17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
Plastic films for packaging; Plastic films for wrapping and packaging; Plastic packaging wrap for commercial or industrial use Plastic films for industrial and commercial packing use
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
Plastic sheets and films for use in industrial and commercial packaging and consumer product packaging Plastic sheets and films for general industrial use; Plastic film for use in semiconductor processing and carrier applications; Plastic film used for temporary surface protection in the manufacture of electronic display screens; protective film made of plastic used for temporary surface protection in the manufacture of computers, monitors, televisions, and cell phones; adhesive coated plastic film for use in commercial or industrial manufacturing; protective film made of plastic used in manufacturing for temporary surface protection of glass and other fragile surface materials; plastic film for temporary surface protection of a glass, a laminate, or a coated surface, namely, protective plastic films for use in the manufacturing of electronic display screens; thermoplastic film used in manufacturing to protect a surface, namely, a plastic, a glass, a laminate, or a coated surface; plastic film for temporary surface protection during manufacturing of screens for computers, monitors, televisions, and cell phones
A back light unit includes an array of light emitting diodes, at least two optical films positioned above the array of light emitting diodes, and a pair of brightness enhancement films positioned above the at least two optical films. A majority of the optical films are light splitting optical films having a plurality of light splitting microstructures on at least one surface thereof.
A color conversion film for a backlight unit that includes an array of light emitting diodes. The color conversion film includes a substantially planar base portion, and a plurality of three-dimensional structures extending from the substantially planar base portion. Each of the three-dimensional structures has at least one sloped surface with a base angle of about 55°-75° relative to the substantially planar base portion. The color conversion film includes a material having a refractive index of about 1.5-1.7.
F21V 9/32 - CARACTÉRISTIQUES FONCTIONNELLES OU DÉTAILS FONCTIONNELS DES DISPOSITIFS OU SYSTÈMES D'ÉCLAIRAGE; COMBINAISONS STRUCTURALES DE DISPOSITIFS D'ÉCLAIRAGE AVEC D'AUTRES OBJETS, NON PRÉVUES AILLEURS Éléments modifiant les caractéristiques spectrales, la polarisation ou l’intensité de la lumière émise, p.ex. filtres Éléments contenant un matériau photoluminescent distinct de la source de lumière ou espacé de cette source caractérisés par la disposition du matériau photoluminescent
A light transmissive substrate for transforming a Lambertian light distribution includes a base film having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a plurality of first microstructures disposed on the first side of the base film and a plurality of first valleys. Each of the first valleys is defined by a pair of adjacent first microstructures. A filler material is disposed in the plurality of first valleys and defines a substantially planar surface spaced from and substantially parallel to the first side of the base film. The substrate also includes a plurality of second microstructures disposed on the substantially planar surface of the filler material and a plurality of second valleys. Each of the second valleys is defined by a pair of adjacent second microstructures.
A fluid distribution material for use in an absorbent article includes a formed film layer having first and second sides and a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 25 gsm, and a nonwoven layer having a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 15 gsm and laminated to the formed film layer. The formed film layer includes a plurality of apertured protuberances arranged in a pattern having 10 to 40 protuberances per linear inch. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending from the first side, and the second side has a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of protuberances, and land areas in between the apertures. The nonwoven layer includes a plurality of fibers attached to the formed film layer at the land areas. The material has a rewet value of less than 0.075 grams in accordance with the Rewet Test Method. The fluid distribution material has a compressibility of less than 10% between pressures of 0.21 psi and 0.60 psi.
A61F 13/515 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes caractérisées par la liaison entre la feuille supérieure et la feuille inférieure
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
B32B 3/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p.ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
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MICROSTRUCTURES FOR TRANSFORMING LIGHT HAVING LAMBERTIAN DISTRIBUTION INTO BATWING DISTRIBUTIONS
A light transmissive substrate for transforming a Lambertian light distribution into a batwing light distribution. The light transmissive substrate includes a first surface comprising a plurality of microstructures, and a second surface on a side of the substrate opposite the first surface. The substrate is configured to receive light in a Lambertian distribution from a light source at the first surface and transform the light into a batwing distribution exiting the second surface. The batwing distribution having a peak intensity at about ±30° to about ±60° from X and Y axes, and a minimum intensity at nadir.
F21K 9/00 - Sources lumineuses utilisant des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs en tant qu’éléments générateurs de lumière, p.ex. utilisant des diodes électroluminescentes [LED] ou des lasers
F21K 9/60 - Agencements optiques intégrés dans la source lumineuse, p.ex. pour améliorer l’indice de rendu des couleurs ou l’extraction de lumière
F21V 13/00 - Production de caractéristiques ou d'une distribution particulières de la lumière émise au moyen d'une combinaison d'éléments spécifiés dans plusieurs des groupes principaux
F21V 13/02 - Combinaisons de deux sortes d'éléments uniquement
F21V 13/04 - Combinaisons de deux sortes d'éléments uniquement les éléments étant des réflecteurs et des réfracteurs
A scrubbing wipe includes a scrim that includes a plurality of filaments, and a formed film attached to the scrim. The formed film encompasses at least 50% of the circumferences of at least a portion of the plurality of filaments and includes a plurality of apertured extended cells extending away from the scrim.
A47L 17/08 - Tampons; Tampons de paille de fer ou de tissus de fils métalliques ou plastiques
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
Films may be used as interleaves between hard and non-compressible surfaces such as surfaces of sheets or plates made of glass, metal, such as steel, polycarbonate, and/or poly(methyl methacrylate). The films may be embossed and/or may include a foamed core layer having a plurality of micro-voids. In particular, the films may include a polyolefin, a basis weight of between about 30 gsm and about 70 gsm, an embossed thickness of between about 150 microns and 800 microns, and a stiffness of between about 150 grams and about 750 grams according to the Circular Bend Stiffness Test.
B29C 59/04 - Façonnage de surface, p.ex. gaufrage; Appareils à cet effet par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par pressage en utilisant des rouleaux ou des courroies sans fin
B32B 27/32 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyoléfines
C03B 40/033 - Moyens pour empêcher l'adhérence entre le verre et le verre
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LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE STRUCTURES FOR REDISTRIBUTION OF LIGHT AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces, and an array of microprism elements on the first face. Each microprism element includes a first inclined surface disposed at a first inclined angle relative to the second face, and a second inclined surface disposed at a second inclined angle relative to the second face. The first inclined angle is less than the second inclined angle, and a peak angle between the first inclined surface and second inclined surface is in the range of about 70 degrees to about 100 degrees. The second inclined surface has a convex curvature when viewed from angles perpendicular thereto. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the first face in a first direction and redistribute light emerging from the second face in a second direction different from the first direction.
An activated composite web includes a nonwoven layer, and a formed film layer attached to the nonwoven layer. The formed film layer includes a plurality of first apertured protuberances having a mesh count of at least 35, and a plurality of second apertured protuberances. Each of the second apertured protuberances has a cross-sectional area larger than each of the first apertured protuberances. A plurality of first lanes are aligned in a first direction and have a first width extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first apertured protuberances are located in the first lanes. A plurality of second lanes are aligned in the first direction and have a second width, less than the first width, extending in the second direction. The first lanes and the second lanes alternate with each other in the second direction. The second apertured protuberances are located in the second lanes.
A61F 13/00 - Bandages ou pansements; Garnitures absorbantes
A61F 13/51 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons caractérisées par les couches extérieures des garnitures absorbantes
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
12.
HYDROFORMED COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME
A hydroformed composite material includes an expanded spun bonded nonwoven layer having a loft of at least about 1.3 times greater than an original loft of an original unexpanded spun bonded nonwoven web from which the expanded spun bonded nonwoven layer was created, and an air permeability of at least about 1.2 times greater than an original air permeability of the original unexpanded spun bonded nonwoven web and a formed film layer comprising a plurality of extended cells containing continuous fibers and/or fibrils of the expanded spun bonded nonwoven layer. Each of the plurality extended cells has an elliptical cross-section parallel to the planar surface of the nonwoven web. The elliptical cross-section defines an extended cell axis ratio in a range of 0.65 to 1.35.
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
D04H 1/492 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles les voiles ou couches étant renforcées par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par roulage par aiguilletage ou opérations similaires pour provoquer l'enchevêtrement des fibres par jet de fluide
D04H 3/11 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de renforcement ou de consolidation avec liages faits mécaniquement entre fils et filaments par jet de fluide
D04H 5/03 - Non-tissés formés de mélanges de fibres relativement courtes et de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur renforcés ou consolidés par des procédés mécaniques, p.ex. aiguilletage par jet de fluide
D04H 18/04 - Machines à aiguilleter avec des jets de fluide
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HYDROFORMED EXPANDED SPUN BONDED NONWOVEN WEB AND HYDROFORMED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME
A hydroformed expanded spun bonded nonwoven web has a first substantially planar surface on one side thereof and a second surface on an opposite side thereof. The second surface includes a plurality of protuberances in a pattern. The hydroformed expanded spun bonded web has an average loft of at least about 1.3 times greater than an original average loft of an original unexpanded spun bonded nonwoven web from which the hydroformed expanded spun bonded nonwoven web was created, and an air permeability of at least about 1.2 times greater than an original air permeability of the original unexpanded spun bonded nonwoven web.
D04H 3/11 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de renforcement ou de consolidation avec liages faits mécaniquement entre fils et filaments par jet de fluide
D04H 1/00 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes
D04H 1/40 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles
D04H 1/44 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles les voiles ou couches étant renforcées par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par roulage
D04H 1/46 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fibres coupées ou autres fibres similaires relativement courtes à partir de voiles ou couches composés de fibres ne possédant pas des propriétés cohésives réelles ou potentielles les voiles ou couches étant renforcées par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par roulage par aiguilletage ou opérations similaires pour provoquer l'enchevêtrement des fibres
D04H 3/00 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur
D04H 3/10 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de renforcement ou de consolidation avec liages faits mécaniquement entre fils et filaments
A composite material includes a nonwoven layer having a plurality of fibers and a polymer film layer with a plurality of extended cells. Each of the extended cells are contemplated to include continuous sidewalls extending away from the nonwoven layer. At least one of the fibers extends into one or more of the extended cells.
D04H 3/016 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par leur finesse
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnologie pour matériaux ou science des surfaces, p.ex. nanocomposites
A formed film includes a first surface generally located in a first plane, a second surface generally located in a second plane parallel to and spaced from the first plane, and a third surface generally located in a third plane parallel to and spaced from the first plane and the second plane, in between the first plane and the second plane. A porous structure extends between the second surface and the third surface. A plurality of raised areas have sidewalls that extend between the first surface and the third surface, and top portions that define the first surface. The plurality of sidewalls, the porous structure, and the first plane define a plurality of gathering volumes.
A polymeric film is provided, the film comprising one or more land portions that are substantially coplanar in a base plane and a plurality of distended portions separated from one another by the one or more land portions. The distended portions bow distally outward from the base plane. The polymeric film further comprises a plurality of annular micro-protrusions extending outward from the distal film surface, each protrusion having an apex. A portion of the plurality of annular micro-protrusions extends from each of the one or more land portions of the polymeric film and from each of the distended portions of the polymeric film.
A method of processing a polymeric web includes providing a forming screen configured for supporting and moving with the web in a machine direction. The forming screen has a plurality of elliptical screen openings, each having a major axis perpendicular to the machine direction and a minor axis parallel to the machine direction. The method includes continuously depositing the web onto the forming screen and passing the web and forming screen through a water stream having a pressure level sufficient to cause the web to be forced into the screen openings, thereby forming protrusions extending from the planar surface of the web. Each protrusion has an apex, an opening at the apex, and an elliptical cross-section parallel to the planar surface of the web. The elliptical cross-section has a protrusion axis ratio that may be selected so as to produce a desired protrusion axis ratio.
B28B 11/08 - Appareillages ou procédés pour le traitement ou le travail des objets façonnés pour façonner des surfaces, p.ex. replanissage, bouchardage, gaufrage, rainurage
B32B 5/06 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments caractérisés par une couche fibreuse imbriquée ou cousue avec une autre couche, p.ex. de fibres, de papier
B29C 39/20 - Fabrication d'objets multicouches ou polychromes
B29C 67/20 - Techniques de façonnage non couvertes par les groupes , ou pour la fabrication d'objets poreux ou cellulaires, p.ex. des mousses plastiques, des mousses alvéolaires
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Microstructure-based diffusers for creating batwing lighting patterns
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and array of microprism elements on the first face. A respective microprism element includes at least one ring comprising a plurality of microstructure pyramids that is rotated randomly and/or pseudorandomly on the first face about an axis that is orthogonal to the substrate relative to at least one other microprism element. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the first face and distribute the light emerging from the second face in a 2D batwing distribution.
F21Y 105/16 - Sources lumineuses planes comprenant un réseau bidimensionnel d’éléments générateurs de lumière ponctuelle caractérisées par la forme d’ensemble du réseau bidimensionnel carrée ou rectangulaire, p.ex. pour les panneaux de lumière
B29D 11/00 - Fabrication d'éléments optiques, p.ex. lentilles ou prismes
F21V 7/06 - Structure de l'optique à courbure parabolique
F21V 7/08 - Structure de l'optique à courbure elliptique
F21S 11/00 - Dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage non électriques utilisant la lumière du jour
F21V 13/04 - Combinaisons de deux sortes d'éléments uniquement les éléments étant des réflecteurs et des réfracteurs
An absorptive device includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core between the topsheet and the backsheet, and an acquisition distribution layer between the topsheet and the absorbent core. The acquisition distribution layer includes a formed film having a plurality of lands that contact a bottom surface of the topsheet and define an irregular array of cells
A61F 5/44 - Dispositifs portés par le patient pour recueillir l'urine, les selles, les menstrues ou d'autres sécrétions; Dispositifs de colostomie
A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p.ex. couches-culottes
B32B 3/24 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche discontinue, c. à d. soit continue et percée de trous, soit réellement constituée d'éléments individuels caractérisés par une couche ajourée, p.ex. de métal déployé
A method of refining a polymer resin material is provided. The method comprises melting and subjecting the resin material to shear stresses in a range of 250 kPa to 400 kPa to form a refined resin material. The refined resin material may be extruded, solidified and cut into reduced microgel resin pellets, which may be subsequently melted and extruded to form a reduced microgel film.
B23D 23/04 - Machines ou dispositifs pour le cisaillage ou le tronçonnage de profilés au moyen de mâchoires de fixation, disposées côte à côte, et soumettant les pièces à un effort de torsion
C08L 23/22 - Copolymères de l'isobutylène; Caoutchouc butyl
C08L 101/14 - Compositions contenant des composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés caractérisées par des propriétés physiques, p.ex. anisotropie, viscosité ou conductivité électrique les composés macromoléculaires étant solubles dans l'eau ou gonflables dans l'eau, p.ex. gels aqueux
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and an array of microprism elements on the first face, with a respective microprism element comprising a plurality of concentric microprisms. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the second face and reduce high-angle luminous intensity of the light emerging from the first face.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
Absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging; Sheets for wrapping made of plastic material; Plastic film for wrapping; Plastic film for packaging; Food wrapping plastic film; Plastic disposable diaper bags; Packaging materials; Plastic materials for packaging; Waterproofing film (Plastic -) for packaging; Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Rolls of plastic film for packaging; Food wrappers; Films for wrapping foodstuffs. Plastic sheeting for agricultural purposes; Plastic sheeting for use in horticulture; Plastic sheet materials for use in manufacture; Plastic film, not for wrapping; Flexible plastic films, other than for packaging; Plastic sheeting for preventing weed growth; Polyethylene sheets for laying on the ground to suppress weeds; Extruded polythene sheeting for the construction of greenhouses; Polythene for covering plants; Polythene for covering seeds; Plastic films for agricultural purposes; Ground cover polythene; Masking films.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
Absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging; Sheets for wrapping made of plastic material; Plastic film for wrapping; Plastic film for packaging; Food wrapping plastic film; Plastic disposable diaper bags; Packaging materials; Plastic materials for packaging; Waterproofing film (Plastic -) for packaging; Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Rolls of plastic film for packaging; Food wrappers; Films for wrapping foodstuffs. Plastic sheeting for agricultural purposes; Plastic sheeting for use in horticulture; Plastic sheet materials for use in manufacture; Plastic film, not for wrapping; Flexible plastic films, other than for packaging; Plastic sheeting for preventing weed growth; Polyethylene sheets for laying on the ground to suppress weeds; Extruded polythene sheeting for the construction of greenhouses; Polythene for covering plants; Polythene for covering seeds; Plastic films for agricultural purposes; Ground cover polythene; Masking films.
An illustrative aspect of the invention provides a film comprising a release layer defining a first outer film surface and an adhesion layer defining a second outer film surface opposite the first outer film surface. The adhesion layer comprises a hydrogenated styrene block copolymer with a styrene content in a range of about 30% to 40% by weight. In some embodiments, the adhesion layer may further comprise low density polyethylene (LDPE). In some embodiments, the adhesion layer may further comprise LDPE and high density polyethylene (HDPE).
An absorbent article with a three-dimensional film transfer layer having an open lattice structure formed from a single film for improved user properties.
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/537 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant caractérisées par une couche facilitant ou inhibant l'écoulement dans une direction ou un plan, p.ex. une couche à effet de mèche
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MICROSTRUCTURE-BASED DIFFUSERS FOR CREATING BATWING LIGHTING PATTERNS
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and array of microprism elements on the first face. A respective microprism element includes at least one ring comprising a plurality of microstructure pyramids that is rotated randomly and/or pseudorandomly on the first face about an axis that is orthogonal to the substrate relative to at least one other microprism element. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the first face and distribute the light emerging from the second face in a 2D batwing distribution.
A formed film with micro-cells and macro-cells or depressions may be disclosed. For example, the film may include a lands. Each of the lands may include micro-cells thereon. The micro-cells may have a first orientation. The film may further include macro-depressions adjacent to at least one respective land. Each of the macro depressions may include additional second micro- cells. Those additional micro-cells may have a second orientation. The second orientation includes an orientation that is an inverse of the first orientation (e.g., is in an opposite direction of the first orientation).
A61F 13/511 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/513 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau ayant des zones de perméabilité différente
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
B26F 1/38 - Découpage; Découpage à l'emporte-pièce
B29C 59/04 - Façonnage de surface, p.ex. gaufrage; Appareils à cet effet par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par pressage en utilisant des rouleaux ou des courroies sans fin
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and an array of microprism elements on the first face, with a respective microprism element comprising a plurality of concentric microprisms. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the second face and reduce high-angle luminous intensity of the light emerging from the first face
A process of constructing a forming screen through metal deposition in a nonconductive preform structure to achieve a desired aspect ratio of the forming screen thickness to open area.
A light distribution device includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of substantially parallel linear prisms on the second face that extend in a longitudinal direction of the substrate. The light distribution device is configured to connect to a light assembly including a linear light source with the first face of the substrate facing the light source, with the linear prisms substantially parallel to a light source longitudinal axis and with and the substrate having a non-planar cross-sectional shape such that at least a major portion of the substrate is concave relative to the light source. When connected, the light distribution device is configured to receive light from the light source and distribute the light emerging from the second face of the substrate in a batwing distribution pattern in a plane perpendicular to the light source longitudinal axis.
F21K 9/65 - Agencements optiques intégrés dans la source lumineuse, p.ex. pour améliorer l’indice de rendu des couleurs ou l’extraction de lumière spécialement adaptés à la modification des caractéristiques ou de la distribution de la lumière, p.ex. par réglage des parties
F21V 3/04 - Globes; Vasques; Verres de protection caractérisés par les matériaux, traitements de surface ou revêtements
F21Y 103/10 - Sources lumineuses de forme allongée, p.ex. tubes fluorescents comprenant un réseau linéaire d’éléments générateurs de lumière ponctuelle
A light distribution device includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of substantially parallel linear prisms on the second face that extend in a longitudinal direction of the substrate. The light distribution device is configured to connect to a light assembly including a linear light source with the first face of the substrate facing the light source, with the linear prisms substantially parallel to a light source longitudinal axis and with and the substrate having a non-planar cross-sectional shape such that at least a major portion of the substrate is concave relative to the light source. When connected, the light distribution device is configured to receive light from the light source and distribute the light emerging from the second face of the substrate in a batwing distribution pattern in a plane perpendicular to the light source longitudinal axis.
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and array of microprism elements on the first face, with a respective microprism element including a plurality of concentric microprisms. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the first face and distribute the light emerging from the second face in a 2D batwing distribution.
A light transmissive structure includes a light transmissive substrate having first and second opposing faces and array of microprism elements on the first face, with a respective microprism element including a plurality of concentric microprisms. The light transmissive structure is configured to receive light from a light source facing the first face and distribute the light emerging from the second face in a 2D batwing distribution.
A volumetric diffuser utilizing polyolefins and light scattering particles to provide desired efficiency without hot-spots where surface texture is utilized to reduce the tendency of the polyolefin based volumetric diffuser to scratch.
Systems ans methods for forming a vacuum formed, apertured film (50) with micro-aberrations (52) may be disclosed. For example, a polymer web such as a molten polymer web (10) may be received at an engagement point (40) between a screen (22) with a positive aberration and a roller (32) comprising a surface with a negative depression. The roller (32) may have a diameter of no more than about 5.5 inches. A micro-aberration (52) may be expanded, for example, on a land of the polymer web at the engagement point (40) by inserting the positive aberration on the screen (20) into the negative depression on the surface of the roller (32) at a pressure of about 1.5 to about 3.5 pounds per linear inch (PLI). Additionally, one or more apertures are formed in the polymer web (10) adjacent to a micro-aberration (52) on a land.
B29C 59/04 - Façonnage de surface, p.ex. gaufrage; Appareils à cet effet par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par pressage en utilisant des rouleaux ou des courroies sans fin
B29C 59/06 - Façonnage de surface, p.ex. gaufrage; Appareils à cet effet par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par pressage en utilisant des tambours à vide
B26F 1/26 - Perforation par des moyens non mécaniques, p.ex. par un jet de fluide
Systems and methods for forming an elastic laminate may be disclosed. For example, an elastic material may be extruded onto a first nonwoven web. In the extrusion, the elastic material may be directly applied to the first nonwoven web continuously in a machine direction and discontinuously in a cross direction to form the elastic laminate with one or more elastic strips on the first nonwoven web. The elastic material may also be applied unevenly or non-uniformly in the cross direction strips on the first nonwoven web. A second nonwoven web may be bonded to the first nonwoven web with the one or more elastic strips. The first or second nonwoven may also be pre-activated to further improve stretch and/or softness.
A61F 13/49 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons caractérisées par la forme spécialement adaptées pour être portées autour de la taille, p.ex. couches-culottes
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
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AN APERTURED FORMED FILM WITH A PATTERN OF APERTURES AND A PLURALITY OF LIGHT TRAP MICRO-PITS
An apertured film with a reduced gloss through the use of light trap micro-pits uniformly distributed on the lands of the film in a random pattern and a method of making the same.
A61F 13/511 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau
A61F 13/512 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau caractérisée par ses orifices, p. ex. des perforations
A61F 13/513 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau ayant des zones de perméabilité différente
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
38.
Light transmissive structures and fabrication methods for controlling far-field light distribution
Light transmissive structures include a light transmissive substrate that includes optical microstructures. The optical microstructures have a geometric feature that is configured to reduce glare in light transmitted through the light transmissive structure. Moreover, the plurality of optical microstructures also have a geometric feature that is configured to vary randomly and/or pseudorandomly across the light transmissive substrate so as to diffuse light transmitted through the light transmissive structure. Related fabrication methods are also described.
A method of protecting a smooth surfaced substrate by a surface protection film that has improved high temperature peel force properties and low residue upon removal of the surface protection film from the smooth surfaced substrate.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Optical films for use in lighting and LED light source applications; optical films for use in the control and management of light sources; optical films for reflecting light plastic film for making signs; plastic film for use in the manufacture of displays and signs; plastic film that reflects light; reflective plastic films; sheets and films for use in electronic displays; plastics films for use in electronic displays and signs; and plastic light management film engineering consulting services; application engineering services; engineering consulting services for manufacturing; consulting in the field of designing materials for lighting applications, signs, or displays; design and development of films, sheets, and materials for others; design and development of components for making digital displays and signs; and fabrication of reflectors for display devices, signage, or lighting applications for others
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ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A TROUGHED FILM AS A TRANSFER LAYER
The application relates to absorbent articles and in particular to absorbent articles containing a transfer layer having a three-dimensional structure that is orientated for improved directional flow of bodily fluids and distribution within the absorbent article.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
42.
ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A TROUGHED FILM AS A TRANSFER LAYER PROVIDING A COOL FLUID DYNAMIC
An absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core located between the backsheet and the topsheet is provided with an apertured formed film as a transfer layer. The vacuum formed film has a plurality of hollow, three-dimensional protrusions having an aperture on each end thereof and defined by sidewalls that originate on a female side of the film and terminate on a male side of the film and further contains a plurality of linear troughs, the troughs providing pathways for the flow of liquids, gasses and vapors preferentially in the Y axis of the film, and the hollow protrusions providing pathways for the flow of liquids in a Z direction from the male side to the female side and then to the absorbent core, wherein the female side of the film is oriented toward the core and the male side of the film is oriented toward the topsheet,
A61F 13/511 - Feuille supérieure, c. à d. revêtement ou couche perméable dirigée vers la peau
A61F 13/537 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons caractérisées par le milieu absorbant ayant une composition non homogène sur toute l'épaisseur du noyau absorbant caractérisées par une couche facilitant ou inhibant l'écoulement dans une direction ou un plan, p.ex. une couche à effet de mèche
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LIGHT TRANSMISSIVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FAR-FIELD LIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Light transmissive structures include a light transmissive substrate that includes optical microstructures. The optical microstructures have a geometric feature that is configured to reduce glare in light transmitted through the light transmissive structure. Moreover, the plurality of optical microstructures also have a geometric feature that is configured to vary randomly and/or pseudorandomly across the light transmissive substrate so as to diffuse light transmitted through the light transmissive structure. Related fabrication methods are also described.
Both food and non-food crops can be protected using a laminate (10) made from three-dimensional apertured film (11) in combination with reinforcing scrim,. second three-dimensional apertured film (12), a nonwoven web (30) and combinations thereof. The laminates provide the plants with diffused and/or reduced light and can effectively be used to control moisture on or near the plants, or to control weeds by applying the laminates to the soil surrounding the crop.
Various embodiments described herein relate generally to optical beam forming devices made up of arrays of facets, which are discrete refractive elements on the surface of a transmissive or semitransmissive substrate. Such facets may be considered to be microfacets if the individual facets within an array of facets are generally below the range of normal human visual acuity. In a microfaceted optic, an optical element is subdivided up into areas (such as uniformly- spaced squares or random polygons, for example) when viewed from above, and the surface above a given square has a given height above the substrate. The surface has a shape (such as flat or curved) and is tilted in a given direction.
A light transmissive structure such as a light diffuser includes a substrate having optical microstructures. The optical microstructures include at least one feature that varies across the substrate, so as to produce a visible indicia relative to a viewer of the light transmissive structure. Related diffusers and methods of fabrication are also described.
Composite fabrics comprise a nonwoven web, preferably a fully calendared nonwoven web of fusible fibers, and a monolithic breathable polymer layer on at least one surface of the web and have excellent breathability, good abrasion resistance, and offer protection against both blood and viral agents.
An apertured formed film particularly suited for use as a topsheet or transfer layer in an absorbent article comprises at least one thermoplastic olefin polymer and a fatty alcohol in an amount sufficient to increase the hydrophilic affinity of the film.
Composite forming screens comprise a layer of hard rubber with a Shore D hardness of 12-90, preferably 33-90 and most preferably 46-60 and in preferred embodiments, comprise a support layer of plastic or metal bonded to the hard rubber to form a composite. The forming screens may be planar or cylindrical and are provided with a plurality of apertures or through holes and a pattern of fine scale structures. Methods of making the forming screens are also disclosed.
B26F 1/26 - Perforation par des moyens non mécaniques, p.ex. par un jet de fluide
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
B29C 51/22 - Appareils de thermoformage comportant des moules ou des parties de moule mobiles tournant autour d'un axe
B29C 59/06 - Façonnage de surface, p.ex. gaufrage; Appareils à cet effet par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par pressage en utilisant des tambours à vide
B29C 71/00 - Post-traitement d'objets sans modification de leur forme; Appareils à cet effet
A diffuser is configured to diffuse radiation from multiple light sources. The diffuser includes a substrate having optical structures that exhibit both microvariations and macrovariations along the substrate. For example, an array of microlenses may be provided that include at least one feature that varies as a function of the spacing between the light sources. Lighting systems using these diffusers may also be provided.
Films (10) for use in protecting surfaces are disclosed and comprise at least one release layer (14) and optionally an adhesion layer (12) and/or an intermediate layer, the release layer (14) having a plurality of three-dimensional protrusions (13) that are either formed integral with the release layer or are discrete polymer beads applied to the release layer.
B32B 33/00 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par des propriétés particulières ou des caractéristiques de surface particulières, p.ex. par des revêtements de surface particuliers; Produits stratifiés conçus pour des buts particuliers non couverts par une seule autre classe
B29C 63/02 - Garnissage ou gainage, c. à d. application de couches ou de gainages préformés en matière plastique; Appareils à cet effet avec des matières sous forme de feuilles ou de nappes
B29C 59/04 - Façonnage de surface, p.ex. gaufrage; Appareils à cet effet par des moyens mécaniques, p.ex. par pressage en utilisant des rouleaux ou des courroies sans fin
Apertured nonwoven webs are disclosed wherein the apertures in the web are treated with an active substance such that the inner surface of the aperture differs in properties, characteristics or appearance from a surface of the web adjacent to the aperture.
D06M 15/70 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des composés macromoléculaires; Un tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique combiné avec un traitement mécanique
D06M 13/52 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des composés organiques non macromoléculaires; Un tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique combiné avec un traitement mécanique
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
Methods of activating bicomponent elastic fiber nonwovens webs and laminates, and the resultant activated bicomponent elastic fiber nonwoven webs and laminates are disclosed, wherein the bicomponent elastic fiber nonwoven webs include a first material and a second material, wherein the first material has a lower yield point than the second material.
Optical microstructures, such as microlenses, are fabricated by rotating a cylindrical platform that includes a radiation sensitive layer thereon, about its axis, while simultaneously axially rastering a laser beam across at least a portion of the radiation sensitive layer. The cylindrical platform is also simultaneously translated axially while it is being rotated. The amplitude of the laser beam is continuously varied while rastering. The optical microstructures that are imaged in the radiation sensitive layer can be developed to provide a master for replicating a microlenses.
An elastic web that can be made breathable upon application of a tensile force such as would be encountered in certain applications, such as in absorbent articles and other hygienic or non-hygienic articles, and bandages is described. Breathability is achieved by insertion into the web of slits whose open area increases upon application of a force on the web acting along the major axis of said slits.
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p.ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corps; Moyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixer; Applicateurs de tampons
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Microlens sheets having multiple interspersed anamorphic microlens arrays
Microlens sheets include a first array of anamorphic micolenses on a face of a substrate. The microlenses in the first array are defined by a first parametric model along a direction of the first array. A second array of anamorphic micolenses is also provided on the face of the substrate, and interspersed with the first array. The microlenses in the second array are defined by a second parametric model that is different from the first parametric model, along the direction of the first array.
B32B 27/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique d'une résine synthétique d'une sorte différente
B32B 27/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique caractérisée par l'emploi d'additifs particuliers utilisant des charges, des pigments, des agents thixotropiques
B32B 27/30 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant une résine acrylique
B32B 27/32 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyoléfines
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
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Methods for mastering microstructures through a substrate using negative photoresist
Microstructures are fabricated by impinging a radiation beam, such as a laser beam, through a substrate that is transparent to the laser beam, into a negative photoresist layer on the substrate. The negative photoresist layer may be subsequently developed to provide a master for optical and/or mechanical microstructures. Related systems, microstructure products and microstructure masters also are disclosed.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
(1) Extruded and molded plastic products, namely - closures and casings for food, beverage and consumer products packaging as well as for industrial and automotive parts; and machine parts, namely - injection molds used in the manufacture of plastic products.
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
plastic sheets and films for general industrial use, for use in industrial/commercial packaging [, food ] and [ other ] consumer product packaging [ and in the manufacture of disposable personal products such as diapers, and for agricultural/horticultural applications;, namely, as ground covering, as a nursery and greenhouse covering and as a covering for harvested crops and produce ]
ABSTRACT TREATMENT OF PERFORATED FILM A perforated thermoplastic film with less than ideally shaped tapered capillaries which has an increased liquid flow rate through the tapered capillaries and a method for making such a film, including forming a perforated thermoplastic film having tapered capillaries from a resin into which an effective amount of a polarizable, migrating surfactant has been blended and then treating the perforated thermoplastic film to a corona discharge treatment sufficient to increase the flow rate of liquid through said perforated film and provide a film having a percent run off of from about zero to ten percent.
