adjusting a control valve setting of a spray gun is provided. The spray gun includes a spray gun body configured to discharge a liquid. The knob assembly includes a post extending from the spray gun body in a longitudinal direction. The post has an external surface along the longitudinal direction and a post diameter along a radial direction substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The external surface includes markings to provide visual indicators for the adjustment of the control valve. The knob assembly includes a head having a head diameter greater than the post diameter of the post. The head is fixedly attached to the post in a manner that prevents rotation of the head independently of the post, such that rotation of the head results in a corresponding rotation of the post.
B05B 7/08 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with separate outlet orifices, e.g. to form parallel jets, to form intersecting jets
B05B 7/24 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas with means, e.g. a container, for supplying liquid or other fluent material to a discharge device
B05B 12/00 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
An optical stack includes a reflective polarizer including a plurality of interference layers and an absorbing polarizer disposed on the reflective polarizer. The plurality of interference layers transmits at least about 85% of an incident light having a first polarization state, reflects at least about 80% of the incident light having a second polarization state, and transmits less than about 0.1% of the incident light having the second polarization state. The absorbing polarizer has a first transmittance for the first polarization state and a second transmittance for the second polarization state. An average of the first and second transmittances is greater than about 0.46. The second transmittance has a first standard deviation. The optical stack has a transmittance for the second polarization state having a second standard deviation which is less than the first standard deviation by at least about 10%. A display includes the optical stack.
A mirror system for a side- or rear-view mirror of a vehicle includes a light absorbing layer and an optical film having a plurality of layers disposed on the light absorbing layer. For substantially normally incident light and a blue, green, and red wavelength range extending from about 420-485 nm, 525-575 nm and 625-740 nm, respectively, and for at least one polarization state, the plurality of layers includes a reflection band having a substantially flat top region at least 100 nm wide. The reflection band includes left and right band edges at respective short and long wavelength sides. The plurality of layers has an average optical reflectance R1 of greater than about 70% and a standard of deviation of less than about 5% in the substantially flat top region. An average optical reflectance Rb is less than about 0.8R1 in the blue wavelength range.
An optical system (300) includes a display (10) configured to emit an image, a polymeric reflective polarizer (50), a partial reflector (110), and a light control film (LCF) (120). The emitted image is transmitted by the polymeric reflective polarizer (50) after the emitted image is reflected at least once by each of the polymeric reflective polarizer (50) and the partial reflector (110). The LCF (120) is disposed on the folded optical axis (30) and has a plurality of alternating light absorbing and light transmissive regions (121,122). For first and second image light rays that are emitted by the display (10) and are transmitted, as respective first and second leaking transmitted light rays (12a,14), by the partial reflector (110) after being first reflected by the polymeric reflective polarizer (50), the LCF (120) reduces percent optical intensities of the first and second leaking transmitted light rays (12a,14) by respective first and second factors, the first factor less than about 2 and the second factor greater than about 5.
The present disclosure provides a system for detecting a fall event of a user using a harness. The system includes an electronic unit configured to be coupled to the harness. The electronic unit includes a activation element configured to be mechanically actuated from an inactive configuration to an active configuration and an electronic circuit electrically coupled to the activation element. The system further includes a mechanical unit including a mechanical structure configured to be coupled to the harness. The system further includes a lost motion connector movably coupling the mechanical structure to the activation element and having a predetermined movement range. The lost motion connector allows a movement of the mechanical structure relative to the activation element within the predetermined movement range. The lost motion connector is configured to mechanically actuate the activation element to the active configuration when the movement of the mechanical structure relative to the activation element exceeds the predetermined movement range.
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08B 25/01 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
77.
CURABLE PRECURSOR OF AN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION COMPRISING CALCIUM HYDROXIDE NITRATE PARTICLES
The present disclosure relates to a curable precursor of an adhesive composition, the curable precursor comprising a curable resin and a curing accelerator, wherein the curing accelerator comprises calcium hydroxide nitrate particles. The present disclosure further relates to processes for making calcium hydroxide nitrate particles as used for said curable precursor.
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
An optical waveguide (200) includes an optical core (30) configured to propagate an image light therealong, and first and second multilayer gratings (40) disposed on the optical core (30). The first multilayer grating (40a) is configured to receive an image light from an image projector (70a) and inject at least a portion of the received image light into the optical core (30). The injected image light propagates along the optical core (30) by total internal reflection. The second multilayer grating (40b) is configured to receive a portion of the injected image light and extract a portion of the received injected image light from the optical core (30) for viewing. Each of the first and second multilayer gratings (40) include an inorganic undulating layer (60) having a wave-like shape along a width direction and a planarizing adhesive layer (50) disposed between the undulating layer (60) and the optical core (30) and planarizing one of the undulating major surfaces of the inorganic undulating layer (60).
G02B 6/12 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind
G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths
G02B 6/13 - Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method
79.
FILM MATERIAL WITH PROTECTIVE FILM LAYER AND METHODS
Film material and a method for its application, particularly suitable for protective and adhesive films used in wrap film applications, is provided. The film material 1000 comprises a flexible base film 100 with a first surface 120 and an opposite second surface 140, an adhesive layer 200 bonded to the second surface 140 of the base film 100, a release liner 300 releasably attached to the adhesive layer 200, and a protective film layer 400 releasably attached to the first surface 120 of the base film 100. The protective film layer 400 features an adherent layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer, an elastomeric polymer or a thermoplastic elastomer. This film material can be wound into a roll or converted into discrete sheets, providing high lifting resistance, superior optical clarity, and enhanced durability.
A multilayer substrate is provided. The multilayer substrate includes a mesh substrate having a discontinuous polymeric layer disposed on an exterior of a first major surface of the mesh substrate. The discontinuous polymeric layer provides a designed surface of the multilayer substrate. The discontinuous polymeric layer has a first major surface that is opposite the mesh substrate. Either: a) the first major surface of the discontinuous polymeric layer has a planar surface, in which the designed surface exhibits an average flatness of 50 micrometers or less; or b) the first major surface of the discontinuous polymeric layer includes a patterned structured surface. An abrasive article is also provided, including a multilayer substrate and abrasive particles of 36 to 3000 grade in size attached to the designed surface of the multilayer substrate and/or abrasive particles of 36 to 30000 grade in size distributed in the discontinuous polymeric layer of the multilayer substrate. Methods of making the multilayer substrates and abrasive articles are also provided.
An adhesive composition is provided, along with related assemblies and methods. The adhesive composition comprises a mixture of an alkali metal silicate; a polycarboxy late; and a catechol. Use of a carboxylated polymer in combination with the catechol wetting agent can increase viscosity and prevent adhesive permeation when coated onto a fibrous surface while also reducing surface tension of the solution to promote coating stability.
A braking device such as for use in a fall-protection apparatus such as a self-retracting lifeline. The braking device may include a velocity -actuated pawl that is configured to be a high-moment-of-inertia pawl, e.g. by equipping the pawl with a ballast element. The device may include an inertia disk that is a damped, e.g. an actively damped, inertia disk. The velocity-actuated pawl may be biased toward a disengaged position, and the inertia disk may be biased toward a home position, by way of a co-biasing arrangement using the same biasing element.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
F16D 59/00 - Self-acting brakes, e.g. coming into operation at a predetermined speed
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
A62B 1/14 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brakes sliding on the rope
The present disclosure provides a visor assembly (100) for a helmet (50). The visor assembly includes a visor (106) including a visor body (108) and a viewing window (116) disposed centrally to the visor body. The visor further includes a first protective shield (120) attached to the visor body and arranged covering the viewing window. The visor further includes a retaining member (122) including a retaining cavity (124). The visor assembly includes a connector (130) configured to be received in the retaining cavity, such that the connector is removably coupled to the visor. The connector includes a connector body (132) and an attachment member (134) pivotally coupled to the connector body, such that the attachment member is rotatable about a pivot axis relative to the connector body. The connector further includes at least one actuating member (136) received in the connector body and configured to be moved along the pivot axis between a locked position and an unlocked position.
The present disclosure provides porous spacers for a direct air capture sheet including carbon dioxide-sorbent particles distributed in a polymeric matrix. The porous spacer has a form of strips and/or dots. Parallel contactors are also provided, including spaced apart carbon dioxide-sorbent sheets. Directly adjacent carbon dioxide-sorbent sheets are spaced from each other by the porous spacers.
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01J 20/00 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof
86.
PUSH-PULL CONNECTOR FOR EXPANDED-BEAM OPTICAL FERRULES
An optical connector configured to mate with a mating optical connector includes an optical ferrule assembly having optical waveguides attached to a first attachment area of an optical ferrule, and a cable retainer attached to the optical waveguides at a second attachment area of the optical waveguides, and a housing configured to house the optical ferrule assembly including a top housing portion configured to be removably assembled to a bottom housing portion. When the optical ferrule assembly is disposed in the bottom housing portion and the top housing portion is assembled to the bottom housing portion, a first retaining feature of the top housing portion contacts the cable retainer and holds the cable retainer in the housing at an oblique angle relative to a mating direction of the optical connector, with the optical ferrule resting on, but not secured to, one or more resting features inside the bottom housing portion.
Optical films, such as reflective polarizer films, and optical systems including the optical films are described. An optical system includes one or more optical lenses having at least one curved major surface, a partial reflector, and a reflective polarizer. For a substantially normally incident light in a predetermined wavelength range extending at least from about 450 nm to about 600 nm: the partial reflector has an average optical reflectance of at least 30%, and the reflective polarizer has an average optical reflectance Rs for a first polarization state, an average optical 10 transmittance Tp for an orthogonal second polarization state, and an average optical reflectance Rp for the second polarization state, where Tp≥80%, Rp≤1%, and 50%≤Rs≤95%.
Described herein is patterned mask for reaction ion etching silicon substrates, wherein the patterned mask is derived from a (meth)acrylate-functionalized silicone and a plurality of inorganic nanoparticles.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
H01L 21/308 - Chemical or electrical treatment, e.g. electrolytic etching using masks
89.
A HIGH PARTICLE LOADED THIN FILM FOR USE AS A REACTIVE ION ETCHING MASK AND METHODS THEREOF
Described herein is mask for reaction ion etching silicon substrates, wherein the mask comprises a thin film comprising at least 60% by weight of inorganic nanoparticles. The thin film is coated over a patterned replication resin, which is disposed onto top of an amorphous silicon layer. A method is described wherein patterning a replication resin is disposed on an amorphous silicon layer, wherein the replication resin comprises a nanostructured surface. A thin film comprising at least 60% by weight of inorganic nanoparticles is disposed onto the nanostructured surface. The articles can then be etched by reactive ion etching to pattern the amorphous silicon layer.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
H01L 21/308 - Chemical or electrical treatment, e.g. electrolytic etching using masks
G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
90.
ABRASIVE ARTICLE SENSORS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
A loading detection system is presented includes an inductive sensor that senses an induction value for an abrasive article when in proximity to it, an abrasive article evaluator that receives the sensed induction value, identifies a loaded material on the abrasive article, and quantifies an amount of the loaded material based on the induction value, and a communication component that communicates an indication of the amount of loaded material.
B24B 49/10 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or workArrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving electrical means
A curable composition comprises from 45 to 80 percent by weight of epoxy resin preparable by reaction of epichlorohydrin with at least one of bisphenol A or bisphenol F, from 6 to 12 percent by weight of an at least trifunctional (meth)acrylate, from 5 to 45 percent by weight of a polythiol, from 0 to 10 percent by weight of dicyandiamide, 0.1 to 2 percent free-radical photoinitiator, 0.5 to 1 percent by weight of a 2-alkylimidazole, and from 0 to 5 percent of phenolic resin. The curable composition is useful for preparing treated backings that can be incorporated in coated abrasive articles and used to abrade a workpiece.
Optical films and polarizing beam splitters including the optical films are described. In some cases, the optical film includes a first optical stack disposed on, and spaced apart by one or more spacer layers from, a second optical stack, each optical stack comprising a plurality of polymeric interference layers reflecting and transmitting light primarily by optical interference in a same predetermined wavelength range. Each optical stack has interference layers closer to the one or more spacer layers that reflect longer wavelengths and interference layers farther from the one or more spacer layers that reflect shorter wavelengths.
Provided is a direct air capture module for carbon dioxide comprising a bag portion formed of two sheets each of which is made of a thermally weldable material, wherein the bag portion is formed by thermally welding a periphery of the bag portion, and wherein at least one of the two sheets is a microporous film. The microporous film comprises a thermoplastic polymer and has a gas permeability by having pores communicating with each other in the thickness direction so as to connect both main surfaces. The microporous film has a maximum pore diameter, measured in accordance with ASTM F316-03 (2019 re-approved version), ranging from 0.05 µm or more and less than 10 µm.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
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TWO-PART EPOXY ADHESIVE THAT CO-CURES WITH URETHANE ADHESIVES
Two-part adhesive compositions include Part A) a curative part including at least one diamine curing agent and at least one modified aralkylene diamine curing agent, and Part B) an epoxy part including at least one epoxy resin. The two-part adhesive composition, upon mixing cures at room temperature, and the curing of the two-part adhesive composition occurs even if the mixed two-part adhesive composition is placed adjacent to an uncured or partially cured two-part curing urethane adhesive.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of polishing semiconductor wafers. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for polishing a semiconductor wafer, based on a causal model that measures current causal relationships between input settings and a quality of semiconductor wafers; ii) receiving a measure of the quality of the semiconductor wafer polished with the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the semiconductor wafer polished with the configuration of input settings, the causal model.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
B24B 37/005 - Control means for lapping machines or devices
H01L 21/461 - Treatment of semiconductor bodies using processes or apparatus not provided for in groups to change their surface-physical characteristics or shape, e.g. etching, polishing, cutting
H01L 21/66 - Testing or measuring during manufacture or treatment
A hardhat having an outer major surface, and an air conduit coupled to the outer major surface. The outer major surface of the hardhat and the air conduit form an air channel for a source of supplied air.
Provided is a multilayer adhesive for bonding components within a foldable electronic device. The adhesive includes an elastic layer having opposed first and second major surfaces, where a first viscoelastic skin layer disposed on the first major surface and a second viscoelastic skin layer disposed on the second major surface. The elastic layer has a Tan Delta at 70ºC of from 0.02 to 0.20 and each of the first and second viscoelastic skin layers independently has a Tan Delta at 70ºC of from 0.20 to 0.55, with the Tan Delta of each of first and second viscoelastic skin layers being at least 125 percent that of the elastic layer. Advantageously, the multilayer adhesive enables a high degree of crease recovery, while preserving strong adhesion and decoupling bending stresses to avoid damage to functional layers within the foldable electronic device.
