In some implementations, an optical interference filter includes a substrate; and a set of layers that are disposed on the substrate. The set of layers includes a first subset of layers, wherein the first subset of layers comprises an aluminum nitride (AlN) material; and a second subset of layers, wherein the second subset of layers comprises a hydrogenated silicon (Si:H) material.

There is provided a skin foam-in-place foamed article comprising a pad (15) and a bag-like outer material (20) covering the pad (15). The outer material (20) has a top layer (21) and a liner layer (22) made of a foamed resin. The liner layer (22) has a closed cell structure. A pad-side skin layer (27a) having a density higher than that of a bulk layer (26) is provided on the liner layer (22), on a side of the pad (15). A corona treatment is applied to the pad-side skin layer (27a).

A non-wicking underlayment board and methods for forming the same. The non-wicking underlayment board includes a foam core formed of closed cell foam with reinforcement layers encapsulated within the foam core. Outer facings formed of mineral coated nonwoven fibers are positioned on opposite faces of the non-wicking underlayment panel. The non-wicking underlayment board is useful for efficient and cost effective installation of barriers and surfaces in water-resistant and waterproof environments.

A fire insulation precursor material formed of cement, in an amount of between 10-30% w/w; and an aluminium or magnesium hydroxide, huntite or hydromagnesite in an amount of between 60-90% w/w/. A fire insulation material is provided including the previously mentioned precursor material. Further described are methods of forming a fire insulation material and applications for such material in sheaths, duct coatings, cable trays and other elongate components.

Provided is an entry sheet for drilling that, compared with a conventional entry sheet for drilling, has better hole position accuracy, can suppress drill bit breakage, and exhibits less processing chips wrapping around the drill bit. This entry sheet for drilling includes a metallic support foil and a layer comprising a resin composition that is formed on at least one surface of the metallic support foil, wherein the resin composition contains a cellulose derivative (A) and a water-soluble resin (B), the cellulose derivative (A) includes a hydroxyalkyl cellulose and/or a carboxyalkyl cellulose having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 350,000, and based on 100 parts by mass of the resin composition, the content of the cellulose derivative (A) is 5 to 40 parts by mass and the content of the water-soluble resin (B) is 60 to 95 parts by mass.

There is provided a flexible substrate having excellent flexibility and gas barrier properties. A flexible substrate 100 according to the present invention includes: a base material 20 including an inorganic glass 10 and resin layers 11 and 11′ placed on both sides of the inorganic glass 10; and an inorganic thin film 12 placed on a side of one of the resin layers where the inorganic glass is not placed, wherein the inorganic thin film 12 is formed on at least a peripheral edge of one surface of the base material.

Disclosed is a titanium or titanium alloy plate rolled in one direction, wherein a lubricating film is coated on the surface and the coefficient of sliding friction of the lubricating film-coated surface is controlled to less than 0.15. The elongation (L-El) of the titanium or titanium alloy plate in the rolling direction and the r value (T-r) in the direction perpendicular to the rolling direction have the following relation (1).
(T-r)/(L-El)≧0.07  (1)

A roll (10) of glass ribbon (20), having a thickness of 0.3 mm or less, wherein a thickness compliant material interlayer (40) is wound together with the glass ribbon. The characteristics of the interlayer are chosen to form the roll with minimal lateral offset (9). For example, the static coefficient of friction between the interlayer and the glass ribbon may be greater than or equal to 3.0 (as measured with a vertical force of 0.5 N). Other characteristics may include the width, thickness, and compliance, of the interlayer. There is also disclosed a method of rolling a glass ribbon wherein the roll winding parameters, for example web tension and pressure between the layers of the roll, are chosen to minimize the lateral offset.

Provided are a filling film and a method of manufacturing an organic light-emitting display apparatus by using the filling film. The filling film includes a filling material, a first releasing film attached to a surface of the filling film, a second releasing film attached to another surface of the filling film, and a supporting layer attached to the second releasing film. The bonding force between the second releasing film and the supporting layer is greater than the bonding force between the filling material and the second releasing film.

A double-sided adhesive tape includes a substrate, and a thermosetting resin layer laminated on both sides of the substrate. The thermosetting resin layer contains a rubber-modified epoxy resin and a latent curing agent. The thermosetting resin layer has a flowtester viscosity at 40° C. and under a load of 20 Kg of 1000 Pa.Math.s or more and 7000 Pa.Math.s or less.