Abstract: A barrier sheet having a first side and a second side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a laterally located midpoint, wherein the sheet is folded along its length to form a folded sheet defined by at least one fold with an adhesive strip positioned at a predetermined distance from the top and bottom edges, and preferably approximately at the sheet midpoint. When making a roll of barrier material, a barrier sheet material is provided and folded at least once laterally. The sheet then incorporates an adhesive strip applied to one side of the sheet at a predetermined distance from the top and bottom ends, preferably approximately at the midpoint. The adhesive strip is oriented lengthwise such that when the sheet is unrolled from the roll and unfolded, the strip will approximately bisect the sheet lengthwise. The sheet is then folded in a predetermined fashion, and rolled onto a roll.

Abstract: A textile laminate for covering diverse substrates includes a backing layer to be placed adjacent to the substrate, a substantially non-shrinkable fibrous layer coextensive with the backing layer and an adhesive component to bind the fibrous layer to the backing layer. The adhesive component is activated to adhere the fibrous and backing layers only at selected bonding points in a pattern bond. The backing layer is a material adapted to irreversibly shrink by at least about 25% such that after the backing layer shrinks, the fibrous layer separates from the backing layer at locations away from the bonding points and forms pile-like loops that protrude in a direction normal to the plane of the textile laminate.

Abstract: A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward side adjacent to the continuous edge in such a manner that a portion of such edge remains adhesive-free. A sheet of backing material has a first side and a second side and the first side of such foam is positionally secured by the adhesive and with respect to the translucent material. And a release liner is attached to the second side of the backing material. The adhesive-free portion of the edge and the sheet of backing material define a slot permitting insertion and removal of an item to be displayed.

Abstract: Assembling electrochemical cell components using a bonding agent comprising aligning components of the electrochemical cell, applying a bonding agent between the components to bond the components together, placing the components within a container that is essentially a pliable bag, and drawing a vacuum within the bag, wherein the bag conforms to the shape of the components from the pressure outside the bag, thereby holding the components securely in place. The vacuum is passively maintained until the adhesive has cured and the components are securely bonded. The bonding agent used to bond the components of the electrochemical cell may be distributed to the bonding surface from distribution channels in the components. To prevent contamination with bonding agent, some areas may be treated to produce regions of preferred adhesive distribution and protected regions. Treatments may include polishing, etching, coating and providing protective grooves between the bonding surfaces and the protected regions.

Abstract: Methods of applying adhesive to a surface of a substrate comprise: digitally applying a fixable fluid material to a portion of the substrate surface, fixing the first fluid material to form a fixed coating in contact with the substrate surface, wherein the fixed coating has at least one boundary that encloses a region of the substrate surface within the at least one boundary, and applying a second fluid material comprising at least one of an adhesive and an adhesive precursor to at least a portion of the enclosed region of the substrate surface. Various products, including laminated products, may be prepared according to such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic enclosure for temporarily retaining documents, printed indicia, photographs or the like. More particularly, the present invention provides an enclosure that is created by laminating a magnetic material to a transparent sleeve created through the production process. The magnetic material serves as a backing member for mounting, displaying and securing printed indicia, creative content or other material in a convenient to use fashion.

Abstract: The current invention provides a method of attaching a plurality of cores wherein a core has a via with a conductive surface to be electrically connected to a conductive surface on another core. The method provides for applying a metallurgical paste to a conductive surface, removing a portion of the flux from the paste and joining the two cores. The current invention also provides a structure including a plurality of cores wherein a metallurgical paste electrically connects a via with a conductive surface on a core to a conductive surface on another core.

Abstract: A storage stable adhesive paste composition is described. It contains a plurality of first solid particles comprising a surface protected polyisocyanate and a plurality of second solid particles of polymer having functional groups that react with the polyisocyanate. The particles may be protected by encapsulation in a layer of a material that is not reactive to the polyisocyanate. Preferably, the protective layer also is not reactive to the polymer having functional groups that react with the polyisocyanate. The polyisocyanate particles also can be protected by a layer formed by chemically reacting said polyisocyanate particles with isocyanate reactive compounds to form a protective surface layer around said polyisocyanate particles.

Abstract: A glazing is provided comprising a glass sheet with a rigid member bonded to it by adhesive which is provided on at least two discrete areas of the member or glass sheet. The adhesive may be a structural adhesive, pre-applied in tablet form, and activated by heat. The use of multiple discrete areas of adhesive allows differential thermal expansion to be accommodated. The glazing may be for a vehicle window, and the rigid member may be a plate, especially a mounting plate for ancillary equipment.

Abstract: An improved glass sheet support system eliminates the use of elastomeric gaskets for mounting glass sheets in metal frames and replaces the gaskets with elastomeric support members that are positioned within a channel of the metal frame to temporarily support the glass sheet. Permanent support of the glass sheet is then provided by utilizing a bonding agent to adhesively bond an edge of the glass to the metal frame. The temporary elastomer support members may be short sections of elastomeric material laid into the channel and having sufficient length and spacing to adequately support the glass sheet in the metal frame until such time as the bonding agent has set. A plastic insert in the form of an elongated strip of material that can be snapped into place between the glass sheet and the upper edges of the channel fills the space between the glass and frame and provides a clean cosmetic edge. In the case of a boat windshield, the invention includes an improved mounting of the windshield to the deck of a boat.

Abstract: A method of adhering a first material to a second material, which utilizes an anchoring adhesive applied to one or both of the materials as a plurality of isolated adhesive anchors having interstitial spaces between them, forming improved bonding sites for a bonding adhesive which is used to adhere the materials together. In the preferred embodiment the anchoring adhesive may be applied by a process similar to silk screening, whereby a mask or screen defines a plurality of adhesive-impervious portions which create the interstitial spaces and adhesive-pervious portions which allow adhesive to pass through the screen to create the adhesive anchors. The bonding adhesive is applied to the material over the cured adhesive anchors, which serve as high-adhesion bonding sites for the bonding adhesive.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for registering and bonding upper and lower substrate plates together through a sealer material and in such a way as to form a gap of a predetermined width between the two substrate plates. Registered substrate plates are provisionally pressed to form a joined substrate assembly, which is then pressed under heated conditions at a hot press station, thereby compressing the sealer material into a flattened form and at the same time thermally hardening the sealer material to form a predetermined gap space between the two substrate plates. In order to correct positional deviations which occur to the upper and lower substrate plates in the course of the hot pressing, on the basis detected positional deviations of upper and lower substrate plates of a hot-pressed substrate assembly, upper and lower substrates are set in offset positions instead of aligned positions when registering them at the provisional press station to cancel predicted positional deviations at the hot press station.

Abstract: In order to avoid the necessity of cropping the pages of a bound volume, uniformly sized printed pages having pre-glued edge surfaces are aligned within a stack and a press then presses the edge of the stack so as to compress the glue and adhere the pages together.

Abstract: A method for producing a strip-shaped object of any thickness, width and length, made up of stacked, partially glued together foil strips. According to said method, each of the foil strips is provided with adhesive strips applied across the width (u) of the foil strip on one side, and the adhesive strips are offset from each other on foil strips that directly follow each other. The foil strips are stacked to produce a foil strip stack, pressed against each other in the stacking direction and glued together in order to produce the strip-shaped object. In the process, a line of foil which is provided with adhesive strips crosswise to its longitudinal direction (x) is divided into at least two lines of foil strips of equal width in its longitudinal direction (u).

Abstract: The vented cell structure and fabrication method of the present invention provide an efficient and effective honeycomb structure that allows fluids to flow in and out of the honeycomb without any obstructions that may trap gases and/or liquid in the honeycomb cells. First and second honeycomb layers, including first and second cell walls, respectively, that define first and second cells, respectively, are positioned adjacent one another such that the first and second cells are misaligned. The first and second honeycomb layers are connected with adhesive only at intersections of the first and second cell walls to permit fluid to flow between the first and second cells without obstruction. A structural layer defining at least one opening aligned with the first and/or second cells is also applied on opposite sides of the first and second honeycomb layers, to thereby create the vented cell structure.

Abstract: For the production of a sheet product including at least two layers (V1, V2) it is suggested, among other things, an embossing device including a first pressure roller (5; 105) interacting with a first and a second embossing cylinder (1, 3; 101, 103) provided with respective points (1P, 3P, 101P, 103P) on their cylindrical surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insulation product comprising an elongated fibrous batt with a polymeric encapsulating layer and, optionally, a vapor or other barrier layer on one or more surfaces of the fibrous batt and an apparatus for manufacturing such an insulation product.

Abstract: Methods for making frames for screen assemblies for vibratory separators, and screen assemblies with such frames, the methods, in certain aspects, including making a frame support for a screen assembly for a vibratory separator (e.g. but not limited to with robotic welding apparatus), moving the frame support to cleaning apparatus to clean the frame support, heating the frame support, moving the heated frame support to coating apparatus, coating the frame support in the coating apparatus with protective material, allowing the coated frame support to cool so that the protective material sets, moving of the frame support in one aspect done by mechanical movement apparatus; and, in certain aspects, adding screening material to the frame to produce a screen assembly.

Abstract: A composite is first formed by depositing on a breathable but water-impermeable synthetic resin film, a multiplicity of molten binding polymer threads from a multiplicity of orifices so that there is substantial space between the threads. A second web, e.g. an open-pore structure is then bonded to the first web by the molten thread so that the composite retains the flexibility and softness of the open-pore structure and the breathability of the film.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of manufacturing a preform for a RTM molding process that will increase both the handling capability of the preform and the final part quality. The invention consists of applying a patterned discontinuous layer of liquid resin over at least one side of a layer of reinforcing fibers. The resin film can consist of a homogeneous liquid, an aqueous dispersion or a melted resin applied at an elevated temperature. In one embodiment, there is present a roller having a patterned surface. Liquid resin is applied to the surface of the patterned roller via a second roller. The layer of reinforcing fibers is passed by the roller in such a fashion that the resin from the pattern on the surface of the roller is transferred to the layer of reinforcing fibers. The contact of the roller with the layer of reinforcing fibers is sufficient to force some of the resin into the fibers themselves.

Abstract: A non-woven fiber pad having a convoluted surface formed by cutting a non-woven fiber batt having a plurality of low melt synthetic fibers. The non-woven batt is compressed generally toward a cutting device by a pair of counter-rotating drums having convoluted surfaces.

Abstract: A scrubbing sponge is made with indicia by applying a light-transmissive adhesive in a pattern on the sponge, and adhering a plurality of discrete, shaped pellets of light-transmissive synthetic plastic material on the patterned adhesive. The indicia is visible through the pellets and the adhesive and serves as a promotional aid.

Abstract: Screens and screen assemblies for a vibratory separator or shale shaker, such screens and screen assemblies made by a method including applying glue in a glue pattern to at least one layer of screening material, said applying done by powered moving mechanical glue application apparatus; in one aspect moving with powered mechanical screen movement apparatus the at least one layer of screening material beneath the powered moving mechanical glue application apparatus; in one aspect, using hot melt moisture-curing glue, and in one aspect facilitating the cure of moisture-curing glue by applying moisture to it.

Abstract: A plurality of grooves 25 are formed in an outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical rubber magnet 17. The grooves 25 extend in a direction in which the cylindrical rubber magnet 17 is inserted into a yoke 3. The grooves 25 are open on both ends in the direction of insertion and are also open outwardly in a radial direction of the cylindrical rubber magnet 17. The grooves are formed at predetermined intervals in a peripheral direction of the cylindrical rubber magnet 17. When the cylindrical rubber magnet 17 is inserted into the yoke 3, an adhesive 15 gets into the grooves 25 without being pushed out of a lower end surface 21 of the cylindrical rubber magnet 17. The adhesive located between adjacent grooves also readily gets into the grooves 25. By presence of the adhesive got into the grooves 25, a necessary and sufficient amount of the adhesive can be uniformly interposed between a peripheral wall section 11 of the yoke 3 and the cylindrical rubber magnet 17.

Abstract: An FPD encapsulation apparatus at least comprises a chamber and a pressing mechanism. In this case, the chamber has an airtight space to provide a low-pressure environment, and the low-pressure environment is located inside the airtight space. The pressing mechanism is disposed within the chamber, and the pressing mechanism is operated in the low-pressure environment for pressing a second substrate to bind a first substrate and the second substrate. Furthermore, a method for encapsulating an FPD is disclosed. The method comprises providing a first substrate, forming an adhesive on the first substrate, providing a second substrate to align the first substrate and face to the adhesive, providing a low-pressure environment for the first and second substrates, and binding the first and second substrates to form the FPD.

Abstract: An elastically stretchable composite sheet including an elastic sheet and a fibrous assembly. A fibrous assembly having an inelastic extensibility is bonded to at least one surface of an elastic sheet at intermittently arranged bond regions to form a composite sheet. Component fibers constituting the fibrous assembly are long fibers continuously extending and describing curves between each pair of adjacent bond regions.

Abstract: A method is described whereby multilayer tailored fiber placement (TFP) preforms of any desired thickness may be easily produced without fixing threads or intermediate layers interfering. To this end, the invention provides that reinforcing fibers (1) are sewn onto a substrate (2) using a chemically or thermally meltable fixing thread (3) thus resulting in the formation of a reinforcing fiber structure (5a). The fixing thread (3) firstly serves to fix the reinforcing fibers (1) on the substrate (2) and is subsequently melted so that the fixing thread (3) disintegrates while pre-fixing the reinforcing fibers (1) and does not influence the mechanical properties of the reinforcing fiber structure (5a).

Abstract: A method of preparing documents for the transmission of secure information comprises the steps of preparing a first laminar element (13; 37) with a peripheral region (15) separable from a central region (14), printing the secure information on the central region (14) of the first laminar element (13; 37), or on a central region (19) of a second laminar element (12; 36), positioning the two laminar elements (13; 37, 12; 36) in face-to-face relation, with the face of the element bearing the information facing the said other element, and securing the element together around the peripheral regions.

Abstract: The present application describes an apparatus and method for dispensing interface materials for electronic packages. According to some embodiments, a cooling radiator is attached using adhesive interface material (e.g., on the perimeter, edges, distributed spots or the like) to an electronic package. After the adhesive interface material cures, the thermal interface material is dispensed (e.g., thorough an opening in the cooling radiator, adhesive interface material or the like). The dispensing of the thermal interface material does not leave a gap between the adhesive interface material and thermal interface material thus providing a better thermal performance and hence, enhanced power dissipation for the electronic package.

Abstract: Bonded composites, and absorbent articles made with such bonded composites. The bonded composites have first and second thin-section elements bonded to each other by bonds defining a bond pattern.

Abstract: A shrink wrap material for protecting articles includes at least one non-woven fabric and a woven scrim defining apertures. A sufficient portion of the fibers from the non-woven fabric being forced into the apertures of the scrim such that the scrim reinforces and supports the non-woven fabric, thus increasing their strength. A shrinkable, stretchable film is intermittently bonded to at least one non-woven fabric. The material is used by placing the material around the article to be protected and then shrinking the film.

Abstract: A process for making an elastically stretchable composite sheet that includes an elastically stretchable web and inelastically stretchable web that are bonded together at a plurality of bonding spots. This stock web is stretched in a Y-direction and succeedingly contracted to obtain a composite sheet. The bonding spots are arranged so that each pair of the bonding spots lying adjacent to each other in a Y-direction at least partially overlap each other as one of these adjacent bonding spots is translated in the Y-direction.

Abstract: A method of depositing adhesives or adhesion control agents using ink jet technology. The adhesive may be used in the manufacture of assembled paper products including greeting cards. The adhesion control agents may be deposited on a plastic sheet used in laminated safety glass.

Abstract: A process for temporarily stabilizing an extensible material while incorporating the material into a garment, or while performing any other converting process on the material. The stabilizing process includes the step of selectively bonding regions of the extensible material to provide a bonded material having restricted extensibility. The bonded material can be put through a converting process, such as winding the bonded material onto a roll, spooling the bonded material, slitting the bonded material, laminating the bonded material, or incorporating the bonded material into a garment. After the bonding material has gone through the converting process, the bonded regions can be removed from the bonded material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for laying a floor covering that includes a flexible material containing a thermoplastic wear layer made from, in particular, plasticised PVC. The basic panels that form the covering are glued to the ground and cold welded in between on the site to be covered. After a panel has been positioned and glued to the surface to be covered, a continuous bead of mastic, which is made on the actual site by mixing a hardener and a polyurethane resin in aqueous phase, is applied laterally along the entire depth of the covering. The next panel is positioned on the ground which is covered with adhesive and the lateral edge thereof is pinned against the edge of the preceding panel comprising the bead of mastic, thereby causing the excess material to come to the surface, where it is removed by simply wiping with water.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the device comprises: a counter-acting cylinder (1) provided with a plurality of points (1P) and interacting with an adhesive dispenser (7), a pressure roller (3) and a laminating roller (5); the points on the counter-acting cylinder have a density and dimensions such that the technical and functional and/or aesthetic characteristics of the web material are not appreciably altered, and such that the two layers (V1, V2) are joined by means of the adhesive applied by said dispensing roller at the positions of the points.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive that exhibits distinct gellation properties at application temperatures at some time following application to a substrate. Adhesive having gellation properties are particularly useful in the manufacture of pleating articles, such as pleated filters.

Abstract: A laminating apparatus includes: applying means for applying a resin material onto laminating surfaces of a device substrate; and laminating means for laminating a sealing glass onto the device substrate to which the resin material has been applied. The applying means is capable of applying the resin material to a plurality of portions on the laminating surfaces such that an air escape passage is formed between the device substrate and the sealing glass. The laminating means is capable of expelling the air toward outside through the air escape passage when the laminating force is applied between the device substrate and the sealing glass along the air escape passage, and of laminating the sealing glass such that the applied resin material becomes continuous so as to form a thin film layer.

Abstract: Method for producing a multi-ply web comprising at least three plies of flexible material, such as paper and nonwoven material and a multi-ply product produced according to the method. A first and second ply are glued together with a first glue pattern and a second and third ply are glued together with a second glue pattern which is applied offset with respect to the first glue pattern.

Abstract: A dry food pouch is made from a laminate having a plurality of plies made from a flexible material and secured together by an adhesive. The laminate further includes at least one elongated strip of an expandable polymer material applied to a surface of one of the laminate plies. The pouch includes panels secured to each other to define a storage compartment. The pouch further includes reinforcing members that are formed by the elongated strips of expandable polymer material when they are activated to expand and harden.

Abstract: A laminated structural body is manufactured by laminating unidirectionally arranged strands and a web such that two layers of the web sandwich the strands therebetween. A cylindrical web is delivered in a direction parallel to a central axis thereof. A polymer liquid is discharged from a spinning head, which is disposed in the cylindrical web and rotated about the central axis of the cylindrical web, toward an inner surface of the cylindrical web to spin strands of the discharged polymer liquid. The spun strands are arranged in a direction substantially parallel to the circumferential direction of the cylindrical web and laminated on the inner surface of the cylindrical web. The cylindrical web with the strands laminated thereon is folded flatwise to sandwich the strands between the two folded layers of the web.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid repellent nonwoven protective material comprising a meltspun microfiber layer and one or more additional nonwoven layers bonded to the meltspun microfiber layer. The meltspun microfiber layer comprises a high melt flow rate olefin polymer (i.e., having a melt flow rate of at least 1500 grams per 10 minutes as measured by ASTM-D-1238-01 at 177° C.), a melt flow modifying agent and a liquid repellency internal additive. The high melt flow rate olefin polymer is substantially prodegradant-free and is present in amounts from about 78 percent by weight to about 94.9 percent by weight. The liquid repellency internal additive, such as a fluorochemical or fluoropolymer, is present in amounts from about 0.1 percent by weight to about 2 percent by weight, and the melt flow modifying agent, such as polymers and copolymers of butene, is present in amounts from about 5 percent by weight to about 20 percent by weight.

Abstract: Provided is a laminate of masticated rubber. A layer of fabric, capable of withstanding vulcanization temperatures, such as a non woven layer of polyester or polyester and nylon is bonded by means of vulcanization to at least one outer surface of the rubber laminate. Advantageously, this increases the stiffness of the rubber laminate. Further advantageously and unexpectedly, the fabric reinforced rubber laminate in accordance with the invention shows significant improvement in heat aging properties, such as heat resistance, tensile strength, hardness and tear strength.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for preparing a microporous laminated sheet, which allows a stable breath ability of microporous film to be maintained while making an adhesion of the microporous film excellent. Also, a method of preparing the microporous laminated sheet using the system and a microporous laminated sheet prepared thereby are disclosed. The preparing system includes an adhesive-applying section serving to apply an adhesive in the linear or lattice shape on the microporous film.

Abstract: Different techniques may be used to realize the simultaneous provision of bonding material at a controlled height on a wafer level. These techniques include photolithographically patterning a layer of bonding material and providing spacer elements on a wafer then contacting another surface having the bonding material provided thereon to transfer the bonding material to the spacer elements. The patterning of the bonding material may include using a mask direct contact with or spaced from the bonding material. The providing of the spacer elements may include forming the spacers in the wafer itself or attaching spacer elements, particularly a wafer of spacer elements. The resultant integrated structure has controlled spacing between the bonded elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for sticking, a container, a pocket tape, a method for the production of a pocket tape, a device for the production of a pocket tape, a method for the production of an adhesive tape, an adhesive tape and a device for the production of an adhesive tape. The invention is characterised in that adhesive zones are spaced from one another by non-adhesive zones.

Abstract: Method for forming a foamed product integral with trim cover assembly, in which, at first, a foam padding piece and a surface cover piece are temporarily secured or bonded with each other, at the local points thereof, to thereby provide a temporarily secured cover section unit. A plurality of such cover section units are sewn together to form a three-dimensional body of the trim cover assembly. A liquid foaming material is injected and cured in the inside of the sewn trim cover assembly, and subsequent thereto, the temporarily secured local points of each surface cover piece are removed from the corresponding local points of each foam padding piece, whereby a foamed product integral with the trim cover assembly is obtained, with both surface cover pieces and foam padding pieces being stretched uniformly therein.

Abstract: A prefastened absorbent garment is manufactured with its longitudinal axis in the cross machine direction. A web of garment chassis material extending in the machine direction is overlaid within the garment chassis borders. The side panel webs are attached to the chassis web and have hook and loop fasteners thereon. The garment can be individuated from the combined chassis and side panel webs.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a microporous thermoplastic polymer layer such as a microporous polypropylene layer and one or more fabric layers is provided. The laminate is both waterproof and breathable. The laminate is also durable and can be made at low cost. The fabric can be a woven fabric or a knit fabric. Alternatively, a non woven fabric can be used to make a disposable article. The laminate can be used in garments for sports wear, protective clothing or medical uniforms.

Abstract: Mass production of integrated subsystems may be realized by aligning first and second plurality of dies. The aligned dies are then treated to secure them together. The secured dies are then separated to form a secured pair of dies containing at least one lithographically formed element, thus forming an integrated subsystem. A bonding material may be provided over at least part of each first die, over an entire surface of the wafer or around the perimeter of each first die. Either one of the first or second dies may be provided on a wafer. Either die may contain active elements, e.g., a laser or a detector. The lithographic elements may be formed in the die or may be of a different material than that of the die.