Cleaning fluids include at least two fluid components. The first fluid component is a hydrofluorothioether or a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, or at least one of the isomers of a hydrochlorofluoroolefin, and the second fluid component is an alcohol with 1-5 carbon atoms. The cleaning fluid provides enhanced removal of particulate contamination, improved reduction of particle reattachment, or a combination thereof when compared to a cleaning fluid comprising a fluorinated fluid.
Pad conditioning brushes are described. In particular, pad conditioning brushes including a carrier layer and a plurality of abrasive particle-free brush bristles extending from the carrier layer are described. The carrier layer and the plurality of brush bristles form a unitary body. Such brushes may provide excellent performance compared to traditional conditioning disks.
B24B 29/00 - Machines or devices for polishing surfaces on work by means of tools made of soft or flexible material with or without the application of solid or liquid polishing agents
B24B 53/017 - Devices or means for dressing, cleaning or otherwise conditioning lapping tools
Systems and methods for customizing medical tapes from a roll stock at customer use sites are provided. The system includes a tape converting machine where an adhesion modification mechanism is configured to modify adhesion properties of the tape from the roll stock, automatically or based on received customization instructions.
Adapter (130, 430, 500, 600, 700)s for mixing devices are provided. The adapter (130, 430, 500, 600, 700) connects to a fluid delivery component (110, 310, 410) at the first end (132, 332, 432, 532, 612A, 612B, 632, 732) to receive multiple fluid feeding materials and connects to a mixer tip (120, 320, 420, 820) at the second end (134, 334, 434, 634, 734) to deliver the feeding materials.
Provided is an electrically-conductive assembly and methods thereof. The electrically-conductive assembly includes a release liner having a major surface, a conductive layer extending across a portion of the major surface according to a pre-determined shape, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed between the release liner and the conductive layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be mutually coextensive with the conductive layer. An insulating layer is disposed on the conductive layer and the release liner, such that the conductive layer and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer are captured between the insulating layer and the major surface of the release liner. The provided assembly can sustain an electrical current to carry signals or distribute power in layered composite structures.
An adhesive system comprising a tape and an activator, wherein the activator includes an oxidizing agent and is a liquid at normal temperature and pressure; and wherein the tape includes a curable adhesive free-standing film adjacent to a curable foam support layer, wherein the curable adhesive free-standing film comprises: a) a film-forming polymer or oligomer; b) a species comprising unsaturated free-radically polymerizable groups, which may be a) or a species other than a); and c) a transition metal cation.
Provided is an adhesive that includes a crosslinked network of polyvinyl acetal and acrylic copolymer obtained by reacting a functionalized polyvinyl acetal and acrylic monomers. The functionalized polyvinyl acetal is present in a weight fraction of from 1 percent to 20 percent of the overall weight of the adhesive and is comprised of a polyvinyl acetal backbone with pendent functional groups reactive with the acrylic monomers. The acrylic copolymer is present in a weight fraction of from 60 percent to 99 percent of the overall weight of the adhesive. Advantageously, the adhesive can provide both deformation resistance to prevent mechanical read-through of components from the backside of a polarizer-less display and a low coefficient of restitution for impact damping performance.
C08F 8/30 - Introducing nitrogen atoms or nitrogen-containing groups
C08F 261/12 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of oxygen-containing monomers as defined in group on to polymers of unsaturated acetals or ketals
C09J 4/06 - Adhesives based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond in combination with a macromolecular compound other than an unsaturated polymer of groups
A temporary bonding film includes a polyimide core film layer having a first surface and a second surface; a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the first surface of the polyimide core film layer; an epoxy thermoset adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the polyimide core film layer; and a laser-releasable elastomeric layer disposed on the epoxy thermoset adhesive layer. In a preferred embodiment, the laser-releasable elastomeric layer comprises carbon black.
H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
A conditioning disk with microfeatures is described. More specifically, a conditioning disk with at least one discrete abrasive element and at least one microfeature. The asymmetry of the at least one microstructure may enable, based on orientation, a wide range of pad polishing parameters, such as surface roughness and pad wear rate.
B24B 53/017 - Devices or means for dressing, cleaning or otherwise conditioning lapping tools
B24D 7/06 - Bonded abrasive wheels, or wheels with inserted abrasive blocks, designed for acting otherwise than only by their periphery, e.g. by the front faceBushings or mountings therefor with inserted abrasive blocks, e.g. segmental
10.
RESPIRATOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE FIT CHECK DEVICES AND METHODS
A respiratory mask body defining a breathable air zone for a wearer and having a shut-off valve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body includes one or more inlet ports configured to receive one or more breathing air source components. The shut-off valve is operable between a closed position and an open position, and when in a closed position the shut-off valve prevents fluid communication between the one or more inlet ports and the breathable air zone and the shut-off valve returns to an open position in the absence of an applied force.
A dual-molded silicone-polyamide composite article including a first molded piece that comprises a blend of polyamide and an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and a second molded piece that comprises a thermoset, hydrosilylation-cure silicone polymer. A portion of a surface of the second molded piece is autogenously bonded to a portion of a surface of the first molded piece.
A62B 18/08 - Component parts for gas-masks or gas-helmets, e.g. windows, straps, speech transmitters, signal-devices
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29K 77/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, as moulding material
B29K 83/00 - Use of polymers having silicon, with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen or carbon only, in the main chain, as moulding material
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 25/14 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising copolymers in which synthetic rubber constituents predominate
Fluorine-free small molecule additives of structure where X1 and X2 are independently hydrocarbyl or heterohydrocarbyl; and Q and Q are independently —Si—(O—Si(CH3)3)3 or —(O—Si(CH3)2)n—O—Si(CH3)3 and where n is an integer from 0 to 30, inclusive for use in solid-state formulations, e.g., thermoplastic articles, for use in low hysteresis water repellent applications. Methods of preparing such compositions and additives.
Fluorine-free small molecule additives of structure where X1 and X2 are independently hydrocarbyl or heterohydrocarbyl; and Q and Q are independently —Si—(O—Si(CH3)3)3 or —(O—Si(CH3)2)n—O—Si(CH3)3 and where n is an integer from 0 to 30, inclusive for use in solid-state formulations, e.g., thermoplastic articles, for use in low hysteresis water repellent applications. Methods of preparing such compositions and additives.
D01F 6/06 - Monocomponent man-made filaments or the like of synthetic polymersManufacture thereof from homopolymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from polyolefins from polypropylene
D04H 1/56 - 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 welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving in association with fibre formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion of staple fibres
The present invention provides a dual lock fastener connecting structure, comprising: a base and a protruding leg. The base comprises a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other, and the first surface of the base is configured to be connected to a dual lock upper strip or a dual lock lower strip of the dual lock fastener; the protruding leg is arranged on the second surface of the base, and snap clamps which are opposite to each other are arranged on the side surfaces of the protruding leg; surface of the base; and an accommodating space is formed between the snap clamps and the second surface of the base, wherein the height of the accommodating space is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to the second surface of the base. In this way, a sheet metal part can be engaged in the accommodating space, and the height of the accommodating space is adjusted on the basis of the thickness of the sheet metal part.
F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
An optical film includes a plurality of first layers disposed on a plurality of polymeric second layers. Each of at least 30% of the first layers includes at least 30% by weight of an inorganic material. For a substantially normally incident light, a blue wavelength range extending from about 420 nm to about 480 nm, a green wavelength range extending from about 490 nm to about 560 nm, and a red wavelength range extending from about 590 nm to about 670 nm, the optical film and the plurality of second layers have respective average optical reflectances Rof(b) and R2(b) in the blue wavelength range, Rof(g) and R2(g) in the green wavelength range, and Rof(r) and R2(r) in the red wavelength range, where 0≤Rof(b)−R2(b)≤25%; Rof(g)−R2(g)>30%; and each of Rof(r) and R2(r) is greater than about 60% and |Rof(r)−R2(r)| is less than about 20%.
A covering latch configured to secure an optical ferrule received in an optical cradle including a cover portion configured to extend across and cover at least a portion of the optical ferrule, a pair of rear arms and an opposing elastic front arm extending downwardly from proximate respective rear and front ends of the cover portion for engaging respective rear and front sides of the optical cradle. The pair of rear arms define an opening therebetween for receiving an optical waveguide attached to the optical ferrule, such that pulling the cover portion rearwardly, causes the elastic front arm to flex, and the rear arms to disengage from the rear side of the optical cradle.
Described herein is the use of a non-fluorinated preformed polyester in the melt processing of a non-fluorinated polymer composition, wherein the preformed ester is a product of a polyol and a saturated, aliphatic polyacid.
The present disclosure relates to a coil assembly. Specifically, according to an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a coil assembly including: a coil; and at least one pair of terminals among first terminals, second terminals, and third terminals for electrically connecting different electronic devices, wherein the coil includes: major coil surfaces which face each other and are substantially planar; and at least a first film and a second film which are laminated and are wound to form a plurality of loops which are substantially concentric, and wherein the first film and the second film include at least one electrically conductive layer, respectively.
B24D 5/06 - Bonded abrasive wheels, or wheels with inserted abrasive blocks, designed for acting only by their peripheryBushings or mountings therefor with inserted abrasive blocks, e.g. segmental
B24D 18/00 - Manufacture of grinding tools, e.g. wheels, not otherwise provided for
Object: Provided is a decorative vapor deposition sheet that can reduce or prevent a defect, such as the breaking of a metal vapor deposition layer or the entire sheet, even when applied to a forming method requiring high temperature or the like.
Object: Provided is a decorative vapor deposition sheet that can reduce or prevent a defect, such as the breaking of a metal vapor deposition layer or the entire sheet, even when applied to a forming method requiring high temperature or the like.
The decorative vapor deposition sheet of an embodiment of the present disclosure is a decorative vapor deposition sheet including a cover resin layer and a metal vapor deposition layer, in which the cover resin layer has a thickness of approximately 50 micrometers or greater, the metal vapor deposition layer exhibits a granular structure, a breaking elongation of the decorative vapor deposition sheet at 20° C. is approximately 120% or greater, and a breaking elongation of the decorative vapor deposition sheet at 160° C. is approximately 350% or greater.
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
A liquid spray gun nozzle assembly is disclosed, featuring a coating liquid inlet portion with a liquid connector for connection to an external liquid source, and a coating liquid outlet portion with a liquid nozzle for spraying the coating liquid along a spray axis. The assembly includes a coating liquid flow path connecting the inlet portion to the liquid nozzle. Opposite the outlet portion, a spray gun connection portion is designed to connect the nozzle assembly to a compatible spray gun body. This connection portion includes a nozzle alignment feature that aligns with a corresponding feature on the spray gun body.
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
Methods for managing notes, either digital notes or images of physical notes. One feature uses multiple drawing layers divided into tiles to render drawing operations. The tiles with drawing changes are rendered in new tiles while tiles without changes are used from a previous drawing layer. This feature accommodates redo and undo commands by pushing or popping a layer on the history stack of layers. Another feature uses a displayed plus button that expands upon touch to display actions. A user can touch an action to select it and, upon releasing the touch, the action is executed with respect to displayed boards of digital notes. Another feature receives a 3D model of notes from a video scan and uses a transformation matrix to convert the notes in the 3D model to corresponding digital notes.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
24.
NONWOVEN ABRASIVE ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
A nonwoven abrasive article comprises a lofty open nonwoven fiber web comprising entangled fibers. The fibers have an average diameter, and the fiber web has first and second opposed major surfaces and a porous interior therebetween. An abrasive material is predominantly disposed within the porous interior. The abrasive material comprises abrasive particles at least partially retained in a binder. The abrasive material comprises elongated blobs. Each elongated blob is respectively bonded to at least one of the fibers. The elongated blobs have a minimum width of at least two times the average diameter of the fibers, wherein a majority of the elongated blobs are longitudinally aligned within 40 degrees. The abrasive particles are magnetizable, the elongated blobs further comprise magnetizable particles different from the abrasive particles, or both. Methods of making the nonwoven abrasive article are also disclosed.
The present invention provides a single-component epoxy adhesive composition and a preparation method thereof. The single-component epoxy adhesive composition comprises, based on the total weight thereof as 100 wt %: 42-67 wt % of an epoxy resin without a benzene ring structure; 32-57 wt % of a polymercaptan; and 0.1-12 wt % of an initiator. The single-component epoxy adhesive composition according to a technical solution of the invention has high light transmittance after curing, long time available for construction, good adhesion, and in particular good weather resistance (yellowing resistance), and is suitable for electronic industrial assembly, and especially for the assembly and sealing of electronic display devices.
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
The disclosure relates to an electrically conductive bonding tape and an electronic device including the same. Specifically, according to an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided an electrically conductive bonding tape, including an electrically conductive first adhesive layer including opposing first and second major surfaces and electrically conductive along at least a thickness direction, the first adhesive layer having an average thickness t and including a substantially electrically insulative first adhesive material and pluralities of electrically conductive first and second particles dispersed in the first adhesive material, the first and second particles having respective average thickness t1 and t2, t1/t being 0.7-0.95 inclusive, t2/t being 0.2-0.7 inclusive.
The present invention is a laminate including a post-UV curable adhesive layer, a UV absorbing adhesive layer, and a substrate film positioned between the post-UV curable adhesive layer and the UV absorbing adhesive layer. The substrate film is acrylate-based and includes a cross-linker. The substrate film has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of between about 25° C. and about 90° C.
A pleated filter media comprising front pleats and rear pleats, with at least some of the front pleats having junctions at which local areas of adjoining front pleat walls of the front pleat are frontally joined together. The junctions may be at discrete locations that are spaced along a pleat direction of the front pleats. For any two nearest-neighbor front pleats, the junctions of one of the front pleats may be offset, along the pleat direction, from the junctions of the other front pleat.
An optical system is substantially centered on an optical axis and includes a display panel configured to emit an image, where the optical system configured to display a virtual image of the emitted image emitted to a viewer; and an optical lens disposed between a partial reflector and a reflective polarizer. The partial reflector has an average optical reflectance of at least 30% in a desired plurality of wavelengths. The reflective polarizer is configured to substantially transmit light having a first polarization state and substantially reflect light having an orthogonal second polarization state. The reflective polarizer is curved about two orthogonal axes and disposed on a major surface of the optical lens. The reflective polarizer is substantially optically uniaxial at at least one location of the reflective polarizer. The emitted image is transmitted by the reflective polarizer after it is first reflected by the reflective polarizer.
A display system includes a substrate, an optically reflecting first film defining a plurality of first openings across a length and a width of the first major surface, pluralities of visible light emitting first devices, infrared light emitting second devices, and infrared light detecting third devices disposed in the first openings of the first film and mounted on the substrate, and an optically reflecting second film disposed on the pluralities of first, second, and third devices and the optically reflecting first film opposite the substrate. For a visible wavelength range and an infrared wavelength range, the first film has an average reflectance of greater than about 60% for each of the visible and infrared wavelength ranges, and the second film has an average reflectance of greater than about 60% for the visible wavelength range and an average transmittance of greater than about 50% for the infrared wavelength range.
The present disclosure provides a thermal runaway protection film for a lithium ion battery, the film having a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, the film comprising at least one protection layer comprising (a) at least one silicone and (b) at least one silicate and/or silicon oxide mineral filler compound in an amount of at least 40 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the at least one protection layer, and at least one adhesive layer, wherein at least one major surface exhibits adhesive properties and wherein the at least one adhesive layer represents the at least one major surface exhibiting adhesive properties.
C09J 7/25 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
A defect tracking system that includes an image capturing device configured to capture an image of a surface. The system also includes a defect indicia receiver that is configured to receive a defect indication. The defect indication comprises a defect on the surface. The system also includes a defect mapper configured to map the defect to the surface. The system also includes a user interface generator configured to generate a defect map to show the detected defect. The system also includes a display component configured to display the defect map.
B62D 65/00 - Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
A transfer article (100) comprising a substrate (110), a first acrylate layer (120) overlaying the substrate layer (110), a release layer (130) overlaying the first acrylate layer (120), a second acrylate layer (140) overlaying the release layer (130), and a function layer (150) overlaying the second acrylate layer (140). The release layer (130) comprises a metal layer or a doped semiconductor layer. The function layer (150) may be applied to a surface of a receiving article (170) and the release layer (130) removed from the receiving article (170) such that the function layer (150) and second acrylate layer (140) remain on the surface of the receiving article (170).
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 15/082 - 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 vinyl resinsLayered 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 acrylic resins
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 system configured to generate purchase price indices (PPIs) for various uses including anomaly detection techniques is described. The system includes a memory configured to store purchasing transaction data for an organization, one or more portfolio components associated with the purchasing transaction data, and one or more external indices. The system includes processing circuitry being configured to select one or more of the portfolio components stored to the memory to form a candidate portfolio, to determine a reference quantity and a reference spend associated with the candidate portfolio based on portions of the purchasing transaction data that are associated with the one or more portfolio components included in the candidate portfolio, to generate a monthly adjusted portfolio spend for the candidate portfolio, to normalize the monthly adjusted portfolio spend to form an internal index associated with the candidate portfolio, and to store the internal index to the memory.
Structured surfaces are described. In one embodiment, the structured surface comprises a plurality of structures having complement cumulative slope magnitude distribution (Fcc) such that at least 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 90% of structures have a slope greater than 10 degrees; and less than 80% of the structures have a slope greater than 35 degrees. In other embodiments, the structures comprise peaks and valleys defined by a Cartesian coordinate system such that the peaks and valleys have a width and length in the x-y plane and a height in the z-direction and at least a portion of the peaks and/or valleys vary in height in the y direction and/or the x-direction by at least 10% of the average height. Articles and methods are also described.
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
A composition includes an acrylic polymer, an emulsifier, and water. The acrylic polymer includes monomer units of at least one alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate, wherein alkyl has at least 8 carbon atoms. Not more than one percent by weight of monomer units include a carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, or phosphonic acid, based on the total weight of monomer units in the acrylic polymer. The composition is an emulsion of the acrylic polymer in water. The composition is a spray adhesive composition and/or coagulates upon being subjected to shear forces. A process for making the composition and a method for making a bonded article using the composition are also described.
C08L 33/06 - 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
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 5/10 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an adhesive surface
C08F 2/26 - Emulsion polymerisation with the aid of emulsifying agents anionic
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 7/10 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils without carriers
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
37.
COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN LOW SURFACE-ENERGY APPLICATIONS
Fluorine-free and silicone-free small molecule additives of structure (I) where each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is independently a 12 to 50 carbon alkyl group, optionally a 14 to 40 carbon alkyl group, or optionally an 18 to 30 carbon alkyl group for use in solid-state formulations, e.g., thermoplastic articles, for use in low hysteresis water repellent applications such as ultra-repellent surfaces. Methods of preparing such compositions and additives are provided.
Fluorine-free and silicone-free small molecule additives of structure (I) where each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is independently a 12 to 50 carbon alkyl group, optionally a 14 to 40 carbon alkyl group, or optionally an 18 to 30 carbon alkyl group for use in solid-state formulations, e.g., thermoplastic articles, for use in low hysteresis water repellent applications such as ultra-repellent surfaces. Methods of preparing such compositions and additives are provided.
The present disclosure provides an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with a worker. The article of PPE includes at least one sensor configured to generate signals indicative of a sensed variable related to at least one of the worker and the work environment. The article of PPE further includes a processor communicably coupled to the at least one sensor and at least one other article of PPE associated with one other worker. The processor is configured to receive the signals from the at least one sensor. The processor is further configured to determine one or more messages corresponding to the signals. The processor is further configured to transmit the one or more messages directly to the at least one other article of PPE based on at least one of a push communication protocol, a pull communication protocol, and a continuous communication protocol.
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
H04L 51/224 - Monitoring or handling of messages providing notification on incoming messages, e.g. pushed notifications of received messages
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
39.
OPTICAL STACK INCLUDING REFLECTIVE POLARIZER AND OPTICAL LENS
An optical stack includes a reflective polarizer disposed on, and substantially conforming to, a major surface of an optical lens. The reflective polarizer substantially reflects light having a first polarization state and substantially transmits light having an orthogonal second polarization state. The optical lens has an optical retardance of greater than 10 nm at a first location in a largest optically active region of the optical lens. A same principal axis of the optical retardance is aligned with a same one of the first and second polarization states to within about 10 degrees at the first location.
G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising
G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
An electrical property sensor is presented that includes a printed circuit board with a first face separated from a second face by a thickness, the first face having a length and a width. The sensor also includes an aperture extending from a first face of the printed circuit board to a second face of the printed circuit board. The aperture includes a receiving electrode and a transmitting electrode. When a fluid flows through the aperture and a voltage is provided at the transmitting electrode, a cunent flow is measured at the receiving electrode.
G01F 1/64 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by measuring electrical currents passing through the fluid flowMeasuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by measuring electrical potential generated by the fluid flow, e.g. by electrochemical, contact, or friction effects
G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
G01N 27/07 - Construction of measuring vesselsElectrodes therefor
G01N 27/08 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a liquid which is flowing continuously
41.
Optical Stack Including Multilayer Optical Film and Radio-Wave Anti-Reflection Sheet
An optical stack includes a substrate, a radio-wave anti-reflection sheet configured to reduce reflection from the optical stack of radio waves at a predetermined operating frequency, and a visible light reflective, infrared light transmissive multilayer optical film disposed between the radio-wave anti-reflection sheet and the substrate. For radiation substantially normally incident on the radio-wave anti-reflection sheet and for a first frequency range at least 20 GHz wide, centered on the predetermined operating frequency, and disposed between about 1 GHz and about 120 GHz, a return loss of the optical stack is asymmetric about the predetermined operating frequency in the first frequency range. The optical stack has a largest return loss S11L in the first frequency range of less than −10 dB and a difference between the largest return loss S11L and a smallest return loss S11S in the first frequency range is less than about 2 dB.
G01S 7/03 - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
Castable compositions are described. The castable composition comprise a liquid silicone rubber, a thixotropic agent comprising organic fibrils, and hollow glass microspheres. Cured compositions and methods of making the castable compositions, as well as battery modules comprising a plurality of battery cells and such cured compositions are also described.
Articles (i.e., first articles) with a photoiniferter covalently attached at multiple locations of a substrate having an inorganic oxide coating on a polymeric film are provided. These first articles can be used to form other articles (i.e., second articles) with multiple polymers covalently attached to the inorganic oxide coating of the substrate. The attached polymers are in the form of polymeric brushes extending from the surface of the inorganic oxide coating of the substrate. The polymeric brushes can be functionalized with groups that can bind compounds used in chemical and/or biochemical assays including pharmaceutical assays. The second articles can be used in various analytical devices.
A packaged tape includes a tape having a length, such as a pavement marking tape having a base tape, adhesive, and liner. The tape includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The tape is folded in a festoon form arrangement with the second end of the tape being available to be joined to a first end of another tape folded in the festoon form arrangement. While the packaged tape is being dispensed and applied, or before such, the second end can be spliced to an end of another packaged tape in the festoon form arrangement.
E01F 9/512 - Preformed road surface markings, e.g. of sheet materialMethods of applying preformed markings
45.
POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING A POLYMERIZABLE COMPONENT AND A REDOX INITIATION SYSTEM CONTAINING A PHOTOLABILE REDUCING AGENT, AND A PHOTOLABILE REDUCING AGENT
Polymerizable compositions are provided, including a polymerizable component and a redox initiation system. The redox initiation system includes a transition metal complex that participates in a redox cycle; an oxidizing agent; and a photolabile reducing agent containing a benzophenone moiety. On exposure to actinic radiation, such as UV, the photolabile reducing agent photolyzes, releasing the reducing agent and initiating the redox-initiated polymerization of the polymerizable component. Also provided is a photolabile reducing agent.
C07D 307/62 - Three oxygen atoms, e.g. ascorbic acid
C07D 407/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
46.
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING LENS FILM AND MASK LAYER
An optical construction includes a lens film having an outermost structured first major surface and an opposing outermost substantially planar second major surface. The first major surface includes a plurality of microlenses. A radiation cured optically opaque mask layer is disposed on the second major surface of the lens film. The mask layer has an average thickness of less than about 10 microns and defines a plurality of laser-ablated through openings therein. The through openings are aligned to the microlenses in a one-to-one correspondence, such that for a light incident on the structured first major surface along an incident direction forming an incident angle with the second major surface, an optical transmittance of the optical construction as a function of a transmitted angle includes a first transmitted peak having a first peak transmittance T1≥40%. The first transmitted peak can be within about 10 degrees of the incident angle.
Polishing pads include a polishing layer having a thickness and including a polymer having a working surface and a second surface opposite the working surface are described. In particular, polishing pads where the working surface includes a window, a plurality of precisely shaped pored, a plurality of precisely shaped asperities, and a land region are described. The window has a thickness different from the thickness of the polishing layer and includes a fluorinated polymer. The window has at least 20% transmission for any wavelength of light between 200 nm and 800 nm.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a product. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a product, based on a causal model that measures causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of the product; ii) determining the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings, the causal model.
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]
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
A backlight including a front reflector disposed on a back reflector and defining a cavity therebetween. For a visible wavelength range and for a first incident angle of less than 5 degrees, the front reflector has an average transmittance of less than 20% for the incident light polarized along a first direction, and an average transmittance of between 20% and 85% for the incident light polarized along an orthogonal second direction. For a visible wavelength range and for a second incident angle of greater than 40 degrees, the front reflector has an average transmittance of less than 40% for each of the first and second directions. For at least a first wavelength in an infrared wavelength range, the front reflector has a transmittance of greater than about 40% for each of the first and second incident angles and for each of the first and second directions. For each of the first and second incident angles, for the incident light polarized along each of the first and second directions, the back reflector has a transmittance of greater than 30% for the first infrared wavelength, and an average transmittance of less than 20% in the visible range.
Heat transfer fluids are described. In particular, siloxane heat transfer fluids that have a branched T or Q unit structure where each branch includes a siloxy D-unit group are described. These fluids may be particularly useful for demanding heat transfer applications and suitable for related heat transfer apparatuses and heat transfer methods.
A reflective polarizer includes a plurality of alternating first and second polymeric layers. For different first and second wavelengths in a predetermined wavelength range and for first and second pairs of adjacent first and second polymeric layers where the first and second pairs are spaced apart along a thickness direction of the reflective polarizer: the first and second polymeric layers of the first pair, but not the second pair, have refractive indices along an in-plane axis that differ by less than about 0.002 for the first wavelength; and the first and second layers of the second pair, but not the first pair, have refractive indices along the in-plane axis that differ by less than about 0.002 for the second wavelength. An optical system can include the reflective polarizer.
Chemically differentiated, nanostructured substrates are described. These substrates are directly bonded to a rigid adhesive without the use of an intervening film. Methods of making the chemically differentiated, nanostructured substrates and bonding them to rigid substrates are also described.
A film includes a first layer having a substantially constant thickness. The first layer extends substantially uniformly along a length direction of the first layer and includes adjacent continuous first and second portions extending along the length direction. Each of the first and second portions includes a substantially constant thickness portion extending to an edge of the first layer along a width direction of the first layer, and a tapering portion adjacent the substantially constant thickness portion and having a thickness tapering in the width direction to a minimum thickness at an end of the tapering portion opposite the substantially constant thickness portion. The minimum thickness can be less than 20% of a thickness of the substantially constant thickness portion. The tapering portions of the first and second portions can have respective first and second major surfaces substantially conforming to one another.
Crosslinked silicone foams can be prepared from first and second poly(organosiloxane)s using electron beam radiation. The first poly(organosiloxane) has Si—H groups and the second poly(organosiloxane) has Si—OH groups. Adhesive articles including pressure-sensitive adhesive crosslinked silicone foams are also disclosed.
Provided are an inkjet printing method and an inkjet printing device that can reduce or suppress an unintended crease defect corresponding to a movement direction of a print head. An inkjet printing method of an embodiment of the present disclosure is a printing method of printing an image on a printing medium by a scanning system.
B29C 64/112 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using individual droplets, e.g. from jetting heads
B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers
B41J 2/15 - Arrangement thereof for serial printing
An article of personal protective equipment (PPE) includes a plurality of communication circuits corresponding to a plurality of communication channels, and a controller communicably coupled to the communication circuits. The controller is configured to receive data signals. The controller is further configured to determine a signal strength of the communication channels and generate available connections data for the communication channels. The controller is further configured to determine corresponding data types of the data signals. The controller is further configured to determine available communication channels, select at least one available communication channel based on at least the corresponding data types of the data signals, and select at least one communication circuit corresponding to the at least one available communication channel, such that the at least one communication circuit receives the data signals and transmits the data signals to one or more external devices over the at least one available communication channel.
A self-retracting lifeline (SRL) including a housing within which are a lifeline-bearing drum and a centrifugal brake. The SRL may comprise pawl-supporting infrastructure that is integral with a sidewall of the drum. The drum, including first and second sidewalls and a spool connecting them, and the pawl- supporting infrastructure, may all be portions of a single piece. The SRL may include a motor spring with a radially-inward end that is fixedly connected to a shaft that is non-rotatably fixed to the housing and upon which the drum is rotatably mounted. The motor spring may reside in a casing that is axially mated to the drum so that the casing as a whole, and the drum, cannot substantially rotate relative to each other. The drum may comprise a cavity configured to receive, e.g. to circumscribe, a fitting of a proximal end of a safety line of the SRL, in order to permanently connect the safety line to the drum.
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 1/10 - Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like by making use of rope-lowering devices with brake mechanisms for the winches or pulleys mechanically operated
58.
LIQUID CRYSTAL ELASTOMER ADHESIVE AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME
Provided are articles including a substrate and 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, and wherein the curable composition is in the form of a continuous or discontinuous layer. Also 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 liquid crystal elastomer comprising a monodomain.
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
C08G 75/045 - Polythioethers from mercapto compounds or metallic derivatives thereof from mercapto compounds and unsaturated compounds
C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
C09J 4/00 - Adhesives based on organic non-macromolecular compounds having at least one polymerisable carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond
C09J 5/00 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers
C09J 7/30 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by the adhesive composition
C09J 7/50 - Adhesives in the form of films or foils characterised by a primer layer between the carrier and the adhesive
C09K 19/04 - Liquid crystal materials characterised by the chemical structure of the liquid crystal components
59.
DECORATIVE FILM WITH COVER FILM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SAME
A decorative film with a cover film of an embodiment includes: (a) a polyurethane layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and containing a polyurethane that is crosslinked at least partially, wherein the polyurethane that is crosslinked at least partially includes at least one of a polyester-based polyurethane or a polycarbonate-based polyurethane: (b) a removable cover film having a corona treated or plasma treated surface, wherein the corona treated or plasma treated surface of the removable cover film is in contact with the first surface of the polyurethane layer: (c) a base layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface of the base layer is in contact with the second surface of the polyurethane layer; and (d) an adhesive layer in contact with the second surface of the base layer.
C09J 7/25 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C08J 3/28 - Treatment by wave energy or particle radiation
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
A robotic abrading system that includes a robotic tool coupled to a robotic arm. The robotic arm is configured to move the robotic tool into an abrading position with respect to a workpiece. The system also includes a backup pad coupled to the robotic tool. The system also includes a polishing pad coupled to the backup tool. The backup pad or the polishing pad include a heat accumulation reduction mechanism that passively reduces heat accumulation within the backup pad during successive polishing operations.
B24B 19/26 - Single purpose machines or devices for particular grinding operations not covered by any other main group for grinding workpieces with arcuate surfaces, e.g. parts of car bodies, bumpers or magnetic recording heads
B24B 55/02 - Equipment for cooling the grinding surfaces, e.g. devices for feeding coolant
B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
61.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND KITS FOR FORMULATING STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES
Methods of tuning one or more properties of a multipart structural adhesive composition, the methods including providing a Part I of the multipart structural adhesive via a first processor-controlled delivery mechanism; providing at least a first sub-Part 2 and a second sub-Part 2 of the multipart structural adhesive via at least a second processor-controlled delivery mechanism; and causing to be formed the multipart structural adhesive by combining the Part 1, the first sub-Part 2, and the second sub-Part 2, wherein the amount, ratio, or both of the first sub-Part 2 and the second sub-Part 2 impact the one or more properties of the multipart structural adhesive composition, wherein the amounts or ratios of the Part 1, the first sub-Part 2 and the second sub-Part 2 affect the one or more properties of the multipart structural adhesive composition, and wherein the multipart structural adhesive has an overlap shear strength of at least about 0.75 MPa (109 psi).
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
The present invention is a pressure sensitive adhesive including a polyurethane polymer comprising a reaction product of an isocyanate, a (meth) acrylate-containing alcohol having at least one (meth)acrylate group and at least one alcohol group, and a polyol component having a defined solubility parameter of less than about 10; an oligomer comprising a multifunctional (meth)acrylate; and a photoinitiator. A peel adhesion of the pressure sensitive adhesive to glass decreases at least about 20% after being exposed to light radiation.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 17/06 - 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
Abrasive articles include a circular center member having an outer edge, a radial line, and a radial plane, a plurality of bristles extending outward from the outer edge of the circular center member and having a projection on the radial plane of the center member, the bristles comprise a plurality of abrasive particles, at least a portion of the bristles orient with the projection at a slant angle relative to the corresponding radial line. The abrasive article can have a first direction of use and a second direction of use opposite to the first direction of use, and the abrading performance achieved by the first and the second directions of use is different from each other. Robotic abrading systems can include such abrasive articles for advantageous operations. Methods of making and using such abrasive articles are also disclosed.
B24B 49/16 - 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 taking regard of the load
B24D 13/10 - Wheels having flexibly-acting working parts, e.g. buffing wheelsMountings therefor acting by their periphery comprising assemblies of brushes
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Multilayer Partial Mirror, Backlight, and Display System
A multilayer partial mirror includes a plurality of alternating first a second polymeric layers numbering at least 50 in total, disposed between, and integrally formed with, opposing first and second polymeric skin layers. For a visible wavelength range extending from about 420 nm to about 680 nm and an incident light propagating in an incident plane that includes a x-direction, and for an s-polarized incident light, the multilayer partial mirror has an average reflectance Rs1 for a first incident angle of less than about 10 degrees, and an average reflectance Rs2 for a second incident angle of greater than about 45 degrees, and for a p-polarized incident light, the multilayer partial mirror has an average reflectance Rp1 for the first incident angle, and an average reflectance Rp2 for the second incident angle. Each of Rs2/Rs1 and Rp2/Rp1 is greater than about 1.15.
An optical system that allows a viewer to simultaneously see images created by an electronic display as well as real world objects includes a reflective polarizer as an image combiner for head-mounted displays and an absorptive polarizer deployed in the same combiner to reduce glare by minimizing ambient reflections from the reflective polarizer. To prevent the absorptive polarizer from blocking linearly polarized light sources from being transmitted through the combiner, a weak absorptive polarizer is provided to allow transmission of polarized sources while still minimizing glare.
The present disclosure provides abrasive articles that include an abrasive layer having a contact surface, a first layer coupled to the abrasive layer, and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The first layer is configured to provide contact pressure to the abrasive layer, such as through a higher hardness than the second layer. The second layer is configured to provide conformability to the abrasive layer, such as through a higher compressibility than the first layer. The resulting abrasive articles may exert a consistent contact pressure against a substrate with increased conformability around the substrate, reduced hysteresis, improved removal rate consistency, and/or improved lifetime over abrasive articles that do not use the multiple layer construction described above.
B24D 11/00 - Constructional features of flexible abrasive materialsSpecial features in the manufacture of such materials
B24B 1/00 - Processes of grinding or polishingUse of auxiliary equipment in connection with such processes
B24B 27/033 - Other grinding machines or devices for grinding a surface for cleaning purposes, e.g. for descaling or for grinding off flaws in the surface
B24B 41/047 - Grinding heads for working on plane surfaces
B24D 11/02 - Backings, e.g. foils, webs, mesh fabrics
A head assembly (10) for protection against rotational impact comprising a first and second strap layer (20A, 20B). Also described is a method of operating a head protection assembly as well as a method of retrofitting a head protection assembly with a first and second strap layer.
A light control film has a structured first major surface including structures separated by one or more grooves and having side surfaces. Each groove has one or more landings joining adjacent structures. Each of the side surfaces makes an angle of greater than about 60 degrees with an adjacent landing. At least 80% of the side surfaces and the landings are coated with a first light transmissive layer including inorganic particles at a volume loading of greater than about 5%. At least 70% of the first light transmissive layer on each of the side surfaces and at most 30% of the first light transmissive layer on the landings is coated with a cover layer. The first light transmissive layer coated on the side surfaces has an average surface roughness Ra2, and the first light transmissive layer coated on the landings has an average surface roughness Ra1, where Ra1 > Ra2.
A light control film includes a structured first major surface opposite a second major surface. The structured first major surface includes alternating first and second facets. Each of the first facets makes an average first angle of less than 90 degrees with the second major surface. Each of the second facets makes an average second angle of greater than 60 degrees with the second major surface. At least 80% of each of the facets is coated with a light transmissive layer having an average thickness of greater than 0.005 microns and having inorganic particles at a volume loading of greater than 5% on each of the second facets and at most 30% on each of the first facets coated with a cover layer. The light transmissive layer is coated on the first and second facets having respective arithmetic average surface roughnesses Ra1 and Ra2, such that Ra1 > Ra2.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a thermal runaway protection film for a lithium ion battery, the film comprising at least one protection layer comprising at least one silicone and at least one silicate compound in an amount of at least 40 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the at least one protection layer.
A coil is disclosed. The coil includes a multilayer film wound to form a plurality of substantially concentric loops and substantially planar opposing first and second major surfaces of the coil. The multilayer film includes at least one electrically conductive first layer. The multilayer film further includes an elastically deformable adhesive second layer substantially co-extensive with the at least one electrically conductive first layer in length along a winding direction of the coil and in width generally along a thickness direction of the coil. The elastically deformable adhesive second layer bonds adjacent loops to each other. The elastically deformable adhesive second layer is configured to elastically deform to at least change relative positions of at least some of the adjacent loops while maintaining the bonding between the adjacent loops.
H01F 41/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties
H01F 7/20 - ElectromagnetsActuators including electromagnets without armatures
Nozzle body (1) for a liquid spray gun comprising a tubular nozzle tube (66), comprising a) a nozzle tube passage (58), extending between a nozzle tube inlet and a nozzle tube outlet (52), through which the liquid exits the nozzle tube passage (58), and b) a nozzle tube wall (71) having a radially outer surface (75). The outer surface (75) of the nozzle tube wall (71) is operable to form, in conjunction with a surface of an air cap, an atomizing gas outlet arranged circumferentially around the nozzle tube outlet (52), such that the pressurized atomizing gas (110) exits into outside air (93) through the atomizing gas outlet and atomizes the liquid. The radially outer surface (75) of the nozzle tube wall (71) is oriented or shaped to direct at least a portion of the pressurized atomizing gas (110) exiting the atomizing gas outlet angularly away from the spray axis (200). The radially inner surface (76) of the nozzle tube wall (71) is oriented or shaped to direct at least a portion of the liquid exiting the nozzle tube outlet (52) angularly away from the spray axis (200).
The present disclosure provides an article of personal protective equipment (PPE). The article of PPE includes at least one sensor configured to generate motion signals indicative of a motion of a user of the article of PPE. The article of PPE further includes a controller configured to determine a plurality of motions of the user over a plurality of time periods. Each motion includes a corresponding magnitude and a corresponding direction over the corresponding time period. The controller is further configured to determine a motion pattern based on the plurality of motions, such that the motions pattern includes at least one motion from the plurality of motions that has a non-zero value for the corresponding magnitude. The controller is further configured to determine an emergency event at least based on the motion pattern. The controller is further configured to generate an alert signal upon determination of the emergency event.
Systems and methods using passive reflectors or reflectarrays are provided to enhance non-line-of-sight (NLOS) wireless signals. Multiple reflectarrays are combined and positioned to cover a wide range of user positions/beam angles. The passive reflectarrays include at least one of a first reflectarray configured to split an incident beam and a second reflectarray configured to steer the incident beam with an off-plane of incidence.
The release composition includes a siloxane polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000 grams per mole, a first crosslinker and a second crosslinker, each crosslinker independently a compound represented by formula Si(OR5)4 or R1Si(OR5)3, or a compound having at least two groups represented by formula —Si(R4)x(OR5)3-x, and a photoacid generator. The siloxane polymer includes repeating divalent units represented by formula and at least two functional groups selected from silanol, alkoxy silane, —Si(OR2)y(R″)3-y, and a combination thereof. In these formulas, each R is independently alkyl, each R2 is independently hydrogen or alkyl, each R″ is independently alkyl or aryl, y is 1, 2, or 3, each R4 is independently alkyl or aryl, each R1 and R5 is independently alkyl; and x is 0 or 1. An article including a cured reaction product of the release composition and a method of making the article are also described.
The release composition includes a siloxane polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1000 grams per mole, a first crosslinker and a second crosslinker, each crosslinker independently a compound represented by formula Si(OR5)4 or R1Si(OR5)3, or a compound having at least two groups represented by formula —Si(R4)x(OR5)3-x, and a photoacid generator. The siloxane polymer includes repeating divalent units represented by formula and at least two functional groups selected from silanol, alkoxy silane, —Si(OR2)y(R″)3-y, and a combination thereof. In these formulas, each R is independently alkyl, each R2 is independently hydrogen or alkyl, each R″ is independently alkyl or aryl, y is 1, 2, or 3, each R4 is independently alkyl or aryl, each R1 and R5 is independently alkyl; and x is 0 or 1. An article including a cured reaction product of the release composition and a method of making the article are also described.
An article has first and second substrates with a spacer between them. The spacer includes beams connecting a plurality of walls, with openings between the beams. The plurality of walls includes multiple first, second, and third portions. The first and second portions are not parallel and have top and bottom edges that define a height of the wall and contact the first and second substrates, respectively. The third portions have top edges continuous with the top edges of the first and second portions but a smaller height than the height of the wall. At a given plane intersecting a first or second portion and perpendicular to the top and bottom edges, the thickness of at the top edge is plus or minus ten percent of the thickness at the bottom edge. The third portions are connected with some of the beams connecting the walls.
B32B 3/12 - 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 discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 1/00 - Layered products having a non-planar shape
B32B 3/26 - 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
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 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
Fiber-reinforced composites is provided. The composites include a plurality of prepreg layers, each comprising a polymeric resin and a plurality of fibers disposed therein; and at least one electrically-conductive layer at least partially embedded in the plurality of prepreg layers. These fiber-reinforced composites can save weight relative to externally provided wires and can be provided in forms suitable for use in automated fiber placement and automated tape layup machines. Advantageous applications include uses in lightning strike protection, energy storage, signal transmission, and power distribution.
B29C 70/88 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised primarily by possessing specific properties, e.g. electrically conductive or locally reinforced
B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B64C 1/00 - FuselagesConstructional features common to fuselages, wings, stabilising surfaces or the like
A relofted, spunbonded nonwoven web exhibiting a solidity of from less than 8.0%, to at least 3.0%, and exhibiting a Quality Factor of at least 0.30. Methods of making a relofted web; and, methods of using a relofted web as an air-filtration web, e.g. as a filter media or a layer thereof.
A patterned article includes a unitary polymeric layer and a plurality of electrically conductive elements embedded at least partially in the unitary polymeric layer. Each electrically conductive element includes a conductive seed layer having a top major surface and an opposite bottom major surface in direct contact with the unitary polymeric layer, and includes a metallic body disposed on the top major surface of the conductive seed layer. The metallic body has a bottom major surface and at least one sidewall. The bottom major surface contacts the conductive seed layer. Each sidewall is in direct contact with the unitary polymeric layer and extends from the bottom major surface of the metallic body toward or to, but not past, a top major surface of the unitary polymeric layer. The conductive elements may be electrically isolated from one another. Processes for making the patterned article are described.
H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
H05K 3/10 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern
H05K 3/20 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern by affixing prefabricated conductor pattern
Methods and systems of using pocket roller (110, 130) to place objects on a continuously moving web (2) are provided. The objects are received in an array of pockets (124) on a major surface of a roller sleeve (120). The roller sleeve (120) engages with an adhesive surface (22) of the continuously moving web (2) to place the objects on the web (2).
A support article that is retrofittably attachable to a strap of a fall-protection safety harness. The support article may have a main body, first and second upper struts, first and second lower struts, and a friction ridge. The support article may further comprise at least one connector and wherein at least one item can be connected to the connector so that the support article can support the item.
A62B 35/00 - Safety belts or body harnessesSimilar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
83.
Adhesives Comprising Cyclic Imide Addition-Fragmentation And Adhesion Agents
An adhesive composition is described comprising at least one cyclic imide monomer comprising an unsaturated carbonyl. The adhesive composition is a polymerizable composition or a polymerized composition. The polymerizable adhesive composition may comprise at least one monomer, oligomer, polymer, or a combination thereof comprising ethylenically unsaturated groups and/or an epoxy resin. The cyclic imide monomer may comprise an imide group with an α, β-unsaturated carbonyl in a heterocyclic ring wherein the ring comprises at least 6 covalently bonded atoms. Also described are methods of forming an adhesive coated substrate and articles.
Wall hangers and assemblies of the present disclosure include two pivotally connected plates, one or more curved prongs on each plate, and a load bearing hook. The prongs are typically integral with a side edge of the plate and are typically curved in a downwards direction towards the bottom edge of the plate.
A filter remaining capacity detection system is presented that includes a parameter retriever that retrieves parameter information for an atmosphere around the filter. The system also includes an adsorption estimate generator that, based on the parameter information retrieved, solves a set of controlling equations to generate an adsorption estimate. The controlling equations are a set of mass and energy balance equations. The system also includes a remaining capacity detector that, based on the adsorption estimate, generates a remaining capacity estimate. The system also includes a signal generator that generates a signal if the remaining capacity estimate is below a threshold.
A backlight to a display includes an array of discrete light sources and a plurality of optical films disposed between the display and the light sources. Each film includes a regular array of intersecting ridges defining a plurality of through-holes. Each of the through-holes extends between first and second open ends of the through-hole. A cross-section of the optical film in a plane parallel to a thickness direction of the film includes two adjacent ridges in the array of ridges and a through-hole therebetween. The film has a maximum thickness hmax and the through-hole includes a side wall with a substantially vertical portion connected to the first open end of the through-hole and a substantially horizontal portion extending from the substantially vertical portion and connected to the second open end. The substantially horizontal portion has a minimum thickness hmin at a location between the two adjacent ridges, hmax/hmin≥2.
Various embodiments of a fluid nozzle are disclosed. The nozzle includes a tube having a fluid passageway that extends between an aperture disposed in a first end of the tube and an inlet disposed in a second end of the tube, and a notch disposed in a sidewall of the tube. The notch defines a shield portion of the sidewall of the tube. The fluid nozzle further includes a cap rotatably connected to the tube and disposed over the aperture and the notch of the tube. When the nozzle is in a first orientation the cap is rotated relative to the tube such that an outlet of the cap includes a maximum open area. When the nozzle is in a second orientation the shield portion of the tube occludes a portion of the outlet of the cap such that the outlet includes a minimum open area.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
The present disclosure provides a coated structured article. The article includes a substrate with a structured major surface including features, in which the structured major surface includes protruding features and/or recessed features. The article also includes a coating disposed on at least a portion of the features, the coating including a first material and a second material. The first material has a first binding group and the second material has a second binding group, and the first binding group and the second binding group have complementary interactions. A method of making the article is also provided. The method includes depositing layers using layer-by-layer self-assembly to form a coating on a structured substrate.
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
An optical film includes a plurality of alternating first and second layers. Differences of indices of refraction between the first and second layers along a first direction has a magnitude Dny. A dispersion of Dny as a function of wavelength has a valley within a blue-green wavelength range extending from about 420 nm to about 560 nm. The valley includes a minimum at a minimum wavelength. For a substantially normally incident light, a first wavelength range extending from about 420 nm to the minimum wavelength, and a second wavelength range extending from the minimum wavelength to about 750 nm, the plurality of alternating polymeric first and second layers has an optical reflectance Rp when the incident light is polarized along the second direction, where Rp has an average value of less than about 1% in the first wavelength range and less than about 0.5% in the second wavelength range.
A magnetically permeable core includes an integral multilayer film continuously extending along a length between opposing first and second longitudinal ends of the multilayer film and wound to form a plurality of substantially concentric coil loops. The plurality of substantially concentric coil loops has an average height H1 in a height direction of the core and a largest lateral dimension D1 in an in-plane direction of the core, wherein D1/H1 ≥ 2. The multilayer film includes a plurality of substantially co-extensive layers including at least one magnetically permeable layer and at least one adhesive layer bonding the concentric coil loops to each other. For at least one pair of inner and outer coils in the plurality of substantially concentric coil loops, the inner and outer coils have relative magnetic permeabilities different by at least 10% at a same frequency in a range from about 10 kilohertz to about 10 megahertz.
A multilayer optical film includes a plurality of alternating first and second microlayers. The first microlayers comprise a first copolyester comprising naphthalene dicarboxylate and terephthalate units totaling greater than 92 mole percent based on total moles of dicarboxylate units. The second microlayers comprise a second copolyester comprising: terephthalate units at greater than 60 mole percent based on total moles of dicarboxylate units; isosorbide units at greater than 15 mole percent based on total moles of diol units; and at least one of ethylene-glycol units and cyclohexanedimethanol units at greater than 15 mole percent in total based on total moles of diol units. The optical film has a delamination resistance of no less than about 200 g/in under a 90 degree, 10 in/min peel test.
A light control film includes an optical film shaped to define a plurality of substantially linear alternating ridges and grooves extending along substantially a same first direction and arranged along an orthogonal second direction. Each of the grooves includes first and second layers disposed therein and stacked along a thickness direction of the light control film. The second layer is disposed between the first layer and a bottom of the groove. For each pair of adjacent ridge and groove in the plurality of alternating ridges and grooves, an interface layer that is substantially coextensive along the first direction with the ridge is disposed between the ridge and the first layer disposed in the groove such that at least a portion of the second layer is not separated from the ridge by the interface layer.
Curable ink compositions include a (meth)acrylate-based component and a water sequestration component. The ink composition is inkjet printable. The (meth)acrylate- based component includes an aliphatic (meth)acrylate, aromatic (meth)acrylate, or a combination, a multifunctional (meth)acrylate, and a photoinitiator. The water sequestration component is a reactive pair, the reactive pair being a co-curable epoxy- functional part and a co-curable anhydride-functional part. Upon curing, the ink forms a matrix with epoxy-functional and anhydride-functional groups. The ink composition when disposed and cured is optically clear and has an irreversible water uptake of at least 2% by weight upon exposure to 85°C/85% Relative Humidity for 7 days.
C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
An electrical connector assembly includes a bottom housing portion having major top and bottom surfaces extending along a length and a width and spaced apart along a thickness of the bottom housing portion. The bottom housing portion defines two parallel rows of contact openings extending along the length, and arranged along the width, of the bottom housing portion. Each of the contact openings extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and is configured to receive and support an electrical contact terminal. Each of the contact openings is disposed between parallel first and second sidewalls extending along the length, and parallel third and fourth sidewalls extending along the width, of the major top surface. The first through the fourth sidewalls extend upwardly from the top surface away from the bottom surface. At least one of the third and fourth sidewalls extends only partially between the first and second sidewalls.
H01R 12/67 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal insulation penetrating terminals
H01R 12/79 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
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FLAME RETARDANT PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF MAKING
A method of making a (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphate-containing groups and a pressure-sensitive adhesive that contains the (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphate-containing groups are provided. The method includes reacting a precursor (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent carboxylic acid groups with an epoxy-functionalized phosphate compound. The pendent phosphate-containing groups on the reaction product can function as a flame retardant for the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
C08F 8/40 - Introducing phosphorus atoms or phosphorus-containing groups
C09J 7/25 - PlasticsMetallised plastics based on macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A surface conditioning article comprises: a fabric backing having first and second opposed major sides: a lofty open nonwoven fiber web comprising entangled fibers disposed on and secured to the first major side of the fabric backing; and abrasive particles secured to the lofty open nonwoven fiber web by a binder material disposed on the first major side. At least some of the entangled fibers extend through the fabric backing from the first side to the second side. At least one raised feature comprising an organic polymer is disposed on a minor portion of the second major side of the fabric backing. The entangled fibers extending through the fabric backing have an average diameter and at least one raised feature has a height of at least 8 times the average diameter. A method of making the surface conditioning article is also disclosed.
Method for active battery management to optimize battery performance. The method includes providing signal injections for charging and discharging of a battery. The signal injections include various charging and discharging profiles, rates, and endpoints. Response signals corresponding with the signal injections are received, and a utility of those signals is measured. Based upon the utility of the response signals, data relating to charging and discharging of the battery is modified to optimize battery performance and to determine when to discharge the battery into a power grid in order to return power to the grid in exchange for an economic benefit such as a payment or rebate from a utility company.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
The present application provides a display device that easily reduces an incident amount of an infrared light to a display portion on the basis of maintaining visual confirmation of display information. A display device according to one scheme of the present disclosure comprises: a display portion emitting a visible light of a linearly polarized wave having display information; an infrared light cut-off portion transmitting the visible light from the display portion and reducing an incident amount of an infrared light to the display portion; and a reflecting portion reflecting the visible light transmitted from the infrared light cut-off portion, wherein the infrared light cut-off portion comprises an infrared light cut-off layer, the infrared light cut-off layer has a slow axis, and the slow axis is generally parallel to a vibration direction of the linearly polarized wave.
Dry prepregs for ceramic matrix composites are described. The dry prepregs comprise a tow or fabric of ceramic fibers infiltrated with preceramic matrix comprising low levels of an aqueous solvent. The preceramic matrix contains an inorganic portion and a binder system. Binder systems comprising a binder and a plasticizer for the binder are described.
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