Abstract:
The present invention provides highly oriented multilayer films. They are produced by coextruding or laminating films having at least one layer of a fluoropolymer, at least one layer of a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer and an intermediate adhesive layer of a polyolefin having at least one functional moiety of an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof. With this structure the polyolefin layer allows the fluoropolymer layer to be stretched up to ten times its original length. Such a high orientation ratio for the fluoropolymer film increases the mechanical strength, toughness, and water vapor barrier properties of the film while using a thinner gauge fluoropolymer film. Coextrusion processing can be done at higher temperatures, i.e. in the range of from at about 280 DEG C to about 400 DEG C. These temperatures allow films to be produced in the absence of polymer degradation and film melt fracture.
Abstract:
A magnetometer is integrated with a miniature vibrating beam accelerometer fabricated out of silicon on a common substrate. Dual pendulum-DETF force sensing accelerometers have integrated conductor coils on the pendulums that circulate alternating current to cause an additional pendulum motion also sensed by the DETF transducers for sensing local earth magnetic field. The integrated magnetic and acceleration sensing is used for each of three reference axes in a triaxial inclinometer magnetometer for borehole drill steering and surveying.
Abstract:
Coextruded films having a one inner core layer of polyamide homopolymer or copolymer, and an outer layer on each side of the polyamide core of a blend of a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer and an adhesive composition which comprises a polyolefin having at least one functional moiety of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or anhydride thereof. The coextruded films are typically prepared by a blown film technique. Such structures are suitable for use as release and barrier films for sheet molding and other reinforced plastic applications.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for separating dichlorodifluoromethane from difluoromethane. More specifically, a process is provided for separating dichlorodifluoromethane and difluoromethane using azeotropic distillation.
Abstract:
An improved ion exchange process for purifying and/or concentrating hydroxylamine from an aqueous solution comprising hydroxylammonium ion and counter anions wherein ion exchange process conditions including effluent pH, effluent conductivity, and ion exchange bed height can be monitored and used to identify when to switch from an ion exchange step feed to a water wash feed, and to switch from a desorbent step to a water rinse step.
Abstract:
An aircraft guidance system uses radar imaging to verify airport and runway location and provide navigation updates. The system is applicable to flight operations in low visibility conditions.
Abstract:
A nickel-chromium-based brazing alloy has a composition consisting essentially of about 9.5 to about 16.5 atom percent chromium, 0 to about 5 atom percent iron, about 10 to about 15 atom percent silicon, about 6 to less than 7 atom percent boron, and 0 to about 5 atom percent molybdenum, the balance being essentially nickel and incidental impurities. The alloy is especially suited for use as a brazing filler metal for joining stainless steel and/or superalloy at temperatures above 1100 degree(s) C. Such a filler metal has a thickness ranging from about 65 to 100 micrometers and a width ranging from 100 to 250 millimeters and more. Honeycomb structures and thin corrugated fin/plate structures particularly suited for use in manufacture of plate-type heat exchangers formed at least in part from stainless steels and/or superalloys are brazed using a unique process. The process is characterized by a long holding time at brazing temperature, and combines brazing and diffusion annealing in one technological step. Brazements produced by the process exhibit complete disappearance of central eutectic line and britlle intermetallic compounds from the joint microstructure. The brazements further exhibit joint ductility, as well as high strength and fatigue and corrosion resistance.
Abstract:
A new method of forming circuit lines on a substrate by applying conductive metal(s) using copper foil as a carrier. The copper foil is etched away, leaving the conductive metals embedded in the surface of the substrate. A photoresist is used to expose trenches which define the desired circuit and copper is applied onto the exposed conductive metals. The method is particularly suited to manufacturing the outer layers of multi-layer circuit boards.
Abstract:
The light output of a back-coupled illumination system is improved by recycling reflected and misdirected light rays. A reflector (150) at the light source (112) and an array of microprisms (122) having reflective elements (160) therebetween efficiently redirect errant light rays to increase the total available light output and improve efficiency. Both specular and diffuse reflective materials may be used in combination to enhance light output.