Abstract: An oil strainer comprises upper and lower partial bodies, made of synthetic resin, joined together to form a roughly tube-shaped strainer main body, the interior of which is provided with a filter. The oil strainer has a flange section for attachment with bolts, and the flange section is provided with at least one bolt hole which passes through the interior of the roughly tube-shaped strainer main body. With this structure, it is possible to provide an oil strainer which can be installed on a small installation surface, which is able to reduce resin fatigue, and which can prevent impairment of the seal due to loosening of installation members.

Abstract: A method of mounting a component in which a component is thermally press-bonded onto a substrate with a conductive adhesive. The method includes a substrate heating step in which the substrate is heated to a temperature which is 20° C.˜40° C. below the glass transition point of a bonding resin contained in the conductive adhesive, and a thermal press-bonding step in which the component is thermally press-bonded onto the substrate heated to the aforementioned temperature with the conductive adhesive.

Abstract: A high concentration central receiver system and method provides improved reflectors and a unique heat removal system. The central receiver has a plurality of interconnected reflectors coupled to a tower structure at a predetermined height above ground for reflecting solar radiation. A plurality of concentrators are disposed between the reflectors and the ground such that the concentrators receive reflective solar radiation from the reflectors. The central receiver system further includes a heat removal system for removing heat from the reflectors and an area immediately adjacent the concentrators. Each reflector includes a mirror, a facet, and an adhesive compound. The adhesive compound is disposed between the mirror and the facet such that the mirror is fixed to the facet under a compressive stress.

Abstract: A single or multiwell plate using membrane, preferably an ultrafiltration membrane to filter selected solutes from a liquid is disclosed. In particular, a preferred construction and method of sealing the membrane to the interior of the well so as to form an integral seal between the top portion of the well and the bottom portion is disclosed. The preferred method is to use a heat seal device which secures the filter to the underdrain portion of the device.

Abstract: Method for strip-coating a metallic strip-shaped substrate (1) with a band (3) of plastic comprising the stages: (i) in-situ casting of a plastic band; (ii) leading the plastic band around a cooling roll (5, 5a); (iii) leading away the plastic band until the plastic band production is underway and stabilized; (iv) bringing the plastic band up to speed and heating the substrate to a temperature of the substrate close to the softening temperature of the part of the plastic band facing the substrate; (v) pressing the plastic band onto the substrate and where applicable breaking off the plastic band and stopping it being led away; (vi) coating the substrate (1) with the plastic band (3) at high speed.

Abstract: A laminate forming process includes installing a heater assembly in a processing chamber, the heater assembly having a lower diffusion screen; coupling a vacuum assembly to channels of a platform; conveying layers of titanium and solid adhesive at room temperature onto a workpiece on the platform heating the processing chamber to a predetermined temperature by the heater assembly through the diffusion screen for evenly applying heat to the layers of titanium and adhesive and the workpiece and melting the layer of adhesive; and activating the vacuum assembly for sucking the layers of titanium and adhesive onto the workpiece through a communication of the channels so as to secure the layers of titanium and adhesive onto the workpiece and smooth the layer of titanium.

Abstract: A process for forming a friction plate includes the steps of: adhering a plurality of segments of friction materials to a preheated core plate. Each segment of friction material has a layer of an adhesive material laminated to a bottom surface of the segment such that the adhesive material is in contact with the preheated core plate.

Abstract: A plate 2 with a photodiode PD is positioned with a slight interval with respect to a housing 1, a small amount of an ultraviolet curing adhesive 8a is applied to four portions each located between a corner of either side edge 2a of the plate 2 and the housing 1, the ultraviolet curing adhesive 8a is allowed to cure by application of ultraviolet rays thereto to temporarily fix the plate 2 to the housing 1, an appropriate amount of a thermosetting adhesive is applied to two portions each located between a central portion of either side edge 2a of the plate 2 and the housing 1, and the thermosetting adhesive 8b is allowed to cure by heating so as to finally fix the plate 2 to the housing 1.

Abstract: An adapter provides for mounting an object on plastic. The adapter comprises a body coupled with at least two feet. The feet are weldable to the surface of the plastic while the plastic is in a molten state. The adapter also includes a coupling mechanism coupled with the body. The coupling mechanism is operable to couple the object with the adapter.

Abstract: A method for securing thermoplastic pour spout fitments 22 to thermoplastic-coated containers 20, wherein at least a surface of the pour spout fitment 22 is heated remotely at heating stations 42-46 to a temperature significantly below the melting point of the thermoplastic fitment. When the heated fitment surface is applied to a selected surface of an erected, thermoplastic-coated container 20, the heat energy is transferred to the latter surface to an extent capable of activating the thermoplastic coating thereon. Upon cooling, the fitment 22 and the container surface are bonded together.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate of at least two layers including at least one aramid paper with at least one layer of polymer by calendering opposing surfaces of the aramid paper at different temperatures prior to laminate formation.

Abstract: An advertising placard (20) having a substrate (30) and coloration material (34) is utilized to provide an unobtrusive and nondistracting advertisement on internal viewing surfaces (22) in commercial aircraft passenger cabins (24). The substrate (30) is preferably thin and transparent, and the coloration material (34) preferably has substantially the same color hue as the viewing surface (22) to which it is applied. Further, the coloration material (34) preferably has a color lightness within approximately &Dgr;7 of the color lightness of the viewing surface (22).

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a laminated thermoforming which consists of a thermoformable plastic resin, resin mixtures or a resin matrix as substrate material of the thermoforming and at least one deformable backing material. The pressure and temperature conditions of the thermoforming are adjusted so that the substrate material and backing material are undetachably connected to each other directly by incorporation and/or melting together, and increasing the pressing pressure by additional compressed air support.

Abstract: A lead abatement method approved for use by governmental agencies is described. The method id achieved by first applying a highly compliant protective film over a lead contaminated surface. The film includes an exposed layer and an adhesive layer composed of an adhesive material adapted for substantially permanent bonding to the contaminated surface. The exposed surface is then perforated and a topcoat is applied to the exposed surface. The topcoat is adapted for treatment of the exposed surface of the film so as to permit treatment of the topcoat in a desired manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing an organic EL device comprising a step of eliminating a partition wall 3, which has become unnecessary after patterning, from a substrate 1 in a production or an organic electroluminescence device (organic EL device). In particular, it provides a method for producing an organic EL device comprising a step of attaching on the substrate adhesive sheets 6, in particular, an adhesive sheet having an ultraviolet ray curing type pressure sensitive adhesive layer after the patterning, and peeling off the adhesive sheets. According to the method, an organic EL device substantially not containing a partition wall is provided so that the adverse effect of the moisture content and the gas discharged from the partition wall to the device can be prevented, and thus an organic EL device with a long life can be provided.

Abstract: A multi-layer protective glove fabric comprises a base cloth layer, a second stretchable cloth layer overlying the base layer, a third latex layer coated on the base layer and a fourth wax layer over the third latex layer to prevent the latex coating layer from blooming. The method of manufacturing a protective glove with this multi-layer construction includes (1) heating a fabric layer at a first elevated temperature; (2) applying a viscous latex spreading compound over a surface of the fabric layer at a second, lower elevated temperature, to prevent the latex from penetrating the fabric layer but ensuring its adhesion to the fabric layer; (3) applying wax over the latex at least at the first elevated temperature, to prevent the latex from blooming; (4) adhering an opposed surface of the fabric layer to a second fabric layer to form the multi-layer fabric and (5) forming the multi-layer fabric into a glove.

Abstract: In a method for bonding plastic objects together by means of a hot-melt type of adhesive, in addition to or during the heating and addition of a plasticizer-resistant hot-melt adhesive, at least one of the objects to be bonded, is heated up in the area to be bonded beyond the melting temperature of the material of which it is made. The method is particularly advantageous for the joining together of multi-layered plastic pipes. The result is the generation of a method for bonding objects by means of a hot-melt type of adhesive that can also be applied with materials for which it was hitherto impossible to apply hot-melt adhesion.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium for longitudinal recording with a low media noise, a high S/N ratio and high reliabilities in corrosion resistance is disclosed. By making a magnetic layer from a Co-based alloy comprising 1 to 35 at. % of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Pt and Ir, 1 to 17 at. % of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Ge and Si, except for Si, whose concentration is 1 to 40 at. and 0.1 to 10 at. of oxygen, a magnetic recording medium for longitudinal recording having an inplane coercivity of 1,200 Oe or more and a coercive squares of not more than 0.85 is obtained. A process for producing the magnetic recording medium for longitudinal medium and a magnetic memory apparatus using the magnetic recording medium for longitudinal recording are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the production of a flat composite (5) from plastic parts by means of a thermal adhesion of two plastic parts (1,1′), heated on one side of their surfaces (1a,1a′), consisting of plastics A and B, wherein the surfaces (1a,1a′) are heated on the adhesion side to surface temperatures of 10 to 100° K.

Abstract: A very thin hot-melt layer (1X) is supported and carried by one (3) of the two textiles (3, 15), and is heated from the surface opposite that which is in contact with the textile (3) which supports and carries it, until the whole thickness of said layer (1X) is plasticized; the other textile (15) is then brought up to the first, and the two textile (3, 15) are pressed together.

Abstract: An assembly of rib structures sandwiched between a dielectric glass layer and a glass substrate for use in a flat panel display, such as plasma addressed liquid crystal (PALC) displays, is formed by a number of methods. One method includes molding thermoplastic glass frit containing paste into rib structures, transferring the rib structures to a thin transparent layer of a thermoplastic dielectric glass frit containing composition on a drum, and transferring the rib structures with the thin transparent dielectric glass layer to a glass substrate having metallic electrodes already formed thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle headliner assembly includes a headliner attachable to the vehicle interior roof. The headliner includes a plurality of material layers. At least one audio speaker is sandwiched between the material layers. The speaker has a thickness of less than approximately 8 millimeters. A subwoofer may be provided elsewhere in the vehicle to complete the audio system.

Abstract: An electron-emitting device comprises an electroconductive film including an electron-emitting region and a pair of electrodes for applying a voltage to the electroconductive film. The electron-emitting region is formed by applying a film of organic substance to the electroconductive film, carbonizing the organic substance by electrically energizing the electroconductive film, and forming a fissure or fissures in the electroconductive film prior to the carbonization. The electron-emitting device constitutes an electron source having a plurality of electron-emitting devices, and further an image-forming device comprising an electron source and an image-forming member arranged in an envelope.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polymer laminated base paper, said process comprising laminating a base paper web on at least one side thereof with at least one polymer layer by extrusion-coating at a coating speed of 300 m/min or more, wherein the said base paper web is heated prior to laminating.

Abstract: This invention relates to the extrusion coating of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) onto paperboard. Such structures of this type, generally, provide an enhanced film adhesion of the PET onto the paperboard, while reducing the coat weights of the PET.

Abstract: The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the foregoing prior art devices and meets the foregoing needs by providing an apparatus and method for accurately sealing a multi-purpose reclosable zipper strip to a web of flexible film in an airtight manner. Moreover, the inventive apparatus and method is capable of repeatedly performing the steps necessary to seal tape to web with high throughout and with low cycle times. Generally, the apparatus and method utilizes a zipper tape having airtight splotch seals fused in series along desired lengths of the zipper tape. The zipper tape is dispensed through a feeding mechanism and, when an optical sensor detects one of the splotch seal portions of the zipper tape, a desired length of zipper tape is advanced over an elevator platform. A knife is then signaled to descend and sever the advanced portion of zipper tape, which is thus deposited onto the elevator platform.

Abstract: The liner provided metallic shell having an outer-facing surface and an inner-facing surface, said inner-facing surface including a cured enamel coating thereon comprising a solids mixture of an epoxy resin, a phenolic resin, carboxypolyolefin resin and polyester resin; and a shaped thermoplastic elastomer member adhered to said enamel inner surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a laminated board having high quality with high productivity is disclosed. In this manufacturing method, a prepreg 2 that has been supplied from a prepreg supply section 1 is fed vertically using feed rolls. Further, metal foils 4 are supplied from a metal foil supply section 3 using feed rolls. The prepreg 2 and the metal foil 4 are heated at a heating section 7, and then they pass through between the rolls 5 so that the metal foils are bonded to the prepreg. Thus obtained laminated board is fed to a rolling section 6 using feed rolls, and the laminated is continuously rolled up at the rolling section 6, thereby continuously manufacturing the laminated board.

Abstract: Curved surfaces of a preform of thermoplastic adhesive provide improved regulation of heating and exclusion of gas as surfaces to be bonded are heated and pressed against the thermoplastic adhesive preform. Particulate or filamentary materials can be added to the thermoplastic adhesive for adjustment of coefficient of thermal expansion or further increase of heat transfer through the adhesive or both. The preform is preferably fabricated by molding, preferably in combination with die-cutting of a preform of desired volume from a web of approximately the same thickness as the completed bond.

Abstract: A plate 2 with a photodiode PD is positioned with a slight interval with respect to a housing 1, a small amount of an ultraviolet curing adhesive 8a is applied to four portions each located between a corner of either side edge 2a of the plate 2 and the housing 1, the ultraviolet curing adhesive 8a is allowed to cure by application of ultraviolet rays thereto to temporarily fix the plate 2 to the housing 1, an appropriate amount of a thermosetting adhesive is applied to two portions each located between a central portion of either side edge 2a of the plate 2 and the housing 1, and the thermosetting adhesive 8b is allowed to cure by heating so as to finally fix the plate 2 to the housing 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester resin-covered metal sheet exhibiting superior formability and particularly suitable to withstand the stresses of drawing, drawing and ironing, drawing and stretch forming, or drawing and stretch forming followed by ironing. The resin-covered metal sheet is produced by contacting a biaxially oriented polyester resin film to a metal sheet heated above the melting temperature of the resin, covering the metal sheet with the polyester resin, pinching and press laminating the film-metal sheet composite, and cooling the laminate at a rate of 600° C./second immediately thereafter. It is essential that the resulting resin-covered metal sheets exhibit a true stress of 3.0 to 15.0 kg/mm2, corresponding to a true strain of 1.0 at 75° C. These laminates also exhibits a gradation of retention of the polyester resin's original biaxial orientation.

Abstract: Method of coating a metallic substrate (1) with thermoplastic coating material, comprising a preheating the substrate in such as way that, just prior to coating, it is at a temperature between 70° C. and 150° C., preferably between 100° C. and 130° C. in the case of a coating containing polypropene and between 80 and 110° C. in the case of a coating containing polyethene; coextrusion, in the first coating station of a sheet (6) comprising a polyolefin covering layer and a modified polyolefin adhesion layer; coating of the substrate (1) with a molten sheet in the presence of ozone by pressing it with the adhesion layer against the surface of the substrate; transportation of the strip (9) coated on one side to a second coating station and heating the strip so that, just before coating, the strip is at a temperature between 70° C. and 130° C., preferably between 80° C. and 120° C.

Abstract: A tear-resistant flexible hinge structure is placed between a pair of substantially rigid panels so as to permit the panels to be hinged one with respect to the other, where the flexible hinge is formed from a plastics material such as polyvinyl chloride. The hinge structure is formed under heat and pressure so as to comprise at least three parallel rows of alternating flat and raised portions, in staggered relationship. This causes a structure whereby any rip or tear which starts in the formed flexible hinge cannot continue because it will encounter a discontinuity in the configuration and thickness of the material, which precludes further propagation of the rip or tear. Typically, after the hinge structure has been formed, it is configured in a semi-circular cross section, re-heated and cooled, so as to set and have a memory in its closed configuration as opposed to the originally pre-formed flat, open configuration.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for making a bio-based carpet material by providing tufts, a backing, a pre-coat, and a backing material wherein the pre-coat includes the reaction product of a pre-coat A-side having a pre-coat isocyanate and a pre-coat B-side and the backing material includes the reaction product of a backing material A-side having a backing material B-side. The pre-coat B-side and the backing material B-side may include a petroleum based polyol; a vegetable oil, cross-linker, and a catylst; or a transesterified poylol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textured surface covering having a hot melt wear layer and methods of applying the hot melt wear layer to a textured or embossed surface without distortion of the visual image of the textured substrate. The wear layer substantially follows the contours of the substrate with minimum change in thickness of the wear layer over the textured surface and provides an aesthetically pleasing three dimensional appearance to the textured surface of the substrate. Melt applying the melt processable polymer resin to the textured substrate with a conformable pressure roll deter entrapment of bubbles between the wear layer and the textured substrate. Therefore, the wear layer exhibits significant clarity and visual depth, as well as improved maintenance (cleanability) properties. The resulting product has a visual image clarity reflecting any texture in the substrate including very light reflective (lenticular moray) embossings.

Abstract: A filter cartridge made of an accordion fold pack folded in a zigzag-shaped manner and made of a thermoplastically moldable and heat-sealable material, whose folds are held at an adjusted, defined distance relative to each other, in particular made of a nonwoven fabric. The longitudinal direction of the accordion fold pack, transversely to the folds, the individual fold peaks are folded over in the same direction in at least one strip on one or both sides of the accordion fold pack and in each case fixedly joined to the next following, likewise turned-down fold at least in the overlapping region, by heat-sealing.

Abstract: A moisture vapor permeable, substantially liquid impermeable composite sheet material includes a powder-bonded nonwoven web adhered to a moisture vapor permeable thermoplastic film. The nonwoven web includes a first layer comprised primarily of fibers that are compatible with an adhesive used to bond the web, and a second layer comprised of a blend of fibers, some of which are compatible with, and some of which are incompatible with the bonding adhesive and the thermoplastic film. A method for making the composite sheet material and an item of apparel made from the sheet material are also provided.

Abstract: A pleat filter medium assembly and method of making the same wherein pleated fibrous filter medium forming troughs between opposed faces of adjacent filter medium pleats serve to include spacer inserts formed from intersecting sets of spaced strands of different cross-sectional thickness.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing multi-ply tubular containers for food products is provided including the steps of applying an aqueous adhesive to a surface of a paperboard body ply and then heating the aqueous adhesive to evaporate part of the water content and render the adhesive substantially tacky. The body ply and a polymeric liner ply having a moisture barrier layer are then passed through a nip to adhere the liner ply to the body ply and are wrapped around a shaping mandrel to create the tubular container. Accordingly, an advantageous tubular container can be manufactured having a body ply formed of paperboard which is wrapped into a tubular shape to define an inner surface. The body ply defines a predetermined circumferential length before being wrapped which corresponds to one revolution of the body ply when wrapped in a tubular shape. A polymeric liner ply is adhered to the inner surface of the body ply and defines a circumferential length equal to that of the body ply prior to being wrapped.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate for use in the production of printed circuit boards, comprising the steps of: a) forming a component comprised of a sheet of copper foil and a sheet of metal, the sheet of copper foil having an essentially uncontaminated surface facing an essentially uncontaminated surface of the sheet of metal, the surfaces of the sheets being in unattached contact with each other in an area that defines a substantially uncontaminated zone; b) applying a preformed adhesive film formed of a substantially uncured polymeric material onto an exposed surface of the copper foil, the adhesive film having a first surface and a second surface, the film being attached to the component with the first surface in contact with an exposed surface of the copper foil; and c) curing the adhesive film, wherein the second surface of the adhesive film is at least partially uncured.

Abstract: Process for the production of a thermosetting laminate made of a number of continuous paper webs impregnated with a thermosetting resin. The dry webs are fed continuously between an upper and a lower press belt (101 and 102 respectively) of a continuous double belt press (100). The continuous paper webs are divided into at least two groups (10) each consisting of at least two sheets of which at least one is impregnated with a thermosetting resin. One or more separation sheets (1) are placed between the groups (10) of paper webs.

Abstract: A heated wheel for applying heat activated tape to wood. The wheel includes a rim with a longitudinal axis and a cylindrical outer surface for engaging heat activated tape. An electrical heater is supported within, and in fixed relation to, the rim. The wheel also includes a solid body of polymer and a bearing.

Abstract: A heated wheel for applying heat activated tape to a substrate. The wheel includes a rim with a longitudinal axis and a cylindrical outer surface for engaging heat activated tape. An electrical heater is supported within, and in fixed relation to, the rim. The wheel also includes a solid body of polymer and a bearing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making smart cards by rolling. A first synthetic sheet (1) is first smoothed by hot pressing against a first smoothing plate (4). Likewise a second synthetic sheet (2) is smoothed against a second smoothing plate (5). Without being unstuck from their smoothing plates, these two sheets are rolled with other layers (3, 6, 7), said synthetic sheets (1, 2) serving as external layers. One of the smoothing plates may comprise a three-dimensional pattern to be relief printed on the synthetic sheet. The rolling is carried out by cold pressing the different layers (1, 6, 3, 7, 2) which the laminated card comprises between the two smoothing plates (4, 5). After being rolled, different cards with adapted dimensions can be cut out from the laminated sheets. The invention is advantageous in that the same plates (4, 5) are used for the hot pressing and the cold rolling.

Abstract: A polyolefin material can be adhered to other material with good adhesion durability by 1) applying a first primer which contains i) a resin comprising a backbone of hydrocarbon chains and/or polybutadiene chains, and ii) a polyisocyanate compound or an alkoxysilane compound, to the surface of a polyolefin material, 2) applying a second primer which contains a polyisocyanate compound or an alkoxysilane compounds, onto the layer of the first primer, and 3) adhering the surface of the polyolefin material to which the first and second primers are applied to other material using a moisture-curing polyurethane adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention produces a polyester resin covered metal sheet having extremely excellent formability, which can be available for uses in which severe forming is practiced such as drawing, drawing and ironing, and drawn and stretch forming as well as the composite forming consisting of drawn and stretch forming followed by ironing, and a production method thereof.

Abstract: A method for bonding includes positioning a bonding strip adjacent a sole first bond head, the bonding strip having a plurality of strip units, and bonding, with only the first bond head, a first number of the plurality of strip units. The method further includes transporting the bonding strip from the first bond head and positioning the bonding strip adjacent a sole second bond head, and bonding, with only the second bond head, a remaining number of the plurality of strip units on the bonding strip. In one embodiment, the method also includes heating at least one of the plurality of strip units prior to bonding the bonding strip. In one embodiment, the method also includes clamping, with a sole clamp, the bonding strip, thereby limiting warpage of the bonding strip.

Abstract: A thermally insulating bubble pack for use in framed structures, walls, crawl spaces and the like; or wrapping for cold water heaters, pipes and the like wherein the bubbles contain a fire retardant material. The improved bubble pack comprises a first film having a plurality of portions wherein each of the portions defines a cavity; a second film in sealed engagement with the first film to provide a plurality of closed cavities; the improvement comprising wherein the cavities contain a fluid or solid material. The flame retardant-containing bubble pack provides improved fire ratings, flame spread indices and smoke development numbers.

Abstract: A method for making a unitary composite headliner adapted to be installed in a motor vehicle includes providing an inner layer and two reinforcing layers, each of which comprises polymeric material, the inner layer being configured to absorb sound and vibrations, and the reinforcing layers being configured to provide sufficient flexibility to the headliner to facilitate installation in the vehicle, while also providing sufficient rigidity to the headliner to enable the headliner to be self-supporting once installed in the vehicle; differentially heating the layers such that each reinforcing layer is heated to a respective predetermined reinforcing layer temperature, and the inner layer is heated to a predetermined inner layer temperature less than either respective reinforcing layer temperature; inserting the layers into a mold such that the inner layer is disposed between the reinforcing layers; and compressing the layers together to bond the layers and form the headliner.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polymer laminated base paper, said process comprising laminating a base paper web on at least one side thereof with at least one polymer layer by extrusion-coating at a coating speed of 300 m/min or more, wherein the said base paper web is heated prior to laminating.