Patent classifications
B29C35/00
FLUOROELASTOMER COMPOSITION
The invention pertains to a fluoroelastomer composition comprising:—at least one fluoroelastomer [perfluoroelastomer (A)], said fluoroelastomer (A) comprising iodine and/or bromine atoms and having a backbone comprising:—recurring units derived from tetrafluoroethylene (TFE);—recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated monomer selected from the group consisting of:—perfluoroalkylvinylethers complying with formula CF.sub.2═CFOR.sub.f1 in which Rn is a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 perfluoroalkyl (monomers of this type being referred to, herein after, as PAVE), e.g. —CF.sub.3, —C.sub.2F.sub.5, —C.sub.3F.sub.7;—perfluoro-oxyalkylvinylethers complying with formula CF.sub.2=CFOX.sub.0, in which X.sub.0 can be (i) a C.sub.1-C.sub.12 perfluorooxyalkyl having one or more ether groups, e.g. —C.sub.2F.sub.5—O—CF.sub.3; or (ii) a group of formula —CF.sub.2OR.sub.f2 in which R.sub.f2 is a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 perfluoroalkyl, e.g. —CF.sub.3, —C.sub.2F.sub.5, —C.sub.3F.sub.7 (monomers of this type being referred to, herein after, as MOVE);—recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) in an amount of up to 30% by moles, with respect to the total moles of recurring units; and—optionally, recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated C.sub.3-C.sub.8 alpha-olefin, in an amount of up to 5% moles;—optionally, recurring units derived from at least one fluorine-free alpha-olefin, in an amount of up to 10% moles;—from 0.5 to 5 weight parts, per 100 parts by weight of said fluoroelastomer (A), of at least one polyunsaturated compound;—from 0.1 to 3 weight parts, per 100 parts by weight of said fluoroelastomer (A), of at least one organic peroxide;—from 0.1 to 3 weight parts, per 100 parts by weight of said fluoroelastomer (A), of at least one organic base [base (B)] selected from the group consisting of: (i) non-aromatic primary amines or amides complying with general formula (B1m) or (B1d): R.sub.bm—[C(0)].sub.t-NH.sub.2 (B1m) H.sub.2N—[C(O)].sub.t′—R.sub.dm—[C(O)].sub.t″—NH.sub.2 (B1d) wherein:—each of t, t′ and t″, equal to or different from each other and at each occurrence is zero or 1;—R.sub.bm is a monovalent hydrocarbon non-aromatic group having 12 to 30 carbon atoms;—R.sub.bm is a divalent hydrocarbon non-aromatic group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; and (ii) cycloaliphatic secondary or tertiary amines complying with general formula (B2m) or (B2d) wherein:—Cy represents a divalent aliphatic group comprising at least 4 carbon atoms, optionally comprising one or more than one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, and optionally comprising one or more catenary nitrogen atoms, forming a cycle
POLYMERIC PANE WITH EXTRUDED-ON SEALING PROFILE
A polymeric pane, having a polymeric main body with a first pane surface, a second pane surface, a peripheral pane edge, and a protective coating on the entire second pane surface and on at least part of the first pane surface. An extruded-on sealing profile is mounted on the side of the first pane surface via an adhesion promoter.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING COMPOSITE ARTICLES
A thermal system (20) for rapidly heating and cooling a mold surface (24) of a tool (26) comprises a heater-subsystem (40) in fluid communication with the tool (26). The heater-subsystem (40) comprises a heater (42), a tank (44), and a three-way valve (46). The tank (44) contains a mass of heated thermal fluid. The system (20) further comprises an exchanger-subsystem (49) in fluid communication with the heater-subsystem (40) and the tool (26). The exchanger-subsystem (49) comprises an exchanger (51) and a three-way valve (53). The system (20) further comprises a chiller-subsystem (48) in fluid communication with the exchanger-subsystem (49). The chiller-subsystem (48) comprises a chiller (50), a tank (52), and a three-way valve (54). The tank (52) contains a mass of cooled thermal fluid. A controller (56) can be used to control and/or instruct the subsystems (40,48,49). The system (20) and tool (26) can be used for forming a composite article (22), such as a carbon fiber composite (CFC) article (22). A method utilizing the system (20) is also provided.
POLYETHERAMINES BASED ON 1,3-DIALCOHOLS
This invention relates to polyetheramines based on 1,3-dialcohols, in particular to an etheramine mixture comprising at least 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the etheramine mixture, of an amine of Formula (I) and/or (II),
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wherein R.sub.1-R.sub.12 are independently selected from H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, or arylalkyl, wherein at least one of R.sub.1-R.sub.6 and at least one of R.sub.7-R.sub.12 is different from H, wherein A.sub.1-A.sub.9 are independently selected from linear or branched alkylenes having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein Z.sub.1-Z.sub.4 are independently selected OH, CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CH.sub.2NH.sub.2, NH.sub.2, NHR′ or NR′R″, wherein the degree of amination is <50%, wherein R′ and R″ are independently selected from alkylenes having 2-6 carbon atoms, and wherein the sum of x+y is in the range of from 2 to 200, wherein x≧1 and y≧1; and x.sub.1+y.sub.1 is in the range of from 2 to 200.
METHOD FOR FAST BUILDING THREE-DIMENSION POLYMER STRUCTURES BASED ON DIGITAL LIGHT PATTERNING
The present disclosure concerns a digital fabricating method for constructing 3D structures, comprising the following steps: (a) precursor consist of monomers and photo-initiator is introduced into reaction cell; (b) exposing the precursor to the DLP projector for several times to gain an inhomogeneous sheet; (c) swelling the sheet in solvent to gain 3D structure. The disclosure provides a simple and easy way to produce precise 3D structure.
Dental implant replica for a dental model manufactured with 3D additive technology
The present invention of a digital dental implant replica for a dental model manufactured with 3D additive technology and a system relates to a digital dental implant replica to simulate the position of the dental implant in a dental model which has been produced by means of 3D printing processes or CAD/CAM systems, providing greater precision and maneuverability with respect to analog systems in the orientation of the implant in the dental model due to a simple retention system which is easy to use and detachable.
Temperature regulation apparatus and method
A machine for a temperature regulation arrangement that includes a closed area within the machine leading a temperature regulating chamber positioned adjacent a heat source, in which there are a number of liquid collectors arranged so that each has a feed take off that provides a elevated passage way from one liquid collector to the next.
Apparatus for co-curing composite skins and stiffeners in an autoclave
A composite skin and composite stiffeners are co-cured in an autoclave. Uncured stiffeners are placed in channels of a tool, and an uncured skin is placed on the tool contacting the stiffeners. The vacuum bag is sealed over the tool. Bladders placed in the stiffeners are exposed to autoclave pressure through a manifold system employing vent tubes that pass through the vacuum bag along a side of the tool.
Device for processing photo-polymerizable material for layer-by-layer generation of a shaped body
A device for processing of highly viscous photopolymerizable material for layer-by-layer generation of a shaped body comprises a vat including a bottom which is at least in certain areas thereof transparent, a build platform, an exposure unit for exposing a material layer formed between the lower side of the build platform and the vat bottom in a locally selective manner, a control unit in order to adapt the relative position of the build platform to the vat bottom after each exposure step for a layer, in order to successively build up the shaped body in the desired shape, and a moveably guided doctor blade arrangement including a drive unit for moving the doctor blade arrangement back and forth underneath the build platform. The doctor blade arrangement comprises two doctor blades spaced apart in movement direction, which doctor blades are moveable at a constant distance to the vat bottom along the bottom. The vat includes vat end walls such that the doctor blade leading in movement direction in each case moves towards one of the vat end walls. Between the two doctor blades a chamber is formed which is open at its lower side, wherein walls of the chamber include at least one opening extending through the wall in movement direction for forming an overflow channel, so that material piling up between the leading doctor blade and the facing vat end wall is pressed through they at least overflow channel into the chamber.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CONTAINER, CELL CULTURE VESSEL, METHOD FOR CULTURING CELLS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING CELL CULTURE VESSEL, AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CELL CULTURE VESSEL
[Object]
To provide a vessel suitable for efficient culture and differentiation induction or the like of cells in the same vessel while reducing any contamination risk, and also to provide a cell culture vessel capable of ensuring provision of a flat culture surface over a wide range.
[Solving Means]
A vessel manufacturing method includes placing a bag-shaped, film-based vessel on a placement stage with concave portions formed on the stage, introducing fluid into the vessel placed on the stage, and pressing the vessel which is placed on the stage, by a pressing member while heating at least one of the stage and the pressing member. Meanwhile, a cell culture vessel includes a first vessel wall as a bottom wall and a second vessel wall. The first vessel wall is formed of a flat film having gas permeability. The second vessel wall is disposed in contact with a peripheral edge portion of the first vessel wall, and has a bulge shape protruding relative to the first vessel wall. The first vessel wall is flat at its section other than a region where the first vessel wall is in contact with at least a charge/discharge port.