Abstract:
The present invention relates to various polymer compounds and/or formulations and to methods for the synthesis of same. In one embodiment, the present invention is related to polymer compounds and/or formulations that enable one to more easily remove sticky articles ( e.g. , chewing gum) from various surfaces.
Abstract:
An environmentally friendly laminate structure that provides improved print properties, wherein the laminate structure comprises a print film and an overlaminate film. The print film includes a print layer and a support layer. In one embodiment the print film further comprises an adhesive layer. In another embodiment the print film even further comprises a release liner. The print layer comprises a polymeric material and a silicone additive. The overlaminate material comprises a polymeric material. The overlaminate material may further comprise a functional material.
Abstract:
A surface treatment for a protective plastic film and/or laminate is disclosed Suitably, the surface treatment includes coating a major surface of the plastic film or laminate with a curable coating formulation wherein the one or more of the coating ingred ents are diffused or migrated at least partially into the plastic film or plastic laminate The migration of coating ingredients creates a gradual transition layer from the plastic film to the coating layer and leads to unique properties Optionally, the surface treated plastic film is laminated to a release liner coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) to forr the aforementioned laminate
Abstract:
The current invention utilizes an extrusion coating method as a key step in a series of multilayer construction processes to make a laminate for graphic application. The extrusion coated layer performs as a strengthening layer to provide mechanical properties for the construction, while an ink receptive coating layer delivers high quality printability performance. High gloss can be achieved through the use of a PET carrier.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an electrically switchable laminate construction for applications including smart windows, and other uses and applications in which light management is desired. The electro-optical laminate construction has scattering and transparent modes of operation for dynamically controlling electromagnetic radiation flow.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a self adhesive ink jet printable polymer film. The film comprises a polymeric resin and a low surface energy additive that is in a substantially free form. The polymeric resin can be PVC, and the low surface energy additive can be silicone. The film comprising the low surface energy additive exhibits high print resolution and substantially uniform printing quality even after the print surface of the film has been in contact with a back surface of a release liner comprising residual silicone.
Abstract:
A pressure sensitive adhesive composition and laminate and having superior adhesive and damping properties is provided. The adhesive laminate includes an acrylic damping composition comprising a graft copolymer having an acrylic backbone and macromonomer side chains.
Abstract:
Various systems, methods and materials are disclosed that enable efficient delivery of an agent into an adhesively adhered article, in which the agent elicits a desired outcome, on demand. This strategy, though general in scope, is also more specifically described with regard to enabling painless or atraumatic removal of products adhering to mammalian tissues such as skin and hair by suitably exploiting the ingress of an appropriate agent or like fluid. Other techniques and articles that aid in the handling or removal of such adhesive products are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A composition that is configured for use in creating a film. The composition includes a vinyl acetate containing polymer, such as a vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer, fire retardant additives and at least one additive that is a pigment, a surfactant, a dispersant, a wetting agent, a defoamer, a coupling agent, a solvent, a UV absorber, a fire retardant, or a light stabilizer.
Abstract:
Various fastening tape constructions are described. The fastening tapes are useful in the manufacture of disposable articles, and particularly disposable diapers. The fastening tape generally includes a backing film, and at least one of an activatable adhesive, a dry adhesive, a linerless adhesive, and/or a non-tacky adhesive. Also described are fastening tapes that include landing zone carrier films and/or target tapes.