Abstract:
Diagnostic devices including a first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate, a second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate opposite the first (co)polymeric substrate and an elongate substantially planar porous substrate positioned between the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate such that the first and the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrates together substantially surround and encapsulate the porous substrate. An optional compressible layer is preferably positioned between at least one of the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the porous substrate and/or the second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the porous substrate. The diagnostic devices are suitable for qualitative or quantitative analysis of a sample fluid. Methods of making the diagnostic devices also are described.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatuses and systems for printing an ink pattern on a moving web via die cutting are provided. A die roll including an inked pattern of die blades contacts a substrate to cut or cleave the substrate surface. While the die blades withdraw from the substrate, at least some of the ink transfers from the die blades to the cut substrate to form an ink pattern.
Abstract:
An exposed-lens retroreflective article including a binder layer and a plurality of retroreflective elements. Each retroreflective element includes a transparent microsphere partially embedded in the binder layer. At least some of the retroreflective elements comprise at least one color layer comprising a bi-layer structure.
Abstract:
A composite article includes a conductive layer with nanowires on at least a portion of a flexible substrate, wherein the conductive layer has a conductive surface. A patterned layer of a low surface energy material is on a first region of the conductive surface. An overcoat layer free of conductive particulates is on a first portion of a second region of the conductive surface unoccupied by the patterned layer. A via is in a second portion of the second region of the conductive surface between an edge of the patterned layer of the low surface energy material and the overcoat layer. A conductive material is in the via to provide an electrical connection to the conductive surface.
Abstract:
An electronic assembly includes a substrate having in a first zone a low contrast first conductive pattern; a high contrast fiducial mark in a second zone of the substrate different from the first zone, wherein the fiducial mark and the first conductive pattern are in registration; and a second conductive pattern aligned with the first conductive pattern.
Abstract:
Variable index light extraction layers that contain a first region with a first material and a second region including a second material are described, where the first region has a lower effective index of refraction than the second region. Optical films and stacks may use the variable index light extraction layers in front lit or back lit display devices and luminaires.
Abstract:
This application describes a back- lit transmissive display including a transmissive display ( 620 ) and a variable index light extraction layer ( 640 ) optically coupled to a lightguide ( 630 ). The variable index light extraction layer has first regions ( 140 ) of nanovoided polymeric material and second regions ( 130 ) of the nanovoided polymeric material and an additional material. The first and second regions are disposed such that for light being transported at a supercritical angle in the lightguide, the variable index light extraction layer selectively extracts the light in a predetermined way based on the geometric arrangement of the first and second regions. The transmissive display may be a transmissive display panel or a polymeric film such as a graphic.
Abstract:
Diagnostic devices including a first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate, a second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate opposite the first metallic or (co)polymeric substrate, and a multilayer stack of a porous substrate positioned between the first and second metallic or (co)polymeric substrates, the multilayer stack including a multiplicity of substantially planar stacked panels of the porous substrate or a folded elongate sheet of the substrate. A multiplicity of ultrasonically-bonded regions are formed around at least a portion of the perimeter of the multilayer stack such that the first and second metallic or (co)polymeric substrates together substantially surround and encapsulate the multilayer stack. An optional compressible layer is preferably positioned between at least one of the first and second metallic or (co)polymeric substrate and the multilayer stack. The diagnostic devices are suitable for qualitative or quantitative analysis of a sample fluid. Methods of making the diagnostic devices also are described.
Abstract:
Materials and methods useful in forming nano-scale features on substrates, and articles such as optical films incorporating such nano-scale patterned substrates.
Abstract:
The disclosed patterned wavelength-selective material and process for making the patterned wavelength-selective material uses selectively located barriers to the adhesive regions. A structurally weak wavelength-selective material includes portions that contact the adhesive regions and break to remain in contact with the adhesive. The wavelength-selective material does not contact the adhesive regions covered by the barrier and is removed leaving a wavelength-selective film in a pattern at the adhesive regions.