Abstract:
A catheter balloon formed of a polymeric material such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) bonded to a second layer formed of a low tensile set polymer and/or impregnated with a low tensile set polymer. In a presently preferred embodiment, the low tensile set polymer is a silicone-polyurethane copolymer elastomer or a diene polymer elastomer. The low tensile set polymer has high strength, low modulus, high elongation, and low tensile set. The diene or silicone-polyurethane has a low tensile set, which facilitates deflation of the balloon to a low profile deflated configuration. One aspect of the invention provides improved attachment of the diene to the ePTFE. In one embodiment, the second layer is formed of a diene mixed with a bonding promoter such as a vulcanizing agent which is covalently bonded to the diene.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a new and useful nonstick coating for use on pure aluminum, alloys of aluminum, or aluminized steel surfaces. A nonstick coating according to the present invention includes a ceramic substrate disposed on an aluminum surface and a fluorocarbon polymer coating disposed on the ceramic substrate. The ceramic substrate, prior to firing, includes at least two layers: a first or bottom layer applied to the aluminum surface including an enamel ground coat; and a second or top layer applied over the enamel ground coat layer including a blend of one or more glass frits, non-ceramic refractory particles, and non-vitreous inorganic oxide particles. Upon firing, the ceramic substrate includes a continuous layer of vitreous enamel that is bonded to the aluminum surface. The exposed surface of the ceramic substrate has a micro-rough texture that is enriched with bonding sides for binder resins used in a fluorocarbon polymer primer layer. The ceramic substrate protects the aluminum surface from corrosion and mechanical damage and also protects the fluorocarbon polymer coating from abrasive wear.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a new and improved thick film paste for use as an acid resistant overglaze. In one preferred embodiment such paste includes a glass composition comprising in weight percent from about 30% to about 60% PbO, from about 5% to about 20% ZnO, from about 2% to about 20% B.sub.2 O.sub.3, from about 4% to about 12% Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, from about 5% to about 18% SiO.sub.2, up to about 8% ZrO.sub.2, up to about 8% TiO.sub.2 and from about 9% to about 21% Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5.
Abstract translation:本发明提供了一种新的和改进的用作耐酸釉面的厚膜糊剂。 在一个优选的实施方案中,该糊状物包括玻璃组合物,其包含重量百分比为约30%至约60%的PbO,约5%至约20%的ZnO,约2%至约20%的B 2 O 3,约4%至约 12%的Al 2 O 3,约5%至约18%的SiO 2,至多约8%的ZrO 2,至多约8%的TiO 2和约9%至约21%的Nb 2 O 5。
Abstract:
A method of reducing bow and/or improving the electrical performance of an aluminum back contacted silicon solar cell includes applying to a silicon wafer substrate a paste including aluminum and an organometallic compound, and firing the substrate. The organometallic compound is a C1 to C30 organometallic compound of a metal selected from the group consisting of Ag, Al, Ba, Bi, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nd, Ni, Sb, Si, Sn, Sr, Ta, V, Zn, Zr. A paste is formed having an exothermic reaction peak at a temperature of at least 300° C. to less than 660° C.
Abstract:
Glasses comprising Bi203, ZnO B203 and optionally a colorant including an oxide of a metal such as iron, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper and chromium are suitable to form hermetic seals in solar cell modules, architectural glass windows and MEMS devices. Glass frit and paste compositions suitable for flow and bonding to various substrates—glass, metal, silicon, in the temperature range of 400-500 degrees Centigrade. The broad compositional range in mole % is 25-70% Bi203, up to 65% ZnO, and 1-70% B203. Such glasses do not have batched in alumina or silica. Such glasses lack alumina and silica.
Abstract translation:包括Bi 2 O 3,ZnO B 2 O 3和任选的包含金属如铁,钴,锰,镍,铜和铬的氧化物的着色剂的玻璃适合于在太阳能电池模块,建筑玻璃窗和MEMS装置中形成气密密封。 在400-500摄氏度的温度范围内适用于各种基材(玻璃,金属,硅)流动和粘合的玻璃料和糊状组合物。 摩尔%的广泛组成范围是25-70%Bi 2 O 3,高达65%的ZnO和1-70%的B 2 O 3。 这种玻璃没有在氧化铝或二氧化硅中分批。 这种玻璃缺乏氧化铝和二氧化硅。
Abstract:
Paste compositions, methods of making a paste composition, and methods of making a solar cell contact are disclosed. The paste composition can contain silver, a glass frit, a metal additive and an organic vehicle system. The metal additive is at least one selected from the group consisting of yttrium, an organo-vanadium compound, organo-antimony compound, organo-phosphorus compound, and an organo-yttrium compound. The paste can be used for making a solar cell contact.
Abstract:
Solder can be used to wet and bind glass substrates together to ensure a hermetic seal that superior (less penetrable) than conventional polymeric (thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer) seals in electric and electronic applications.
Abstract:
Solar cell conductor formulations made are from two silver powders having different particle size distributions, an aluminum powder, and two frit glass compositions having softening points in the range of 250-700° C. and whose softening points differ by at least 10° C.
Abstract:
Paste compositions, methods of making a paste composition, photovoltaic cells, and methods of making a photovoltaic cell contact are disclosed. The paste composition can include a conductive metal component such as aluminum, phosphate glass, phosphorus compounds such as alky! phosphate, and a vehicle. The contact can be formed on a passivation layer on a silicon wafer by applying the paste on the passivation layer and firing the paste. During firing, the metal component can fire through the passivation layer, thereby electrically contacting the silicon substrate.