A laminated pane, includes, in this order, an outer pane, an intermediate layer, a functional element with electrically controllable optical properties that is selected from among a PDLC functional element, a PNLC functional element, or an SPD functional element, an intermediate layer, a holographic display element, an intermediate layer, and an inner pane.

Described herein is a multilayered article and methods of making and using such articles. The multilayered article comprises: .Math. (a) a microsphere layer comprising a plurality of microspheres (11) disposed in a monolayer; .Math. (b) a bead bonding layer (12) comprising a first major surface and a second opposing major surface wherein the plurality of microspheres is at least partially embedded in the first major surface of the bead bonding layer, and wherein the bead bonding layer comprises a thermoset polyurethane, and wherein the thermoset polyurethane is derived from one or more liquid polyols; and .Math. (c) an elastomeric layer (14) disposed on the second opposing major surface of the bead bonding layer.

An anti-fouling silicone composite sheet includes a substrate layer, and a silicone adhesive layer stacked on one surface of the substrate layer, and has a hardness of 5 or less measured with an Asker C hardness tester and an adhesive force of 5 N/25 mm or more with respect to a mortar test piece, in which a surface of the substrate layer which is located on a side opposite to the surface where the silicone adhesive layer is stacked is a surface anti-fouling-treated with a silicone hard coating agent containing a fluorine-containing silicone compound. An anti-fouling silicone composite sheet is capable of exhibiting anti-fouling performance and washability stably for a long period, easily attachable to an adherend, and followable even to cracking and shifting on the application surface; and a method for preventing graffiti by using the anti-fouling silicone composite sheet.

Disclosed embodiments include mat assemblies and methods of fabricating a mat assembly. In an illustrative embodiment given by way of non-limiting example, a mat assembly includes a first mat defining first openings therein and a mesh member having a size and shape configured to underlie the first openings.

Multilayer polymer sheets are provided, as well as related methods, systems, and appliances.

Compositions-of-matter comprising a matrix made of one or more, preferably two or more elastic layers and one or more viscoelastic layer are disclosed. The compositions-of-matter are characterized by high water-impermeability and optionally by self-recovery. Processes of preparing the compositions-of-matter and uses thereof as tissue substitutes or for repairing damaged tissues are also disclosed.

The invention provides a polyolefin-based resin film formed from a polypropylene-based resin composition, the polyolefin-based resin film containing: in 100 parts by weight of a polypropylene-based resin composition, 40 to 97 parts by weight of a propylene-ethylene block copolymer; 0 to 50 parts by weight of a propylene-α olefin random copolymer or a propylene homopolymer; and 3 to 10 parts by weight of at least one type of an elastomer selected from the group consisting of an ethylene-propylene copolymer elastomer, a propylene-butene copolymer elastomer, and an ethylene-butene copolymer elastomer, wherein a heat shrinkage ratio in a longitudinal direction is not lower than 1% and not higher than 9%, and an x-axis orientation coefficient ΔNx calculated from a refractive index is not less than 0.0150 and not larger than 0.0250. The invention also provides a laminated body containing the polyolefin-based resin film, as well as a packaging body formed therefrom.

The invention relates to a glass including, as represented by mol % based on elements: 8-25% of P; 8-40% of Sn; 20-80% of O; and 1-50% of F, in which the glass has a glass transition temperature Tg of 300° C. or lower, and the glass gives an infrared absorption spectrum satisfying A3240/A3100 of 0.6-1.2, where the A3100 is an absorbance per 1-mm thickness at a wavenumber of 3,100 cm.sup.−1 and the A3240 is an absorbance per 1-mm thickness at a wavenumber of 3,240 cm.sup.−1.

An awning assembly having an awning connection system for coupling an awning canopy to a support structure and providing a cover to the awning canopy when the awning assembly is in a closed position. The awning connection system comprises a unitary film segment having a distal end connected to the awning canopy and a proximal end for securing to the support structure. The unitary film segment further comprises an attached region for coupling the unitary film segment to the awning canopy.

A decorative decal for altering the aesthetics of a barbeque grill, with the decal comprising a flexible and heat resistant substrate having a visually discernible aesthetic element on its first surface and an adhesive on its second surface, with the adhesive suitable for attaching the substrate to the outer surface of the barbeque grill; and a method of use of the decal.