A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels preferably comprising the following steps: (C) feeding of a workpiece (1.0), which is coated with at least a first lacquer layer (1.4) to a digital printing station; (D) provision of digital control data for the digital printing station; (E) digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (1.4) on the workpiece (1.0) with an at least partially transparent lacquer in order to apply a second lacquer layer (1.5) on the first lacquer layer (1.4), wherein after curing the second lacquer layer (1.5) has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer (1.4).

Further disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out this method.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a porous polymer film having a controlled pore depth, and a porous polymer film prepared thereby. A method for preparing a porous polymer film according to the present invention allows the pore depth of a porous film to be controlled simply and at a low cost, and thus allows adjustment of the light reflectance of the prepared film. A large-area film can be prepared by means of a simple method and thus can be applied to various industry fields. Films having different reflectance can be prepared and thus can be applied as low-reflection and high-reflection films for solar cells, and also as a low-reflection or high-reflection thin polymer film in the construction field or material and equipment field.

A method for applying a waterproof coating to a transducer component includes the steps of cleaning and promoting bonding on the transducer component by immersing the component in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, deionized water, and siline. The component is then air dried and rinsed in pure isopropyl alcohol. After drying, the component is vacuum baked and subjected to a vacuum for twelve hours. A parylene coating is provided to the component surface. The parylene coating is abraded, and the surface is rinsed with pure isopropyl alcohol. After drying, polyurethane is provided on the abraded parylene surface. The polyurethane is cured to form a waterproof coating on the transducer component. In further embodiments, a second parylene coating can be provided outside the polyurethane.

A slow release fertilizer composition includes particles of a nitrogen fertilizer coated with at least one layer having at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), the at least one layer having an average thickness between 1 μm and 200 μm. The relative production process is also described. The slow release fertilizer composition provides for the use of biodegradable and biocompatible materials that allow a slow release of the fertilizer in the culture medium, according to the current regulations, without causing the accumulation of products which are harmful for the environment.

Disclosed is a degradable film (1) in which a barrier layer (3) is disposed on a surface of a water-soluble polymer layer (2). The water-soluble polymer layer (2) is made of a water-soluble polymer such as polyvinyl alcohol or polyvinyl pyrrolidone. The barrier layer (3) is made of silicon oxide or silicon oxynitride. The barrier layer (3) is formed on the water-soluble polymer layer (2) by a CVD process with the supply of a raw material gas containing a precursor of a substance that forms the barrier layer (3), an ozone gas with an oxygen concentration of 20 vol % or higher and an unsaturated hydrocarbon gas to the water-soluble polymer layer (2).

A modular apparatus for coating glass articles with a chemical compound includes a coating hood section (10a) including a series of interconnected walls (12) defining an interior chamber (18, 20a, 20b) having an inlet (32) and an outlet (44), a blower (24) positioned at least partially in the interior chamber (18, 20a, 20b) to carry air from the inlet (32) towards the outlet (44); and a connector (50) for connecting the coating hood section (10a) to an identical coating hood section (10b). The connector (50) for connecting being defined on at least one of the interconnected walls (12) of the coating hood section (10a).

A substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate processing unit, a partition wall, a first gas supply, and a second gas supply. The substrate processing unit performs a liquid processing on a substrate. The partition wall separates a first space defined from a carry-in/out port through which the substrate is loaded to the substrate processing unit, and a second space other than the first space. The first gas supply is connected to the partition wall, and supplies an atmosphere adjusting gas to the first space. The second gas supply is connected to a place different from the first gas supply in the partition wall, and supplies an atmosphere adjusting gas to the first space.

An apparatus and a method for coating substrates with washcoats in which a substrate (10) is engaged with a headset (6) of a substrate coating apparatus (1) below a washcoat showerhead (5) are disclosed. The washcoat is discharged from the washcoat showerhead (5) onto an upper surface (12) of the substrate under control of a valve assembly (4) before being drawn through the substrate by use of a vacuum generator (7). The valve assembly (4) comprises an outlet valve movable between a closed state and an open state. The valve assembly (4) creates a pressure drop within an interior of the washcoat showerhead (5) when the outlet valve moves from its open state to its closed state.

A disclosed digital media device operational at user premises to receive media signals from a media source for presentation via endpoint devices such as a television display. The digital media device can include gateway and digital media management functionality and can be referred to as a gateway and digital media device. The device offers application services obtained over a wide area network and a user premises network. The digital media device may form a composite signal from the media signal and application service information, for example, for a composite audio and/or video signal for television type presentation to the user. The digital media device may receive a selection signal based on the presentation, for transmission to the application service provider device or to the media source. The media device also offers a GUI presenting a moveable arrangement of icons for selectively accessing application services.

A disclosed digital media device operational at user premises to receive media signals from a media source for presentation via endpoint devices such as a television display. The digital media device can include gateway and digital media management functionality and can be referred to as a gateway and digital media device. The device offers application services obtained over a wide area network and a user premises network. The digital media device may form a composite signal from the media signal and application service information, for example, for a composite audio and/or video signal for television type presentation to the user. The digital media device may receive a selection signal based on the presentation, for transmission to the application service provider device or to the media source. The media device also offers a GUI presenting a moveable arrangement of icons for selectively accessing application services.