Abstract:
A novel method of making a crystal block array (configured for coupling with photodetectors as part of an integrated detector module useful in advanced PET scanner systems) is disclosed herein. The novel method comprises a series of cutting, polishing, and assembling steps that utilize a curable bonding agent, removable wire spacers, and a series removable protective glass end plates. The crystal block arrays disclosed herein may be of various dimensions and geometries and are amenable to mass production.
Abstract:
Mehrschichtiger Formkörper (1) hoher struktureller Belastbarkeit mit zwei gegenüberliegenden Breitseiten (10, 11) und einer seitlich umlaufenden Stirnseite (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d), enthaltend lagenweise, Breitseite auf Breitseite, geschichtete Furnierhölzer (2, 2', 2", 2"', 3) und zwischen den Furnierhölzern (2, 2', 2", 2"', 3) liegend, Klebstoffe. Die Furnierhölzer (2, 2', 2", 2'", 3) sind derart geschichtet, dass der Faserverlauf (4) wenigstens eines der Furnierhölzer (2, 2', 2", 2"', 3) vom Faserverlauf (4) des oder der anderen Furnierhölzer (2, 2', 2", 2'", 3) um 45° bis 90° abweicht und dass der Faserverlauf (4) der Furnierhölzer um 22,5 bis 67,5° bezüglich einer Flächennormalen auf eine Stirnseite (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) des Formkörpers (1) abweicht.
Abstract:
A modular textile system comprises a plurality of distinct, but coordinating, textile tiles, each including at least one design zone, where at least two of the distinct tiles include at least one design zone having substantially the same composition.
Abstract:
An underlayment layer is configured to support an artificial turf assembly. The underlayment layer comprises a core with a top side and a bottom side. The top side has a plurality of spaced apart, upwardly oriented projections that define channels suitable for water flow along the top side of the core when the underlayment layer is positioned beneath an overlying artificial turf assembly.
Abstract:
A panel having a central panel element formed of a composite material, having peripheral edges formed of a weldable material, such as steel. In one form, the panel element is rectangular, and the panel element on two of its opposite edges have a corrugated profile, while the other two of its opposite edges have a linear profile. Multiple panels may be joined together by welding at the peripheral edges, to form a secure container. The composite material of the panel element in some forms, includes intrusion sensors, for example including optical fiber pathways at electrically conductive pathways, as well as processors for effecting data transfer and analyses and secure communications. In some embodiments, the electrically conductive pathways include one or more bypass resistors to produce a different circuit resistance upon interruption of one or more of the pathways.
Abstract:
A surface covering is described wherein the surface covering includes at least one support surface (1), such as a core, with at least one base coating (2) located on the support surface. The support surface and/or the base coating have a textured surface. A printed pattern (4) is located on the base coating and the printed pattern is in register with the textured surface. At least one protective layer (5) is located on the printed pattern. Methods of making the surface covering are further described.
Abstract:
Design and manufacture of floor covering webs for, design, manufacture and installation of, asymmetrical carpet tiles having a prominent design element not intersected by a tile edge. Bands or regions define "frames" around what will become central carpet tile areas so that design elements positioned within the frames will not be intersected by a tile edge and may also be at least a predetermined distance from each tile edge. Design elements also may be positioned differing distances from each of at least one pair of opposed tile edges.
Abstract:
A photoluminescent tile composition made of a tile base (18) and a matrix of photoluminescent material (16) disbursed throughout the tile base (18). The tile base (18) includes a non-transparent mineral filler. The photoluminescent material (16) located on exposed surfaces absorb and release light. Conventional manufacturing methods and equipment for manufacture conventional floor tile are readily adaptable to manufacture photoluminescent floor tiles from the tile composition.