Abstract: An apparatus and method for creation of moire textile fabric. This can be achieved by directing at least one stream of pressurized heated gas at the surface of said first piece of overfed fabric to provide lateral yarn displacement and selectively interrupting and re-establishing contact between said stream and said surface in accordance with pattern information in order to pattern said first piece of fabric. This is followed by combining said patterned first piece of fabric with an unpatterned second piece of fabric in overlapping relationship and applying pressure by means of calender rolls having smooth surfaces to said combination of said first piece of patterned fabric and said second piece of unpatterned fabric. By using high pressure heated gas and shrinking some of the thermoplastic yarns, there is movement of the filling yarns in the fabric.

Abstract: Industrial dust mop having a homogenous yarn composed of high melt staple fibers and low melt staple which has been heated to homogeneously melt the low melt fibers throughout the yarn to form a fused yarn product in the mop.

Abstract: Industrial dust mop having a homogenous yarn composed of high melt staple fibers and low melt staple which has been heated to homogeneously melt the low melt fibers throughout the yarn to form a fused yarn product in the mop.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to input two dimensional points in space into a computer. Such points in space reside within the field of view of a video camera, which is suitably connected to a computer. The operator aims a focus of light at the point whose coordinates are desired and depresses a trigger button mounted proximate to the light source. The trigger actuation signals the computer to capture a frame of video information representing the field of view of the camera, and with appropriate software, identifies the picture element within that frame that has the brightest value by comparison with the field of view without the focus of light. This picture element will be the one associated with the point within the field of view upon which the spot of light impinged at the time the trigger button was depressed. The actual digital coordinates of the point are identified and then calculated based upon a previously established relationship between the video frame and the camera field of view.

Abstract: An ink composition for Gravure printing is provided wherein the vehicle is a water-in-oil emulsion of a water immiscible organic phase and an aqueous phase, in the range of 9:1 to 1:1, thereby significantly reducing VOC emissions, with no detrimental effect on print quality.

Abstract: A process for identifying the location to which an agricultural chemical composition has been applied whereby a water soluble, alkyleneoxy substituted fugitive colorant is added to said agricultural chemical composition prior to its application. The colorant is nontoxic to aquatic life and may be used within the watershed of a body of water having aquatic life. Preferred colorants include alkyleneoxy substituted triphenylmethane and azo dyes.

Abstract: Method to refurbish cut or loop pile carpet products including carpet tiles by passing the product under a high pressure water or liquid dispensing head projecting a stream of water against the subject product at a pressure in the range of 200-2000 p.s.i.g.

Abstract: A method to provide a looped pile yarn having a high number of loops projecting therefrom. The yarn is produced by drawing and texturing a core and effect yarn with the effect yarn being supplied to the air texturing jet with a high overfeed in the range of 100-200%.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reproducing the color of blended colorants on an electronic display such as a cathode ray tube, liquid crystal display or other type of electronic device that utilizes RGB values. Predictions of blended colorants on or in substrates can be made from XYZ measurements of samples prepared with no colorants, one colorant, and pairs of colorants. The calculation method uses light absorption, light scattering, and light absorption blend coefficients. An image digitizer can be used to obtain XYZ values from samples. Furthermore, image digitizer RGB values are converted into XYZ values with a non-linear model using a simple method. Furthermore, the above process to generate XYZ values from image digitizer RGB values can be used to generate RGB values from XYZ values for electronic display.

Abstract: An improved substrate splice for roofing and the associated method for the creation of an improved substrate splice. This can be achieved by taking a fiberglass scrim that has at least one layer of nonwoven fabric positioned adjacent thereto. Splicing involves overlapping this material and heating to a temperature of between 450.degree. and 1,000.degree. F. while applying 1 to 1,000 pounds per square inch. The preferred range of temperature is between 500.degree. to 700.degree. F. with 1 to 4 p.s.i. of pressure. Two layers of fiberglass backed thermoplastic tape is applied to each side of this splice. The tape is then heated to between 450.degree. and 1000.degree. F. while also applying pressure of 0 to 1,000 pounds per square inch. The preferred range of temperature is between 500.degree. to 700.degree. F. with 1 to 4 p.s.i. of pressure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for liquid deflection for liquid spray generators utilized in impressing marking materials (e.g., dyes, inks, paints, coatings) onto substrates (e.g., fabric) and, more particularly, to a mechanism for producing a plurality of aligned streams of atomized droplets to produce a pattern on a substrate. A constant air supply is utilized with a liquid marking material line which is low enough to prevent diverting of the stable liquid stream but high enough to keep the air orifice free of liquid. Shields are also utilized to prevent the liquid mist accumulation from accidently getting on the substrate to be treated.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire in which the steel belt ply or plies are enclosed in at least two wraps of a cap ply fabric which is wider than the steel belt ply and which is adhered to the belt ply as well as the tire cord outside of the belt ply.

Abstract: A process for dyeing nylon with acid or premetallized acid dyes is provided wherein the dye bath is brought to a temperature of 160.degree.-230.degree. F. and a pH of 5.5-4.0, followed by the gradual addition of sulfamic acid to lower the pH to 3.75-2.25, thereby improving dye exhaustion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treatment of materials in order to modify the texture and appearance. This is created by application of one or more gas jets directed away from the interior curved surface of a cylinder, generating a vortex which rapidly and repeatedly cycles the substrate at low tension past the gas jets. The rapid vibrations generated in the substrate by the jets serve to break apart fiber to fiber bonds caused by finish and loosen up the structure of the yarns and that of the substrate. This creates a desired aged appearance as well as a very soft texture.

Abstract: An occupant restraint assembly for use in a vehicle conveying at least one passenger is provided. The occupant restraint assembly comprises an inflator for generating gas, a bag for receiving and containing the gas generated by the inflator and an enclosure for housing the inflator and the bag. The enclosure is rotatably mountable within a support structure such as the dash panel opposing the passenger, such that during inflation of the bag the enclosure rotates into an activated position for direct deployment of the bag between the support structure and the passenger.

Abstract: A container for a light-sensitive strip material having a warp knit, weft inserted fabric provided in the opening thereof to prevent access of light to the light-sensitive material in the container. The warp knit, weft inserted fabric is dyed, dried, napped, sheared and heat set prior to mounting in the opening thereof.

Abstract: Method for the manufacture of a nap mat having a rubber backing with nap free rubber edge zones, whereby the nap layer is fastened into a woven and/or non-woven primary texture which along with the nap layer is fastened to the upper side of an unvulcanized rubber backing by a press vulcanizing operation. Placing rubber strips in total or partial abutment against the underside of the rubber backing, before the press vulcanizing operation is initiated, so that said strips during the press vulcanizing operation are joint vulcanized with the rubber backing so that they form integrated parts thereof.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to selectively treat adjacent yarns in draw machine to provide different characteristics in the synthetic yarn being drawn and beamed. The yarn running between the feed rolls and draw rolls is selectively blown upwardly away from the heater to provide portions of heat set and unheat set drawn yarn.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creation of moire fabric. This can be achieved by placing a first piece of fabric against a support member and directing at least one stream of fluid at the surface of said first piece of fabric to provide lateral yarn displacement. Then delivering said stream at a peak dynamic pressure in excess of about 300 p.s.i.g. and less than 4,000 p.s.i.g. and selectively interrupting and re-establishing contact between said stream and said surface in accordance with pattern information in order to pattern said first piece of fabric. This is followed by combining said patterned first piece of fabric with an unpatterned second piece of fabric in overlapping relationship and applying pressure by means of calender rolls having smooth surfaces to said combination of said first piece of patterned fabric and said second piece of unpatterned fabric.