Abstract: A repeating series of tiles has at least three tiles in a series. Each tile within the series has at least one side capable of interfacing with a side of at least one other tile within the series. Each tile within the series has a different shape in the pile direction than the other tiles within the series such that the last tile within the series is capable of interfacing with the first tile of the next series. Further, each tile within the series has at least one side capable of interfacing with at least one tile within another series in order to have adjoining rows of series of tiles. The present invention further includes both a method for producing and assembling a repeating series of tiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions. The compositions comprise a poly(1-alkene) pressure-sensitive adhesive component, a non-pressure-sensitive adhesive component, and a radiation-activatable curing agent. The invention further provides pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and methods for making the compositions and tapes.

Abstract: A washable cover for mattresses and like objects, that is made from textile material and includes a water vapor permeable, allergen- and waterproof barrier layer, and an outer material. The cover includes at least one additional textile fabric and a voluminous batting at least 3 mm thick. The batting is arranged between the outer material and additional textile fabric. The outer material, batting, and additional textile fabric are joined together at least pointwise by threads. The barrier layer is laminated onto the additional textile fabric at least pointwise after the latter is joined to the outer material and batting.

Abstract: An electronic device 1 includes an electronic element 3 having an outer sheath 5 covering at least substantially the entire outer surface of the electronic element. The outer sheath 5 has three layers: a first thermoplastic layer 5a formed on at least substantially the entire outer surface of the electronic element; a thermoplastic resin layer 5a formed on at least substantially the entire outer surface of the first thermosetting layer 5a, and a second thermoplastic resin layer 5b formed on at least substantially the entire outer surface of the thermoplastic layer. The outer sheath is formed by placing an uncured thermosetting resin on the outer surface of the electronic element to form the first thermosetting resin layer placing an uncured thermosetting resin on the outer surface of the first thermosetting resin layer to form the thermoplastic layer and placing an uncured thermosetting resin layer on the thermoplastic layer to form the second thermosetting resin layer.

Abstract: A lamination-type image receiving sheet having excellent storage stability is provided. The image receiving sheet comprises: an image receiving substrate; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and a release resin film provided in that order on the image receiving substrate on its side opposite to the image receiving surface. The image receiving substrate is in the form of a resin film. The surface roughness (Ra) of the release resin film on its side opposite to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is in the range of 0.2 to 0.8 .mu.m.