СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ ОТ ЗАГРЯЗНЕНИЙ И ОБРАБОТАННАЯ ИМ СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПЛИТА

Средство для защиты от загрязнений содержит тонкодисперсные частицы диоксида кремния, водный растворитель, содержащий спирт для диспергирования указанных частиц диоксида кремния, поверхностно-активное вещество и вещество, улучшающее грязезащитные свойства, выбранное из группы, включающей соединение щелочного металла, соединение щелочноземельного металла, соединение фосфора, глинистый минерал и их смеси. Указанное вещество, улучшающее грязезащитные свойства, входит в состав указанного водного растворителя. Средство может быть нанесено на покрытие строительной плиты. Улучшаются грязезащитные свойства средства и его адгезия с покрытием строительной плиты. 3 н.п. ф-лы, 30 ил., 3 табл.

СПОСОБ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ФТОРПОЛИМЕРНОГО ПОРОШКОВОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ В КАЧЕСТВЕ ГРУНТОВОЧНОГО СЛОЯ И ПОКРЫТИЯ

Изобретение относится к формированию поверхности с долговременной антиадгезионной способностью с использованием фторполимерных смол. Описывается способ получения антиадгезионной поверхности на субстрате, включающий (а) нанесение грунтовочного порошка, полученного распылительной сушкой, на указанный субстрат, (b) нанесение порошка покрытия на полученный грунтовочный слой с образованием слоя покрытия на указанном грунтовочном слое, причем указанная грунтовка содержит тетрафторэтилен/перфторолефиновый сополимер, где перфторолефин содержит от 3 до 8 атомов углерода, и полимерное связывающее вещество, выбранное из группы полиэфирсульфонов, полифениленсульфидов и полиариленэфиркетонов, и указанное покрытие содержит сополимер тетрафторэтилен/перфтор (алкилвинилового простого эфира); (с) спекание указанного грунтовочного слоя и указанного слоя покрытия с образованием антиадгезионной поверхности. Описывается также субстрат, полученный указанным способом. Предложенный способ обеспечивает превосходное ...

КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ АНТИПРИГАРНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩАЯ АЛМАЗНЫЕ ЧАСТИЦЫ, И ПОДЛОЖКА С НАНЕСЕННОЙ НА НЕЕ КОМПОЗИЦИЕЙ

Заявленная группа изобретений относится к области композиций для антипригарных покрытий и к подложкам, покрытым такими композициями. Техническим результатом заявленной группы изобретений является улучшение прочности и сопротивления износу подложек с покрытием с сохранением хороших антипригарных свойств. Технический результат достигается структурой, включающей подложку и антипригарное покрытие, нанесенное на упомянутую подложку. При этом упомянутое покрытие включает нижний слой и верхний слой, а упомянутый нижний слой включает грунтовочный слой и средний слой. Причем указанный грунтовочный слой сцеплен с упомянутой подложкой и не содержит керамических частиц неорганического упрочнителя для пленки, имеющих средний размер частицы по меньшей мере 14 микрометров. При этом указанный грунтовочный слой включает не содержащее фторполимера связующее, а упомянутый средний слой включает алмазные частицы, и при этом данные алмазные частицы содержатся только в данном среднем слое. 2 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЛИЧНОЙ ГИГИЕНЫ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ СКОЛЬЗЯЩУЮ ПОВЕРХНОСТЬ

Изобретение относится к области устройств для срезания волос. Устройство для срезания волос содержит поверхность для скользящего взаимодействия с кожей и/или волосами пользователя и зону для срезания волос. Поверхность имеет твердое покрытие со смазывающей способностью. Твердое покрытие содержит внедренные в него частицы. Указанные частицы содержат соединенные с ними ковалентными связями концевые гидрофильные полимерные цепи. Плотность частиц увеличивается по направлению к наружной поверхности твердого покрытия. Изобретение также включает способ получения твердого покрытия со смазывающей способностью на поверхности устройства для срезания волос. Техническим результатом является обеспечение продолжительного смазывающего эффекта при срезании волос. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ФТОРПОЛИМЕРНОГО СЛОЯ НА ТОНКОПЛЕНОЧНОМ ПРИБОРЕ

Изобретение относится к технологии тонкопленочных приборов. Сущность изобретения: способ получения фторполимерного слоя на тонкопленочном приборе включает: а) подачу фтормономера в газовой фазе и инициатора в газовой фазе свободной радикальной полимеризации к указанному тонкопленочному прибору, b) смешивание указанного фтормономера в газовой фазе и указанного инициатора в газовой фазе свободной радикальной полимеризации для образования газофазной смеси указанного фтормономера и указанного инициатора свободной радикальной полимеризации, c) контактирование указанного тонкопленочного прибора с указанной газофазной смесью указанного фтормономера и указанного инициатора свободной радикальной полимеризации, и d) инициирование полимеризации указанного фтормономера с указанным инициатором свободной радикальной полимеризации, посредством чего указанный фтормономер полимеризуется с образованием указанного фторполимерного слоя на указанном тонкопленочном приборе. Заявленный способ позволяет получить ...

СПОСОБ ЗАЩИТЫ КРОВЛИ КРЫШИ МАТЕРИАЛЬНОГО ОБЪЕКТА ОТ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ СОСУЛЬКИ НА ЕЕ КРОМКЕ

Изобретение относится к способам защиты кровли крыши материальных объектов от образования сосулек на ее кромке. Способ заключается в том, что на поверхность объекта наносят гидрофобное покрытие. При этом покрытие выбирают с краевым углом смачивания более 120°. Гидрофобное покрытие наносят полосой, ширину которой выбирают не менее 50 мм, считая от кромки. При этом поверхность приобретает свойства антисмачиваемости, т.е. резко снижается прилипаемость жидкости (воды) к поверхности. Капля воды на такой поверхности принимает шарообразную форму и перекатывается по поверхности, не оставляя мокрого следа. В случае перемещения объекта в воде на такой поверхности будет проявляться эффект исчезновения пограничного слоя. 7 ил.

СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ АНТИФРИКЦИОННОГО И АНТИОБЛЕДЕНИТЕЛЬНОГО ПОКРЫТИЯ

Способы относятся к областям для борьбы с обледенением и триботехники. Цель изобретения - создание антифрикционного и антиобледенительного покрытия, обладающего долговечностью и эффективностью. Способ формирования антифрикционного и антиобледенительного покрытия включает в себя очистку поверхности, нанесение слоев грунтовки, нанесение низкоэнергетического покрытия, сушку, перед нанесением покрытия наносят подслой наполнителя с частицами сферической формы радиусом от 10-1 до 10-3 мкм. Способ формирования антифрикционного и антиобледенительного покрытия включает в себя те же операции, но перед нанесением покрытия поверхность обрабатывают электронным пучком или лазерным лучом, причем сушку производят в магнитных или электростатических полях, направленных перпендикулярно к поверхности покрытия.

Способ изготовления антифрикционного материала

Антифрикционная лента

Способ обработки изделий из древесины

VERFAHREN ZUR BEHANDLUNG VON METALLSUBSTRATEN

UEBERZUGSMITTEL AUF BASIS EINES COPOLYMEREN AUS TETRAFLUORETHYLEN UND EINEM PERFLUOR(ALKYLVINYL)-ETHER

ANTIHAFTBESCHICHTUNG MIT VERBESSERTER KRATZFESTIGKEIT

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum kontinuierlichen Einbringen von Polytetrafluoraethylenteilchen in die Poren eines bandfoermigen Metallstreifens mit poroeser Schwammstruktur

Verfahren zum UEberziehen von Verpackungsmaterialien oder der Innenflaechen von Giessformen fuer verklebende bzw. durch Temperatureinwirkung weich werdende Massen mit einer Schutzschicht

Undercoatings for non-stick polytetrafluorethylene - resin coatings on metal surfaces

Metal surfaces, particularly non-stick cooking utensils, which are to receive a PTFE coating, are given a first coating by applying a, preferably liquid, mixture containing PTFE, finely-sivided non-spherical metal particles and finely-divided particles of a metal oxide and/or a metal carbide. The PTFE coating is then applied. The coatings are resistant to abrasion and to scratching, and also to adhesion, particularly of foodstuffs. The heat conductivity of the coating is about the same as that of an unmodified PTFE resin coating.

VERFAHREN ZUR HYDROPHOBIERUNG EINER SUBSTRATOBERFLÄCHE MIT ORGANOFUNKTIONELLEN SILANEN NIEDRIGER KONZENTRATION

FARB- UND LEIMABWEISENDE FOLIENBAHN

Sizing liquids, useful for the production of a high temperature-stable coating, comprises at least a nanoscale inorganic binder system, boron nitride and at least a solvent

Sizing liquids for the production of a high temperature-stable coating comprises at least a nanoscale inorganic binder system, boron nitride and at least a solvent. INDEPENDENDANT CLAIMS are included for: (1) a method for the preparation of a high temperature-stable coating of metallic-, ceramic-, enamel- and/or glass- surfaces, comprising applying the sizing liquid on a surface and solidifying the applied mixture through heating; (2) a method for repairing a high temperature-stable coating of metallic-, ceramic-, enamelled- and/or glass- surfaces, comprising repairing the damaged coating by partial or complete application of the sizing liquid on the damaged coating and solidifying through heating; and (3) a high temperature-stable coating, which is obtained by the above method.

Beschichtungsaufbau

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Antihaftbeschichtung für eine Oberfläche eines Substrats. Um die Antihafteigenschaften gegenüber den vorbekannten Oberflächenbeschichtungen deutlich zu verbessern und ausreichende Stabilität zu gewährleisten, enthält die Oberflächenbeschichtung mindestens ein Fluorpolymermit mindestens einer mikrostrukturierten ersten Schicht und mindestens einer diese überlagernden, submikrostrukturierten zweiten Schicht. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer solchen Oberflächenbeschichtung, bei dem der mikrostrukturierte Untergrund durch Aufbringen einer mikrostrukturierten Schicht auf eine makrostrukturierte Oberfläche erzeugt wird.

Poly-fluoro-olefin coated metal gauze cladding sheet - bonded with cured heat-resistant resin

The sheet, consisting of a bronze, brass or other metal gauze with a rolled or pressed coating on both sides of a mixt. of PTFE or FEP powder with glass fibre, metal powder or graphite filler, has the coating impregnated and bonded with a cured and heat-resistant plastics compsns., e.g. an epoxide, furfurol or polyimide resin in an amt. of 3-70 vol.%. The structure is maintained under heavy load without welding the metal gauze wires.

Shaped body with a self-cleaning surface and a surface structure with hills formed by structure forming particles useful for drinking vessels, storage vessels, storage barrels, spraying protection devices, and textiles

A shaped body with a plastics surface having self-cleaning properties and surface structures with hills, where the plastics surface has a coating of the same material and the plastics coating forms a strong bond with particles bonded to the coating which form the hills. A shaped body with a plastics surface having self-cleaning properties and surface structures with hills, where the plastics surface has a coating of the same material and the plastics coating forms a strong bond with particles bonded to the coating which form the hills. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a process for preparation of the shaped body with a plastics surface, completely or partially carrying hills where at least one plastics surface of the shaped body is coated with a plastics solution containing the same plastic material as the surface and also structure forming particles; (2) a vessel with a plastics surface and surface structures with hills; (3) a textile with a plastics surface ...

VERFAHREN ZUM BESCHICHTEN VON FORMTEILEN

Fäulnisverhinderndes Überzugsmittel für Turbomaschinen

SUBSTRAT MIT EINER ZU BEHANDELNDEN OBERFLÄCHE

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Beschichten eines metallischen Körpers eines Haus- oder Küchengerätes sowie Verwendung des atmosphärischen Oxidierens einer Oberfläche eines metallischen Körpers

VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN VON KLEBRIGE STOFFE ABWEISENDEN UEBERZUEGEN

Oberfläche mit schaltbarer Ultrahydrophobie und Verfahren zur Realisierung

HOCHTETRAEDRISCHE AMORPHE KOHLENSTOFFFILME AUF GLAS

VERFORMBARES ZINKSTAUBPRIMERSYSTEM FUER METALLE UND VERFAHREN ZUR ANWENDUNG

TROCKEN AUSWISCHBARES SCHREIBSYSTEM

VERFAHREN, DIE OBERFLAECHE EINES GEGENSTANDES BLEIBEND MIT WASSER BENETZBAR ZU MACHEN, UND ALUMINIUMGEGENSTAENDE MIT EINER BLEIBEND MIT WASSER BENETZBAR GEMACHTEN OBERFLAECHE

Verfahren um den Reibungsbeiwert von Tintenstrahl-Empfangsmaterialien zu modifizieren

Hochtetraedrische amorphe Kohlenstofffilme auf Glas

Hochtetraedrische amorphe Kohlenstofffilme auf Glas

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR ENTFERNUNG VON FLÜSSIGKEIT VON DER HECKSCHEIBE EINES MOTORFAHRZEUGES

VERFAHREN ZUR BEHANDLUNG DER SCHNEIDKANTEN VON RASIERLINGEN

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung einer hydrophilen Oberflaeche oder Verbesserung der hydrophilen Eigenschaft der Oberflaeche eines Stoffes

Bedruckstoff kontaktierende, strukturierte Fläche mit einem Substrat und wenigstens einer Schicht

Eine erfindungsgemäße Bedruckstoff kontaktierende, strukturierte Fläche (z. B. ein Transportzylinder-Aufzug) mit einem Substrat (z. B. aus Nickel) und wenigstens einer Schicht, wobei die Schicht (7) wenigstens zwei Lagen (7a, 7b) umfasst und eine der beiden Lagen Partikel (8) enthält, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass beide Lagen (7a, 7b) Partikel (8) (z. B. aus Cobalt-Aluminaten) enthalten, dass die Partikel (8) beider Lagen eine mittlere Größe von weniger als etwa 2 Mikrometern, bevorzugt etwa 0,3 Mikrometer, aufweisen, und dass das Substrat (4) eine Struktur (5) mit einem RZ-Wert zwischen etwa 20 Mikrometern und etwa 40 Mikrometern aufweist. Die erfindungsgemäße Doppelschicht (7, 7a, 7b) verleiht der Fläche (1) eine hohe Verschleißfestigkeit. In vorteilhafter Weise können Risse in der Fläche (1) vermieden und eine homogene Doppelschicht (7, 7a, 7b) erzeugt werden.

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Fluoroplastic coating of valves - by applying aq dispersions contg mineral acids and sintering

Coating of sliding and sealing metallic parts of valves and stopcocks e.g. plugs and housings, is carried out by applying known fluoroplastic (e.g. PTFE) aq. dispersions contg. phosphoric and chromic acids as adhesion promoters, with addition of an acid of non-metals of 2nd and 3rd. Periods, followed by sintering. The dispersions pref. contain 25-50 vol.% adhesion promoters, and the additional acid is pref. HCl or HNO3 in 15-30 vol.%. Coating of sufficient thickness to eliminate the need for additional lubricant or sealant, e.g. of grease, are obtained which are sufficiently durable and adherent to withstand repeated use.

Filtration mask

KITCHEN UTENSIL RELEASE-COATING PROCESS

... 1415277 Gelatin-coated kitchen utensils PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 9 April 1974 [9 April 1973] 15657/74 Heading B2E A method of imparting food soil release properties to kitchen utensils comprises (1) coating the utensils with a surfactant free equeous solution containing from 101 to 106 parts per million by weight of a reversible gel-forming gelatin having a Bloom strength of from 50 to 300; and (2) drying the coated utensils. The solution may also contain a gel promoting agent (e.g. FeCl 3 , Fe(NO 3 ) 3 , Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 , ferric citrate, AlCl 3 , Al(NO 3 ) 3 , Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 , aluminium citrate, SnCl 3 .5H 2 O, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, or butyraldehyde), or a stablising agent (e.g. toluene, benzene, xylene or cumene sulphonate Na or K salt, methanol, ethanol, propanol, n-butanol or KCl), colouring agent or perfume. In examples glass and a white china plate are dipped in various gelatin solutions and dried.

Coated Metalware

... 1,191,700. Coated metal. EKCO PRODUCTS Inc. 19 July, 1967 [27 Feb., 1967], No. 33210/67. Heading B2K. A metal base member is coated with a layer of an organic polymeric release agent secured to the base member by means of a deposit of particles of stainless steel on the surface of the base member facing the release agent. The base member may be a sheet of aluminised steel, aluminium, stainless steel, cold rolled steel, aluminium clad steel or stainless steel clad cold rolled steel. The release agent may be a fluorocarbon polymer, e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene, or silicone resins. The base member may be subjected to sand blasting, shot peening, acid or alkaline etching, electrolytic etching or abrasive brushing and molten droplets or stainless steel deposited thereon by spraying, e.g. flame or electric arc spraying. A primer may then be applied followed by application of, an aqueous suspension of the release agent by spraying and finally baking. The metal member may be formed before or after ...

COOKING APPARATUS

RUBBER ARTICLES HAVING SLIP COATING

... 1398552 Moulding slip-coated rubber articles SUTURES Inc 6 June 1972 [25 Jan 1972] 26315/72 Heading B5A [Also in Division B2] An article has a rubber surface coated with a slip coating consisting of a vinyl chloridealkylacrylate copolymer or a vinylidene chloridealkylacrylate copolymer. The term "alkylacrylate" includes alkylmethacrylate. The article may be made of rubber and may be a girdle or surgeon's glove. A glove may be made by dipping a former first into a rubber latex composition. then gelling the latex by dipping into a gelling agent and repeating the process, or by dipping a preheated former into a slurry of gelling agent, drying, dipping in rubber latex composition, then leaching. The rubber may be natural rubber, polychloroprene, synthetic polyisoprene, SBR or mixtures thereof. The rubber coated former is then dipped into a slip coat resin latex composition, and dried and the glove is stripped in hot water, then leached and dried. The alkyl group of the slip coat resin may be ...

Process for the manufacture of packing materials for sticky masses or masses which soften under the action of temperature, and for the treatment of the inner surfaces ofcasting moulds

A process for the preparation of packing materials made of paper, fibrous materials, woven fabrics, wood, metal and the like, for substances which are adhesive or which become soft or viscous under the effect of temperature, such as bitumens, tar products, resins, synthetic resins, waxes and the like, likewise for the treatment of casting moulds for such substances, comprises impregnating or coating the packing materials or moulds with an aqueous solution of a soluble alginic acid derivative and subsequently precipitating a layer of an insoluble alginic acid derivative in the presence of sufficient hygroscopic agent to make said layer suitable for the absorption of moisture. Preferably a 1/2 to 5 per cent. aqueous solution of an alkali metal salt or ammonium salt of alginic acid is used to coat or impregnate the material, and then the conversion of this coating or impregnating layer into an insoluble derivative is effected by treatment with gaseous or dissolved acids or preferably by alkaline ...

Applying a low friction and low wear coating

A low friction and low wear coating which has a resin matrix is applied to a surface, e.g. an aluminium alloy piston, by method comprising formulating a spreadable mixture of matrix-forming resin, photoinitiator and solid lubricant, e.g. PTFE or molybdenum disulphide, spreading said mixture on to said surface, and exposing the spread mixture to ultra-violet radiation.

Providing fluoropolymer coatings on elongate objects

A fluoropolymer coating is provided on an elongate metal object (1), such as fuser or pressure roller for photocopiers, by applying a first fluoropolymer coating (2) on to the object using a powder or dispersion coating process, heating the object to a temperature sufficient to melt the applied coating, and passing the object and its melted coating through an extruder head 95) for applying a second fluoropolymer coating (7). In one embodiment the fluoropolymer is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), perfluoroalkoxyethylene (PFA) and ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE). A fluoropolymer coating may also be formed on an elongate object having an an elastomeric surface comprises modifying the elastomeric surface to receive an intermediate adhesive bonding layer such as polyethylene, applying the bonding layer and extruding the fluoropolymer coating onto the bonding layer.

Anti-Fouling coating

Coated surgical needle

In a process for coating surgical needles, a levelling coat is applied to a surface of a surgical needle in one step or in several steps to fill in and/or level out surface roughnesses and then a slip coating is applied to the levelling coat. The levelling coat is preferably applied by immersing the needle in a solution of a condensable polymethylsiloxane in n-heptane, evaporating off the solvent and curing the siloxane. The slip coating is preferably supplied by immersing the coated needle in a solution of a polydimethylsiloxane having amino and alkoxy groups in n-heptane and evaporating off the solvent.

Reticulated coatings

Lubricous coating for glass

Coating compositions comprise polyvinyl alcohol, an emulsified polyolefine and an organic or an inorganic acid or a latent acid compound, e.g. ammonium chloride. The preferred polyolefine is polyethylene. Specified acids are phosphoric, chromic, hydrochloric, acetic, chloracetic, oxalic, malonic, succinic and dihydroxybenzoic acids. The compositions may also comprise stabilizers, bactericides and mold inhibitors. The compositions may be applied to glass articles, e.g. jars. Examples describe aqueous compositions comprising hydrolysed polyvinyl acetate, polyethylene and (I-III) phosphoric acid, (IV) chromic acid, (V) chloracetic acid, (VI) acetic acid, (VII) acetic and phosphoric acids, and (VIII and IX) ammonium chloride.ALSO:Glass articles are provided with durable, lubricous coatings by applying thereto aqueous compositions comprising polyvinyl alcohol, an emulsified polyolefin and an acid compound and heating the resulting coating to a temperature above 120, preferably 160 DEG F. The ...

Coating material having anti-adherent external surface

A protective composition which comprises at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate, at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and a solvent.

REDUCING THE SURFACE FRICTION OF RUBBER ARTICLES

Non-stick coated steel article.

A non-stick coated steel article, such as cookware, has a coating of a ceramic frit in two parts, first a non-porous layer, then a porous layer, overlaid with a fluorocarbon primer and, optionally, a fluorocarbon topcoat.

ARTICLE COATED WITH FLUOROPOLYMER FINISH WITH IMPROVED DURABILITY

Sliding bearing and method of manufacturing the same

Process for the preparation of a hydrophilic coating

A process for coating a polymer surface with a hydrophilic coating with low friction in wet condition. The process comprises applying to the polymer surface a solution containing between 0.05 to 40% of a compound which comprises at least two unreacted isocyanate groups per molecule, evaporating the solvent, applying a solution containing between 0.05 to 50% of polyethylene oxide to the thus treated polymer surface and then evaporating the solvent of the last mentioned solution, and curing the coating at elevated temperature. The process is preferably carried out in the presence of a catalyst for the curing of isocyanate.

Drawable coatings for forming metal containers and can-forming process.

A drawable precoating composition for a metal substrate for forming containers, e.g. from precoated metal sheet by a multiple drawing process, comprises a basic coating material which will adhere to a metal substrate and 3-10% by wt. of an incompatible lubricant having a specific gravity lower than that of the uncured precoating so that upon curing of the coating it forms a concentration gradient having its greatest concentration near the surface of the coating and furthest from the metal substrate. The lubricant facilitates forming of the coated metal substrate without loss of adhesion of the coating.

Apparatus for modifying the surface of rubber articles

Suitable apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber 1, rotatable cylindrical "Squirrel cage" 5 comprising disc electrode 6 for producing a glow discharge separated by insulated spokes 7 from the opposite disc electrode, drive means 4, and entry and exit ports 14 for the rubber articles 9. In operation, the rubber articles 9 are wetted with CF4 and coated, in vacuum, with a strongly-bonded thin protective polymer film in sealed chamber 1 accommodating mechanism 5 for tumbling the articles. The invention can be used in the rubber industry for manufacturing mechanical rubber articles featuring a coefficient of friction that is exceedingly low for rubber, and an increased wear resistance. ...

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HYDROPHILIC COATING

Coating composition

A coating composition which exhibits lubricating and corrosion resistance properties and is particularly suitable for coating bolts and fasteners. The composition comprises 5 to 20 parts by weight of zinc metal, 1 to 20 parts by weight of zinc oxide and 10 to 40 parts by weight molybdenum sulfide dispersed in a resin and solvent carrier such as methylated spirit and a phenolic resin.

Improvements in or relating to synthetic bearings

... A bearing comprises a metal substrate 2 coated with a major portion of a polyamide 4 itself coated with a minor portion of polyethylene 5. The bearing is formed by applying a primer to the metal surface, heating the metal above the melting point of the polyamide resin, immersing the metal into a fluidized bed of polyamide resin, and then before the metal has cooled below the melting point of polyethylene it is immersed into a fluidized bed of polyethylene. A strip of metal may be used which is treated and then divided into blanks which are bent into bushes.

Applying a low friction and low wear coating

TRANSPORTING LATEX

Improvements relating to surface coatings

A coating comprising a silicone and polytetrafluorethylene in conjunction is applied to the clean metal surface of a metal article. The surface may be cleaned, e.g. by sand blasting or nitric acid treatment. A layer of silicone may be applied first, followed by a layer of P.T.F.E., or a mixture of the two substances may be applied. Preferably a plurality of coats is applied, each consisting of a mixture, the proportion of silicone being reduced from 50% in the first coat to 5% in the top coat. The P.T.F.E. is applied as an aqueous emulsion; the silicone may be made into an emulsion and mixed therewith or if applied separately may be applied as a solution in an organic solvent. Following application, which may be by brushing or spraying, the surface is dried then heated to cure the silicone and coalesce the particles of P.T.F.E. Suitable silicones are methyl-, phenyl-, or methylphenyl-silicone resins in which the R : Si ratio is less than 1.8 : 1. The process may be applied to steel or aluminium ...

Process for rendering surfaces permanently water wettable and novel products thus-produced

The surfaces of articles of manufacture fabricated from aluminum and other material which are not permanently water wettable are rendered permanently water wettable by coating the surface with a continuous film of the free acid form of an acidic film forming polymer which forms water soluble salts, said film containing a curing agent for the polymer; contacting the polymer film under aqueous conditions with colloidal alumina or a polyvalent metal salt; curing the polymer to water insolubility; and, when required to render the cured film water wettable, hydrolyzing the surface portion only of the cured polymer.

METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR DECREASING WATER RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT

... 1537337 Reducing fluid friction UNITED CHEMICAL CORP 12 April 1976 [25 April 1975] 14833/76 Heading F2R [Also in Division B7] Resistance to movement of an object through water is reduced by applying a nonionic, water insoluble surfactant or mixtures thereof having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of from 7-9 to the surface of the object. Preferably the surfactant is applied to the surface of the object by spraying, from an aerosol, a composition comprising 5-20% by weight of the surfactant and 80-95% by weight of a propellant, e.g. a halogenated hydrocarbon, propane, butane or air. The surfactant is preferably a compound containing at least one internal ester or ether linkage, e.g. sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene sorbitol esters or a polyoxyethylene alcohol.

Differential gloss release sheet

Disclosed is a release sheet comprising a base sheet, a release surface over the base sheet, and first and second gloss-producing layers permanently secured to the base sheet, the first gloss-producing layer being continuous over the surface of the base sheet and covering the entire sheet and the second gloss-producing layer forming a discontinuous pattern over the first gloss-producing layer and imparting a different gloss level from the first gloss-producing layer, to thereby produce a differential gloss pattern on the release sheet which is transferable to a plastic film or sheet formed on or against the release sheet without transfer of the materials forming the first and second gloss-producing layers. Also disclosed are the method of making the release sheet, the method of forming the plastic film or sheet on or against the release sheet, and the plastic film or sheet product so formed.

RADIATION-CURABLE MERCAPTOALKYLVINYL POLYDIOGANOSILOXANES

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate.

A metered dose inhaler having part or all of its internal surfaces coated with one or more fluorocarbon polymers, optionally in combination with one or more non-fluorocarbon polymers, for dispensing an inhalation drug formulation comprising fluticasone propionate, or a physiologically acceptable solvate thereof, and a fluorocarbon propellant optionally in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active agents or one or more excipients.

Metered dose imhaler for salmeterol.

A metered dose Inhaler having part or all of its internal surfaces coated with one or more fluorocarbon polymers, optionally in combination with one or more non-fluorocarbon polymers, for dispensing an inhalation drug formulation comprising salmeterol, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, and a fluorocarbon propellant, optionally in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active agents or one or more excipients.

Metered dose inhaler for albuterol.

A METERED DOSE INHALER HAVING PART OR ALL OF ITS INTERNAL SURFACES COATED WITH A POLYMER BLEND COMPRISING ONE OR MORE FLUOROCARBON POLYMERS, IN COMBINATION WITH ONE OR MORE NON-FLUOROCARBON POLYMERS, FOR DISPENSING AN INHALATION DRUG FORMULATION COMPRISING ALBUTEROL OR A PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALT THEREOF, AND A FLUOROCARBON PROPELLANT, OPTIONALLY IN COMBINATION WITH ONE OR MORE OTHER PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE AGENTS AND ONE OR MORE EXCIPIENTS.

Metered dose inhaler for beclomethasone dipropionate.

A metered dose inhaler having part or all of its internal surfaces coated with one or more fluorocarbon polymers, optionally in combination with one or more non-fiuorocarbon polymers, for dispensing an inhalation drug formulation comprising beclomethasone dipropionate or a physiologically acceptable solvate thereof, and a fluorocarbon propellant, optionally in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active agents or one or more excipients.

Metered dose inhaler for albuterol

Metered dose inhaler for salmeterol

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

Improvements in drug delivery device

Improvement in drug delivery devices.

The invention relates to improvements in pressurised dispensing containers and particularly those for dispensing a metered dose of medicament. Pressurised dispensing container is provided for dispensing medicament wherein at least a portion of one or more of the internal surfaces of components of the pressurised dispensing container which come into contact with the medicament during storage or dispensing has a layer of one or more cold plasma preliminaried monomers bonded to at least a portion thereof.

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

Razor blade

Metered dose inhaler for salmeterol

Metered dose inhaler for beclomethasone dipropionate

Metered dose inhaler for albuterol

Razor blade and process for its manufacture.

Anti-adhesive composition containing wax.

Razor blade and process for manufacture.

Improvements in drug delivery device

Metered dose inhaler for salmeterol

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

Improvements in drug delivery device

Metered dose inhaler for albuterol

Metered dose inhaler for fluticasone propionate

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING STICKY MATERIALS REJECTING COATS

PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF RAZOR-BLADE CUTTING EDGES

PROCEDURE FOR COATING AN ARTICLE WITH A FLUORHALTIGEN PLASTIC DISPERSION

PROCEDURE FOR THE COATING OF CONTACT CONTACTS

NON-ADHESIVE LAYER ON FLUORINE POLYMER BASIS

Fuser member

The present teachings provide a fuser member. The fuser member includes an outer layer comprising a composite of a fluoropolymer and a networked siloxyfluorocarbon polymer.

Coated Articles With Improved Fingerprint Resistance and Methods of Making Same

Described herein are various articles that have improved resistance to the adverse effects observed when tactilely-transferable residue is contacted therewith, along with methods for their manufacture and use. The articles and methods generally make use of an adhesion binder that can be used to form a polymer network around a solvent-soluble fluoropolymer to adhere the fluoropolymer to the surface of the article substrate.

Moisture curable antifouling coating compositions

A one-package moisture curable composition is provided. The composition comprises, by weight percentage based on the dry weight of the composition, from 50 to 95% at least one silane terminated polybutadiene based polymer or silane terminated polyol based polymer and from 5 to 50% at least one fluoro/fluoroalkoxy-functionalized silane; wherein the composition, after moisture cured, forms a surface whose water contact angle is larger than 101°. The composition is suitable for the applications in antifouling coatings which affords low surface energy and improved mechanical performance.

Sythesis of functional fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (f-poss)

A functional fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (“F-POSS”). The F-POSS, has a chemical structure: where R f represents a nonreactive organic group and at least one of R 1 and R 2 represents a chain comprising at least three carbon atoms.

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A LOW-FRICTION SURFACE

A manufacturing method for providing a low-friction surface comprises providing () of a mechanical element. A tool is mechanically rubbed () against a surface of the mechanical element. A process liquid is provided () to a contact area between the mechanical element and the tool. The process liquid comprises a first element that is a refractory metal and a second element that is a chalcogen. The first and second elements are provided in a liquid substance. The mechanical rubbing is performed with a contact pressure that is between 1% and 100% of an ultimate strength of the mechanical element. The mechanical rubbing thereby causes a combined burnishing of the surface of the mechanical element and a deposition of a tribofilm on the surface of the mechanical element. The tribofilm comprises the first element and the second element. 113.-. (canceled)14. Manufacturing method of surfaces with enhanced tribological properties , comprising the steps of:providing a mechanical element;mechanically rubbing a tool against a surface of said mechanical element; andproviding a process liquid to a contact area between said mechanical element and said tool;said process liquid comprises a first element provided in a liquid substance;said first element being a chalcogen element;said mechanically rubbing being performed with a contact pressure between 1% and 100% of an ultimate strength of said mechanical element;said process liquid further comprises a second element provided in said liquid substance;said second element being a refractory metal element;said mechanical rubbing thereby causing a combined burnishing of said surface of said mechanical element and a deposition of a tribofilm, comprising said first element, said second element and material from said mechanical element, on said surface of said mechanical element.15. Manufacturing method according to claim 14 , wherein said liquid substance comprises a first active component comprising said first element and a second active ...

PHOTO-CURING OF THERMOPLASTIC COATINGS

The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a medical device element by means of extrusion or injection moulding and to medical devices comprising such extruded or injection moulded medical device elements. The medical device elements (e.g. tubes, wires, lines, stents, catheters, guides, endodontic instruments, needles, trocars for e.g. laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic accessories, surgical instruments, guide wires) are characterized by a prefabricated shaped article or a thermoplastic substrate polymer having thereon a layer of a covalently cross-linked coating composition of a thermoplastic matrix polymer and a hydrophilic polymer. The method involves a coating composition comprising a thermoplastic matrix polymer, a hydrophilic polymer, and one or more photo-initiator(s), e.g. covalently linked to molecules of the thermoplastic matrix polymer and/or to molecules of the hydrophilic polymer. The coating composition is irradiated with UV or visible light so as to covalently cross-link said coating composition. 123.-. (canceled)24. A method for the preparation of a medical device element , said method comprising the steps of:(i) providing a prefabricated shaped article and/or a thermoplastic substrate polymer;(ii) providing a coating composition comprising a thermoplastic matrix polymer, a hydrophilic polymer, and one or more photo-initiator(s);(iii) extruding, injection moulding or powder coating the coating composition of step (ii) on the prefabricated shaped article and/or the thermoplastic substrate polymer of step (i) so as to provide the medical device element of said prefabricated shaped article and/or said substrate polymer having thereon a layer of said coating composition, wherein, when both of said prefabricated shaped article and said substrate polymer are present, said prefabricated shaped article has thereon a layer of said substrate polymer;(iv) irradiating the coating composition with UV or visible light so as to covalently ...

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR MAKING MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING A COATING GRADIENT

Methods for forming a “coating gradient” on medical devices, such as a balloon catheter or guidewire are disclosed. The balloon portion of the catheter could have a protective covering initially placed over it to prevent the balloon from receiving a first hydrophilic coating. After a first hydrophilic coating is applied to the catheter, the protective covering can be removed exposing the uncoated surface of the balloon. Next, after the protective covering has been removed, a second hydrophilic coating could be applied to the catheter. A guidewire having less lubricity at the distal end portion of the guidewire than the shaft portion which extends proximally away from the distal end section can be created. The method includes the application of a first hydrophilic coating on the elongated shaft and distal shaft section of the guidewire. This first hydrophilic coating is then allowed to cure. Next, the first hydrophilic coating is removed from a portion of the distal shaft section of the guidewire. After the first coating has been removed, a second hydrophillic coating can be applied to the elongated shaft and distal shaft section of the guidewire. The second hydrophilic coating can be allowed to cure. 1. A method of providing a lubricious coating for a balloon catheter having an elongated catheter shaft and a balloon on a distal shaft section , the method comprising:applying a protective covering over the balloon of the catheter;applying a first hydrophilic coating on the distal section of the catheter including protective covering section;removing the protective covering from the balloon of the catheter;allowing the hydrophilic coating to cure;applying a second hydrophilic coating over the distal shaft section of the catheterallowing the hydrophilic coating to cure.2. The method of wherein the first hydrophilic coating is cured using an ultraviolet source.3. The method of wherein the second hydrophilic coating is cured using an ultraviolet source.4. The method of ...

ASPHALT RELEASE AGENT

A composition for promoting the release of bituminous materials and other adhesive materials from a substrate and methods of use thereof. More particularly, a composition comprising a silicone oil-in-water emulsion, which is stabilized by an alkoxylated polysiloxane surfactant, for use as a release agent that can be applied to a substrate, such as a truck bed, prior to use for promoting the free release of a bituminous material, such as asphalt, from the substrate. 1. A method for promoting the release of an organic material from a substrate , the method comprising:(a) providing a substrate; (i) a silicone oil component; and', '(ii) an alkoxylated polysiloxane surfactant; and, '(b) applying a release composition to the substrate before contacting the substrate with the organic material, wherein the release composition comprises(c) contacting the substrate with the organic material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the release composition comprises:(a) from about 1% by weight to about 45% by weight of the silicone oil component;(b) from about 1% by weight to about 45% by weight of the alkoxylated polysiloxane surfactant; and(c) from about 10% by weight to about 98% by weight water.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the release composition comprises:(a) about 5% by weight of the silicone oil component,(b) about 5% by weight of the alkoxylated polysiloxane surfactant; and(c) about 90% by weight water.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the release composition further comprises an additive selected from the group consisting of a corrosion inhibitor claim 1 , an anti-freeze agent claim 1 , a viscofier claim 1 , a biocide claim 1 , and a pH-adjusting chemical.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the release composition is one or more of non-toxic claim 1 , non-corrosive claim 1 , non-flammable claim 1 , biodegradable claim 1 , dilutable with water in any proportion claim 1 , and essentially free of volatile organic solvents.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the organic ...

Implant with a base body of a biocorrodible alloy

An implant having a base body, comprised either entirely or in part of a biocorrodible metallic material wherein at least the parts of the base body having the biocorrodible metallic material are at least partially covered with a coating of a crosslinked CF x layer that is nonpolymerized and has an F/C ratio in the range of 0.5 to 1.5.

SURFACE MODIFICATION METHOD AND SURFACE-MODIFIED ELASTIC BODY

The present invention aims to provide a surface modification method for a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer, which can impart excellent sliding properties and durability against repeated sliding motion and can allow the surface to maintain the sealing properties, without using expensive self-lubricating plastics. The present invention relates to a surface modification method for modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer as an object to be modified, the method including: Step 1 of allowing a photopolymerization initiator to be adsorbed on a surface of the object to be modified; and Step 2 of radical polymerizing monomers, starting from the adsorbed photopolymerization initiator, by irradiation with UV light at a wavelength of 300 nm to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object to be modified. 1. A surface modification method for modifying a rubber vulcanizate or a thermoplastic elastomer as an object to be modified , the method comprising:Step 1 of allowing a photopolymerization initiator to be adsorbed on a surface of the object to be modified; andStep 2 of radical polymerizing monomers, starting from the adsorbed photopolymerization initiator, by irradiation with UV light at a wavelength of 300 nm to 400 nm to grow polymer chains on the surface of the object to be modified.2. The surface modification method according to claim 1 ,wherein the rubber vulcanizate or thermoplastic elastomer contains an allylic carbon atom which is a carbon atom adjacent to a double bond.4. The surface modification method according to claim 1 ,wherein the Step 2 comprises adding a reducing agent or an antioxidant for the radical polymerization.5. The surface modification method according to claim 4 ,wherein the reducing agent or antioxidant is riboflavin, ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol, β-carotene, or uric acid.6. The surface modification method according to claim 1 ,wherein an inert gas is inserted into a reaction container and a reaction ...

Heating Article Comprising a Non-Stick Coating with a Three-Dimensional Decoration

Provided is a heating utensil comprising a support intended to be heated, said support comprising a surface covered by a non-stick coating, said non-stick coating comprising at least one sintered layer based on fluorocarbon resin forming a continuous network. Said sintered layer additionally comprises a mixture of magnetizable particles and of non-magnetizable particles, some of said magnetizable particles being oriented so as to form a three-dimensional pattern. Also provided is a method for producing such a heating utensil.

HIGH PERFORMANCE SILICON BASED COATING COMPOSITIONS

A silicon-based coating composition for a wide range of mold surfaces, which composition is formed from a mixture of constituents comprising appropriate portions of silazane, siloxane, and silane, and optionally organic solvent. The composition, after curing, results in an extreme release product that is non-transferable to the finished part, allowing for proper adhesion of coatings or adhesives to the finished surface without additional surface preparation. The cured coatings are ultrathin, having a thickness between 0.1 μm and 3 μm, and having a hardness between about 4H and about 9H. 1. A silicon-based coating composition , which after curing , is a mold release coat composition that is non-transferable , has a thickness ranging between about 0.1 μm and about 3 μm , a coefficient of friction between from about 0.03 to about 0.04 and a hardness ranging between about 4H and about 9H , the composition formed from a mixture of constituents comprising: from about 0% (w/w) to about 76% (w/w) silazane , from about 0.2% (w/w) to about 4% (w/w) siloxane , and from about 1% (w/w) to about 9% (w/w) silane.2. The silicon-based coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the silazane comprises a compound of formula [HSi—NH] claim 1 , and wherein n is greater than 1 claim 1 , and the silazane is branched claim 1 , linear or cyclic.3. The silicon-based coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the siloxane comprises a compound of formula [SiORR] claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aromatic hydrocarbon claim 1 , and optionally substituted with one or more amine claim 1 , fluoro claim 1 , alkoxy claim 1 , mercapto claim 1 , chloro claim 1 , cyano claim 1 , or allyl group.4. The silicon-based coating composition of claim 3 , wherein the polysiloxane comprises a compound of a formula CH[Si(CH)O]Si(CH) claim 3 , and wherein n is greater than 1.5. The silicon-based coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the silane ...

Culinary Item Comprising a Fluorocarbon Resin and Rare Earth Oxide Coating and Method for Manufacturing Said Item

Provided is a cooking item, at least one of the surfaces of which has a fluorocarbon coating including rare earth oxide fillers. The use of a composition including a fluorocarbon resin and rare earth oxide fillers makes it possible to obtain coatings, the mechanical properties of which (particularly in terms of hardness and resistance to abrasion) are reinforced without any breakdown in the non-stick properties of said composition. Also provided is a method for manufacturing such a cooking item.

COATED MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHODS

A medical apparatus, such as a cannula tip for a peripheral vein of a human body, wherein the medical apparatus includes a micro- or nano-structured superhydrophilic basecoat and a liquid topcoat, together comprising a superhydrophobic coating, which inhibit occlusion and/or catheter related bloodstream infection. The topcoat can further include compatible drugs and/or biomaterials to enhance compatibility and/or enhance durability of the topcoat. 1. A medical apparatus comprising:a micro- or nano-textured basecoat positioned over at least one of an exterior and interior of the apparatus; anda liquid topcoat positioned on the basecoat, such topcoat inhibiting one or more detrimental effects of use of the medical apparatus.2. The medical apparatus of further comprising a superhydrophobic liquid topcoat that inhibits occlusion and related bloodstream infection.3. The medical apparatus of further comprising a superhydrophilic basecoat.4. The medical apparatus of wherein the exterior and interior of the apparatus is constructed of at least one of polytetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , urethane claim 1 , or silicone.5. The medical apparatus of further comprising a pretreated surface for coating adhesion claim 1 , the pretreated surface comprising treatment with at least one of plasma ion treatment claim 1 , heat and vacuum.6. The medical apparatus of further comprising a modifying compound within the liquid topcoat claim 1 , wherein the modifying compound comprises at least one of chemical compounds claim 1 , drugs claim 1 , biocompatible compounds claim 1 , or organism cells or fluids.7. The medical apparatus of wherein the modifying compound comprises a component of a solution for delivery into the injection site during use of the medical apparatus.8. The medical apparatus of wherein the modifying compound comprises a composition including a blood component claim 6 , a body fluid claim 6 , or a biological component from or compatible with a patient that will receive the ...

Synthesis of functional fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane ("f-poss")

A method of forming a hydrophobic and oleophobic surface. The method including spin coating an F-POSS with 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,-pentafluoropropane/1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane onto an inert surface. The F-POSS has a structure: Each R f represents a nonreactive, fluorinated organic group, R 1 represents a first monovalent organic group comprising at least two carbon atoms, and R 2 represents hydrogen or a second monovalent organic group comprising at least two carbon atoms. The F-POSS with 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,-pentafluoropropane/1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane are then dried on the inert surface.

THERMALLY CONFORMABLE LINER FOR REDUCING SYSTEM LEVEL FAN BLADE OUT LOADS

A fan case for a gas turbine engine includes a fan case surrounding a fan with fan blades. A liner is disposed between the fan case and the fan and is spaced a radial distance from the fan case. A torque stop is arranged between the fan case and the liner. A method for reducing fan case liner loads is also disclosed. 1. A fan section for a gas turbine engine , comprising:a fan case surrounding a fan with fan blades;a liner disposed between the fan case and the fan, spaced a radial distance from the fan case; andat least one torque stop arranged between the fan case and the liner.2. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the radial distance to a radius of the fan blades is 0.25:40.3. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein at least one of a radially inner surface of the fan case and a radially outer surface of the liner includes a low-friction coating.4. The fan section of claim 3 , wherein the low-friction coating is a Teflon® spray.5. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein the at least one torque stop is frangible.6. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein the at least one torque stop prevents rotation of the liner relative to the fan case.7. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the liner is bonded to the fan case with an adhesive.8. The fan section of claim 7 , wherein the at least one torque stop and the adhesive can withstand a tangential load given by the equation (1+S)*T/R/Nwhere S is a safety factor claim 7 , Tis a rub torque generated by a 2.5 lb (1.3 kg) bird strike claim 7 , Ris a radius of the fan case claim 7 , and Nis the number of torque stops.9. The fan section of claim 8 , wherein S is 0.35.10. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein the liner includes one or more rails which contact the fan case.11. The fan section of claim 1 , wherein the liner includes an abradable rubstrip adjacent to tips of the fan blades.12. The fan section of claim 11 , wherein the abradable rubstrip is arranged radially inward from the at least one ...

FLAME RETARDANT VAPOR RETARDING MEMBRANES

The present disclosure relates generally to flame retarding building materials and methods for making them. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to flame retarding building materials that have both flame retardant character and desirable water vapor permeability values. In one embodiment, the disclosure provides a flame retardant vapor retarding membranes comprising: a building material substrate sheet having a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at about 300° C. at 1 rad/s; and a polymeric coating layer disposed on the building material substrate layer, wherein the coating layer has a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at about 300° C. at 1 rad/s. 1. A flame retardant vapor retarding membrane , comprisinga building material substrate sheet having a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s at measured at 300° C. and 1 rad/s; anda polymeric coating layer coated on the substrate sheet, the polymeric coating layer having a melt viscosity of about 1 Pa·s to about 100,000 Pa·s measured at 300° C. and 1 rad/s.2. The flame retardant vapor retarding membrane of claim 1 , configured to have a water vapor permeance of no more than about 2.5 Perm at 25% relative humidity claim 1 , as tested by ASTM E96 at 23° C. claim 1 , and having a thickness in the range of 5 microns to 1000 microns.3. The flame retardant vapor retarding membrane of claim 1 , configured to have a water vapor permeance of at least about 5 Perms at 95% relative humidity claim 1 , as tested by ASTM E96 at 23° C.4. The flame retardant vapor retarding membrane of claim 1 , wherein the building material substrate sheet is a non-woven fabric or a perforated sheet comprising polypropylene claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , poly(ethylene terephthalate) claim 1 , another polyester or copolyester claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene copolymer claim 1 , or polyethylene.5. The flame retardant vapor retarding membrane of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ANTISLIP FLEXIBLE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THEIR MAKING AND USE

A method for forming an antislip material. A flexible thermoplastic carrier is provided. A hot release surface is provided. Provided is a first layer of discrete thermoplastic particles, sitting on the hot release surface. The discrete particles are above their softening temperatures, providing in the first layer a tackiness. The method includes contacting the carrier with the tacky first layer for sticking the first layer to the carrier, and thereafter removing the carrier, and therewith the tacky first layer stuck to the carrier, from the release surface. Thereby the carrier is provided with a hot, preferably discontinuous and/or elastomeric antislip coating. With a heat energy of the hot coating a bond is formed between the carrier and the coating. The removing of the carrier includes pulling the carrier out of the contact with a pulling-out force. The temperature of the hot release surface is above the melting temperature of the carrier. The carrier would be spoiled, if heated completely to the temperature of the release surface and simultaneously pulled with the pulling-out force. Therefore the contacting time is kept shorter than a minimum time required by a heat of the hot release surface for spoiling the carrier. Flat-topped roughening projections can be included in the antislip coating. 1. A method for forming an antislip flexible material , comprising:providing a flexible carrier having a front surface, the provided carrier at least partly including a thermoplastic first polymer, the carrier having at the providing a temperature sufficiently low to keep the first polymer from melting or softening;providing a hot release surface of a first temperature;providing a first layer of discrete particles including a thermoplastic second polymer, sitting on the hot release surface and projecting from the hot release surface to corresponding terminal ends, in the provided first layer the discrete particles being at least partly of or above a second temperature, the ...

OPTICAL FIBER COATING TO PREVENT ADHESION AT HIGH TEMPERTURES

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus for cables having one or more fibers that may function as a sensing device within a wellbore, wherein the fibers do not adhere to each other or to an inner wall of the cable during a high temperature operation, such as in a thermal recovery operation that may last over 30 days. 1. A method comprising:applying a high-temperature-rated substance to one or more fibers; anddeploying the one or more fibers into a tube to provide a cable, wherein the substance is configured to prevent the one or more fibers from adhering to each other or to an inner wall of the cable during a high temperature operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a temperature of the high temperature operation is at least 200 degrees Celsius.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the high-temperature-rated substance comprises a highly-cured polyimide coating.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the high-temperature-rated substance comprises a high-temperature-rated mold release agent.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the high-temperature-rated substance comprises using a wetted sponge or cloth claim 1 , or a fine spray type applicator.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the high-temperature-rated substance comprises:passing the one or more fibers through a bath of the substance; andwiping an excess of the substance from the one or more fibers.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein deploying the one or more fibers into the tube comprises sheathing the one or more fibers in the tube by a seam welder.8. A method comprising:providing a cable with one or more fibers; andfilling the cable with a high-temperature-rated substance, wherein the substance is configured to prevent the one or more fibers from adhering to each other or to an inner wall of the cable during a high temperature operation.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein a temperature of the high temperature operation is at least 200 degrees Celsius.10. The method of claim 8 ...

MATERIAL FOR SURFACE TREATMENT AND ITS APPLICATION

Material for surface treatment, mainly with thermo-reflexive and/or thermoinsulative characteristics, and with high water resistance level, contains first hollow glass bodies () with size fraction ranging from 65 to 110 μm, second, filler hollow glass bodies () intended to fill the spaces within main fraction of the bodies () and these second, filler hollowed glass bodies () have size fraction ranging from 30 to 105 μm, it also contains silicon dioxide processed to form of the nanoparticles and a binder (). Hollow glass bodies () will be mainly shaped as hollow, vacuumed microballs. A mixture forming the material can contain hollow glass bodies () making up 3 to 30% of its mass, filler hollow glass bodies making up 3 to 15% of its mass and silicon dioxide making up 1 to 17% of its mass. The material for surface treatment is health friendly, it can be used especially on the house façades and in industry, where it is applied on the surface (), the heath transfer and incandescence of which is to be diminished. 2. (canceled)3. The material for surface treatment according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture contains water claim 1 , preferably ranging from 3 to 45% of the mass of the mixture.412. The material for surface treatment according to claim 1 , wherein the first hollow glass bodies () and/or the second filler hollow glass bodies () are inside at least partially vacuumed or at least partially filled with inert gas.512. The material for surface treatment according to claim 1 , wherein the first hollow glass bodies () and/or the second filler hollow glass bodies () are shaped as hollow microballs.612. The material for surface treatment according to claim 1 , wherein the mixture contains first hollow glass bodies () in the ratio of 3 to 30% of the mass of the mixture claim 1 , the second filler hollow glass bodies () in the ratio of 3 to 15% of the mass of the mixture and silicon dioxide in the form of silica sand claim 1 , in the ratio of 1 to 17% of the mass of the ...

SURFACE-TREATED MOLD AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SURFACE-TREATED MOLD

A surface-treated mold that includes a mold, a metal layer that is provided on a surface of the mold and contains at least one metal selected from nickel, chromium, tungsten and brass, and a carbon film that is provided on a surface of the metal layer, wherein the metal layer contains carbon, and the carbon concentration in the metal layer is higher between the boundary with the carbon film and the center of the metal layer than that between the boundary with the mold and the center of the metal layer. 1. A method of producing a surface-treated mold , comprising:forming an amorphous metal layer that contains at least one metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, chromium, tungsten and brass on a surface of a mold; andforming a carbon film over the metal layer while heating the metal layer at a temperature of 410° C. to 510° C.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amorphous metal layer is formed by electroless nickel plating.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a gaseous mixture of a hydrocarbon gas and a diluent gas is supplied for at least a part of the time period during which the carbon film is formed on the surface of the metal layer.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a gaseous mixture of acetylene and ammonia is supplied for at least a part of the time period during which the carbon film is formed on the surface of the metal layer.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the carbon film on the surface of the metal layer is formed by supplying a gaseous mixture of acetylene and ammonia and subsequently supplying only ammonia. This is a Divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 12/945,085 filed on Nov. 11, 2010, now pending, which claims priority to Japanese patent application JP 2009-269826, filed Nov. 27, 2009. The disclosure of each of the prior applications is considered part of and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to a surface-treated mold, and a method of ...

WATER AND ACETONE TREATMENT METHOD FOR GLASS/POLYCARBONATE SURFACES

A method of treating a polycarbonate glass surface, such as a bisphenol A polycarbonate, whereby the glass surface is immersed in a liquid phase polar aprotic solvent, such as dichloromethane, and exposed to a vapor phase polar aprotic solvent, such as acetone thus obtaining a textured glass surface with a hierarchical patterned nanoporous structure wherein the textured glass surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity and a marginally reduced optical light transmittance relative to the polycarbonate glass surface prior to the immersion, the exposure, or both. 1. A method of water and acetone treating of a glass surface comprising a polycarbonate , comprising:immersing the glass surface in liquid phase dichloromethane for about 2 seconds or less to form a treated glass surface comprising nanopores; thenremoving the glass surface from the liquid phase dichloromethane and immersing the glass surface in water, thenexposing the treated glass surface to vapor phase acetone for less than 4 minutes to form a textured glass surface with a hierarchical patterned nanoporous structure;wherein the textured glass surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity than the glass surface prior to the immersing, the exposing, or both; andwherein the textured glass surface has an optical light transmittance that is reduced by no more than 25 percentage points relative to the optical light transmittance of the polycarbonate glass surface prior to the immersing, the exposing, or both.23-. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the immersing is performed for a time period of 1.0-2.0 seconds and the exposing is performed for a time period of 0.8-1.5 minutes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treated glass surface comprises nanopores with an average diameter in the range of 100-800 nm and an average depth in the range of 2-15 nm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein an average distance between the nanopores of the treated glass surface is in the range of 1-10 μm.7. The method of claim 1 ...

VAPOR PHASE POLAR SOLVENT TREATMENT METHOD FOR GLASS SURFACES

A method of treating a polycarbonate glass surface, such as a bisphenol A polycarbonate, whereby the glass surface is immersed in a liquid phase polar aprotic solvent, such as dichloromethane, and exposed to a vapor phase polar aprotic solvent, such as acetone thus obtaining a textured glass surface with a hierarchical patterned nanoporous structure wherein the textured glass surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity and a marginally reduced optical light transmittance relative to the polycarbonate glass surface prior to the immersion, the exposure, or both. 113-. (canceled)14. A vapor phase polar solvent treatment method of treating a glass surface comprising a polycarbonate , comprising:immersing the glass surface in a liquid phase polar aprotic solvent for less than 3 seconds then immersing the glass surface in water to form a treated glass surface comprising nanopores;exposing the treated glass surface to a vapor phase polar aprotic solvent for less than 4 minutes to form a textured glass surface with a hierarchical patterned nanoporous structure, wherein the textured glass surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity than the glass surface prior to the immersing, the exposing, or both, and wherein the textured glass surface has an optical light transmittance that is reduced by no more than 25 percentage points relative to the optical light transmittance of the polycarbonate glass surface prior to the immersing, the exposing, or both; anddip coating the textured glass surface in a sol gel comprising 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyl disilazane (HMDS) and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) to form a coated textured glass surface.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the coated textured glass surface has an average water droplet contact angle of greater than 130°.16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the coated textured glass surface has an optical light transmittance of greater than 45%.1720-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional ...

Method Of Reducing Friction Between Syringe Components

A method of making a syringe assembly includes providing a first syringe component defining a first sliding surface that is substantially free of lubricant. The first sliding surface is contacted with water. The first sliding surface and the water in contact with the first sliding surface are heated at a temperature of at least 121° C. The first sliding surface is dried. 1. A method of treating a syringe assembly comprising:providing a glass barrel having a glass sliding surface for sliding engagement with a complementary component of a syringe assembly;applying saturated steam to heat the glass sliding surface;maintaining the saturated steam at a temperature at or above 120° C. for at least 60 minutes; anddrying the glass sliding surface,wherein a friction force of the glass sliding surface is reduced.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass sliding surface is an interior surface of the glass barrel.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the glass sliding surface is substantially free of silicone oil.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is achieved within a sterilization cycle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass sliding surface is dried at about 90° C. or greater.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising rinsing the glass sliding surface with an organic solvent.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the complementary component is a syringe stopper or a syringe tip cap.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass barrel contains therein water for injection.9. The method of claim 7 , comprising removing the water for injection prior to the drying.10. The method of claim 1 , comprising placing the barrel into an autoclave prior to the application of saturated steam. Syringes used for delivery of medicaments are principally constructed of a barrel and a stopper. The stopper is slidably fitted within the syringe barrel and may have a stopper rod affixed to it for actuation of the syringe and delivery of medicament. The stopper is generally constructed of an ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING DURABLE LUBRICIOUS SURFACES VIA INTERFACIAL MODIFICATION

Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems and methods for creating durable lubricious surfaces (DLS) via interfacial modification. The DLS can be prepared via a combination of a solid, a liquid, and an additive that modifies the interface between the DLS and a contact liquid, resulting in an interfacial layer that acts as a lubricant and/or protective coating between the DLS and the contact liquid. The lubricating effect created between the additive and the contact liquid results in enhanced slipperiness, as well as the protective properties that can help with durability of the DLS. 126-. (canceled)27. An article , comprising:a substrate,a liquid disposed on the substrate;a plurality of hydrophobic particles disposed in the liquid; anda plurality of hydrophilic particles disposed in the liquidwherein the plurality of hydrophilic particles are configured to migrate into the contacting phase.28. The article of claim 27 , wherein the liquid is immiscible with a contacting phase.29. (canceled)30. The article of claim 27 , wherein the plurality of hydrophilic particles are configured to increase the yield stress of the contacting phase.31. The article of claim 27 , wherein the plurality of hydrophilic particles are configured to increase the viscosity of the contacting phase.32. The article of claim 27 , wherein the liquid disposed on the substrate has an average thickness claim 27 , and the average dimension of the plurality of hydrophobic particles is less than about 1.5 times the average thickness of the liquid.33. The article of claim 27 , wherein the liquid disposed on the substrate has an average thickness claim 27 , and the average dimension of the plurality of hydrophilic particles is greater than about the average thickness of the liquid.34. The article of claim 32 , wherein the average thickness of the liquid is between about 5 μm and about 80 μm.35. The article of claim 32 , wherein the average thickness of the liquid is between about 10 μm and ...

Fluorinated coating material, method for producing fluorinated coating material, coated article and its production method

units 2: at least one type of units selected from the group consisting of units based on a vinyl ether, units based on a vinyl ester, units based on an allyl ether (excluding a hydroxyalkyl allyl ether), units based on an allyl ester and units based on a (meth)acrylic acid ester.

MULTI-ROW MAGNETIC DIAL FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WORKPIECES AND RELATED METHOD

A multi-row magnetic dial assembly that conveys work pieces, such as fasteners, includes a work piece engaging surface disposed around an outer perimeter, adjacent a first dial surface and/or adjacent a second dial surface. Multiple magnets are disposed adjacent the work piece engaging surface to exert a magnetic force on work pieces to magnetically hold them against a dial. The magnets include a first magnet and a second magnet that exert magnetic forces so that the work piece engaging surface magnetically attracts and holds first and second rows (or more) of work pieces, the first row being distal from the second row by a row separation distance. The dial can be oriented in a horizontal plane or a non-horizontal plane. Related methods of operation are also provided. 1. A dial assembly for a machine adapted to apply material to a work piece , the dial assembly comprising:a dial including a first dial surface, a second opposing dial surface and outer dial perimeter, the dial rotatable in a dial plane about a dial axis;a work piece engaging surface disposed at least one of around the outer dial perimeter, adjacent the first dial surface, and adjacent the second dial surface;a plurality of magnets disposed adjacent the work piece engaging surface, the plurality of magnets including a first magnet and a second magnet placed one over the other in different magnet levels, the plurality of magnets in magnetic communication with the work piece engaging surface, a first north pole of the first magnet positioned adjacent and facing a second north pole of the second magnet, with the first north pole of the first magnet and the second north pole of the second magnet disposed between a first south pole of the first magnet and the second south pole of the second magnet,wherein the plurality of magnets hold the work pieces against the dial in a first work piece row and in a second work piece row, the first work piece row offset from the second work piece row by a work piece row ...

PEELING MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME

To provide a peeling member formed by a metal plate or the like having a resin coating film thereon, the peeling member being capable of preventing adhesion of a paper right after fixing for a long period of time, and to provide a manufacturing method for the peeling member capable of forming a fine recessed portion on a surface of the resin coating film for preventing the adhesion of the paper. A peeling member includes a peeling sheet comprising a base material having a plate shape, and a resin coating film formed on at least a surface of the base material at a paper passing side. The peeling member is formed to peel a paper from a fixing member of an electronic photographic device by arranging a distal end portion to be contacted with or close to the fixing member. The resin coating film includes a pattern portion formed of grooves , which are a plurality of recessed portions, on a surface of the resin coating film at the paper passing side. A recess is not formed on the base material as a base part of the recessed portion, and the pattern portion is formed after applying and drying a resin coating material and before baking the resin coating material. 1. A peeling member comprising a peeling sheet formed by a base material having a plate shape , and a resin coating film formed on at least a surface of the base material at a paper passing side , the peeling member being configured to peel a paper from a fixing member of an electronic photographic device by arranging a distal end portion , which is an end portion at a side of one long side of the peeling sheet and at an upstream side in a paper passing direction , to be contacted with or close to the fixing member ,wherein the resin coating film comprises a plurality of recessed portions on a surface of the resin coating film at the paper passing side, and a recess is not formed on the base material as a base part of the recessed portion.2. The peeling member according to claim 1 , wherein the recessed portion is ...

STRUCTURE HAVING LIQUID FILM ON THE SURFACE THEREOF

A structure forming, on a surface thereof, a rough surface portion having a maximum height of roughness Rz in a range of 0.5 to 5.0 μm, and forming, on the rough surface portion , a thin liquid film having a thickness in a range of not less than 0.1 μm but less than 3.4 μm. The structure exhibits a high degree of slipping property despite the liquid film formed on the surface has a very small thickness. 1. A structure forming , on a surface thereof , a rough surface portion having a maximum height of roughness Rz in a range of 0.5 to 5.0 μm , and forming , on the rough surface portion , a liquid film having a thickness in a range of not less than 0.1 μm but less than 3.4 μm.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the liquid film is in a range of 10% to 170% of the maximum height of roughness Rz.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the rough surface portion has a root mean square roughness Rq in a range of 50 to 600 nm.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein on the rough surface portion claim 1 , protuberances of heights of not less than 0.7 μm are observed maintaining a gap of not more than 30 μm on the average.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the rough surface portion is formed by adhering fine particles onto the surface of a plastic material.6. The structure according to claim 5 , wherein the fine particles are silica particles.7. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid 10 to 40 mN/m.8. The structure according to claim 7 , wherein the liquid is a liquid paraffin or an edible oil.9. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the structure is used as a packing material.10. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein when the structure on which 6 mg of pure water is placed is inclined at an angle of inclination of 30° claim 1 , the slip-down velocity thereof is larger than the slip down velocity of when a liquid film of the same thickness is formed on the structure of which the surface has ...

Method of Powder Coating and Powder-Coated Fuser Member

Methods for powder coating that include applying a powder coating composition to a substrate via an electrostatic gun. The powder coating composition includes a mixture of two or more materials having different densities, such as a mixture of aerogel particles and fluoropolymer-containing particles. The electrostatic gun can have a high-voltage generator that generates a negative polarity voltage between about 0 KV and about 100 KV during application of the powder coating composition, and the electrostatic gun can have a round spray nozzle. Methods of making fuser members using such powder coating methods, fuser members prepared by such methods, and methods of preparing low gloss images using such fuser members.

Systems and methods for treating material surfaces

A system for treating at least one surface of a material may include a reaction vessel containing a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a gap. A power source may generate an electrical potential across the first electrode and the second electrode. A mixture of a non-reactive fluid and a reactive fluid exposed to the electrical potential may produce a back coronal plasma discharge from the second electrode to the first electrode. The reactive gas may further form a treatment material within the plasma. Depending on the reactive fluid introduced in the reaction vessel, a substrate disposed distally with respect to the second electrode may be coated with the treatment material, thereby increasing the hydrophobic character of the substrate. The treated substrate may be incorporated into a composite composition composed of a hydrophobic matrix.

Fluororesin coating composition for forming a topcoat and coating film therefrom

Provided is a fluororesin coating composition for forming a topcoat having improved non-tackiness and water and oil repellency. The fluororesin is crystalline tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) copolymer having a perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) content of 8 to 20 mass % based on the total mass of the copolymer.

CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION FUNCTIONALIZATION

Chemical vapor deposition articles and processes include a chemical vapor deposition functionalization on a material, the material including an sp3 arrangement of carbon. The chemical vapor deposition functionalization is positioned to be contacted by a process fluid, a hydrocarbon, an analyte, exhaust, or a combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the chemical vapor de position functionalization is not of a refrigerator shelf or a windshield. 1. A chemical vapor functionalized article , comprising:{'sup': '3', 'a chemical vapor functionalization on a material, the material including an sparrangement of carbon;'}wherein the chemical vapor functionalization is positioned to be contacted by a process fluid, a hydrocarbon, an analyte, exhaust, or a combination thereof.2. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the chemical vapor deposition functionalized article is not a refrigerator shelf or a windshield.3. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the functionalization has a contact angle for deionized water on a mirror diamond-like carbon surface that is greater than polytetrafluoroethylene by at least about 10°.4. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the functionalization has a water contact angle of greater than 110°.5. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the functionalization has a hexadecane contact angle of greater than 70°.6. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the functionalization has a property of being capable of maintaining a water contact angle of greater than above 123° over 23.5 hours.7. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the functionalization has a property of being capable of maintaining a hexadecane contact angle of greater than above 60° over 23.5 hours.8. The chemical vapor functionalized article of claim 1 , wherein the chemical vapor functionalization has an increased contact angle in ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING METHOD AND FILM FORMING APPARATUS

An electronic component manufacturing method includes inserting an electronic component base body, which has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and paired opposing end surfaces, paired opposing lateral surfaces connecting the end surfaces, and paired opposing principal surfaces perpendicular to the end surfaces and the lateral surfaces and connecting the end surfaces, in a receiving portion of a component holder. The receiving portion defining an accommodation space that is capable of receiving the electronic component base body, forming an oleophobic film over the surfaces of the electronic component base body by exposing the surfaces of the electronic component base body inserted in the receiving portion to gas containing an oleophobic material, taking out the electronic component base body, which includes the oleophobic film formed thereon, from the receiving portion, and forming outer electrodes on the electronic component base body having been taken out. 1. An electronic component manufacturing method comprising the steps of:inserting an electronic component base body in a receiving portion of a component holder, the electronic component base body having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and which has a pair of end surfaces positioned in opposing relation, a pair of lateral surfaces positioned in opposing relation, and a pair of principal surfaces positioned in opposing relation, the receiving portion defining an accommodation space that has a recessed shape and is capable of receiving the electronic component base body;forming an oleophobic film over the surfaces of the electronic component base body by exposing the surfaces of the electronic component base body inserted in the receiving portion to gas containing an oleophobic material;taking out the electronic component base body, which includes the oleophobic film formed thereon, from the receiving portion; andforming outer electrodes on the electronic component base body taken ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTION HEAD

A method of manufacturing a liquid ejection head includes forming a hole in an SOI substrate including a first silicon layer, a second silicon layer, and a silicon oxide layer interposed between the first and second silicon layers such that the hole extends through the first silicon layer and the silicon oxide layer to the second silicon layer, forming a first protective film on the first silicon layer and an inner wall of the hole, forming a water-repellent film on the first protective film, attaching a support substrate to part of the water-repellent film facing away from the first silicon layer, removing the second silicon layer to remove a bottom of the hole, removing part of the water-repellent film disposed on the inner wall of the hole, and releasing the support substrate from the water-repellent film. 1. A method of manufacturing a liquid ejection head having an ejection port through which liquid is ejected , the method comprising:(a) forming a hole in an SOI substrate including a first silicon layer, a second silicon layer, and a silicon oxide layer interposed between the first and second silicon layers such that the hole extends through the first silicon layer and the silicon oxide layer to the second silicon layer;(b) forming a first protective film on the first silicon layer and an inner wall of the hole to protect the first silicon layer against the liquid;(c) forming a water-repellent film on the first protective film;(d) attaching a support substrate to part of the water-repellent film facing away from the first silicon layer;(e) removing the second silicon layer to remove a bottom of the hole;(f) removing part of the water-repellent film disposed on the inner wall of the hole; and(g) releasing the support substrate from the water-repellent film.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:after step (f) and before step (g), bonding a cavity substrate having a liquid chamber communicating with the hole to the silicon oxide layer.3. The ...

Tailored material properties using infrared radiation and infrared absorbent coatings

A method of manufacturing a structural component having tailored material properties by applying an IR-absorbent coating to a substrate formed of a ferrous-based, aluminum-based, magnesium-based, or fiber reinforced composite material is provided. The coating is preferably formed of iron oxide (Fe 3 0 4 ) decorated multiwall carbon nanotubes. Alternatively, the coating is wax-based or polymer-based and includes TriSilanollsooctylt POSS and additives. Different coating compositions may be applied to different zones of the substrate so that the emissivity coefficient varies along the substrate. The coated substrate is heated and formed between a pair of dies to achieve a complex shape or features. The IR-absorbent coating increases the infrared absorption rate during the heating step, which improves formability of the substrate. The iron oxide (Fe 3 0 4 ) decorated multiwall carbon nanotubes can also be applied to an engine component to increase the thermal efficiency of the engine by reducing friction and enabling the use of light weight materials.

Nanosecond laser-based high-throughput surface nano-structuring (nhsn) process

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a surface modified metal piece comprising a first major surface, wherein at least one portion of the first major surface: comprises the reaction product of a surface modifier; has a random micro- and nanoscale structure; and has at least one of a water contact angle when exposed to water of at least about 120° and a spectral reflectance of less than about 25% within the visible spectrum. Other embodiments relate to processes and methods for making such a surface modified metal piece.

METHOD FOR COATING SURFACE OF MOVING PART OF VEHICLE AND MOVING PART OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME

A method for coating a surface of a moving part of a vehicle may include a coating preparation process of disposing a screen having a plurality of meshes to be distanced from a surface of the moving part of the vehicle to be coated depending on a predetermined spaced distance; and a coating layer deposition process of forming a coating layer having a pattern having a shape in which a plurality of embossings corresponding to the mesh shape is repeated on the surface of the moving part of the vehicle by a vacuum deposition scheme and forming the coating layer so that the adjacent emboss is connected to each other. 1. A method for coating a surface of a moving part of a vehicle , comprising:a coating preparation process of disposing a screen having a plurality of meshes to be distanced from a surface of the moving part of the vehicle to be coated depending on a predetermined spaced distance; anda coating layer deposition process of forming a coating layer having a pattern having a shape in which a plurality of embossings corresponding to the mesh shape is repeated on the surface of the moving part of the vehicle by a vacuum deposition scheme and forming the coating layer wherein adjacent embossings are connected to each other.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the coating layer deposition process claim 1 , the coating layer is deposited by any one of physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition and the coating layer is made of a material including at least one selected from metals claim 1 , carbons claim 1 , nitrides claim 1 , and carbides.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the coating layer has a multi-layer structure in which a plurality of coating layers having heterogeneous materials are stacked to improve low friction characteristics.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein in the coating preparation process claim 1 , the screen is disposed to be distanced from the surface of the moving part of the vehicle by 0.5 to 200 μm.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

Lubricating coating composition and compressor including the same

A lubricating coating composition and a compressor including a sliding member coated with the lubricating coating composition. The lubricating coating composition includes a thermosetting or thermoplastic polyimide-based resin as a binder, a solid lubricant, various solvents, and other additives at a controlled ratio. The compressor includes a first member including a first sliding surface and a second member moving relative to the first member including a second sliding surface. The lubricating coating composition is applied to the first sliding surface or the second sliding surface.

FUNCTIONAL COATING

A method for creating a functional coating on a substrate in vacuum from a deposited monomer material in absence of oxygen and/or radiation from a radiation source. The substrate may be preliminarily activated with inert gas to form an activated layer thereon. The method may include depositing a fluorine containing monomer having a first CF:CFratio, and forming, on the substrate, the self-assembled polymer coating that has a second CF:CFratio, where the first and second CF:CFratios are equal. 119.-. (canceled)20. A method for coating a substrate in a partial vacuum , the method comprising:a. activating a surface of the substrate in the partial vacuum to form an activated layer of said substrate;b. depositing a functional monomer material on said activated layer in the absence of oxygen gas;c. maintaining contact between said monomer material and said activated layer for a time period sufficient to form a functional polymer layer on said surface;d. evaporating un-polymerized monomer material.21. The method according to claim 20 , wherein said activating includes activating a porous surface of the substrate.22. The method according to claim 20 , wherein the depositing includes condensing a fluorine-containing monomer material on the activated layer.23. The method according to claim 20 , wherein the depositing includes depositing a fluorine-containing monomer material having a first CF:CFratio claim 20 , and further including{'sub': 3', '2', '3', '2, 'forming the functional polymer layer that has a second CF:CFratio, the first and second CF:CFratios being equal.'}24. The method according to claim 23 , wherein at least on of said depositing claim 23 , forming claim 23 , and maintaining is effectuated under processing conditions that ensure that the first and second CF:CFratios are equal to 0.2.25. The method according to claim 20 , wherein said activating is produced by at least one of plasma and remote plasma.26. The method according to claim 20 , wherein said ...

Coating Methods and Coated Syringe

Medical articles with coatings are disclosed herein, as well as methods and systems for depositing these coatings onto medical articles. Surfaces of such articles may be coated. The coating(s) may serve as lubricants for reducing suction between such surfaces or between a coated surface and another surface.

SEALING ARTICLE

The present invention relates to a sealing article comprising an elastomeric and/or polymeric substrate and a plasma polymeric coating arranged thereon and consisting of carbon, silicon, oxygen, hydrogen and (i) fluorine or (ii) no fluorine and optionally usual impurities, the following relationships applying to the substance amount ratios in the plasma polymeric coating: 1. Sealing article , comprising an elastomeric and/or polymeric substrate and a plasma polymeric coating arranged thereon and consisting of carbon , silicon , oxygen , hydrogen and (i) fluorine or (ii) no fluorine and optionally usual impurities , the following relationships applying to the substance amount ratios in the plasma polymeric coating:{'br': None, 'i': n', 'n, '1.3:1≤(O): (Si)≤3.0:1, and'}{'br': None, 'i': n', 'n, '0.3:1≤(C):(Si)≤5.0:1.'}2. Sealing article according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing article is suitable for dynamic loads.3. Sealing article according to claim 1 , wherein in the ESCA spectrum of the plasma polymeric layer claim 1 , with calibration on the aliphatic proportion of the C is peak at 285.00 eV claim 1 , compared to a trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with a kinematic viscosity of 350 mm/s at 25° C. and a density of 0.97 g/mL at 25° C. claim 1 ,the Si 2p peak has a bonding energy value which is displaced by more than 0.4 eV to higher bonding energies orthe O 1s peak has a bonding energy value which is displaced by more than 0.50 eV to higher bonding energies.4. Article according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing article has on the side of the plasma polymeric coating remote from the substrate a sliding friction coefficient of ≤0.25.5. Article according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma polymeric layer has a hardness of from 1.5 to 5 GPa or a modulus of elasticity of from 10 to 50 GPa claim 1 , measured by means of nanoindentation.6. Article according to claim 1 , wherein the plasma polymeric coating has on the side remote from the substrate a ...

COATING FILM

The present invention provides a coating film containing a metal oxide and a polymer particle and having a ten-point average roughness of 5 nm or more and 300 nm or less. 1. A coating film comprising:a metal oxide; anda polymer particle,wherein the coating film has a ten-point average roughness of 5 nm or more and 300 nm or less.2. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the coating film has a ratio of an arithmetic average roughness to the ten-point average roughness of 0.0 or more and 3.0 or less.3. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the coating film has a water contact angle of 40° or less.4. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein a coating film surface has an abundance of a hydroxy group of 0.03 or more and 0.2 or less.5. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the coating film has a porosity of less than 20%.6. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide has an average particle diameter of 1.0 nm or larger and 400 nm or smaller.7. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer particle has an average particle diameter of 10 nm or larger and 800 nm or smaller.8. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the coating film is obtained by coating at least one surface of a base material with a coating composition comprising the metal oxide and a polymer-emulsion-particle and then drying the coating composition.9. The coating film according to claim 1 , wherein the coating film is in direct contact with a base material and comprises at least one intermediate layer on a surface being in direct contact with the base material.10. The coating film according to claim 9 , wherein the intermediate layer comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of urethane resins claim 9 , acrylic urethane resins claim 9 , cationic resins claim 9 , and acrylic silicone resins.11. The coating film according to claim 9 , wherein:the intermediate layer comprises a hard coat layer; andthe hard coat layer ...

Manufacture of hydrophobic surfaces

Provided are methods of producing hydrophobic surfaces that in some embodiments include nanoparticle populations that differ in cross-sectional dimension and a coating of a low surface energy material. Also are provided are methods for producing such hydrophobic surfaces. Methods for producing transparent hydrophobic surfaces with functionalized nanoparticles and low surface energy polymers are also provided.

GLASS SUBSTRATE WITH SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SELF-CLEANING SURFACE

A superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface including a substrate and a superhydrophobic layer. The superhydrophobic layer having a reacted form of octadecyltrichlorosilane. The octadecyltrichlorosilane is disposed on and crosslinked to a surface of the substrate via surface hydroxyl groups. The surface exhibits a rms roughness of 40 nm to 60 nm, a water contact angle of 155° to 180°, and a contact angle hysteresis of less than 15°. A method of preparing the substrate with a superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface including treating a substrate with a plasma treatment, contacting the substrate with water or an alcohol to form an hydroxylated substrate, contacting the hydroxylated substrate with a solution of octadecyltrichlorosilane in an alkane solvent at a concentration in the range of 0.05 M to 0.3 M, and drying the solution on to the substrate under ambient air to form the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface on the substrate. 1. A glass substrate with a superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface , comprising:a glass substrate comprising a surface with hydroxyl groups; anda superhydrophobic layer, which is a 3-dimensional polysiloxane network of cylindrical fibers having a diameter of 45 nm to 100 nm with pores in between the cylindrical fibers, formed from vertical and horizontal polymerization of octadecyltrichlorosilane;wherein the superhydrophobic layer is disposed on and crosslinked to a surface of the substrate via the hydroxyl groups; andwherein the substrate with the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface has a root mean square roughness of 40 nm to 60 nm, a water contact angle of 155° to 180°, and a contact angle hysteresis of less than 15°.2. (canceled)3. The glass substrate with a superhydrophobic surface and self-cleaning surface of claim 1 , wherein a height of the cylindrical fibers from peak to valley is in the range of 0.9 nanometers to 500 nanometers.4. (canceled)5. The glass substrate with a superhydrophobic and self-cleaning ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING A SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SELF-CLEANING SURFACE

A superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface including a substrate and a superhydrophobic layer. The superhydrophobic layer having a reacted form of octadecyltrichlorosilane. The octadecyltrichlorosilane is disposed on and crosslinked to a surface of the substrate via surface hydroxyl groups. The surface exhibits a rms roughness of 40 nm to 60 nm, a water contact angle of 155° to 180°, and a contact angle hysteresis of less than 15°. A method of preparing the substrate with a superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface including treating a substrate with a plasma treatment, contacting the substrate with water or an alcohol to form an hydroxylated substrate, contacting the hydroxylated substrate with a solution of octadecyltrichlorosilane in an alkane solvent at a concentration in the range of 0.05 M to 0.3 M, and drying the solution on to the substrate under ambient air to form the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface on the substrate. 19-. (canceled)10. A method of preparing a superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface comprising:plasma treating a glass substrate under a reduced pressure of 0.5 atm to vacuum;removing the glass substrate from the reduced pressure and contacting the glass substrate with water to form a hydroxylated substrate;contacting the hydroxylated substrate with a solution comprising octadecyltrichlorosilane and an alkane solvent, wherein a concentration of the octadecyltrichlorosilane in the alkane solvent is in the range of 0.05 M to 0.3 M; anddrying the solution on a surface of the substrate under air to form a substrate with the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the plasma treating includes is at least one selected from the group consisting of an oxygen plasma claim 10 , an argon plasma treatment claim 10 , and a nitrogen plasma treatment.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the alkane is hexane.13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the drying is under a heated air stream.14. The method of ...

SHIELDING COATING FOR SELECTIVE METALLIZATION

Shielding coatings are applied to polymer substrates for selective metallization of the substrates. The shielding coatings include a primer component and a hydrophobic top coat. The primer is first applied to the polymer substrate followed by application of the top coat component. The shielding coating is then selectively etched to form an outline of a desired current pattern. A catalyst is applied to the patterned polymer substrate followed by electroless metal plating in the etched portions. The portions of the polymer substrate which contain the shielding coating inhibit electroless metal plating. The primers contain polyamines and the top coat contains hydrophobic alky organic compounds. 1. A method of metallization of a polymer substrate comprising:a) providing a polymer substrate;b) applying a primer comprising a polyamine compound to the polymer substrate to provide a hydrophilic coating on the polymer substrate;c) applying a hydrophobic top coat directly adjacent the primer to form a shielding coating on the substrate, the hydrophobic top coat comprises one or more compounds chosen from alkyl alcohol alkoxylates, alkyl thiols, non-polymer primary alkyl amines and non-polymer secondary alkylamines;d) selectively etching the shielding coating to expose portions of the polymer substrate;e) providing a catalyst to the polymer substrate comprising the shielding coating; andf) selectively electroless metal plating the polymer substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyamine is chosen from polyalkylene polyamines and linear or branched polyalkyleneimines.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the polyalkylene polyamines are chosen from diethylenetriamine claim 3 , triethylenetetramine claim 3 , tetraethylenepentamine claim 3 , pentaethylenehexamine and hexaethyleneheptamine.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the linear polyalkyleneimines have a formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 2', '2', 'd', 'e, 'H—(CH—(CH)—NH—)—H\u2003\u2003(II)'}where d and e are the same or ...

Method for Producing Bituminous Coatings With Reduced Tackiness

The method according to the present invention renders the surface of bitumen materials to be non-tacky, and minimize or eliminate the loss of the bitumen materials to traffic. The method according to the present invention may also be used on top of prime coat and fog seal, to reduce tackiness of bitumen materials from cured bitumen emulsions, and to decrease unnecessary and unwanted tracking by passing traffic. 1. A method for reducing the tackiness of a bitumen coating on a base substrate , applying a bitumen based material on the base substrate, and', 'subsequently applying a tack reducing material on the surface of the bitumen based material,, 'the method comprising the steps of'}wherein the tack reducing material comprises a dispersion, emulsion or solution of a component selected from the group consisting of an inorganic mineral, a waxy or resinous material, an organic polymer or pre-polymer, a chemical hardening agent, and a combination thereof;wherein the tack-reducing material contains less than 15 wt % of bitumen based material; andwherein the tack-reducing material is substantially non-reflective as defined by having a L* of 25 or less.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bitumen based material is selected from the group consisting of asphalt cement (including oxidized grades) claim 1 , tar claim 1 , an emulsion of asphalt and/or tar claim 1 , a cured emulsion of asphalt and/or tar claim 1 , a coating comprising bitumen and/or tar claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base substrate is selected from the group consisting of an asphalt mix claim 1 , aggregates claim 1 , soil claim 1 , a metal claim 1 , cement concrete claim 1 , wood claim 1 , paper claim 1 , fiber board claim 1 , wall board claim 1 , and a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic mineral is selected from the group consisting of natural or synthetic clay claim 1 , hydrophobic modified organoclay claim 1 , talc claim 1 , lime ...

Coating of usage surfaces with plasma polymer layers under atmospheric pressure in order to improve the cleanability

In a method for applying an easily cleanable surface to a domestic article, a polymer surface layer is deposited by one or more nozzles on at least a part of the surface of the domestic article by plasma polymerization in the presence of an atmospheric pressure plasma based on at least one precursor.

Methods for fabricating transparent icephobic coatings, and transparent icephobic coatings obtained therefrom

Some variations provide a method of forming a transparent icephobic coating, comprising: obtaining a hardenable precursor comprising a first component and a plurality of inclusions containing a second component, wherein one of the first component or the second component is a low-surface-energy polymer, and the other is a hygroscopic material; applying mechanical shear and/or sonication to the hardenable precursor; disposing the hardenable precursor onto a substrate; and curing the hardenable precursor to form a transparent icephobic coating. The coating contains a hardened continuous matrix containing regions of the first component separated from regions of the second component on an average length scale of phase inhomogeneity from 10 nanometers to 10 microns, such as less than 1 micron, or less than 100 nanometers. The transparent icephobic coating may be characterized by a light transmittance of at least 50% at wavelengths from 400 nm to 800 nm, through a 100-micron coating.

PRE-TREATING POLYMER TUBING OR HOSE WITH A HYDROPHOBIC COATING TO REDUCE DEPLETION OF CORROSION INHIBITOR

An inside surface of a hose for use with liquid-cooled cooling plate assemblies and other applications that contain copper (Cu) components is pre-treated with a hydrophobic coating to reduce depletion of a copper corrosion inhibitor (e.g., benzotriazole (BTA)) dissolved in a liquid coolant (e.g., deionized water) that flows through the hose. Exemplary hydrophobic coatings include, but are not limited to, polydialkylsiloxanes such as polydimethylsiloxanes. In one embodiment, a multilayer hose is immersed in a solution containing hydrophobizing siloxane monomers dissolved in a solvent. The coated multilayer hose is then dried to evaporate the solvent. As the solvent evaporates, the siloxane monomers bind together to form the hydrophobic coating. In some embodiments, one or more hoses each provided with a hydrophobic coating interconnect liquid-coolant cooling system components (e.g., cold plates, headers, manifolds, pumps, reservoirs, and heat exchangers) of a cooling apparatus that removes heat from one or more electronic components. 1. A cooling apparatus for transferring heat from at least one electronic component mounted on a circuit board , comprising:a plurality of liquid-coolant cooling system components in fluid communication with each other, wherein the plurality of liquid-coolant cooling system components comprise a first liquid-cooled cold plate and one or more other liquid-coolant cooling system components selected from a group consisting of an additional liquid-cooled cold plate, a coolant supply header, a coolant return header, a coolant supply manifold, a coolant return manifold, a coolant pump, a coolant reservoir, a heat exchanger, and combinations thereof, wherein each liquid-cooled cold plate is positioned over and in thermal contact with at least one electronic component mounted on a circuit board and has a thermal dissipation channel extending through a portion thereof;a liquid coolant;a corrosion inhibitor dissolved in the liquid coolant;at least ...

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD

A substrate processing method includes the steps of cleaning a substrate in a processing tank, forming an organic solvent vapor atmosphere in a chamber, elevating the substrate to replace a rinse on a surface of the substrate with an organic solvent, draining the rinse from the processing tank, moving the substrate into the processing tank, making the surface of the substrate water-repellent, elevating the substrate and supplying an organic solvent vapor to the substrate to remove water repellent from the surface of the substrate, and drying the substrate with inert gas. The water repellent is removed above the processing tank, and thus the substrate can be dried while contamination of the substrate with particles that can be generated in the processing tank in this step is suppressed. 1. A substrate processing method comprising the steps of:dipping a substrate into a rinse stored in a processing tank to clean a surface of said substrate with the rinse;supplying an organic solvent vapor into a chamber surrounding said processing tank to form an organic solvent vapor atmosphere inside the chamber including space above said processing tank;elevating said substrate to the space above said processing tank to replace the rinse adhering to the surface of said substrate with an organic solvent;draining the rinse stored in the processing tank;moving said substrate into said processing tank;supplying water repellent to the surface of said substrate having been moved into said processing tank to make the surface of said substrate water-repellent;elevating said substrate above said processing tank, and supplying an organic solvent vapor to said substrate above said processing tank to remove unreacted water repellent remaining on the surface of said substrate; andsupplying inert gas to said substrate to dry said substrate.2. The substrate processing method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid organic solvent is IPA.3. The substrate processing method according to claim 1 , ...

Methods and Formulations for Durable Superhydrophic, Self-Cleaning, and Superhydrophobic Polymer Coatings and Objects Having Coatings Thereon

An object has a durable superhydrophic, self-cleaning, and icephobic coating includes a substrate and a layer disposed on the substrate, the layer resulting from coating with a formulation having an effective amount of hierarchical structuring micro/nanoparticles, liquid silane having one or more groups configured to graft to a hierarchical structuring micro/nanoparticle and at least another group that results in hydrophobicity. The hierarchical structuring micro/nanoparticles are dispersed in the liquid silane. Another effective amount of synthetic adhesive, selected from thermosetting binders, moisture curing adhesives or polymers that form a strong interaction with a surface, is in solution with a solvent. Upon curing, the layer has a contact angle greater than 90° and a sliding angle of less than 10° and, less than 5% of an area of the layer is removed in a Tape test. 1. A method for reproducing durable super hydrophobic surfaces in polymer structures from a super hydrophobic layer formed on a substrate , the method comprising:depositing a metal on the super hydrophobic layer;peeling the deposited metal, resulting in a deposited metal layer; andusing the deposited metal layer as a master for forming super hydrophobic surfaces in polymer structures.2. The method of in which the metal is deposited by electroforming.3. The method of in which the metal is one of nickel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , silver or iron.4. The method of wherein forming the super hydrophobic layer on the substrate comprises:forming a first solution by suspending an effective amount of hierarchical structuring micro/nanoparticles in liquid silane the structuring micro/nanoparticles comprising silica microparticles; the liquid silane having one or more groups configured to graft to a hierarchical structuring micro/nanoparticle and at least another group that results in hydrophobicity;stirring the first solution for a first predetermined time, the first predetermined time selected such that the ...

BEAD-COATED SHEET

Described herein is a bead-coated sheet and methods of making wherein a sheet substrate selected from a metal, a glass, and/or a glass-ceramic, comprises a layer of microspheres that are partially embedded into the surface of the sheet substrate such that a portion of each of the microspheres projects outwardly from the surface of the sheet substrate. 1. A bead-coated sheet comprising:a sheet substrate selected from at least one of: a metal, a glass, and a glass-ceramic; anda layer of microspheres, wherein the microspheres are partially embedded into a surface of the sheet substrate so that a portion of each of the microspheres projects outwardly from the surface of the sheet substrate, wherein the microspheres are substantially spherical and wherein the surface of the bead-coated sheet has a coefficient of friction of less than 0.4 when measured using the Friction Test Method with 100 cycles and a load of 1N.2. (canceled)3. The bead-coated sheet of claim 1 , wherein the pencil hardness of the resulting material has a pencil hardness as measured by the Pencil Hardness Test which is greater than the sheet substrate.4. The bead-coated sheet of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the bead-coated sheet has a coefficient of friction of less than 0.5 when measured using the Tactile Friction Test Method.5. The bead-coated sheet of claim 1 , wherein the apex of each of the microspheres embedded in the surface of the sheet substrate is less than 20 micrometers different in height.6. The bead-coated sheet of claim 1 , wherein the bead-coated sheet is substantially free of a binder layer between the layer of microspheres and the sheet substrate.7. The bead-coated sheet of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres are necked together.8. An article comprising the bead-coated sheet of .9. A method of making a bead-coated sheet comprising:providing microspheres, wherein the microspheres are substantially spherical;applying a layer of the microspheres onto a sheet substrate, wherein the ...

NOVEL PROCESSES FOR APPLYING MATERIALS HAVING A SPECIFIC PATTERN ONTO A SUBSTRATE SURFACE

Unique and improved methods of applying materials onto various parts to create a pre-defined pattern with improved thickness and control are disclosed. A controlled amount of material is applied at a selected compound surface to produce a predetermined pattern incrementally built-up at a specific region of a surface. The improved repeatability of the process facilitates higher material utilization, reduced material waste and minimal personnel exposure to the handling of potentially hazardous materials. 1. A method for producing a predefined pattern onto a substrate surface , comprising:providing a non-porous membrane comprising a distal tip;providing a plate having a trough, said trough filled with a selected material and inscribed with the predefined pattern therewithin;lowering the non-porous membrane toward the plate at a location so as to avoid the distal tip from being immersed in the trough;engaging a selected surface of the non-porous membrane with the material;transferring said material from the reservoir onto the surface of the membrane, wherein said material adheres to the membrane in a manner that conforms to the predefined pattern contained within said trough;engaging the selected surface of the non-porous membrane with the substrate;transferring said material from the membrane to the substrate at a selected location along the substrate; andlifting the membrane away from said substrate thereby producing the pattern on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing an enclosed material reservoir configured to move over a surface of the plate;loading the material into the enclosed material reservoir;positioning the enclosed material reservoir over the plate; andtransferring material from the reservoir into the trough of the plate.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of selecting the material to have properties compatible with an operational environment of the substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

TREATED MINERAL FILLER PRODUCTS, PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF AND USES OF SAME

The present invention relates to the technical field of treated mineral filler products. The invention further relates to a process for preparing such treated mineral filler products, and to its preferred use in the field of plastic applications, and in particular polypropylene (PP)- or polyethylene (PE)-based breathable or extrusion coating film applications. 1. A treated mineral filler product obtained by the process comprising the steps of:(a) providing at least one calcium carbonate-containing mineral filler, wherein the calcium carbonate-containing mineral matter is a dry ground mineral filler or a wet ground mineral filler that has been dried and has a total surface moisture level of below 1.0 mg/g if exposed to an atmosphere of 50% of relative humidity for 48 hours at a temperature of 23° C.;(b) providing a first treatment agent consisting of at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 6 to 9 carbon atoms;{'sup': 18', '20', '2, '(c) contacting the at least one calcium carbonate-containing mineral filler of step (a), in one or more steps, with the first treatment agent of step (b), such that the added amount of the at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid corresponds to a theoretical total number of molecules of between 1×10and 1×10/mon the surface of the calcium carbonate-containing mineral filler, and at a temperature such that the at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid is in a liquid or molten state; and'}(d) mixing the at least one calcium carbonate-containing mineral filler and the at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid from step (c) to form a treatment layer comprising the at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid and/or reaction products of the at least one saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid on the surface of the at least one calcium carbonate-containing mineral filler, and to obtain a treated mineral filler product having a volatile onset temperature of at least 260° C. and a total surface moisture ...

VIBRATION ACTUATOR

A vibration actuator having a stationary element; a movable element that is supported elastically so as to enable vibration on the stationary element; and a driving source for causing reciprocating vibration of the movable element in relation to the stationary element, wherein: the movable element comprises an opposed face that opposes an opposing face of the stationary element; a magnetic fluid that has viscosity is filled into a gap between the opposing face and the opposed face and is attracted magnetically to at least either the opposing face or the opposed face; and on the other of the opposing face or the opposed face, a holding region for retaining the magnetic fluid is provided, and a lipophobic surface, for repelling the magnetic fluid is provided so as to surround the holding region. 1. A vibration actuator comprising:a stationary element;a movable element that is supported elastically so as to enable vibration on the stationary element; anda driver causing reciprocating vibration of the movable element in relation to the stationary element, wherein:the movable element comprises an opposed face that opposes an opposing face of the stationary element;a magnetic fluid that has viscosity is filled into a gap between the opposing face and the opposed face and is attracted magnetically to at least either the opposing face or the opposed face; andon the other of the opposing face or the opposed face, a holding region for retaining the magnetic fluid is provided, and a lipophobic surface, for repelling the magnetic fluid is provided so as to surround the outside of the holding region.2. The vibration actuator as set forth in claim 1 , wherein:the driver comprises a flat plate-shaped coil provided in the stationary element and a magnet provided in the movable element, facing the coil; andthe opposing face is provided on the surface of the coil, and a region that is over a wound core portion of the coil, or that includes over the wound core portion, is used as the ...

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACES

A superhydrophobic film for coating a substrate. The superhydrophobic film comprises a plurality of nanoparticles joined together to form a continuous film, each nanoparticle having a polymer coating, wherein the ratio of average particle size of the nanoparticles to the average thickness of their polymer coatings is from 2.5:1 to 20:1. The superhydrophobic film suitably provides a durable, UV resistant coating which maintains a high water contact angle during use. A method of preparing a superhydrophobic film on a substrate is also disclosed, the method comprising admixing nanoparticles and a polymer to form nanoparticles having a polymer coating and applying the nanoparticles having a polymer coating to the substrate to form the superhydrophobic film. A formulation for coating an article with such a superhydrophobic film is also disclosed. 1. A superhydrophobic film comprising an agglomeration of nanoparticles having a polymer coating , wherein the nanoparticles have a ratio of average particle size to average thickness of their polymer coatings of from 2.5:1 to 20:1.2. The superhydrophobic film according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles are metal oxide nanoparticles.3. The superhydrophobic film according to claim 2 , wherein metal oxide nanoparticles are selected from SiO claim 2 , TiO claim 2 , CeOor mixtures thereof.4. The superhydrophobic film according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles have an average particle size of from 5 to 500 nm.5. The superhydrophobic film according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer of the polymer coating is selected from polydimethylsiloxane claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyvinylchloride or mixtures thereof.6. The superhydrophobic film according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the volume of the polymer coating to the volume of the nanoparticles is from 1:1 to 1:3.7. The superhydrophobic film according to having a water contact angle of at least 150°.8. The superhydrophobic film according to ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display device on the substrate, the display device including a display area and a non-display area, an encapsulation member covering the display device, a surface treatment pattern layer on the encapsulation member, the surface treatment pattern layer selectively corresponding to one of the display area and the non-display area, and a photo-functional layer corresponding to a pattern of the surface treatment pattern layer. 1. A display apparatus , comprising:a substrate;a display device on the substrate, the display device including a display area and a non-display area;an encapsulation member covering the display device;a surface treatment pattern layer on the encapsulation member, the surface treatment pattern layer selectively corresponding to one of the display area and the non-display area; anda photo-functional layer corresponding to a pattern of the surface treatment pattern layer.2. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment pattern layer includes a hydrophilic material or a hydrophobic material.3. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the surface treatment pattern layer includes at least one selected from tetramethylsilane (TMS) claim 1 , tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) claim 1 , hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO) claim 1 , tetramethyldisiloxane (TMDSO) claim 1 , hexamethyldisilazane (HMDSN) claim 1 , tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane (TOMCTS) claim 1 , and octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (OMCTS).4. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photo-functional layer includes a color filter that overlaps the display area or a black matrix that overlaps the non-display area.5. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein:the surface treatment pattern layer corresponds to the display area,the photo-functional layer includes the color filter, andthe color filter has a same hydrophobic or hydrophilic surface characteristic as the surface treatment pattern layer and ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE LUBRICANT

The present invention relates to a method for applying hexagonal boron nitride to a rough surface, wherein it is intended for the boron nitride to be provided as a temperature-resistant lubricant of the surface. According to the invention, a pin composed of hexagonal boron nitride is rubbed with pressure over the rough surface, such that abraded boron nitride adheres to the surface. 1. Method for applying hexagonal boron nitride as lubricant onto a surface , characterized in that hexagonal boron nitride is prepared in the form of a solid piece and this solid piece is rubbed over the surface to be lubricated in such a manner that boron nitride components are abraded from the solid piece and adhere to the surface as abrasion.2. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the solid piece is obtained essentially through sintering of hexagonal boron nitride.3. Method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the abrasion is achieved through rubbing with a pressure of at least 5 bar claim 1 , preferably between 10 bar and 40 bar and even more preferably with a pressure of 30 bar.4. Application of the method according to claim 1 , on bayonet slits of a confinement ring of an ARC source.58-. (canceled) The present invention relates to a method for applying a high-temperature lubricant onto the surface of a component of a vacuum coating source.Lubricants are a widely used means for reducing the mechanical wear and tear of components rubbing against each other. In this respect, it is also known that the lubricants must be adapted to environmental conditions. A lubricant that is used in a vacuum coating chamber must be vacuum-compatible. For example, molybdenum disulfide (MoS) can be used. A lubricant that is to be used in an environment with high temperatures must be able to withstand these temperatures. MoScan however be used only up to a temperature of 450° C. For higher temperatures up to 1200° C., hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), also known as inorganic or white ...

TEXTURED SURFACES TO ENHANCE NANO-LUBRICATION

Embodiments of the present invention may provide textured surfaces to be lubricated, the texturing to enhance the effectiveness of the intended nano-lubrication. The texturing may make asperities and depressions in the surface to be lubricated. This texturing may be executed, for example, by chemical etching, laser etching, or other techniques. This texturing may create locations in the lubricated surface to hold or anchor the intended nano-lubricants, to facilitate the creation of a tribo-film on the surface when the lubricated surface is used under pressure, and resulting in delivery of multiple chemistries from the nano-lubricant. 1. A textured surface comprising:a surface with textured features, wherein the textured features comprise at least one feature selected from the group consisting of pores, waves, striations, channels, protrusions, asperities, depressions, grooves, holes, low points, high points, cracks, low areas, high areas, exposed sandwiched layers, and chemically functional material;a nano-particle lubricant in contact with the textured features of the textured surface in a position to lubricate the surface, wherein the nano-particle lubricant comprises a layered nano-particle macro-composition; anda tribo-film in contact with the textured features of the textured surface in a position to lubricate the surface, the tribo-film comprising at least one of a phosphorus-containing compound, a phosphide, a boron-containing compound, and a boride, wherein the tribo-film comprises at least a component of the nano-particle lubricant, and wherein the size of one or more of the textured features is a multiple of the size of a unit of the nano-particle lubricant.2. A method for forming a textured surface with textured features comprising:forming the textured features to enhance the effectiveness of a nano-particle lubricant, wherein the textured features comprise at least one feature belonging to the group consisting of pores, waves, striations, channels, ...

ALTERNATIVE WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM

The present invention pertains to an automotive vehicle windshield cleaning system for cleaning outer windshield surfaces by an alternative means to wiper blades. The alternative windshield cleaning system includes a windshield component that applies a nano-hydrophobic coating or photocatalytic coating. A plurality of nozzles are arranged near the windshield periphery to spray or distribute generated compressed air. A control valve controls compressed air flow to the plurality of nozzles and regulates compressed air flow. A control unit operably connects and controls valving based on information received from one or more sensors. The control valve regulates compressed air flow towards the plurality of nozzles. Nozzles spray or direct compressed air onto a windshield's outer surface to remove extraneous elements residing on or along windshield surfaces. 1. A windshield cleaning system comprising:a nano-hydrophobic coating and a photocatalytic coating, which is applied on an outer face of a windshield of an automotive vehicle;a plurality of nozzles arranged near a periphery of the windshield;a control valve arranged in an air line between an air source and the plurality of nozzles, wherein the air source generates a compressed air source;a control unit that operably connects the control valve and the compressed air source for automated operation of the control valve and the compressed air source, andwherein the control valve operates to change from a closed position to an open position to allow a flow of compressed air towards the plurality of nozzles to spray the compressed air onto an outer face of the windshield along an air flow axis to remove extraneous elements present thereon, in response to an activation signal from the control unit, and wherein the windshield cleaning system further comprises one or more sensors operably connected with the control unit and the compressed air source.2. The windshield cleaning system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit ...

Antifouling treatment composition, treating apparatus, treating method and treated article

A surface-treating agent for a nitrided surface, including a fluorine-containing compound having a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond at its molecular terminal as a group of —Y-A wherein Y is a single bond, an oxygen atom or a divalent organic group, and A is —CH═CH 2 or —C≡CH. Also disclosed is an article treated with the surface-treating agent, a method for forming a surface-treating layer on a surface of a base material, a surface-treating layer forming apparatus, and a process for producing an article including a base material and a surface-treating layer coating a surface of the base material.

Systems and methods for undermedia repellency

Systems, methods, compositions of matter, and kits for undermedia repellency are disclosed. In some cases, these involve a first volume of a first liquid presented in a second volume of a second liquid above a first location of a first surface. The first liquid, second liquid, and first location can have properties sufficient to give rise to undermedia perfect liquid repellency.

METHOD FOR MAKING POTS AND PANS, EQUIPPED WITH A MULTI-LAYER COATING OF NON-STICK MATERIAL

A method for making pots and pans, equipped with a multi-layer coating of non-stick material including the forming of multiple layers of coating of an inner surface of a wall delimiting a cooking cavity, performed by cyclical repetition of a step of applying suitable substances and subsequent drying and baking in an oven of said layers of substances applied, at least the final layer of said substances being obtained by using a non-stick substance. The method includes, before the step of applying the substance for forming at least the final layer coating the cooking cavity of the pot, a step of adding as an additive edible oil or grease to the liquid substance to be applied for forming said final layer. 1. A method for making pots and pans , equipped with a multi-layer coating of non-stick material , comprising:the forming of multiple layers of coating of an inner surface of a wall delimiting a cooking cavity by cyclical repetition of a step of applying suitable covering substances and subsequent drying and baking in an oven of said layers, at least the final layer of said covering substances being obtained by using a non-stick substance; said method comprising, before the step of applying the substance for forming at least the final layer coating the cooking cavity of the pot, a step of adding as an additive edible oil or grease to the substance to be applied for forming said final layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said step of adding the additive is carried out by mixing in the liquid state.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said edible oil or grease is of the vegetable type.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said edible oil is olive oil.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said step of adding olive oil as an additive is carried out by adding oil in a percentage of between 3% and 8%.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said percentage addition of olive oil is equal to 5%.7. The method according to claim 3 , ...

LOW FRICTION WEAR RESISTANT GRAPHENE FILMS

A low friction wear surface with a coefficient of friction in the superlubric regime including graphene and nanoparticles on the wear surface is provided, and methods of producing the low friction wear surface are also provided. A long lifetime wear resistant surface including graphene exposed to hydrogen is provided, including methods of increasing the lifetime of graphene containing wear surfaces by providing hydrogen to the wear surface. 1. A method of forming a low friction wear surface comprising:disposing graphene over a substrate; anddisposing nanoparticles comprising one or more of nickel and diamond over the graphene;forming a plurality of graphene scrolls on the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles comprise nickel and diamond and further wherein the nanoparticles have a size of about 2 nm to about 10 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal claim 1 , a transition metal and an insulator.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the substrate comprises at least a portion of a bearing claim 2 , mold claim 2 , razor blade claim 2 , wind turbine claim 2 , gun barrel claim 2 , gas compressor claim 2 , fuel cell claim 2 , artificial hip joint claim 2 , artificial knee joint claim 2 , magnetic storage disk claim 2 , scratch-free monitor claim 2 , scratch-resistant monitor claim 2 , television claim 2 , barcode scanner claim 2 , solar panel claim 2 , watch claim 2 , mobile phone claim 2 , computer or electrical connector.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising establishing a dry environment over the substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein disposing graphene over the substrate comprises spraying a liquid containing graphene onto the substrate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein disposing the nanoparticles over the substrate comprises spraying a liquid containing the nanoparticles onto the substrate.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming a ...

NOVEL PROCESS FOR OBTAINING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC OR SUPERHYDROPHILIC SURFACES

The present invention relates to a process for texturing surfaces providing the latter with superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, superhydrophilic or even superoleophilic properties. This process comprises i) a step of texturing the surface (via the deposition of nanoparticles of different sizes); ii) a step of curing the surface thus textured (with a curing agent); and, optionally, a step of modifying the properties of the surface with perfluorinated (and therefore hydrophobic) molecules. This process is suitable, inter alia, for treating transparent and/or heat-sensitive materials and surfaces. Specifically, none of the steps of the process use a temperature higher than 100° C. Thus, the process of the invention is particularly suitable for treating transparent surfaces composed of non-mineral materials, such as polycarbonate for example, as it wilt affect neither their transparency nor their optical properties. 1. Process for coating surfaces comprising at least the steps:a) Depositing at least two nanoparticle populations, of different sizes, on a surface to be treated, andb) Cross-linking the nanoparticle-coated surface using a transition metal alkoxide, in acidic solution,said process not involving heating said surface above 180° C.2. Process according to claim 1 , characterized in that said nanoparticle populations are mixed with said cross-linking agent before being deposited on said surface.3. Process according to claim 1 , characterized in that said nanoparticle populations are deposited successively on said surface.4. Process according to claim 3 , characterized in that said surface is treated with the cross-linking agent after each deposition of nanoparticles.5. Process according to any one of or claim 3 , characterized in that step a) contains the following sub-steps:a1) Treating a first nanoparticle population with an adhesion agent,a2) Contacting this first nanoparticle population with one or more other nanoparticle populations,a3) Optionally, purifying ...

ARTICLES FOR MANIPULATING IMPINGING LIQUIDS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Presented herein are articles and methods relating to manufactured superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, and/or supermetallophobic surfaces with macro-scale features (macro features) configured to induce controlled asymmetry in a liquid film produced by impinging phase (e.g., impinging droplet(s)) onto the surface, thereby further reducing the contact time between an impinging liquid and the surface. 1. A manufactured article comprising a surface that is one or more of the following: (i) spaced-apart discrete groups of ridges, wherein each group of ridges comprises a plurality of ridges, said ridges being angled with respect to each other and/or said ridges intersecting each other and/or two or more of said ridges terminating at a common point;', '(ii) spaced-apart discrete groups of grooves, wherein each group of grooves comprises a plurality of grooves, said grooves being angled with respect to each other and/or said grooves intersecting each other and/or two or more of said grooves terminating at a common point;', '(iii) a pattern of intersecting ridges, wherein said pattern comprises spaced-apart intersections of ridges;', '(iv) a pattern of intersecting grooves, wherein said pattern comprises spaced-apart intersections of grooves;', '(v) a pattern of ridges and grooves that intersect with each other;', '(vi) spaced-apart discrete groups of features, each of said groups comprising one or more ridges and one or more grooves;', '(vii) a plurality of spaced-apart hybrid ridge-groove features, each of said ridge-groove features comprising a ridge having a groove running along its length, said groove laying between the two edges of the ridge; and', '(viii) a plurality of spaced-apart hybrid groove-ridge features, each of said groove-ridge features comprising a groove having a ridge running along its length, said ridge laying between the two edges of the groove., 'wherein said surface comprises one or more types of macro features, said one or more types of macro features ...

ACTIVE ANTI-ICE COATING, COATING MATERIAL AND METHOD

The disclosure herein provides an active anti-ice coating, which is capable of releasing an anti-ice agent, which includes anti-ice agent reservoirs, which are embedded in a UV curable matrix material, for providing an effective anti-ice coating with an active anti-ice agent release over a long period of time. 1. An active anti-ice coating for releasing an anti-ice agent , comprising anti-ice agent reservoirs which are embedded in a UV curable matrix material.2. The anti-ice coating according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-ice coating comprises 3 to 20% by weight or 5 to 20% by weight of an anti-ice liquid as the anti-ice agent.3. The anti-ice coating according to claim 1 , wherein the UV curable matrix material comprises:60-80% by weight of polyurethane diacrylates; and20-40% by weight of monomers,wherein, based on a total mass of polyurethane diacrylates and monomers, furthermore0.5-5% by weight of photoinitiators, and0-2% by weight of additivesare provided.4. The anti-ice coating according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-ice agent reservoirs claim 1 , which are embedded in the matrix material claim 1 , are formed from a further UV curable material claim 1 , in which an anti-ice liquid is captured or embedded.5. A coating material for forming an anti-ice coating according to claim 1 , comprising a non-aqueous photopolymerizable emulsion with a liquid photopolymerizable matrix material as a first phase and a photopolymerizable gel claim 1 , which contains anti-ice liquid claim 1 , as a second phase.6. The coating material according to claim 5 , wherein the second phase contains block copolymer surfactants and/or is based on photopolymerizable PEG.7. A method for producing an anti-ice coating material for forming an anti-ice coating claim 5 , the method comprising:a) providing a liquid photopolymerizable matrix material;b) providing an anti-ice agent; andc) introducing the anti-ice agent into the liquid photopolymerizable matrix material.8. The method according to ...

Method For Manufacturing An Aircraft Floor Rail Obtained By Crimped Assembly Of Two Parts, And Aircraft Floor Rail Thus Obtained

A method for manufacturing an aircraft floor rail includes a step of manufacturing, separately, a first part of the floor rail, comprising at least a first flange, from a corrosion-resistant first material, and a second part of the floor rail, comprising at least a second flange, from a second material having a density that is different from, in particular lower than, that of the first material, and a step of assembling the first and second parts of the floor rail by crimping. 1. A method for manufacturing an aircraft floor rail , said floor rail comprising at least one web , a first flange having a fixing system and a second flange connected to the first flange by the web or webs , the method comprising:a step of manufacturing, separately, a first part of the floor rail, comprising at least the first flange, from a corrosion-resistant first material, and a second part of the floor rail, comprising at least the second flange, from a second material having a density that is different from that of the first material; anda step of assembling the first and second parts of the floor rail by crimping.2. The method for manufacturing an aircraft floor rail according to claim 1 , wherein an interface claim 1 , configured to limit friction between the first and second parts and/or corrosion phenomena claim 1 , is positioned between the first and second parts of the floor rail.3. The method for manufacturing an aircraft floor rail according to claim 1 , wherein the second material has a density lower than a density of the first material.4. A floor rail for aircraft claim 1 , comprising at least one web claim 1 , a first flange having a fixing system and a second flange connected to the first flange by the web or webs claim 1 , wherein the floor rail comprises:a first part, comprising at least the first flange, made from a corrosion-resistant first material; anda second part, comprising at least the second flange, made from a second material having a density that is different ...

METHODS FOR TREATING A POLYCARBONATE GLASS SURFACE AND FORMING DIRECTED HIERARCHICAL NANOPATTERNING AND INCREASING HYDROPHOBICITY

A method of treating a polycarbonate glass surface, such as a bisphenol A polycarbonate, whereby the glass surface is immersed in a liquid phase polar aprotic solvent, such as dichloromethane, and exposed to a vapor phase polar aprotic solvent, such as acetone thus obtaining a textured glass surface with a hierarchical patterned nanoporous structure wherein the textured glass surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity and a marginally reduced optical light transmittance relative to the polycarbonate glass surface prior to the immersion, the exposure, or both. 1: A method of treating a glass surface comprising a polycarbonate , comprising:immersing the glass surface in a liquid phase polar aprotic solvent for less than 3 seconds to form a treated glass surface comprising nanopores; andexposing the treated glass surface to a vapor phase polar aprotic solvent for less than 4 minutes to form a textured glass surface with a hierarchical patterned nanoporous structure;wherein the textured glass surface has a higher surface hydrophobicity than the glass surface prior to the immersing, the exposing, or both; andwherein the textured glass surface has an optical light transmittance that is reduced by no more than 25 percentage points relative to the optical light transmittance of the polycarbonate glass surface prior to the immersing, the exposing, or both.2: The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid phase polar aprotic solvent is dichloromethane and the vapor phase polar aprotic solvent is acetone.3: The method of claim 1 , wherein the polycarbonate is produced from the precursor monomer bisphenol A.4: The method of claim 1 , wherein the immersing is performed for a time period of 1.0-2.2 seconds and the exposing is performed for a time period of 0.8-1.5 minutes.5: The method of claim 1 , wherein the treated glass surface comprises nanopores with an average diameter in the range of 100-800 nm and an average depth in the range of 2-15 nm.6: The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING FRYING PAN

The invention discloses a process for manufacturing a frying pan, which is characterized by comprising the steps of material selecting, cutting, machining and forming, welding, grinding, sanding, cleaning, baking, preparing of a ceramic paint, spraying of a ceramic paint, curing, cooling and the like. The invention has the advantage of simple process and can be used to obtain a finished frying pan with better quality. 1. A process for manufacturing a frying pan , comprising the following steps of:(1) material selecting: selecting a cold-rolled plate/hot-rolled plate as a basic plate;(2) cutting: cutting the basic plate into a compliant plate according to a specification required by frying pan machining;(3) machining and forming: die-cutting and bending the plate to obtain a pre-formed frying pan;(4) welding: welding side seams present at bends of the pre-formed frying pan, and meanwhile welding a fixed base to the bottom of the pre-formed frying pan;(5) grinding: grinding burrs, welding bumps and welding marks on the frying pan obtained from the previous step, and shaping uneven parts of the frying pan to keep the frying pan even;(6) sanding: sanding and blasting six faces of the frying pan ground in Step (5) with brown fused alumina sand;(7) cleaning: cleaning the sanded frying pan;(8) baking: baking the frying pan cleaned to remove moisture on the surface of the frying pan;(9) preparing a ceramic paint: preparing a ceramic paint consisting of a primer and a finish paint, for painting the frying pan;(10) spraying of the ceramic paint: preheating the frying pan obtained from Step (8) to 70° C., monitoring a surface temperature of the frying pan by using an infrared thermometer, and spraying the frying pan with the primer and the finish paint prepared in Step (9) when detecting that the surface temperature of the frying pan reaches 30-40° C., wherein spraying a layer of the primer at first, leveling after the spraying of the primer, standing for 2-3 minutes, and then ...

Hydrophobic Shafts For Use In Process Chambers

A system that reduces the amount of water that enters a process chamber via a movable shaft is disclosed. The surface of the shaft is made hydrophobic. Any water droplets that are collected on the hydrophobic shaft are disposed at a high contact angle, making it more likely that these water droplets fall from the shaft. Further, any water that enters the process chamber is more readily removed from the shaft due to the lower energy of liberation. Reducing the amount of water in a process chamber may improve the lifetime of the components in the process chamber and may improve the yield of the workpieces being processed. This may be especially relevant when process gasses that contain halogens are employed. 1. A method of operating a process chamber , comprising:applying a hydrophobic coating to a shaft that extends into and retracts from the process chamber through an opening in a wall of the process chamber;processing a plurality of workpieces in the process chamber after the applying; andpausing operation of the process chamber after the processing so that the hydrophobic coating can be reapplied to the shaft.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic coating is applied by wiping a hydrophobic material onto the shaft.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophobic material comprises a fluoropolymer.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophobic material comprises a siloxane.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophobic material is selected based on compatibility with a species used to process a workpiece disposed in the process chamber.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein an amount of water that enters the process chamber attached to the shaft is reduced by applying the hydrophobic coating.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the amount of water that enters the process chamber attached to the shaft is more easily removed from the shaft due to the hydrophobic coating.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pausing occurs after a predetermined number ...

Antifouling film-coated substrate and process for its production

To provide an antifouling film-coated substrate, which has a fluorinated organic silicon compound coating film and which is excellent in the antifouling properties as it has water repellency, oil repellency, etc. and also excellent in the abrasion resistance so that deterioration in the antifouling properties is prevented against repeated wiping operations. The antifouling film-coated substrate 3 comprises a transparent substrate 1 having a film-forming surface 1 a exposed to at least a moisture-containing atmosphere, and a fluorinated organic silicon compound coating film 2 formed on the film-forming surface 1 a of the transparent substrate 1 by a dry-mode method.

COATING PROCESS

Methods of making components for a medicinal delivery device are described, in which a primer composition comprising a silane having two or more reactive silane groups separated by an organic linker group is applied to a surface of a component, then a coating composition comprising an at least partially fluorinated compound is applied to the primed surface. The surface may be a polymer surface. Corresponding coated components and a medicinal delivery device are disclosed. Methods of making metal components are described in which a coating composition comprising an at least partially fluorinated compound is applied to a surface cleaned with a solvent. 1. A method of making a component for a medicinal delivery device , the method comprisinga) providing a component of a medicinal delivery device,b) providing a primer composition comprising a silane having two or more reactive silane groups separated by an organic linker group,c) providing a coating composition comprising an at least partially fluorinated compound,d) applying the primer composition to at least a portion of the surface of the component,e) applying the coating composition to the portion of the surface of the component after application of the primer composition.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein Q is of formula —(CH)-A-(CH)— wherein A is NR claim 2 , O claim 2 , or S; i and j are independently 0 claim 2 , 1 claim 2 , 2 claim 2 , 3 or 4 and wherein Ris H or Cto Calkyl.5. A method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the polyfluoropolyether moiety Rcomprises perfluorinated repeating units selected from the group consisting of —(CFO)— claim 4 , —(CF(Z)O)— claim 4 , —(CF(Z)CFO)— claim 4 , —(CFSF(Z)O)— claim 4 , —(CFCF(Z)O)— claim 4 , and combinations thereof; wherein n is an integer from 1 to 6 and Z is a perfluoroalkyl group claim 4 , an oxygen-containing perfluoroalkyl group claim 4 , a perfluoroalkoxy group claim 4 , or an oxygen-substituted perfluoroalkoxy group claim 4 , each of which can be linear ...

HYBRID SURFACE DESIGNS WITH PASSIVE DIFFUSION-LIMITED DEPOSITION CAPABILITIES

A surface texture includes a three-dimensional structure, a cross-section of which includes a first serration and a second serration. The first serration has a first peak having a height measured from a base of the three-dimensional structure to a top of the first serration. A valley is formed in between the first serration and the second serration, where the valley has a length measured from a base of the first serration to a base of the second serration. The first serration also has a vertex angle that forms the first peak. A coating that covers at least a portion of the valley, where the valley is designed to remain free of frost. 1. A surface texture comprising: the first serration has a first peak having a height measured from a base of the three-dimensional structure to a top of the first serration;', 'a valley is formed in between the first serration and the second serration, wherein the valley has a length measured from a base of the first serration to a base of the second serration; and', 'the first serration has a vertex angle that forms the first peak; and, 'a three-dimensional structure, a cross-section of which includes a first serration and a second serration, whereina coating that covers at least a portion of the valley, wherein the valley is designed to remain free of frost.2. The surface texture of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a two-dimensional nano-coating.3. The surface texture of claim 2 , wherein the two-dimensional coating comprises a graphene oxide coating.4. The surface texture of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a three-dimensional lattice framework.5. The surface texture of claim 1 , wherein the coating has a thickness between 1 micron and 225 microns.6. The surface texture of claim 1 , wherein the coating covers all of the valley.7. The surface texture of claim 1 , wherein an exterior surface of the three-dimensional structure has a shape of a truncated cone.8. The surface texture of claim 1 , wherein the height of the ...

FLUORINATED ETHER COMPOUND, COMPOSITION, AND ARTICLE PROVIDED WITH WATER AND OIL REPELLENT LAYER

To provide a fluorinated ether compound capable of forming a water and oil repellent layer with excellent abrasion resistance on a metal surface of a substrate, a composition, and an article provided with a water and oil repellent layer. 1. A fluorinated ether compound characterized by being represented by the formula (1-1):{'br': None, 'sup': f', '1', '1', '1', '11', '12, 'sub': m', 'j1', 'g11', 'g12, '[R—(OX)—O—]Y—Z[-L-S—R][R]\u2003\u2003(1-1)'}in the formula (1-1),{'sup': 'f', 'Ris a perfluoroalkyl group,'}X is a fluoroalkylene group having at least one fluorine atom,m is an integer of at least 2,{'sup': '1', 'Yis a single bond or a (j1+1) valent linking group,'}{'sup': '1', 'Zis a (g11+g12+1) valent linking group,'}{'sup': '1', 'Lis a single bond or a divalent linking group,'}{'sup': '11', 'Ris a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent,'}{'sup': '12', 'Ris a monovalent substituent,'}j1 is an integer of at least 1,g11 is an integer of at least 2, andg12 is an integer of at least 0.2. The fluorinated ether compound according to claim 1 , wherein g11 in the formula (1-1) is an integer of at least 3.3. A fluorinated ether compound characterized by being represented by the formula (1-2):{'br': None, 'sup': 21', '22', '21', '21', '21', '22', '22', '22', '23', '24, 'sub': g21', 'g22', 'm', 'g23', 'g24, '[R][R—S-L-]Z—Y—(OX)—O—Y—Z[-L-S—R][R]\u2003\u2003(1-2)'}in the formula (1-2),{'sup': 21', '24, 'Rand Rare each independently a monovalent substituent,'}{'sup': 22', '23, 'Rand Rare each independently a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent,'}{'sup': 21', '22, 'Land Lare each independently a single bond or a divalent linking group,'}{'sup': '21', 'Zis a (g21+g22+1) valent linking group,'}{'sup': '22', 'Zis a (g23+g24+1) valent linking group,'}{'sup': 21', '22, 'Yand Yare each independently a single bond or a divalent linking group,'}X is a fluoroalkylene group having at least one fluorine atom,m is an integer of at least 2,g21 and g24 are each independently an ...

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONNECTING ROD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A method for producing a connecting rod for an internal combustion engine, having a small connecting rod eye for holding a piston pin and having a large connecting rod eye for holding a crank pin, wherein at least one connecting rod eye has at least one geometric deviation from a cylindrical inner contour. It is provided according to the invention that the at least one connecting rod eye is formed by creating a bore with a cylindrical inner contour, and coating the bore with a coating comprising a resin with solid lubricant particles embedded therein. The coating forms the at least one geometric deviation from the cylindrical inner contour of the at least one connecting rod eye. 1. A method for the production of a connecting rod for an internal combustion engine , having a small connecting rod eye for accommodating a piston pin , and a large connecting rod eye for accommodating a crank journal , wherein at least one of the connecting rod eyes has at least one geometric deviation from a cylindrical inside contour , the method comprising the following steps:producing a bore having a cylindrical inside contour, and subsequentlyapplying a coating agent comprising a resin with solid lubricant particles embedded in it to an inside surface of the bore, with a coating tool, so that the resulting coating forms the at least one geometric deviation from the cylindrical inside contour of the at least one connecting rod eye, wherein the at least one geometric deviation is formed by a stress relief pocket, an ovality or a shaped bore.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one geometric deviation is configured by varying the amount of the coating agent given off by the coating tool and/or by varying an advance of the coating tool.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating agent is applied to the inside surface of the bore with a surface roughness of Ra (average roughness value) ≦0.8 μm.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating agent ...

Coated sheave

A method for applying a coating to a substrate includes obtaining a fluorinated polymer compound, where the fluorine is chemically or covalently bonded to the polymer molecule; and coating the surface of the substrate with the fluorinated polymer compound.

SOLAR REFLECTIVE PARTICULATES

A reflective particulate composition includes a particulate substrate, and an inorganic binder, a pigment, and a hydrophobic coating on the particulate substrate. The composition may have a solar reflectance of 70% or greater. The pigment may include a clay, and the hydrophobic coating may include a (meth)acrylic polymer, a coupling agent, a wax and an antioxidant. A method of making the composition may include mixing the pigment, the inorganic binder, a dispersant and water to form a pigment mixture, adding the particulate substrate to the pigment mixture, heat treating the pigmented particulate, and mixing the pigmented particulate with a hydrophobic coating composition. Alternatively, the method may include first mixing the particulate substrate with one of the inorganic binder or the pigment, and then mixing the resulting composition with the other of the inorganic binder and the pigment, and heat treating the pigmented particulate. 1. A reflective particulate composition , comprising:a particulate substrate;an inorganic binder coated on the particulate substrate;a pigment coated on the particulate substrate; anda hydrophobic exterior coating on the particulate substrate.2. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective particulate composition has a solar reflectance of 70% or greater.3. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate substrate has a particle size distribution in which a majority of particles of the particulate substrate have a size between 12 and 50 mesh.4. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate substrate comprises silica in an amount of 50% by weight or greater based on 100% by weight of the particulate substrate.5. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic binder is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal silicates claim 1 , alkali metal carbonates claim 1 , alkali ...

METHODS FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MAKING ARTICLES COMPRISING BONDED SHEETS

Described herein are articles and methods of making articles, for example glass articles, including a sheet and a carrier, wherein the sheet and carrier are bonded together using a coating layer, which is, for example, a fluorocarbon polymer coating layer, and associated deposition methods and inert gas treatments that may be applied on the sheet, the carrier, or both, to control the fluorine content of the coating layer and van der Waals, hydrogen and covalent bonding between the sheet and the carrier. The coating layer bonds the sheet and carrier together with sufficient bond strength to prevent delamination of the sheet and the carrier during high temperature processing to while preventing a permanent bond at during high temperature processing while at the same time maintaining a sufficient bond to prevent delamination during high temperature processing. 1. A method for treating a substrate surface comprising the steps of:a. arranging a base substrate on a chuck in a reaction chamber, the reaction chamber comprising an inductively coupled plasma coil and a gas supply inlet, the chuck and inductively coupled plasma coil being independently connected to an electric power supply;{'sub': x', 'z', 'y, 'b. supplying a polymer forming fluorine gas source to the gas supply inlet and flowing the polymer forming fluorine gas source into the reaction chamber to contact the substrate arranged on the chuck, the polymer forming fluorine gas source comprising a fluorine component of the formula CHF, wherein x is selected from 1-4, y is selected from 3-8, and z is selected from 0-3, wherein when x is 1 then y is 3 and z is 1;'}c. supplying electric power to the inductively coupled plasma coil and the chuck;d. depositing a carbon-based material derived from the polymer forming fluorine gas source to form a coating layer on the substrate;e. exposing the deposited coating layer to a treatment gas to form a treated coated substrate; andf. removing the treated coated substrate from ...

OMNIPHOBIC SURFACE

The invention relates to a structured surface with omniphobic properties, a method for producing said surface and the use thereof. When liquids are contacted with the structured surface the surface tension of the liquid is significantly increased. The omniphobic surface has a contact angle of >90° with respect to low-energy liquids such as squalene, as well as with respect to higher energy liquids such as water. 1. A structured surface having omniphobic properties , characterized in that it has topographical structures having a lateral dimension of less than 20 angstroms and a vertical dimension of greater than 4 angstroms.2. The structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the advancing angle for squalane is at least 90°.3. The structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the advancing angle for squalane is at least 120°.4. A structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the advancing angle for squalane is at least 150°.5. The structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the advancing angle for water is at least 90°.6. A structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the advancing angle for water is at least 120°.7. The structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that the advancing angle for water is at least 150°.8. The structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that it consists of carbon nanotubes.9. The structured surface according to claim 1 , characterized in that it increases the surface tension of squalane on contact with the surface by a factor of at least 2.5.10. A method for producing a structured surface having omniphobic properties according to claim 1 , characterized in that topographical structures having a lateral size of less than 20 angstroms and a vertical size of at least 4 angstroms are deposited.11. A material or building material having a structured surface according to .12. A method of using the structured surface ...

STAIN-PROOF COATING COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING STAIN-PROOF COATING LAYER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING CERAMIC BUILDING MATERIAL

The present invention provides a stain-proof coating composition including silica fine particles (A), a nonionic surfactant (B), and a nonionic surfactant (C), wherein the nonionic surfactant (B) is at least one kind of nonionic surfactant (B) selected from the group consisting of an acetylenediol-based surfactant (b-1) and a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether-based surfactant (b-2), the nonionic surfactant (C) is at least one kind of nonionic surfactant (C) selected from the group consisting of a vinyl-based polymeric surfactant (c-1) and a polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester-based surfactant (c-2). 1. A stain-proof coating composition , comprising silica fine particles (A) , a nonionic surfactant (B) , and a nonionic surfactant (C) ,wherein the nonionic surfactant (B) is at least one kind of nonionic surfactant (B) selected from the group consisting of an acetylenediol-based surfactant (b-1) and a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether-based surfactant (b-2),the nonionic surfactant (C) is at least one kind of nonionic surfactant (C) selected from the group consisting of a vinyl-based polymeric surfactant (c-1) and a polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester-based surfactant (c-2), anda mass ratio ((B)/(C)) of the nonionic surfactant (B) to the nonionic surfactant (C) is 5/95 to 90/10.2. The stain-proof coating composition according to claim 1 , further comprising titanium oxide.3. The stain-proof coating composition according to claim 1 , having a surface tension of 25 to 40 mN/m.4. A method of forming a stain-proof coating layer claim 1 , comprising a step of coating a material to be coated with the stain-proof coating composition according to to form a stain-proof coating layer.5. The method of forming a stain-proof coating layer according to claim 4 , whereinthe material to be coated has at least one kind of coating film selected from an organic coating film, an inorganic coating film, an organic-inorganic hybrid coating film, and a fluororesin coating film, andthe method comprises a step ...

METHOD FOR COATING ELONGATE OBJECTS

A method of coating an exterior surface of the elongate object with the coating material includes holding the elongate object lengthwise in the elongate chamber, mixing the pressurized air and the coating material to form a mist, and coating the exterior surface while directing the mist around the exterior surface and toward the outlet of the elongate chamber. 1. A method of coating an exterior surface of an elongate object with a coating material , comprising:holding the elongate object lengthwise in an elongate chamber having first and second opposite ends and an outlet at the second end,mixing pressurized air and the coating material to form a mist; andcoating the exterior surface with the coating material while directing the mist around the exterior surface and toward the outlet of the elongate chamber.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:mixing the pressurized air and the coating material in a mixing passage oriented transverse to the elongate chamber prior to directing the air and the coating material into the elongate chamber.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the mixing passage extends along an axis claim 2 , and the method further comprises:swirling the air around the axis at an air inlet to the mixing passage; anddirecting the coating material into the mixing passage along the central axis to mix with the swirling air.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:directing the air into the mixing passage with a Venturi effect.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein holding the elongate object further comprises directing the object through a port communicating with the first end of the elongate chamber claim 1 , and the method further comprises:directing additional air through the port and adjacent the object toward the outlet of the elongate chamber.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elongate object further comprises a hollow needle with opposite claim 1 , first and second open ends claim 1 , and the method further comprises:locating the second ...

SOLAR REFLECTIVE PARTICULATES

A reflective particulate composition includes a particulate substrate, and an inorganic binder, a pigment, and a hydrophobic coating on the particulate substrate. The composition may have a solar reflectance of 70% or greater. The pigment may include a clay, and the hydrophobic coating may include a (meth)acrylic polymer, a coupling agent, a wax and an antioxidant. A method of making the composition may include mixing the pigment, the inorganic binder, a dispersant and water to form a pigment mixture, adding the particulate substrate to the pigment mixture, heat treating the pigmented particulate, and mixing the pigmented particulate with a hydrophobic coating composition. Alternatively, the method may include first mixing the particulate substrate with one of the inorganic binder or the pigment, and then mixing the resulting composition with the other of the inorganic binder and the pigment, and heat treating the pigmented particulate. 1. A reflective particulate composition , comprising:a particulate substrate;an inorganic binder coated on the particulate substrate;a pigment coated on the particulate substrate; anda hydrophobic exterior coating on the particulate substrate.2. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective particulate composition has a solar reflectance of 70% or greater.3. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate substrate has a particle size distribution in which a majority of particles of the particulate substrate have a size between 12 and 50 mesh.4. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate substrate comprises silica in an amount of 50% by weight or greater based on 100% by weight of the particulate substrate.5. The reflective particulate composition according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic binder is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal silicates claim 1 , alkali metal carbonates claim 1 , alkali ...

METHOD FOR THE MICRO-STRUCTURED APPLICATION OF A FLUID OR PASTE ONTO A SURFACE

A method for the micro-structured application of a fluid or paste onto a surface, including providing a substrate having a surface, coating the surface with a non-stick layer, at least partially removing the non-stick layer and producing a coating area, and applying at least one fluid droplet or paste droplet onto the surface in the coating area. 1. A method for the micro-structured application of a fluid or paste onto a surface , comprising:(A) providing a substrate having a surface;(B) coating the surface with a non-stick layer;(C) at least partially removing the non-stick layer and producing a coating area;(D) applying at least one fluid droplet or paste droplet onto the surface in the coating area.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the removal of the non-stick layer is carried out in step (C) with the aid of laser radiation.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein following step (D) claim 1 , a solvent is expelled from the paste droplet or the ink droplet in a step (E).4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the non-stick layer is removed after step (E) in a step (F). The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 of German Patent Application No. DE 102015224992.1 file on Dec. 11, 2015, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to a method for the micro-structured application of a fluid or paste onto a surface.Various methods that make it possible to deposit material on a surface in a defined manner are commercially available. Among them, for example, are methods such as time-pressure dispensing, the ink-jet method or the aerosol-jet method. In these methods, material in the form of pastes or inks is deposited onto a surface. The methods essentially differ by whether the paste/ink is pressed out of a hollow needle and the droplet is then deposited on a surface by contact with this surface (time-pressure dispensing) or whether a paste-ink droplet is “shot” through a ...

MULTILAYER ASSEMBLY

The present invention pertains to a multilayer assembly, to a process for the manufacture of said multilayer assembly, to a pipe comprising said multilayer assembly and to uses of said pipe in various applications. 2. The multilayer assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the functional polymer (F1) is a fluoropolymer comprising recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) claim 1 , at least one monomer (MA) of formula (I) and claim 1 , optionally claim 1 , at least one fluorinated monomer (F) different from VDF.3. The multilayer assembly according to claim 1 , wherein composition (C2) further comprises at least one fluoropolymer [polymer (F)].5. The multilayer assembly according to claim 1 , said multilayer assembly further comprising a layer (L4) consisting of a composition (C4) claim 1 , wherein composition (C4) comprises at least one non-functional fluoropolymer [non-functional polymer (F)] claim 1 , said layer (L4) having a first surface and a second surface claim 1 , wherein the first surface of layer (L4) is directly adhered to the second surface of layer (L3).6. The multilayer assembly according to claim 5 , said multilayer assembly further comprising a layer (L5) consisting of a composition (C5) claim 5 , wherein composition (C5) comprises a foam consisting of at least one polymer (F) claim 5 , said layer (L5) having a first surface and a second surface claim 5 , wherein the first surface of layer (L5) is directly applied to the second surface of layer (L4).7. The multilayer assembly according to claim 6 , said multilayer assembly further comprising a layer (L6) consisting of a composition (C6) claim 6 , wherein composition (C6) comprises at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefins and polyamides claim 6 , said layer (L6) having a first surface and a second surface claim 6 , wherein the first surface of layer (L6) is directly applied to the second surface of layer (L5).8. A process for the manufacture of the multilayer ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING ANTI-FINGERPRINT COATING LAYER

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices having an ultrathin anti-fingerprint coating layer. According to an aspect of the present invention, a device includes a housing formed of a hairline-processed metal substrate and an anti-fingerprint coating layer disposed on a surface of the housing. The anti-fingerprint coating comprises polysilsesquioxane. 1. A device comprising:a housing formed of a hairline-processed metal substrate; andan anti-fingerprint coating layer comprising polysilsesquioxane disposed on a surface of the housing.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-fingerprint coating layer has a thickness of 0.01 to 1.0 μm.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-fingerprint coating layer is formed by coating the surface of the housing with a coating composition comprising the polysilsesquioxane.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the coating composition comprises 0.1 to 60 parts by weight of the polysilsesquioxane based on a total weight of the coating composition.6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein:all or a portion of the surface of the housing is hairline-processed, and the hairline-processed portion of the surface of the housing has a surface roughness of 150 to 300 nm.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the housing is formed of a stainless-steel material.8. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a metal coating layer disposed between the housing and the anti-fingerprint coating layer.9. The device according to claim 8 , wherein the metal coating layer comprises at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo) claim 8 , zirconium (Zr) claim 8 , titanium (Ti) claim 8 , manganese (Mn) claim 8 , and silicon (Si).10. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the device comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a refrigerator claim 1 , a robot cleaner claim 1 , a display apparatus claim 1 , an air conditioner claim 1 , and a ...

METHOD FOR MODIFYING SUBSTRATE SURFACE, MODIFYING FILM AND COATING SOLUTION USED FOR MODIFICATION OF SUBSTRATE SURFACE

A method for modifying a substrate surface using a silylating agent that is capable of successfully modifying the substrate surface regardless of the substrate material; a modifying film which successfully adheres to a substrate surface regardless of the material of the substrate and provides a substrate that is surface-modified to a desired extent; and a coating solution which is capable of forming a coating film on a substrate surface. A silane compound layer is formed on the surface of the coating film by a silylating agent and is firmly affixed thereto. The surface of a substrate is treated with a metal compound that is capable of producing a hydroxyl group by hydrolysis. The substrate surface which has been treated with the metal compound is then treated with a silylating agent. 2. The method for modifying a substrate surface according to claim 1 , wherein the process of treating the surface of the substrate with the metal compound is a process of hydrophilization treatment of the substrate.3. The method for modifying a substrate surface according to claim 1 , wherein the process of treating the surface of the substrate which has been treated with the metal compound claim 1 , with a silylating agent is a process of the treatment for providing the substrate with water-repellency.4. A modifying film comprising a metal compound layer formed by applying a metal compound which is capable of forming a hydroxyl group by hydrolysis on the surface of a substrate claim 1 , and a silane compound layer formed by applying a silylating agent on the surface of the metal compound layer.5. The modifying film according to claim 4 , wherein the silylating agent is a water-repelling agent.6. A coating solution for the use in treating the surface of the substrate in the method for modifying a substrate surface according to claim 1 , wherein the coating solution comprises a metal compound which is capable of forming a hydroxyl group by hydrolysis. The present invention relates to a ...

SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD AND SURFACE-TREATED ARTICLE

A method of producing an article including a substrate and a layer a surface-treating agent containing a polyether group-containing silane compound on a surface of the substrate, wherein the polyether group-containing silane compound is (α) a compound represented by formula (α1) or formula (α2): 2. The method for producing according to claim 1 , wherein the wet coating method is a method selected from dip coating claim 1 , spin coating claim 1 , flow coating claim 1 , spray coating claim 1 , roll coating claim 1 , and gravure coating.3. The method for producing according to claim 1 , wherein the wet coating method is spray coating.4. The method for producing according to claim 1 , comprising subjecting the substrate to an atmospheric pressure plasma treatment before applying the surface-treating agent to the surface of the substrate.5. The method for producing according to claim 4 , wherein a flow ratio of discharge gas to reactive gas used in the atmospheric pressure plasma treatment is 1:5 to 5:1.6. The method for producing according to claim 4 , wherein the discharge gas used in the atmospheric pressure plasma treatment is argon gas or nitrogen gas.7. The method for producing according to claim 4 , wherein the reactive gas used in the atmospheric pressure plasma treatment is oxygen gas.8. The method for producing according to claim 4 , wherein an output of the atmospheric pressure plasma treatment is 700 to 800 W.9. The method for producing according to claim 1 , wherein the surface-treating agent further comprises a fluoropolyether group-containing silane compound having an OCFunit.10. The method for producing according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a glass substrate.11. The method for producing according to claim 1 , wherein the article is glass for outdoor use.12. The method for producing according to claim 1 , wherein the article is automotive glass. This application is a continuation application under 37 C.F.R. § 1.53(b) of International Application ...

FOOD COOKING METHOD

A method for cooking a food including free water, uses a cooking vessel having at least one cooking surface, the cooking surface being such that a drop of distilled water can form a contact angle with the cooking surface that is greater than or equal to 150° at ambient temperature, and the food being such that its water activity ais greater than or equal to 0.5. The method includes heating the cooking surface to a minimum temperature of 125° C.; placing the food on the cooking surface; and cooking the food on the cooking surface. 1. A method for cooking a food containing free water by means of a cooking vessel having at least one cooking surface , the cooking surface being such that a drop of distilled water is able to present a contact angle with the cooking surface greater than or equal to 150° at ambient temperature , the food being such that its water activity ais greater than or equal to 0.5 , the method comprising:heating the cooking surface to a minimum temperature of 125° C.;placing the food on the cooking surface; andcooking the food on the cooking surface.2. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein the water activity aof the food is between 0.8 and 1.3. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein the food is placed on the cooking surface after the heating of the cooking surface.4. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein the food is placed on the cooking surface before the heating of the cooking surface.5. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein the food is placed on the cooking surface during the heating of the cooking surface.6. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , while the food is being cooked claim 1 , the temperature of the food is less than or equal to the boiling point of water.7. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein the cooking surface is kept at a constant temperature while the food is being cooked.8. The cooking method according to claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the ...

FUNCTIONALIZED SURFACES FOR MULTIPHASE WETTABILITY

Described herein are methods of manipulating/tailoring wettability of liquids on physically/chemically modified surfaces under multiphase conditions (i.e. >1 liquid contacting surface). In particular, methods of modifying or tuning the wettability of a surface in multiphase conditions could decelerate corrosion, modify drag in a pipe, and/or enable separation of a two-phase liquid system. 1. A method of modifying or tuning the wettability of a surface in multiphase conditions comprising:a. providing a surface and a multiphase solution; andb. modifying the surface chemically, and/or functionalizing the surface physically, wherein the method effectuates the modification or tuning of the multiphase wettability of the surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multiphase solution is an immiscible or partially miscible mixture of at least two different liquids with distinct surface tensions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chemical modification comprises at least one of application of a coating claim 1 , ion implantation claim 1 , surface alloying or other associated techniques or a combination thereof4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the coating is a fluorinated polymer coating.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the coating is a silicone-based polymer coating.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical functionalization comprises at least one of micro-patterning claim 1 , etching claim 1 , or casting to create a rough or patterned texture.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the physical functionalization is micro-patterning.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface is hydrophobic and oleophilic in air.9. The method of claim 2 , wherein the surface has one liquid contact angle in air to be about 90 degrees or higher claim 2 , and another liquid contact angle in air to be about 20 degrees or lower.10. The method of claim 2 , wherein the surface has one liquid contact angle in another liquid to be about 20 degrees or lower.11. The method of claim 2 , ...

Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces having improved stability

Methods and articles disclosed herein relate to liquid repellant surfaces having selective wetting and transport properties. An article having a repellant surface includes a substrate comprising surface features with re-entrant curvature and an immobilized layer of lubricating liquid wetting over the surface features. The surface features with re-entrant curvature can be designed to provide high repellency even after failure or removal of the immobilized layer of lubricating liquid under certain operating conditions.

SWEAT ABSORBING JERSEY

A sports jersey or other sports garment includes a shirt made of a non-sweat absorbing material. The shirt includes a sweat absorbing material located only on an inside upper portion of the jersey shirt. 1. A sports jersey , comprising:a jersey shirt made of a non-sweat absorbing material, the jersey shirt having a sweat absorbing material located only on an inside upper portion of the jersey shirt.2. The sports jersey of claim 1 , wherein the non-sweat absorbing material is nylon claim 1 , and the sweat absorbing material is at least one of cotton claim 1 , terry cloth claim 1 , bamboo claim 1 , and linen.3. The sports jersey of claim 1 , wherein the sports jersey shirt is a basketball sleeveless jersey shirt.4. A method of removing sweat from a person wearing a sports jersey shirt during an athletic event claim 1 , comprising the steps of:wearing the sports jersey shirt made of a non-sweat absorbing material, the sports jersey shirt having a sweat absorbing material located only on an inside upper portion of the sports jersey shirt;lifting-up the sports jersey shirt to expose the sweat absorbing material located only on the inside of the sports jersey shirt; andwiping sweat from the person's face onto the sweat absorbing material.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the non-sweat absorbing material is nylon claim 4 , and the sweat absorbing material is at least one of cotton claim 4 , terry cloth claim 4 , bamboo claim 4 , and linen.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the sports jersey shirt is a basketball sleeveless jersey shirt.7. A sports garment claim 4 , comprising:a shirt made of a non-sweat absorbing material, the shirt having a sweat absorbing material located only on an inside upper portion of the shirt.8. The sports garment of claim 7 , wherein the non-sweat absorbing material is nylon claim 7 , and the sweat absorbing material is at least one of cotton claim 7 , terry cloth claim 7 , bamboo claim 7 , and linen. This application claims priority under 35 U. ...

SYNTHESIS OF FUNCTIONAL FLUORINATED POLYHEDRAL OLIGOMERIC SILSESQUIOXANE ("F-POSS")

A method of forming a hydrophobic and oleophobic surface. The method including spin coating an F-POSS with 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1,2,2,-pentafluoropropane/1,3-dichloro-1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane onto an inert surface. The F-POSS has a structure: 2. The hydrophobic and oleophobic substrate surface of claim 1 , wherein Rrepresents{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '7', '3, '—CHCH(CF)CF.'}3. The hydrophobic and oleophobic substrate surface of claim 1 , wherein Ris selected from the group consisting of{'sub': 2', '7', '3', '2', '3', '2', '2', '3', '3', '2, '—(CH)CH, —(CH)OC(O)CH═CH, and —(CH)OC(O)C(CH)═CH.'}4. The hydrophobic and oleophobic substrate surface of claim 1 , wherein the first monovalent organic group claim 1 , the second monovalent organic group claim 1 , or both comprises at least three carbon atoms.5. The hydrophobic and oleophobic substrate surface of claim 1 , wherein Rrepresents a fluorinated alkyl group.6. The hydrophobic and oleophobic substrate surface of claim 1 , wherein each Ris separately selected from the group consisting of fluorotetradecyl claim 1 , fluorododecyl claim 1 , fluorodecyl claim 1 , fluorooctyl claim 1 , fluorohexyl claim 1 , and hexafluoro-i-butyl.8. The hydrophobic and oleophobic substrate surface of claim 7 , wherein each Ris separately selected from the group consisting of fluorotetradecyl claim 7 , fluorododecyl claim 7 , fluorodecyl claim 7 , fluorooctyl claim 7 , fluorohexyl claim 7 , and hexafluoro-i-butyl.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein each Ris separately selected from the group consisting of fluorotetradecyl claim 9 , fluorododecyl claim 9 , fluorodecyl claim 9 , fluorooctyl claim 9 , fluorohexyl claim 9 , and hexafluoro-i-butyl. Pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 1.78(a)(4), this application is a divisional of pending U.S. application Ser. No. 15/708,382 (filed Sep. 19, 2017), which was a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/990,973 (filed Jan. 8, 2016 and now U.S. Pat. No. 9,790,377), entitled SYNTHESIS OF FUNCTIONAL FLUORINATED ...

Fluorine-containing copolymer and surface modifier comprising the same as active ingredient

Disclosed is a fluorine-containing copolymer comprising a copolymer of a polyfluoroalkyl alcohol (meth)acrylic acid derivative represented by the general formula: C n F 2n+1 (CH 2 CF 2 ) a (CF 2 CF 2 ) b (CH 2 CH 2 ) c OCOCR═CH 2 wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, n is an integer of 1 to 6, a is an integer of 1 to 4, b is an integer of 1 to 3, and c is an integer of 1 to 3, and styrene or a derivative thereof; and also disclosed is a surface modifier comprising the fluorine-containing copolymer as an active ingredient. When the fluorine-containing copolymer is used as an active ingredient of a surface modifier, the heat resistance of the surface modifier can be further improved.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL REPELLENT MATERIALS

Methods and compositions disclosed herein relate to liquid repellant surfaces having selective wetting and transport properties. An article having a repellant surface includes a substrate comprising fabric material and a lubricant wetting and adhering to the fabric material to form a stabilized liquid overlayer, wherein the stabilized liquid overlayer covers the fabric material at a thickness sufficient to form a liquid upper surface above the fabric material, wherein the fabric material is chemically functionalized to enhance chemical affinity with the lubricant such that the lubricant is substantially immobilized on the fabric material to form a repellant surface. 1. An article having a repellant surface , the article comprising:{'sup': '2', 'a substrate comprising fabric material having a weave density that is greater than 100 threads/cm; and'}a lubricant wetting and adhering to the fabric material to form a stabilized liquid overlayer,wherein the stabilized liquid overlayer covers the fabric material at a thickness sufficient to form a liquid upper surface above the fabric material,wherein the fabric material is functionalized to enhance chemical affinity with the lubricant such that the lubricant is substantially immobilized over the fabric material to form a repellant surface.2. An article having a repellant inner surface , the article comprising:a container comprising an inner surface to contain a complex fluid;a complex fluid having a liquid and one or more other components within said container; andwherein said liquid wets and adheres to the inner surface to form a stabilized liquid overlayer,wherein the stabilized liquid overlayer covers the inner surface at a thickness sufficient to form a liquid surface on the inner surface,wherein the inner surface and the liquid have an affinity such that the liquid is substantially immobilized on the inner substrate to form a repellant surface, the repellant surface repelling other components within said complex fluid ...

REDUCED-PRESSURE CANISTERS HAVING HYDROPHOBIC PORES

A reduced-pressure canister includes a canister body having a fluid reservoir, an inlet for receiving fluids from a patient, and an integral hydrophobic filter formed within a side or top portion of the canister body. The integral hydrophobic filter has a plurality of pores in the canister body that are covered by a hydrophobic coating. Other canisters, methods, and systems are also presented. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method of manufacturing a reduced-pressure canister comprising:forming a canister body with a fluid reservoir and an inlet for receiving fluids from a patient; andforming a vent portion in the canister body, which in turn comprises the steps of: forming a plurality of pores in a boundary area of the canister body, and applying a hydrophobic coating over the plurality of pores.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the step of applying a hydrophobic coating over the plurality of pores comprises applying the hydrophobic coating in a plasma treatment process.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the step of applying a hydrophobic coating over the plurality of pores comprises applying a fluorocarbon coating.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the step of applying a hydrophobic coating over the plurality of pores comprises applying a heptadecafluorodecylacylate coating.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the step of forming a plurality of pores comprises forming a plurality of pores having a diameter of 0.5 to 1 micron.16. The method claim 11 , wherein the step of forming a canister body comprises providing a canister body formed from a PET polymer.17. The method of claim 11 , further comprising applying an anti-microbial coating over the plurality of pores in a plasma treatment process.18. The method of claim 11 , further comprising applying an anti-bacterial coating over the plurality of pores in a plasma treatment process.19. The method of claim 11 , wherein the step of applying a hydrophobic coating over the plurality of pores comprises applying a protease ...

LASER-BASED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SURFACE NANO-STRUCTURING (NHSN) PROCESS

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a surface modified metal piece comprising a first major surface, wherein at least one portion of the first major surface: comprises the reaction product of a surface modifier; has a random micro- and nanoscale structure; and has at least one of a water contact angle when exposed to water of at least about 120° and a spectral reflectance of less than about 25% within the visible spectrum. Other embodiments relate to processes and methods for making such a surface modified metal piece. 122.-. (canceled)23. A method of making a large-area nanostructured metal surface , the method comprising:{'sup': '2', 'treating at least a portion of a first major surface of a metal piece along a laser scan path of a laser at a laser scanning time of at least about 0.25 seconds/in, to obtain a treated metal surface along the laser scan path, the treated surface having random micro- and nanoscale structures along the laser scan path.'}24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the laser has a power intensity of greater than about 0.2 GW/cm.25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the laser power intensity is from 0.2 GW/cmto about 20 GW/cm.26. The method of claim 23 , the method further comprising:treating at least a portion of a first major surface of a metal piece in an aqueous medium.27. The method of claim 26 , the method further comprising:removing the treated metal surface from the aqueous medium and immersing the treated metal surface in a solution comprising a surface modifier, wherein the surface modifier reacts with the treated metal surface to obtain a modified metal surface.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein Ris a group having the formula C—F—(CH)-(organofunctional group) claim 28 , wherein the organofunctional group is 1H claim 28 , 2H claim 28 , 2H-perfluoralkyl; and n is an integer from 8 to 20.30. The method of claim 23 , wherein the modified metal surface has at least one of a water contact angle when exposed to water of at ...

BELLOWS FOR A PASSAGE BETWEEN TWO PIVOTALLY CONNECTED VEHICLES OR OF AN AIRCRAFT PASSENGER BRIDGE OR STAIRWAY

A bellows for a passage between two pivotally connected vehicles or an aircraft passenger bridge or stairway has bellows material with a coating. The material of the bellows has a protective layer printed on at least partially as a coating. 1. A method of manufacturing a bellows for a passage between two pivotally connected vehicles or an aircraft passenger bridge or stairway , the method comprising:providing a bellows material; andprinting a coating onto the bellows material so as to form a protective layer;whereby a bellows is manufactured.212. A method in accordance with claim , wherein the printing step comprises digitally printing the coating onto the bellow material.313. A method in accordance with claim , wherein the digital printing step comprises inkjet printing.412. A method in accordance with claim , further comprising:providing a plurality of bellows frames;arranged the bellows frames behind one another, with folds or corrugations of the bellows material being clampingly gripped by each bellows frame.512. A method in accordance with claim , wherein the step of providing the bellows material comprises providing a bellows material with at least one reinforcement material.616. A method in accordance with claim , wherein the reinforcement material has at least one elastomer coating. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/062,324, filed Oct. 24, 2013, which claims priority to German patent application No. DE 20 2012 010 192.7, filed Oct. 24, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein in their entirety.The invention relates both to a bellows for a passage between two pivotally connected vehicles and to a bellows of an aircraft passenger bridge or aircraft passenger stairway, wherein the bellows material has a coating.Bellows as a part of a passage are sufficiently known from the prior art; the bellows are configured, for example, as folding bellows or also as corrugated bellows. Folding bellows are configured in the ...