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Fluoro(meth)acrylate polymer composition suitable for low index layer of antireflective film

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Antireflective film articles and low refractive index coating compositions are described that comprises a fluorinated free-radically polymerizable polymeric (e.g. intermediate) material. The free-radically polymerizable fluorinated polymeric intermediate comprises the reaction product of i) at least one multi-functional free-radically polymerizable material having a fluorine content of at least 25 wt-%, and ii) optionally other multi-functional free-radically polymerizable material. The total amount of multi-functional materials is preferably at least about 25 wt-%.

Coating material having heat and abrasion resistance and low friction characteristics

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

There is provided a coating material having heat and abrasion resistance and low friction characteristics, as well as a method of utilizing the same. The coating material comprises 20 to 40 wt % Cr 2 O 3 , 40 to 60 wt % binder, 10 to 20 wt % WS 2 , and 10 to 20 wt % Ag. The binder comprises 60 to 80 wt % Ni and 20 to 40 wt % Cr. The binder may further comprise above 0 to 10 wt % Al. The coating method comprises the steps of pulverizing the coating material, pulverizing a binder, applying the pulverized binder to a surface of a workpiece to form a first layer, applying the pulverized coating material to the first layer to form a second layer, and grinding and polishing the surface of the second layer.

Cell structure and method of manufacturing the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

There is provided a cell structure, where the outer wall portion has high heat-insulating ability, the cell structural portion has a high temperature rise rate, and a temperature distribution is more uniform, and a method for manufacturing the cell structure. The cell structure 1 includes: a cell structural portion 4 having partition walls forming a plurality of cells extending from one end face to the other end face, and an outer wall portion 5 disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the cell structural portion 4. The outer wall portion 5 has at least a porous layer having a porosity of 40% or more or a porous layer having a hollow body. The manufacturing method can easily manufacture the cell structure.

Crystallized glass article having patterns and method of producing the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A crystalline glass with a characteristic of precipitating crystals from the surface of the crystalline glass to the interior thereof when it is being heated at a temperature higher than the softening point is used in the invention. A plurality of small crystalline glass masses 12 are accumulated and leveled in a fireproof mold coated with a mold release agent, and two crystalline glass plates 14 A and 14 B cut in an S shape are placed on the accumulated surface of the small crystalline glass masses 12 with the cut faces tightly bonded. A heat treatment is then performed to obtain a crystallized glass article having patterns. The crystalline glass plate can be cut into any shape to tightly bond the cut faces, and therefore the obtained crystallized glass articles have different patterns like natural-marble-like patterns, human figure patterns, animal patterns, etc. The invention also discloses a method of producing crystallized articles having patterns.

Cleaning member and cleaning method

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A cleaning sheet which comprises a cleaning layer having a tensile stress at 10% strain of from 0.3 to 3,000 N/mm 2 or a carrying member with a cleaning function wherein at least one side of the carrying member has a cleaning layer having a tensile stress at 10% strain of from 0.3 to 3,000 N/mm 2 , particularly, a cleaning sheet or a carrying member with a cleaning function of the aforementioned constructions, wherein the aforementioned cleaning layer comprises a resin layer having been hardened by an active energy source or a polymer resin having heat resistance.

Inkjet printing recording material

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A novel recording material for the inkjet printing process has a substrate and an ink receiving layer which is applied on at least one side of the substrate, the ink receiving layer containing an inorganic pigment and an ink fixative comprising at least two substances. The first substance is a polyamine epichorohydrin and the second substance is a polyvalent metal salt. This recording material is characterized in that the first substance is a medium-molecular, branched polyamine epichlorohydrin condensation product, the ratio of the first substance to the second substance is between 3:1 and 16:1, the pigment makes up at least 80 percent by weight with a D 50 particle size (Malvern) ranging from 4 μm inclusive to 12 μm inclusive, and the ratio of ink fixative to pigment ranges from 1:2 inclusive to 1:6 inclusive. The invention is further directed to a method for recording by the discontinuous inkjet printing process which uses the novel recording material.

Ink jet recording material

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An ink jet recording material of the invention includes a polyolefin resin-covered paper substrate, an ink absorption layer and a layer principally including colloidal silica in this order at one face of the substrate, and a backcoat layer at an opposite face of the substrate. An MD direction Taber stiffness of the substrate is at least 3 mN·m. The ink absorption layer principally includes fumed silica, and the backcoat layer is principally polyurethane resin. The ink absorption layer includes a thioether-based compound, and a polyolefin resin layer at a side of the substrate at which the ink absorption layer is to be provided includes an fluorescent brightening agent and a white pigment. A solid content coating amount of the colloidal silica is 0.05 to 0.3 g/m 2 , and a solid content coating amount of the polyurethane resin is 0.8 to 1.5 g/m 2 . A 20° glossiness of a blank portion of a face of the recording material that features the ink absorption layer is 40 to 60%.

Films comprising a liquid-absorbant inner layer and an impermeable outer layer

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Films comprising a liquid-absorbant layer and an impermeable layer are provided. Processes for manufacturing these films is also provided. The films are suitable for preparation of tubular casings and shrinkbags, in particular, casings for smoked foodstuffs. Also described are foodstuffs processed in the tubular casings.

Radio wave absorbing coating composition and coated object therewith

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A radio wave absorbing coating composition that exhibits an excellent absorption performance of radio waves in 40 MHz to 3 GHz frequency band is provided. The radio wave absorbing coating composition contains metal powder that is made up of a martensitic Fe—Cr—Ni alloy powder and/or a martensitic Fe—Ni alloy powder, carbon powder, resin, and solvent.

Expanded PTFE articles and method of making same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above the expanded PTFE structures.

Formation method of metal layer on resin layer, printed wiring board, and production method thereof

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A printed wiring board having a conductor circuit comprising a copper layer adjacent to an insulating layer and an electroless gold plating, wherein the insulating layer has ten-point mean surface roughness (Rz) of 2.0 μm or less is provided. According to the present invention, there is no such a defect that gold plating is deposited on a resin, and fine wiring formation with accuracy is realized.

Art surface and method for preparing same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An art surface and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a coating is disposed on a thermoplastic compatible surface of a substrate. The coating includes a reaction product of a thermoplastic, aluminum oxide, and acetone. Further, the coating is able to accept one or more artistic media such as acrylic, chalk, charcoal, colored pencil, conte, dyes, egg tempera, oil, pastel, or water color, for example.

Fabrication method and structure of an ITO anode containing nickel points for an OLED to selectively light

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A fabrication method of an indium tin oxide (ITO) anode containing point nickel for an organic light emitting diode (OLED) to selectively light includes various processes of preparing an ITO substrate with an anode having plural point grooves, of forming a nickel film on the anode, and of grinding the nickel film to leave the point grooves fitted with nickel. Therefore, the nickel spots of the ITO anode are lit up earlier than the pure ITO anode when the OLED is turn on. Because the nickel spots have a lower resistance, current can aggregate in these spots collectively, reducing demerit of cross-talk happening often in a conventional passive OLED panel circuit. The structure of the OLED includes an ITO substrate with an anode provided point grooves deposited with nickel, a hole transport layer on the anode, and an electron transport layer on the hole transport layer.

Radiofrequency attenuator and method

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Radiofrequency attenuator and method. The attenuator includes a pair of transparent windows. A chamber between the windows is filled with molten salt. Preferred molten salts include quarternary ammonium cations and fluorine-containing anions such as tetrafluoroborate (BF 4 − ), hexafluorophosphate (PF 6 − ), hexafluoroarsenate (AsF 6 − ), trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF 3 SO 3 − ), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF 3 SO 2 ) 2 N − ), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF 3 CF 2 SO 2 ) 2 N − ) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF 3 SO 2 ) 3 C − ). Radicals or radical cations may be added to or electrochemically generated in the molten salt to enhance the RF attenuation.

Coinjection stretch blow molded container

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The present invention relates to a coinjection stretch blow-molded container having a layer of thermoplastic polyester (A) that has specific properties and a layer of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition (B) that includes specific minor components and has specific properties, and the thickness ratio of the layer of thermoplastic polyester (A) to the layer of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition (B) (layer (A)/layer (B)) in the container body is in the specific range. The coinjection stretch blow molded container of the present invention has excellent gas barrier properties against, for example: oxygen and carbon dioxide; moisture-proofing properties; flavor-retention properties; flavor-barrier properties; and impact delamination resistance. In addition, the coinjection stretch blow molded container of the present invention has a good appearance and can be stably produced in long-run working lines.

Fixing member, manufacturing method thereof, and fixing apparatus and electrophotographic image forming apparatus using the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An object of the present invention is to provide a fixing member which includes a surface layer including fluorine rubber having an ether bond and a polysiloxane having a polyether structure, and which has excellent adhesion between the surface layer and a substrate. A fixing member is provided including a substrate, an adhesion layer and a surface layer disposed in contact with the adhesion layer, wherein the surface layer includes fluorine rubber having an ether bond and a polysiloxane having a polyether structure, and wherein the adhesion layer contains a polyorganosiloxane resin and an existence ratio of carbon combining with oxygen to silicon combining with oxygen in the adhesion layer is 1.0 or more and 20.0 or less.

Flat material for leadthroughs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A flat material ( 10 ) for forming leadthroughs and including a first layer 911 ) formed of strip-shaped plates ( 14 ) adjoining each other along their narrow sides and separated from each other by a slot ( 15 ), a second layer ( 13 ) formed of an elastic material, and an intermediate layer ( 12 ) located between the first layer ( 11 ) and the second layer ( 13 ).

Architectural resin panel with three-dimensional patterns

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A decorative architectural panel can be formed using multiple image layers to create one or more three-dimensional effects in a final product. In particular, a reference image layer comprises an extruded sheet having an artistically-designed reference image formed thereon. A next image layer comprises an extruded sheet having a differently sized iteration of the artistically designed reference image. A manufacturer can place the next image layer over the reference image layer, and set the combined image layers such that the final product shows the artistically-designed image in three-dimensions. Additional image layers, such as a color layer, or a layer having embedded objects, can be combined with the stratified product for additional artistic effects.

Gift wrapping package and method of use

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A gift wrapping package is provided which provides enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a flat base and a dome-like cover which forms a central cavity. The dome-like cover is retractable and expandable. In a retracted condition, gifts can be placed within the central cavity. Thereafter, the cover can be closed by expanding and rotating the cover until the dome-like structure is formed. In a preferred embodiment, the gift wrapping package includes a hook or handle for enabling a person to carry a wrapped gift or to hang the gift wrapped package upon objects such as a Christmas tree.

Fibrous structures comprising a polymer structure

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Polymer structures and methods for making such polymer structures are provided. More particularly, polymer structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer are provided. Even more particularly, fibrous structures comprising a hydroxyl polymer structure, such as a fiber comprising a hydroxyl polymer, wherein the fibrous structure exhibits a CETM Factor of less than 20 and/or a CETM*L 2 Factor of less than 950 are provided.

Magnetic recording medium

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A magnetic recording medium having a recording layer formed in a concavo-convex pattern, which can allow a head to have stable flying characteristics. The recording layer is formed in a concavo-convex pattern, and concave portions of the concavo-convex pattern of the recording layer are filled with a non-magnetic material. The relationship of S≦3.6×R holds, when R represents a concavo-convex ratio obtained by dividing an area of convex portions in a surface by an area of the concave portions in the surface, and S represents a difference in height between a concavity and a convexity of the surface. In the magnetic recording medium, an arithmetical mean deviation of the assessed profile of the surface is limited to 0.3 nm or more.

Hole or electron injection polymers and prepolymers, hole or electron transport polymers and prepolymers, method for forming the same, and their application

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The present invention discloses hole or electron injection polymers and prepolymers, hole or electron transport polymers and prepolymers, which comprises a plurality of conjugated or non-conjugated structures with electronic function and a plurality of connecting structures, wherein the connecting structure is used to connect different conjugated or non-conjugated structures with electronic function, and the connecting structure comprises any one or any combination of the following group: ether based group, ester based group, urethane based group, urea based group, carbonate based group, nitrogen atom based group, amide based group, and imide based group. Moreover, this invention also discloses a method for forming the mentioned charge injection or transport polymers and prepolymers. Additionally, this invention provides hole injection layer or hole transport layer or electron injection layer or electron transport layer comprising copolymers with a first structure unit with hole injecting/transporting property and a second structure unit with electron injecting/transporting property.

Metal duplex method

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Methods and articles are disclosed. The methods are directed to depositing nickel duplex layers on substrates to inhibit tin and tin alloy surface oxidation and improve solderability of the substrates.

Tubular sausage casing with a yarn tie having a metal insert and a process for production thereof

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A description is given of a tubular artificial sausage casing and a process for preparing the same, characterized in that the sausage casing is closed at one end or two ends by a yarn having a metal insert.

Examination method for CPP-type magnetoresistance effect element having two free layers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An examination method is structured, with respect to a magnetization direction of an orthogonalizing bias function part formed on a posterior part of an magnetoresistance (MR) effect element, of changing the magnetization direction of the orthogonalizing bias function part between a first magnetization forming mode, wherein the magnetization direction is from the anterior side of the element to the posterior side thereof, and a second magnetization forming mode, wherein the magnetization direction is from the posterior side of the element to the anterior side thereof, measuring the output waveform of the element in response to an external magnetic field for each magnetization forming mode and checking the state of the output waveforms of both modes in order to examine whether or not the magnetization directions of the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer, both of which functions as free layers, are antiparallel to each other in the track width direction before the orthogonalizing bias function part starts functioning. With the structure, it is realized to easily examine whether or not the magnetization directions of two free layers have surely been made antiparallel to each other before operating the orthogonalizing bias function part of an element.

Active-matrix liquid crystal display

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An active-matrix liquid crystal display device includes a pair of substrates, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the pair of substrates, a group of electrodes for applying to the liquid crystal layer an electric field substantially parallel to the substrate plane and a plural number of active elements being formed on one of the pair of substrates, and an alignment layer disposed between the liquid crystal layer and at least one of the pair of substrates. The alignment layer is made from polyamic acid obtained by reacting a diamine with an acid anhydride, and the acid anhydride is at least one member selected from the group consisting of 1,2,3,4-cyclopentanetetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid dianhydride, and 1,2,3,4-cyclobutanetetracarboxylic acid dianhydride.

Method of forming alignment layer in liquid crystal display device

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An LCD with an improved image quality and a method of fabricating the same are provided. After a rubbing process as a primary alignment process is performed on an alignment layer, a pre-treatment is performed on the alignment layer before a light irradiation as a secondary alignment process. Thus, the light leakage at a stepped portion may be prevented and the contrast ratio can be improved. Consequently, a high quality image may be obtained and the reliability of products can also be enhanced. After a thermal treatment as the pre-treatment or during the thermal treatment, a light irradiation as a secondary alignment process is performed, or the light irradiation as the secondary alignment process is performed under an oxygen atmosphere, thereby enhancing the alignment process efficiency during the light irradiation. Further, a non-polarized light may be irradiated on the rubbed alignment layer during the light irradiation. Therefore, a high quality image may be obtained without any separate polarizers, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the manufacturing cost.

Adsorbent compositions

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A water vapor adsorption and water retaining composition containing particulate calcium chloride and cellulose fiber in a flexible container having a side of spun-bonded polyethylene heat sealed to a side of extrusion coated polyethylene on polyester. The foregoing composition can also contain clay.

Method of fusing a component to a medical storage or transfer device and container assembly

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A method of fusing a component to a sterilized storage or delivery device formed of a cyclic olefin polymer which includes forming the storage or delivery device from a cyclic olefin polymer, forming a second member or component having at least a surface layer formed of the second polymer, wherein the Hansen relative energy distance Ra/Ro of the second polymer relative to the cyclic olefin polymer is equal to or less than 0.7, applying the second member to the storage or delivery device, and heating the assembly to the sterilization temperature, thereby causing the second polymer to chemically interact with the cyclic olefin polymer, fusing the second component to the storage or delivery device. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a medical container, such as a vial, wherein the vial is formed of a cyclic olefin polymer and the cap, closure or collar is formed of a second polymer heat fused to the vial or container.

Method and apparatus to detect a starting edge of a roll of material

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A method and product to detect a starting edge of a roll of material are described. The roll of material includes a composition, an apparatus, or a combination thereof, which provides the detectable edge.

Compositions for liquid crystal display

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

This invention relates to compositions and an assembly process for the manufacture of liquid crystal displays. The assembly process is especially advantageous because it can be easily scalable to roll-to-roll continuous manufacturing of liquid crystal displays. The invention is directed to a photoalignable top-sealing composition for top-sealing a liquid crystal display cell.

Water-tight double-sided roof patch

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A method for sealing joints formed by the intersection and/or overlap of roofing membranes is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of applying strips of double sided tape to roofing membranes so as to secure the membranes to one another and to fill voids created at the intersection of the membranes. Securing the membranes using double-sided tape creates a tight seal which prevents the seepage of water and debris into the joint. A roof joint patch kit is also disclosed which comprises a roll of roofing membrane and a plurality of double-sided tape strips.

Cellulose acylate film, polarizing plate, and liquid crystal display device

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A cellulose acylate film comprising a compound having a hydrogen-donating group capable of forming a hydrogen bond and an aromatic ring, and a compound represented by the following formula: wherein R 2 , R 4 , and R 5 represent H or a substituent, R 11 and R 13 represent H or an alkyl group, L 1 and L 2 represent a single bond or a divalent linking group, Ar 1 represents an arylene group or a divalent aromatic heterocyclic group, Ar 2 represents an aryl group or a monovalent aromatic heterocyclic group, n represents an integer of 3 or more.

Storage magazine for microstructured molded parts and fabrication procedure

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

This describes a procedure for replicative fabrication and packaging of at least one microstructured molded part as one magazine/molded part composite as well as a magazine with at least one microstructured molded part as one magazine/molded part composite. The first step covers fabrication of at least one microstructured molded part using an initially closed tool which consists of at least one first and one second tool half. In the second step, both tool halves are opened, whereby the molded part remains in the first tool half. In the third step, at least the second tool half is replaced with at least one additional tool half. In the fourth step, the replicative fabrication of the magazine is carried out using the first tool half containing the molded part and the additional tool half. Finally in the fifth step, magazine and molded part are demolded simultaneously as one magazine/molded part composite. Under the invention, either the magazine or the microcomponents can be fabricated first depending on the final design of the microcomponent and magazine. This procedure, which preferably uses a 2-component injection molding process, allows the direct fabrication of several molded parts or microcomponents and their magazine packaging as one magazine/molded part composite without any after-treatment requirement, whereby different physical heights are fabricated for the magazine and microcomponents. Since the magazine connects the microcomponents only at parts of the side, bottom or face surfaces, a gripper can be used for very precise, fully automated mounting of the microcomponent.

Gas barrier film

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The gas barrier film having a thermoplastic polymer film, and an inorganic thin film provided on at least one surface of the thermoplastic polymer film, which gas barrier film is formed by applying, to the inorganic thin film, a solution which contains at least one ion species selected from the group consisting of alkali metal ions, alkaline earth metal ions, and ammonium ions and originating from a low-molecular-weight electrolyte having a molecular weight of 1,000 or less and which has a total ion concentration of the ion species of 1×10 −5 mol/L or more and less than 10 mol/L and a solution concentration less than a saturation concentration.

Organic electroluminescent device and display device

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An organic electroluminescent device comprising an organic layer at least having a light emission layer provided between an anode and a cathode, wherein the anode has at least one layer comprised of an alloy containing aluminum as a main ingredient, and the alloy contains at least one element whose work function is relatively smaller than that of the main ingredient as a secondary ingredient, the device being relatively inexpensive, having high reliability and capable of reducing disconnection due to hillock or migration.

Methods of fabricating nanoscale-to-microscale structures

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Methods for the production of shaped nanoscale-to-microscale structures, wherein a nanoscale-to-microscale template is provided having an original chemical composition and an original shape, and the nanoscale-to-microscale template subjected to a chemical reaction, so as to partially or completely convert the nanoscale-to-microscale template into the shaped nanoscale-to-microscale structure having a chemical composition different than the original chemical composition and having substantially the same shape as the original shape, being a scaled version of the original shape. The shaped nanoscale-to-microscale structure formed comprises an element (such as silicon), a metallic alloy (such as a silicon alloy), or a non-oxide compound (such as silicon carbide or silicon nitride).

Sheet metal joint

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The invention provides a sheet metal joint and a method for forming a sheet metal joint. The sheet metal joint includes first and second metal sheets disposed in a parallel relation to one another. Each of the first and second metal sheets has a plurality of perforations with a tang extending from each perforation. The tangs of the second sheet and the tangs of the second metal sheet are curled together in opposite rotational directions. The tangs of the first metal sheet space the first and second metal sheets from one another and the tangs of the second metal sheet substantially fixedly engage the first and second metal sheets with respect to one another.

Phosphor composition and method for producing the same, and light-emitting device using the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A light-emitting device of the present application includes a light-emitting element and a phosphor layer. Output light of the device is white light, which contains red, green, and blue light-emitting components emitted by red and green phosphors and a blue light-emitting element, respectively. The phosphor layer includes a phosphor such as a red phosphor, which is a nitridoaluminosilicate-based nitride phosphor, and a green phosphor. The red and green phosphors and the blue light-emitting element have emission peaks from 600 nm to less than 660 nm, from 500 to less than 560 nm, and from 440 nm to less than 500 nm, respectively. The phosphor in the phosphor layer has an excitation peak at a wavelength shorter than that of the emission peak of light emitted by the blue light-emitting element. The phosphor is activated with Eu 2+ or Ce 3+ .

Write-once optical disk and optical recording method

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A write-once optical disk comprises a substrate, a recording layer which is stacked on the substrate and comprised of a first reaction layer comprised of a material containing hydrogen and a second reaction layer comprised of a material having an extinction coefficient greater than that in the first reaction layer, and a protective layer which is stacked on the recording layer.

Direct synthesis of long single-walled carbon nanotube strands

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Long, macroscopic nanotube strands or cables, up to several tens of centimeters in length, of aligned single-walled nanotubes are synthesized by the catalytic pyrolysis of n-hexane using an enhanced vertical floating catalyst CVD technique. The long strands of nanotubes assemble continuously from ropes or arrays of nanotubes, which are intrinsically long. These directly synthesized long nanotube strands or cables can be easily manipulated using macroscopic tools.

Organic light-emitting display device and method of manufacturing the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Provided is an organic light-emitting display device that can display a full color image by forming a simple structure of light-emitting layers and a method of manufacturing the same. The organic light-emitting display device includes a substrate; a first electrode layer formed on the substrate; a second electrode layer which is formed above the first electrode layer and faces the first electrode layer; and a light-emitting layer interposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, wherein the light-emitting layer comprises first and second light-emitting layers respectively corresponding to first and second pixels having different colors from each other, and the first light-emitting layer is commonly formed in the first and second pixels, and the second light-emitting layer is formed in the second pixel.

Durable tungsten-doped tin-fluorophosphate glasses

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Tungsten-doped tin-fluorophosphate glasses are described herein which exhibit excellent humidity resistance, thermal resistance, and have a low glass transition temperature which makes them suitable for low temperature sealing applications, such as for encapsulating electronic components. In one embodiment, these glasses comprise 55-75% Sn, 4-14% P, 6-24% O, 4-22% F, and 0.15-15% W on a weight percent elemental basis.

Method for preparing blue-emitting barium magnesium aluminate (BAM) phosphor for blacklight unit lamp, and blue-emitting BAM phosphor prepared by the method

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Provided are a method for preparing a blue-emitting BAM phosphor which includes: surface-treating phosphor particles with metal oxide nanoparticles, and a blue-emitting BAM phosphor prepared by the method. The blue-emitting BAM phosphor exhibits better dispersibility and flowability in coating slurry without undergoing a reduction in initial brightness, thereby providing less color variation at ends of a BLU lamp. The blue-emitting BAM phosphor can be directly applied in a currently available method of manufacturing a BLU lamp, and when mixed with existing red and green phosphors, can remarkably reduce color variation at ends of a lamp. Therefore, the quality of a BLU lamp for large-scale displays can be greatly improved.

Method of forming alignment layer for liquid crystal display and liquid crystal display fabricated using the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A method for forming an alignment layer for a liquid crystal display is disclosed. The method includes preparing a substrate and depositing an alignment layer on the substrate. The method also includes applying one of an electric field and a magnetic field to the alignment layer to set an alignment direction of the alignment layer.

Organic electroluminescent polymer having 9,9-di(fluorenyl)-2,7-fluorenyl unit and organic electroluminescent device manufactured using the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Disclosed herein is an organic electroluminescent polymer having 9,9-di(fluorenyl)-2,7-fluorenyl unit and an electroluminescent device using the same. Specifically, the current invention provides an organic electroluminescent polymer having 9,9-di(fluorenyl)-2,7-fluorenyl unit, which can be used as a blue electroluminescent polymer and host material by introducing the substituted fluorenyl group at the 9-position of fluorene, and an electroluminescent device using the electroluminescent polymer. The electroluminescent polymer is applicable as a host material for highly pure blue, green and red, having high solubility, high heat stability and high quantum efficiency.

Electro-luminescent display device and method for fabricating the same

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A top emission type electro-luminescent display device comprising a thin film transistor, an opaque electrode, an opaque layer, and an electro-luminescent medium layer. The thin film transistor overlies a substrate and is covered by an interlayer insulator. The opaque electrode and the opaque layer are successively disposed on the interlayer insulator, in which the opaque electrode is electrically connected to the thin film transistor and the opaque layer comprises an opening exposing a portion of the underlying opaque electrode. The electro-luminescent medium layer is disposed over the exposed portion of the opaque electrode. The transparent electrode is disposed on the opaque layer and conformally covers the surfaces of the opening and the electro-luminescent medium layer.

Addition curing silicone composition capable of producing a cured product with excellent crack resistance

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Provided is a silicone composition, including: (A) an organopolysiloxane represented by an average composition formula R 1 n SiZ [(4−n)/2] (in which, R 1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, an alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group, provided that from 5 to 50 mol % of all R 1 groups are alkenyl groups, and from 10 to 80 mol % of all R 1 groups are aryl groups, Z represents an oxygen atom or a bivalent hydrocarbon group, provided at least 80 mol % of all Z groups are oxygen atoms, and n is a number that satisfies 1=n<2), in which from 5 to 50 mol % of all silicon atoms exist within structures represented by an average formula: —SiR 2 2 —X—(SiR 2 2 O) 1 SiR 2 2 —X—SiR 2 2 O— (in which, R 2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, provided that from 10 to 80 mol % of all R 2 groups are aryl groups, X represents an oxygen atom or a bivalent hydrocarbon group, and l represents an integer of 3 or greater), (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least 2 SiH groups within each molecule, and (C) an addition reaction catalyst. The composition is capable of producing a cured product with a high degree of hardness and excellent crack resistance. The composition is useful as a sealing material and an adhesive.

Organic electroluminescent device and platinum compound

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

An organic electroluminescent device, which has a pair of electrodes, and at least one organic layer including a luminescent layer between the electrodes, wherein the organic layer contains at least one compound of formula (I): wherein Q 11 are atoms for forming a nitrogen-containing hetero ring; Z 11 to Z 13 each independently represents CR, wherein R represents a substituent, CH or N; n 11 is 0 or 1; M 11 is a metal or boron ion that may further have a ligand(s); and a compound of formula (6): wherein R 63 to R 66 each is a hydrogen atom or a substituent; X 61 to X 64 and Z 61 to Z 66 each is CR, wherein R represents a substituent, CH or N.

Liquid crystal molecule, liquid crystal display and liquid crystal optical spatial modulation device

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A liquid crystal display device has a liquid crystal layer including liquid crystal molecules, each of which has an asymmetric carbon atom, and has a core portion and an organosilane or organosiloxane structure at positions opposed to each other with the asymmetric carbon atom therebetween.

Single crystal diamond

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

A single crystal diamond grown by vapor phase synthesis, wherein when one main surface is irradiated with a linearly polarized light considered to be the synthesis of two mutually perpendicular linearly polarized light beams, the phase difference between the two mutually perpendicular linearly polarized light beams exiting another main surface on the opposite side is, at a maximum, not more than 50 nm per 100 μm of crystal thickness over the entire crystal. This single crystal diamond is of a large size and high quality unattainable up to now, and has characteristics that are extremely desirable in semiconductor device substrates and are applied to optical components of which low strain is required.

Liquid crystal material, method for producing liquid crystal material and liquid crystal device

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The present invention provides a liquid crystal material, method for producing the liquid crystal material, and liquid crystal device thereof which shows low light absorption in the ultraviolet light region. A compound of formula (I) wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group which is optionally interposed with one or more oxygen or sulphur atoms, Y is independently selected from oxygen or sulphur, n is an integer of from 2 to 8, X is a direct bond, C 1-4 alkylene or C 2-4 alkenylene, and A is selected from a various specified ring structures. The liquid crystal material (compounds) are of low birefringence and are U.V. stable and are useful in liquid crystal devices that need low birefringence such as reflective displays, or which are exposed to high levels of U.V. light such as phosphor display cells.

Structure and method for porous SiCOH dielectric layers and adhesion promoting or etch stop layers having increased interfacial and mechanical strength

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Disclosed is a structure and method for forming a structure including a SiCOH layer having increased mechanical strength. The structure includes a substrate having a layer of dielectric or conductive material, a layer of oxide on the layer of dielectric or conductive material, the oxide layer having essentially no carbon, a graded transition layer on the oxide layer, the graded transition layer having essentially no carbon at the interface with the oxide layer and gradually increasing carbon towards a porous SiCOH layer, and a porous SiCOH (pSiCOH) layer on the graded transition layer, the porous pSiCOH layer having an homogeneous composition throughout the layer. The method includes a process wherein in the graded transition layer, there are no peaks in the carbon concentration and no dips in the oxygen concentration.