Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial leather and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to artificial leather for automobile seat covers, the artificial leather having a texture similar to that of natural leather, having a soft feel like natural leather, and having excellent peel strength and a method of manufacturing the artificial leather.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to embossed print media including a media substrate having a front side and a back side, an embossed image-receiving layer formed on the front side of the media substrate at a coating weight of 3 gsm to 50 gsm, and a fabric liner coupled to the back side of media substrate via an adhesive layer. The embossed image-receiving layer can include a first pigment filler and a first polymeric binder. The adhesive layer can be applied at a coating weight from 20 gsm to 40 gsm and can include a second polymeric binder and a flame-retarding filler.

Abstract: In an example, a composite stringer assembly includes a composite stringer, a radius filler, and an overwrap layer. The composite stringer includes: (i) a skin flange configured to be coupled to a support structure, (ii) a web, (iii) a lower corner portion of the composite stringer extending from the skin flange to the web, and (iv) an inner surface of the composite stringer extending along the skin flange, the lower corner portion, and the web. The radius filler includes a first surface coupled to the inner surface at the lower corner portion, a second surface configured to couple to the support structure, and a third surface extending between the first surface and the second surface. The overwrap layer is coupled to the inner surface at the web, the third surface of the radius filler, and the support structure.

Abstract: In an example, a composite stringer is described. The composite stringer includes a skin flange having a first gage, a top flange having a second gage, and a web having a third gage and extending between the skin flange and the top flange. The skin flange is configured to be coupled to a support structure. The support structure includes at least one of a skin of a vehicle or a base charge. The second gage of the top flange is greater than the first gage of the skin flange and the third gage of the web. The skin flange, the top flange, and the web include a plurality of plies of composite material.

Abstract: A composite panel includes a plurality of segments, wherein each segment includes a plurality of reinforcement plies such as carbon fiber plies. Collimated fiber bands (e.g., carbon fibers) within each reinforcement ply are oriented in a single direction, which can be, for example, 0°, 45°, 90°, and ?45°. Each segment can include a stack of reinforcement plies, wherein the collimated fiber bands of each reinforcement ply are oriented in one of these directions. The orientations of the collimated fiber bands that form the reinforcement plies in a stack determine a stiffness of the stack and the segment that includes the stack. The stiffness of each segment is controlled to reduce a stiffness mismatch between adjacent segments that form the composite panel, thereby reducing separation of the segments during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to an uncured thermal and/or sound insulation product, based on mineral wool, advantageously on glass wool, that is in the form of a ply comprising a mineral wool layer sized by at least one binder, said sized layer having: a surface density, or basis weight, of less than or equal to 350 g/m2, preferably less than or equal to 300 g/m2, or less than or equal to 250 g/m2, and, optionally, greater than or equal to 200 g/m2, a micronaire of at most 3 under 5 grams, preferably of at most 15 l/min, better still of at most 12 l/min, and of at least 9 l/min, and the ply having a thickness of greater than 10 mm, or greater than or equal to 15 mm, or even greater than or equal to 25 mm. The invention makes it possible to propose a thermal and/or sound insulation product that is lighter while retaining satisfactory thermal and/or sound insulation properties and a good mechanical strength.

Abstract: Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass with which both the reflected double images and the transmitted double images can be suppressed in the laminated glass.

Abstract: A composite fabric includes a first fabric layer and a plurality of insulating structures adjacent to the first fabric layer. Each of the plurality of insulating structures include a fabric shell defining a cavity and an insulating material located within the cavity. In further aspects a composite fabric includes a plurality of insulating structures separated by a plurality of spacers. Each of the plurality of spacers includes a fabric material and each of the plurality of insulating structures includes a fabric shell defining a cavity and an insulating material located within the cavity.

Abstract: A substantially flat-plate-shaped laminated base material has at least a layer-shaped body ? and a layer-shaped body ? are layered or disposed side by side, the layer-shaped body ? having one or more cut prepregs A in which reinforcing fibers oriented in one direction are impregnated with a resin composition, the volume fraction of fiber is 45-65%, and at least a portion of the reinforcing fibers are segmented into a fiber length of 10-300 mm by a plurality of cuts, and the layer-shaped body ? having one or more base materials B in which reinforcing fibers having a fiber length in the range of 10-300 mm are impregnated with a resin composition.

Abstract: An apparatus having one or more cavities and corresponding one or more protrusions is disclosed. The one or more cavities and corresponding one or more protrusions can be flattened to cause the apparatus to adhere to an object. Thus, the apparatus can be used in applications where adherence of the apparatus to an object is desired. The apparatus can also act as a protective layer to buffer and protect a surface of the object. It is also possible to maintain the surface's visual appearance, if beneficial. The apparatus can also be used in applications where buffering and protection from friction is not needed.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a door body which opens and closes a front part of an article body, and which has a front panel that constitutes the front of the door body, a frame that supports at least a part of the outside edge of the front panel, and a back panel that constitutes the back of the door body. According to at least one embodiment, the front panel includes a hard coat laminated sheet; the hard coat laminated sheet has a first hard coat, a second hard coat, and a transparent resin sheet layer in that order from the surface on the front side. The first hard coat is formed from a coating material which contains (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyfunctional(meth)acrylate, (B) 0.01-7 parts by mass of a water repellant and (C) 0.

Abstract: An arched gutter that can be used to channel moisture within an aircraft can include an arched web including a plurality of laterally spaced arches. The plurality of arches impart a flexibility to the arched gutter such that the arched gutter has an increased resistance to fatigue cracking and other wear and damage resulting from, for example, parasitic loads due to high bending strains that are transferred to the arched gutter by a wing to which the arched gutter is attached during operation of the aircraft. An aircraft section and an aircraft including the arched gutter are also described.

Abstract: A fireproof cladding material for covering or coating a plastic pipeline, includes a cross-sectional structure formed by needle punch or thermal bond to form a two-layer or three-layer laminated structure with an integrated structure. The laminated structure of the cross-sectional structure is composed of a fireproof fiber woven blanket having a thickness of 0.2-250 mm, and an upper side or a lower side of the fireproof fiber woven blanket, or both sides of the upper side and the lower side thereof, is composed of a fireproof reinforcement layer with a thickness of 0.015-0.5 mm. The fireproof cladding material has the characteristics of softness, bendability, light weight and high strength, and is suitable for covering or coating plastic pipelines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interior and exterior materials for an automobile, comprising: a polyester resin foam layer; and a fiber layer laminated on one side or both sides of the polyester resin foam layer. The interior and exterior materials for an automobile can enhance durability and strength, reduce weight, and improve a work environment.

Abstract: Said preform (3) defining two parts (21, 23) and comprising: a first group (C1) of layers of warp yarns, which is external in the first part, a second group (C2) of layers of warp yarns immediately beneath said first group, and a first group (T1) of layers of weft yarns which is external in the first part. Furthermore, the first group of layers of warp yarns is absent in the second part and the first group of layers of weft yarns (19) extends into the second part, the first group of layers of weft yarns being external in the second part. The yarns of the first weft group have a lower yarn count than the yarns of the second weft group; and/or the yarns of the first warp group have a lower yarn count than the yarns of the second warp group.

Abstract: An aircraft cabin floor structure which makes it possible to avoid the appearance of blisters in the carpets covering the floor panels in an aircraft cabin is disclosed. The aircraft cabin floor structure comprises a rigid carpet that is impermeable to air having a top face and a bottom face, an adhesive layer having an adhesive top face and an adhesive bottom face, said top face adhering to the bottom face of the carpet, and a floor panel that is impermeable to air having a top face and a bottom face, the bottom face of the adhesive layer adhering to the top face of the floor panel. The bottom face of the carpet comprises grooves and at least one air evacuation channel over its periphery. The adhesive layer comprises a plurality of through holes.

Abstract: An ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) voided slab panel may include a top slab including a top skin and a bottom slab including a bottom skin. The top slab and the bottom slab may be joined at a joint filled with a joint material and positioned a select height within the UHPC voided slab panel. The top slab and the bottom slab may be joined via a connector assembly. The panel may include least two ribs defining at least one void accessible via at least one opening through an exterior surface of the UHPC voided slab panel. The UHPC voided slab panel may be fabricated from UHPC and a plurality of embedded prestressing strands, and may be configured to meet select strength requirements that are greater than select strength requirements for conventional precast concrete without reinforcing bars being embedded within the UHPC voided slab panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel and inventive quilted stretchable fabric (QSF) provided by the combination of specific elements as described herein, which provides a structurally stable yet stretchable quilted fabric. In particular, the present invention is directed to a quilted stretchable fabric (QSF) comprising a layered combination of stretchy fabric material and stretch-resistant fabric material, and the methods of preparation thereof, which remains securely associated by stitching even when subject to the repeated strain and forces of use, e.g., stretching, pulling, and the like. Further, articles of manufacture comprising this novel and inventive fabric are also provided herein.

Abstract: A vehicle component is provided that includes a first cured layer of a molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped glass fibers, a second cured layer of molding composition having a predominant fiber filler chopped carbon fibers, and an elastomeric bonding agent with elongation properties configured to accommodate the differential coefficients of linear thermal expansion between the first cured layer and the second cured layer. The second cured layer is substantially devoid of glass fiber. The bonding agent is an elastomeric adhesive, which is operative from ?40 to 205° C. The first cured layer forms an outer skin layer surface of a vehicle and the second cured layer forms an interior layer, where the outer skin layer surface has a class-A finish.

Abstract: An article includes a molded plastic body that is comprised of a main body portion and a locator pin that projects from the main body portion. The locator pin includes a base at the main body and a pin that extends from the base and has a tip end. The base and the pin are of different sizes so as to form a ledge that faces away from the main body portion. The pin includes a parallel-sided portion that is located within a zone that starts at the base and terminates short of the tip end.