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The present invention provides building materials and methods for the manufacturer which includes an extrudable thermoplastic or thermosetting substrate having a fluorocarbon-based capstock layer applied to the substrate. The fluorocarbon-based capstock layer can further include one or more top coats for providing a variegated, colored or textured pattern. The capstock layer, with or without the top coats, preferably has a thickness less than 4 mil and contains a UV-resistant PVDF resin.

A synchronously embossed decorative sheet is provided which has excellent three-dimensional effect in sharp tune with a pattern layer and, at the same time, has good scratch resistance. The synchronously embossed decorative sheet comprises: a substrate; a pattern layer provided on the substrate; a penetrable layer provided on the substrate at least in its portions not having thereon the pattern layer, the penetrable layer comprising a coating composition penetrable by an ionizing radiation curing resin; a nonpenetrable layer provided, on or above the pattern layer, in tune with the pattern in the pattern layer, the nonpenetrable layer comprising a coating composition nonpenetrable by an ionizing radiation curing resin; and a top coat provided so as to cover the layers on the substrate and to conform to the shape of concaves and convexes in the pattern layer.

A method of creating a pigmented image on a monument stone substrate includes positioning the stone relative to a laser engraving apparatus, masking the stone substrate in an image area in which the image is to be created with a first mask layer, operating the laser engraving apparatus in a pattern over the masked area at a sufficient power level to burn through the mask and pit the stone substrate with a first set of pits, applying a first layer of pigment over the image area to any remaining first mask layer in the image area and to the first set of pits, curing the first layer of pigment and removing any remaining first mask layer. Additional colors or pigment layers can be added by repeating the masking, burning and applying steps, and the final such step can be a dithered image, followed by an edge defining cutting step in which the border of the image is defined. All pigment layers are rooted in the stone. The final pigmented image is preserved with protective coatings.

A layered denture having at least one of an integrated layer, balanced occlusion, and a root approximating structure is disclosed. The resulting denture may be suitable for use without an underlying reinforcement bar and may provide enhanced aesthetics by approximating natural dentition and roots both above and below the gum line.

Coloring product including a plurality of substantially planar panels, at least one of which is a flocked panel including a colorable substrate and a flocked material applied in a pattern to an outer face thereof to maintain areas of the outer face exposed and thus colorable. The panels are designed to be connectable to together to form a three-dimensional object. Thus, children can enjoy coloring the flocked panel and then assembling the colored flocked panel with other panels to form the three-dimensional object which can be played with.

The invention discloses a thumb device for artificial hand. The driving device (1) is in rotary connection with the back part of near knuckle (4), the front part of near knuckle is in rotary connection with back part of middle knuckle (3), and the front end of middle knuckle is in rotary connection with the back part of far knuckle (2). The middle knuckle and near knuckle imitate deficient activation motion of real hand driven by middle knuckle shaft disk, the middle knuckle and far knuckle imitate coupling motion of real hand driven by coupling rod; and the knuckle number of thumb is imitative to that of real hand. The invention is characterized by simple structure, real-like appearance and flexible motion of each knuckle.

A fully stretchable wig is provided. The wig comprises an inner portion that includes a plurality of wefts with hair attached thereto and connecting, stretchable cross-strips. A stretchable band extends about the circumference of the inner portion, having a variable width which forms a contoured lower edge that creates a realistic hairline. The stretchable band includes stretchable wefts attached to forward and rear portions of the band to allow the band to be stretched along its entire circumference to provide a comfortable and precise fit. Adjustment straps are attached at first ends to the stretchable band and are selectively attachable at second ends to one of a plurality of locations along the band to precisely adjust the size of the wig. Attachments are provided on second ends of the adjustment straps for attaching the second ends of the straps to the band.

An automated paint application system for automatically, safely and efficiently reproducing a high resolution image on an area of a surface located in an uncontrolled environment and a related method for reproducing a high resolution image on a surface in an uncontrolled environment are disclosed. The automated paint application system features a robotic painting machine which uses a vectorized format of the image to generate a plurality of paint paths which an applicator nozzle of the robotic painting machine follows about the surface in order to form the image. The robotic painting machine includes a plurality of paint conduits each connected by a valve to at least one applicator nozzle and usable for respectively transferring a different coloured paint in a manner such that the valves are controllable to dispense one of the different coloured paints or to form a combination colour thereof.

A method of manufacturing a layered denture in which the enamel layer or the tooth layer is manufactured first and the denture base is manufactured last. The resulting denture may exhibit an enamel layer or a tooth layer with enhanced strength and/or resiliency. The resulting denture may have one or more of an integrated layer, balanced occlusion, and a root approximating structure.

Floor covering (10) including panels (12,14; 112) having a core (24) of a plastic material and at least one cover layer (28,30) covering the upper side of the core, the panels being provided with complementary and mutually engaging locking profiles (20,22; 120) at their connected lateral edges (16,18). For forming a groove between two connected panels (12,14; 112) at least one of these panels is provided with a milled-out portion (60,160) at the upper side of its lateral edge, with the cover layer (28,30) excavated completely over the width of the milled-out portion (60,160) so that the bottom (62,162) of the milled-out portion (60,160) is formed by the material of the core.

A basketball hoop assembly and kit is described with the assembly comprising a flexible sheet which has the shape of a backboard, a hoop mount which is secured to the front face of the sheet, a hoop which is secured to the hoop mount and a net which is secured to the hoop. The basketball hoop assembly of this invention may be mounted on a wall surface by means of the adhesive backing on the sheet and may be removed therefrom without leaving marks on the wall or residue thereon.

A kite in the shape of an aircraft having one or more wings. The number of wings can vary due to novel V-shaped connection members employed together with strut rod members cut to predetermined lengths. The connection members are preformed V-shaped connectors slidably mounted to spar members disposed in open-ended sleeves in the leading and trailing edges of a wing and may be oriented to receive strut members form either above or below the wing, for efficiency manufacturing, ease in assembly, and minimum exposure to breakage during operation, storage and transport. Additional connection members may be added to the spar members to receive strut members connected to additional wings thereby allowing for an airplane kite having one wing, two wings, three wings, or more. Multiple-V connectors may be combined to create hubs for propellers or wheels that rotate when they encounter a front wind. Ram air openings are utilized in the fuselage of the kite to maintain the shape of the fuselage and the angles of wings. Additionally, the wings are equipped with air scoop pockets for added stability and performance under a large spectrum of flying conditions and improved appearance of the wings without requiring spars along the out edges of the wings. Similar ram air openings or air scoop pockets are utilized in the tail fin members for increased stability and flight characteristics, the tail fins receiving air from either within the fuselage or from outside the fuselage, respectively.

The invention discloses a preparation method of three-dimensional dried flower. The preparation method comprises the following steps of 1, putting fresh flower to be treated into a dehydrant and carrying out dehydration treatment to obtain dried flower, 2, by a polypropylene plasticizer, carrying out vacuum dipping treatment on the dried flower obtained by the step 1 to obtain plasticized flower, and 3, carrying out hardening treatment on the plasticized flower obtained by the step 2. The preparation method of the three-dimensional dried flower adopts a plastination technology. Through dehydration, vacuum dipping and hardening treatment, the three-dimensional dried flower retains the original texture, color and components of the fresh flower, also retains the original graceful shape of the fresh flower, has lifelike appearance and a good ornamental value, has a certain toughness and elasticity, has no smell and no deformation, has stable quality, can be stored for a long time and is conducive to package, transport and exhibition. The preparation method can realize shaping treatment and plasticizing treatment on whole flowers and large flowers, provides a novel method for high-quality flower processing and has high applicability and a wide application scope.

The double pane window construction includes an inner peripheral surround captured between two panes of glass immediately adjacent the outer peripheral seal of the assembly. The surround has a width sufficient to conceal the inner surface of the seal from view when the interior of the assembly is viewed at an acute angle through the glass, but includes a circulation gap between each edge thereof and the adjacent glass pane to allow the air or gas entrapped between the panes to communicate with the seal and any desiccant material therewith. The surround includes a seal attachment flange for attachment to the seal, and may have a faux muntin pattern formed integrally therewith. The surround and faux muntin grid may be formed of plastic or other suitable material in any practicable size and pattern. The assembly is particularly well suited as a door lite.

The invention discloses a technology for performing high-temperature oxygen deficit treatment on hardwoods for obtaining an artificial functional rosewood. The technology is characterized in that the hardwoods of which textural features are similar to those of rosewoods are used as materials; the appearance color of the hardwoods can be in a color space distribution feature range of color parameters of rosewood type timbers after the hardwoods are subjected to high-temperature oxygen deficit and micropore treatment; meanwhile, the gas-phase adsorption performance of the timbers is improved through the high-temperature oxygen deficit and micropore treatment, so that harmful gases such as formaldehyde, benzene and xylene can be adsorbed, and a function of purifying air can be realized. The functional rosewood simulation technology has the advantages that the hardwoods have vivid appearances, the production cost is low and the efficiency is high, and products do not contain harmful substances.

A method and an apparatus for continuously producing elongated siding panels is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor, a plurality of mold plates, and a die for extruding a sheet of material onto the mold plates. The mold plates are formed of a rigid material and positioned adjacent one another and supported by the conveyor for forming the elongated siding panels. Each of the mold plates has an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion with an intermediate portion therebetween. The intermediate portion has an aesthetic pattern for imparting the pattern to the sheet of material with the adjacent mold plates having different aesthetic patterns. The lower edge portion has a lower leg extending substantially perpendicular from the intermediate portion defining a horizontal plane and a projection portion between the lower edge portion and the intermediate portion extends beyond the horizontal plane for imparting a jagged pattern to the intermediate portion.

A feathered skirt that fits over hunting duck decoys to create a more realistic looking hunting duck decoy. The feathered skirt includes a plastic material wrap around skirt having simulated and/or real duck feathers. The plastic skirt is a thin plastic waterproof material which wraps around a duck decoy. The simulated and/or real duck feathers on the skirt resemble either a male drake or female hen of the mallard species.

The invention relates to a decorative panel, in particular a floor panel, ceiling panel or wall panel. The invention also relates to a panel covering, such as a floor covering, ceiling covering or wall covering, comprising a plurality of panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method of producing a decorative panel according to the invention.

A method for rendering graphical data is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes rendering an aliased version of one or more polygons and sampling one or more edges of the aliased polygons. The method also includes calculating a curve that approximates the edge portion and intersects a set of pixels, determining the proportional areas of the pixels located between the curve and the aliased edge portion, and rendering an anti-aliased version of the edge portion based on the proportional areas. Various devices, machine-readable media, and other methods for anti-aliasing of a graphical object are also provided.

The invention belongs to the technical field of dried squid production technology, in particular to the production technology of the dried squid with beef flavor, comprising the following steps: 1) selecting raw materials; 2) pretreating; 3) cleaning; 4) cooking; 5) cooling and draining; 6) seasoning and infiltrating; 7) spreading out to pieces; 8) drying; 9) peeling and regaining moisture; 10) reheating and baking; 11) rolling; 12) cooking; 13) cooling and draining; 14) seasoning and infiltrating; and 15) drying. By using the invention, traditional squid product characteristics is broken, and offcuts of squid are fully utilized, the additional value is improved and, environmental pollution is reduced; and the original fishlike smell is eliminated, so that the dried squid has fragrant beef flavor, thereby improving the content of taurine required by human body. In the production process, the run-off of nutrient components is paid attention to, and organic components required by human body are reasonably added; the appearance is lifelike; and the characteristics of the original marine products such as high content of protein, low fat and a large amount of unsaturated fat acid and the like are retained, thus being an organic combination of fish and meat.

The invention provides a method for preparing health-care high-simulation vegetarian meat. The method comprises the following steps of: spraying soluble alginate solution containing soybean protein and transglutaminase (TG) enzyme into aqueous solution containing a soluble calcium salt from a slim hole to prepare calcium alginate vegetarian meat fibers containing the soybean protein and the TG enzyme; wetting the washed vegetarian meat fibers by using low-concentration sodium chloride saline, so that surface layers of the calcium alginate fibers are subjected to calcium-sodium balanced exchange; and adhering slightly among the fibers by utilizing the cohesive property of sodium alginate, extruding appropriately for dehydration, refrigerating, performing enzyme reaction, sizing and stewing to obtain the product. According to the health-care high-simulation vegetarian meat, the soybean protein is degenerated by utilizing the TG enzyme, so that the vegetarian meat offers a tender mouthfeel; and the high-simulation vegetarian meat fibers are prepared by utilizing the gel remodeling of alginates, so that the vegetarian meat fibers are vivid in appearance and have unique functions of blood fat reduction, detoxification and health care.

The invention discloses an individualized 3D printing multifunctional artificial orbital implant and a preparation method thereof. The surface of the artificial orbital implant has a porous structure,the pores of the porous structure are circular pores, and the porous structure of the surface is arranged in a gradient manner, and the pores in the porous structure are arranged on the surface of the artificial orbital implant spaced apart; a special structure for fixing four extraocular muscles is arranged on the artificial orbital implant, the special structure consists of two elliptical holeswhich penetrate each other and are arranged close to each other, the preset sutures on the extraocular muscles pass through the two elliptical foramen and are knotted and fixed at the intersection of30 degree north latitude and 0 degree, 90 degree, 180 degree and 270 degree longitude respectively. The prosthetic orbital implant is printed directly by the digital model of the prosthetic orbital implant using 3D printing technology. The artificial orbital implant has high matching degree with the healthy eye and reduces the risk of exposure and infection after implantation of the orbital implant. The artificial orbital implant has good mobility and good simulation effect with individualized ophthalmic prosthesis, and has good clinical application value.