An object of the present invention is to provide recording paper and label paper with excellent waterproof properties, reduced curling from heat when used as recording paper in a heat-fixing type electrophotographic printer, a heat-fixing type electrophotographic copier or a direct heat-sensitive printer, excellent paper delivery properties, and capable of providing continuous printing of multiple...

A microfluidic delivery system substrate is coated with ultra-nanocrystalline diamond (UNCD) or with a thin ceramic film, such as alumina or zirconia, that is applied by ion-beam assisted deposition; assuring that the device is impermeably sealed, to prevent the substrate from being dissolved by hostile environments and to protect the molecules from premature release or undesired reaction with hos...

Closed-cell and/or open-cell cellular perfluoroelastomeric materials are described which may be adapted for use in sealing members and laminates which improve low temperature elastomeric properties of perfluoroelastomeric materials. A variety of unique medical devices based on cellular and solid perfluoroelastomers are also described. The closed-cell cellular perfluoroelastomers are formed by comb...

Compositions of expandable vinylaromatic polymers which contain a polymer, of at least one vinylaromatic monomer, having an average molecular weight Mw ranging from 50,000 to 170,000, which comprise: a) 0-50% by weight of a copolymer obtained by polymerizing one or more vinylaromatic monomers and 0.1-15% by weight of an alpha-alkylstyrene; b) 0-10% by weight of a compatible polymer having a crysta...

Compositions of expandable vinylaromatic polymers which contain a polymer, of at least one vinylaromatic monomer, having an average molecular weight Mw ranging from 50,000 to 170,000, which comprise: a) 0-50% by weight of a copolymer obtained by polymerizing one or more vinylaromatic monomers and 0.1-15% by weight of an alpha-alkylstyrene; b) 0-10% by weight of a compatible polymer having a crysta...

Aerogels (I) are based on polymers obtained by polymerisation of halogen-substituted aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon monomer(s) (II) with at least two ethylenic functions. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) aerogels (I) based on copolymers of (II) and other comonomers (III); and (2) method for the production of (I), involving formation of a gel by polymerisation of (II)...

The present invention relates to a method for improving the abrasion resistance of a spun-bonded nonwoven without substantially adversely affecting its hand or drape characteristics, by incorporating low melt binder fibers into the web during the laydown phase of the spun-bonded nonwoven production process. More specifically, improved abrasion resistance is achieved by intimately blending continuo...

A computer system for use in reducing overall pipeline inventory within a distribution network that includes a central warehouse that is: (1) adjacent a transportation hub; and (2) configured to store sufficient component parts to provide a regular stream of parts to each of a plurality of manufacturing facilities. The computer system is preferably configured for coordinating the transportation of...

A computer system for use in reducing overall pipeline inventory within a distribution network that includes a central warehouse that is: (1) adjacent a transportation hub; and (2) configured to store sufficient component parts to provide a regular stream of parts to each of a plurality of manufacturing facilities. The computer system is preferably configured for coordinating the transportation of...

The present invention relates to a method of forming a capacitor of a semiconductor device, which specially treats the surface of a charge storage electrode of the lower in order to improve the poor stepcoverage of the Ta2O5 film deposited by the PECVD method in the capacitor using the Ta2O5 film having a specific dielectric constant as the dielectric film, prevents the leakage current from genera...

A chip inductor has electrode layers, insulating layers disposed on the electrode layers, and an uppermost insulating layer all disposed on a ceramic board. An inorganic pigment such as a Co oxide or an Al oxide is added to the insulating layer at a concentration of from about 2% to about 20% by weight. Break grooves are formed in the form of a lattice on the insulating layer by a laser beam irrad...

In a semiconductor storage device in a stack structure wherein a capacitor section having an upper electrode, a dielectric layer, and a lower electrode is connected with a transistor section by a plug, the lower electrode is formed in contact with the plug. The lower electrode is formed of at least an oxide of a platinum-rhodium alloy. In addition to the oxide of a platinum-rhodium alloy, platinum...

The present invention provides an improved ferroelectric capacitor used in a memory device by providing reliable electrical interconnection between a lower electrode of the capacitor and an active region of transistor, and to provide a method for fabricating the same. A semiconductor capacitor according to the present invention comprises: a first conducting film filling an opening which is formed ...

An apparatus for reading radiation from human skin and processing it for diagnostic purposes comprises reading means ( 10 ), for reading a main radiation ( 100 ) from an individual's skin, and a dispersive element ( 20 ), for separating the main radiation ( 100 ) into a plurality of portions ( 110 ) with different wavelengths. The apparatus ( 1 ) also has a transducer block ( 30 ), for receiving t...

An MIM capacitor with low leakage and high capacitance is disclosed. A layer of titanium nitride (TiN) or boron-doped titanium nitride (TiBN) material is formed as a lower electrode over an optional capacitance layer of hemispherical grained polysilicon (HSG). Prior to the dielectric formation, the first layer may be optionally subjected to a nitridization or oxidation process. A dielectric layer ...

In a wheelchair, a rear wheel part with a pair of rear wheels is assembled to the rear side of a frame in detachable state. The frame is constituted in foldable state. The rear wheel part and the rear side of the frame are provided with a locking member and a receiving member which can be coupled with each other and are arranged corresponding to these. The receiving member is provided with a conca...

The invention relates to a window requiring electrical power, including at least two current-collecting strips, these themselves being electrically connected to a connection element, characterised in that the connection element includes two parts, one part fixed to the window and in electrical contact with the current-collecting strip. This part consists of a fastener for fixing it and of a termin...

A találmány tárgya egy polimer hordozó a dagolási formája oldószeresközegben lejátszódó szerves kémiai szintézisekhez, mely adagolásiforma lényegében azonos tömegű és összetételű préselt tabletta, aholaz egyes tablettákban azonos tömegű funkciós csoportoka tartalmazópolimergyöngy van, mely polimer a megvalósítandó szintézisoldószerében oldhatatlan, de a tabletták az említett oldószerben apolimergy...

A találmány tárgyát polimer micellákat tartalmazó készítményekképezik. A készítményeket az jellemezi, hogy egy hidrofil héjjalkörülvett, poli(N-vinil-2-pirrolidon)-ból álló hidrofób magottartalmaznak. A találmány szerinti készítmények terápiás ágensek,például rákellenes gyógyszerek szállítására, illetve célbajuttatásárahasználhatók. Ó; Novel polymeric micelles which are used to deliver therapeutic...

A találmány tárgya kompozit anyag, ami keményfém- vagycermethordozótestből áll, amely legalább egy gyémántréteggel vanbevonva. A találmány szerinti kompozit anyagnál, a keményfém- vagycermethordozótest C-tartalma, a maximálisan lehetséges tartalom 89%-aés 99%-a, előnyös módon 94%-a és 99%-a közötti értéket tesz ki,amelynél még nem lép fel C-porozitás, vagy keményfém-hordozótestnélCo-kötéssel, a má...