Abstract: Adhesive material and adhesive parts are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore. The adhesive parts typically include a handling layer.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may also include a material, shape, ingredient or otherwise for inhibiting the flow of bubbles throught the material.

Abstract: A method of sealing an interface, the method comprising: providing a sealant material, locating the sealant material adjacent to the interface, exposing the sealant material to an elevated temperature such that the sealant material flows adjacent the interface, and curing the sealant material to seal the interface.

Abstract: Adhesive material and adhesive parts are formed according to the present invention along with used therefore. The adhesive parts typically include a handling layer.

Abstract: A synthetic material is applied to a structure of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. Typically, the material assists in or at last does not interfere with manufacturing steps applied to the article of manufacture.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may also include a material, shape, ingredient or otherwise for inhibiting the flow of bubbles throught the material.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sealant material for providing sealing to a substrate and preferably an interface. The sealant material may also include a material, shape, ingredient or otherwise for inhibiting the flow of bubbles throught the material.

Abstract: The present invention involves a sealant suitable for sealing substrates of articles of manufacture. In one embodiment, the sealant seals an interface between a first member and a second member. The interface is typically at least partially defined by a gap between the first member and the second member. The sealant is typically activated (e.g., upon exposure to an elevated temperature, to flow and seal the interface. In one preferred embodiment, a plurality of openings are defined in the sealant. Alternatively or additionally, an attachment may be integrated with the sealant such that the attachment can assist in attaching a component of the article of manufacture (e.g., a trim piece of an automotive vehicle) to the sealant.

Abstract: A synthetic material and articles incorporating the same are disclosed. The synthetic material includes a mass of expandable material and layer or film disposed upon a surface of the expandable material. Preferably, upon expansion of the expandable material, the layer or film contracts for assisting in guiding the expansion of the expandable material.

Abstract: A sealant material is provided for sealing an interface between members of an article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the sealant material has a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion is adapted for sealing the interface while the second portion provides a surface suitable for use within the article of manufacture.

Abstract: An olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition which includes an acrylic-modified polytetrafluoroethylene. When foamed, such compositions produce a very soft foam with improved processing properties and physical characteristics. A process of foaming and foamed articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Random propylene thermoplastic copolymers can be used to increase the elongation to break and toughness of thermoplastic vulcanizates. Semi-crystalline polypropylene is a preferred thermoplastic phase. The rubber can be olefinic rubbers. Random thermoplastic polypropylene copolymers are different from conventional Ziegler-Natta propylene copolymers as the compositional heterogeneity of the copolymer is greater with Ziegler-Natta copolymers. This difference results in substantial differences in properties (elongation to break and toughness) between thermoplastic vulcanizates modified with random thermoplastic propylene copolymers and those modified with conventional Ziegler-Natta propylene copolymers. An increase in elongation to break results in greater extensibility in the articles made from a thermoplastic vulcanizate.

Abstract: Random propylene thermoplastic copolymers can be used to increase the elongation to break and toughness of thermoplastic vulcanizates. Semi-crystalline polypropylene is a preferred thermoplastic phase. The rubber can be olefinic rubbers. Random thermoplastic polypropylene copolymers are different from conventional Ziegler-Natta propylene copolymers as the compositional heterogeneity of the copolymer is greater with Ziegler-Natta copolymers. This difference results in substantial differences in properties (elongation to break and toughness) between thermoplastic vulcanizates modified with random thermoplastic propylene copolymers and those modified with conventional Ziegler-Natta propylene copolymers. An increase in elongation to break results in greater extensibility in the articles made from a thermoplastic vulcanizate.