Abstract: A heat and pressure consolidated structure comprising, in superimposed relationship,A a self-supporting substrate, andB a decorative .alpha.-cellulose paper sheet impregnated with a resin composition comprisingA mixture of a melamine/formaldehyde resin, an elastomer comprising an ethylene/vinyl chloride copolymer containing amide groups, a butadiene/acrylonitrile copolymer containing carboxyl groups or a polyurethane resin containing carboxyl groups and an alkylene polyamine, is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a mixture of a melamine/formaldehyde resin and an elastomer comprising either an ethylene/vinyl chloride copolymer containing amide groups or a polyether-based, polyurethane resin containing carboxyl groups, is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a mixture of a melamine/formaldehyde resin, an elastomer comprising an ethylene/vinyl chloride copolymer containing amide groups, a butadiene/acrylonitrile copolymer containing carboxyl groups or a polyurethane resin containing carboxyl groups and an alkylene polyamine, is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising (1) a blend of an aqueous melamine/formaldehyde resin solution and from about 2 to about 20.0% of an ethylene glycol or (2) an aqueous solution of the resinous reaction product of melamine, formaldehyde and from about 2.0 to about 20.0% of an ethylene glycol, is disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus are disclosed wherein the resin treatment of a web on a material treater is conducted at maximum throughput in response to especially impinging air velocity control in the dryer.

Abstract: Paper of at least about 60% .alpha.-cellulose content, a basis weight of about 50-90 pounds per 3000 square foot ream, a pH of about 6.75.+-.0.5 and a Gurley porosity of about 15-25 seconds per 100 c.c. of air having impregnated therein from about 55% to about 65%, by weight, based on the weight of the paper, of a .beta.-staged resin composition comprisingA. the resinous reaction product of melamine, formaldehyde and diethylethanolamine,B. an ortho- or para-toluene sulfonamide,C. ethyleneglycol phenyl ether,D. water andE. a catalyst,And a method for the production thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition useful in the production of heat and pressure consolidated laminates as a coating on a paper release sheet comprising a mixture ofA) an oil-modified alkyd resin,B) a polyalkylether of a polymethylol melamine andC) a copolymer of an unsaturated acid, ester or anhydride and a vinyl ether or an unsaturated alkyl compound.

Abstract: A process of preparing textured, decorative laminates is disclosed wherein the laminate assembly is heat and pressure consolidated in conjunction with a press plate having a specific roughness and gloss comprising its textured surface.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a heat and pressure consolidated assembly comprising, in superimposed relationship,1. a thermoset resin impregnated, decorative paper layer and2. a thermoset resin impregnated paper sheet havingA. a dry adhesive coating positioned on one side thereof andB. flocked fiber implanted in said adhesive in generally a perpendicular orientation to said sheet,Is disclosed.

Abstract: A laminate component comprising1. a thermosetting resin impregnated paper sheet,2. a dry adhesive coating positioned on one side of said sheet and3. flocked fibers implanted in said adhesive, and a method for the production thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: A wallcovering comprising a fabric-backed, lightweight laminate is disclosed wherein the fabric is coated with various pigmented polymer coatings to which is applied a film of metallized polyethylene terephthalate. The metallized film is then flocked. Printed designs may be applied thereto prior to the addition of the flock.

Abstract: A table-like inspection device utilized to inspect rolls of newly manufactured wall covering for design alignment, visual defects and pinholes.

Abstract: A decorative laminated panel and a process for making said panel comprising (1) coating the back most flat surface of a laminate with a uniform layer of a solution of an elastomeric adhesive and removing excess solvent, (2) coating one face of a compressible, flexible, closed; cell polypropylene plastic foam sheet with a solution of an elastomeric adhesive and removing solvent, (3) superimposing the decorative laminate over said polypropylene plastic foam sheet with the adhesively coated side of the laminate facing the adhesively coated side of the polypropylene foam, (4) applying pressure to the flat surface of the laminate and plastic foam so as to form a unitary panel. To bond said decorative laminated panel to a substrate one can apply an elastomeric adhesive to the back of the panel and to a rigid substrate and installing the panel by pressing against the rigid substrate to which the panel is to be attached.

Abstract: A process of making heat and dimensionally stable, consolidated, laminated, asbestos cored, textured unitary structures for use in making textured decorative laminates, and said structures per se, are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus are disclosed wherein the resin treatment of a web on a material treater is conducted at optimal throughput with exacting, self-adaptive, feed forward, feedback control.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus are disclosed wherein the resin solution treatment of a web on a material treater is conducted by interactively adjusting the roll gaps of a reverse roll applicator in conjunction with applicator roll speed changes.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus are disclosed wherein the resin treatment of a web on a material treater is conducted utilizing only one gauge to effect precise feed forward control.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus are disclosed wherein the resin penetration of a web being treated on a material treater is controlled via a control of the untreated web temperature, moisture input into the untreated web, or other means.