Abstract: A variable infeed speed device is provided in order to apply under proper tension ribbon type devices in a sinusoidal manner to a running web.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive film having high dimensional stability which can be suitably used for two layer FPCs. Specifically, disclosed is an adhesive sheet composed of an insulating layer and an adhesive layer arranged on one side or both sides of the insulating layer. This adhesive sheet is characterized in that the insulating layer has a ratio E?2/E?1 between the storage elasticity modulus E?1 at 25° C. and the storage elasticity modulus E?2 at 380° C. of not more than 0.2 and a coefficient of thermal expansion in the MD direction of 5-15 ppm at 100-200° C. It is further characterized in that the change in the coefficient of thermal expansion of the adhesive sheet at 100-250° C. after heat treatment at 380° C. for 30 seconds under tension of 20 kg/m is not more than 2.5 ppm in the tension direction and not more than 10 ppm in the direction perpendicular to the tension direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automated device for implementing a drape-forming step to form a laminated fibrous preform, which is then impregnated with resin to produce a part made of composite material. The invention relates more particularly to the production of preforms for manufacturing parts such as panels, in particular very thick panels, that extend basically in two dimensions. The device of the invention comprises a manipulator (1) able to move and orient in space a tape laying head (10), said tape laying head comprising: a drum comprising a suction orifice leading to its surface and able to individually grasp a length of fabric on a mounting outside the tool and the tape laying head (10); means designed to subsequently place this length of fabric on the preform (70) comprising means of compacting and means of heating the length of fabric.

Abstract: A seal agent D and liquid crystal C are clamped to a lower substrate 6, a pair of the lower substrate 7 and an upper substrate 7 are laminated with the seal agent D and the liquid crystal C interposed therebetween, and at least one of the pair of substrates is a roll-shaped long flexible resin film. When the substrates are laminated, the lower substrate 6 on one hand is aligned to the upper substrate 7 on the other hand in every arbitrary length. With this arrangement, productivity can be improved as well as a positional dislocation due to accumulation of positioning errors can be prevented.

Abstract: A composite component such as a blade or vane of a gas turbine engine includes a body and an erosion-resistant layer. The body includes a fibre reinforcement in a resin matrix, and the erosion-resistant layer includes a 3-D woven fabric element which is also resin-impregnated. The woven fabric element is made from a thermoplastics material such as PEEK, and may be thicker at the leading edge of the component than at pressure and suction surfaces. The component may be manufactured in a laying-up process in which the woven fabric element of the erosion-resistant layer is placed in a mould with the resin-impregnated fibre reinforcement of the body so that the resin of the body migrates into the woven fabric element of the erosion-resistant layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a hydroentangled product comprising cellulose fibers, which includes the steps of (a) extruding a solution comprising cellulose dissolved in an aqueous tertiary amine-oxide through a spinneret into an air gap, thereby forming filaments (b) drawing said filaments by means of a gaseous stream (c) collecting and precipitating said filaments in order to form a web (d) bonding said web by means of a hydroentanglement process (e) contacting said filaments in the air gap with a medium which at least partially coagulates the filaments. Furthermore, the invention relates to products obtainable by said products, and uses thereof.

Abstract: A self-lubricating structure such as a bearing having a low coefficient of friction, a high bearing load capability, and a low abrasiveness is provided. The self-lubricating bearing has a PTFE-based sliding layer that is bonded to a metal backing layer. The sliding layer includes a PTFE-based matrix, self-lubricating fillers such as liquid crystalline polymer, and high temperature reinforcing fiber such as carbon fiber. A method for producing the self-lubricating bearing is also provided.

Abstract: Fire retardant materials arc provided that contain carbon nanotubes and particles capable of endothermically reacting when exposed to elevated temperatures. The carbon nanotubes may be a buckypaper. Methods also are provided for making a fire retardant material and for improving the fire retardation capabilities of a material.

Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for forming a laminated nanocomposite is provided. The method includes applying a hydrogel precursor solution to a first layer of poly(L-lactide) nanofiber mesh. A second layer of poly(L-lactide) nanofiber mesh is stacked on the first layer with at least a portion of the hydrogel precursor solution being situated between the first layer and the second layer. The method further includes compressing the first layer and second layer together wherein the first layer and second layer are crosslinked to one another by the hydrogel precursor solution to form a laminated nanocomposite. Furthermore, the laminate layers, prior to crosslinking, can be wrapped around a rod and crosslinked to form a laminated tubular nanocomposite.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to thermally-conductive pastes for use with integrated circuits, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to self-orienting microplates of graphite.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are adhesive compositions comprising (a) a first component; (b) a second component that chemically reacts with said first component; and (c) graphenic carbon particles having a compressed density of 0.9 or less. Disclosed herein are associated methods for forming the adhesive compositions and applying the adhesive compositions to a substrate to form a bonded substrate.

Abstract: An elongate continuous material web is disclosed that includes a plurality of adjacent tabs arranged in a longitudinal direction of the web with connection regions between adjacent tabs. Each connection region includes three or more incisions that extend in the transverse direction of the web and are arranged in a manner such that at least one extensible connection member, extensible in the longitudinal direction of the web, is formed. At least one incision forms a side incision that travels through one longitudinal edge of the web, and at least one incision forms a further side incision that travels through the other longitudinal edge of the web. Also disclosed are a method for making such a web, a method for manufacturing a tab from such a web, a method for manufacturing an absorbent hygiene product with the help of such a web, and a cutting device to produce such a web.

Abstract: The present document describes a slip resistant sheet material for roofing comprising a closed-weave woven comprising yarns of a first gauge and yarns of a second gauge greater than the first gauge. The yarns of the second gauge are interspersed in the closed-weave woven at a given interval with the yarns of the first gauge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new binder composition which is particularly suitable for the manufacture of composite materials utilizing such new binder composition in the required nonwoven materials. Composite materials using such new binder composition in their nonwoven part are suitable, in particular, for composites materials for interior construction, for linings, floor coverings, and for the manufacture of furniture and similar products.

Abstract: A composite layup method is described in which strips of fibrous material are deposited progressively on a mould surface. The method involves feeding a strip of fibrous material to a placement device for placing the strip progressively on the mould surface, and imparting a shape to the strip upstream of the placement device. In this way, shape is imparted to the strip prior to the strip reaching the placement device. The shape imparted to the strip corresponds at least partially to a shape of the mould surface. This prevents or reduces air from becoming trapped between the strip and the mould surface as the strip is deposited in the mould. An end effector assembly suitable for use in the composite layup method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite concrete article comprising affixing at least one layer of textile to a base layer and incorporating the base layer into a body of wet uncured concrete such that the base layer becomes embedded in the concrete, whereby at least a portion of the at least one textile layer defines at least a portion of a surface of the cured concrete article with the base layer embedded within the concrete to anchor the textile layer to the concrete.

Abstract: Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), boron nitride nanoparticles (BNNPs), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphites, or combinations, are incorporated into matrices of polymer, ceramic or metals. Fibers, yarns, and woven or nonwoven mats of BNNTs are used as toughening layers in penetration resistant materials to maximize energy absorption and/or high hardness layers to rebound or deform penetrators. They can be also used as reinforcing inclusions combining with other polymer matrices to create composite layers like typical reinforcing fibers such as Kevlar®, Spectra®, ceramics and metals. Enhanced wear resistance and usage time are achieved by adding boron nitride nanomaterials, increasing hardness and toughness. Such materials can be used in high temperature environments since the oxidation temperature of BNNTs exceeds 800° C. in air.

Abstract: A carton is constructed from a multi-ply blank including an exterior blank and an interior blank. Adhesive is applied to the exterior blank using an applicator capable of transverse movement and/or rotation.

Abstract: The production method of the present invention is characterized by comprising a temporary bonding step of temporarily bonding a first sheet comprising a thermoplastic resin non-oriented film layer and a thermoplastic adhesive resin layer laminated on one surface of the thermoplastic resin non-oriented film layer and a second sheet comprising a heat resistant resin oriented film layer and an aluminum foil layer laminated on one surface of the heat resistant resin oriented film layer by passing the first sheet and the second sheet between a pair of rolls in a state in which the thermoplastic adhesive resin layer and the aluminum foil layer are brought into contact with each other to press them while heating in a state in which the thermoplastic adhesive resin does not melt to thereby obtain a pre-laminated sheet, and a complete bonding step of integrally bonding the first sheet and the second sheet by heating the pre-laminated sheet to melt the thermoplastic adhesive resin.

Abstract: An armor system includes a ceramic armor layer and a ceramic composite armor layer adjacent to the ceramic armor layer. The ceramic composite armor layer includes a ceramic matrix and unidirectionally oriented fibers disposed within the ceramic matrix.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to thin-film adhesive materials suitable for various applications. In particular, the present invention provides pliable viscoelastic thin-films configured to form strong water-resistant adhesive bonds to various surface types.

Abstract: A carrier structure for supporting a substrate when being processed by passing the carrier through a meniscus formed by upper and lower proximity heads is described. A method of manufacturing the carrier further described. The method includes forming a composite frame having a carbon fiber core, a top sheet, a bottom sheet, a layer of aramid fabric between the top sheet and the core and a second layer of aramid fabric between the bottom sheet and the core. The top sheet and the bottom are each formed from a polymer material. The method further includes forming an opening sized for receiving a substrate and providing a plurality of support pins extending into the opening for supporting the substrate within the opening. The opening is formed slightly larger than the substrate such that a gap exists between the substrate and the opening.

Abstract: A metallic foil tape having a top surface and a bottom surface with an adhesive applied to at least one of the top surface or the bottom surface of the metallic foil tape and corrugations in the metallic foil tape providing for expansion of the corrugated metallic foil tape in a circular or semi-circular shape. The corrugated metallic foil tape is suitable to be applied to contoured or three-dimensional surfaces, and is particularly suitable for use in sealing or joining components of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying ribbon in a nonlinear pattern to a web includes a guide assembly having a roller adapted to guide the ribbon onto the web as the web is moving in a first direction. A reciprocating device is provided to move at least the roller of the guide assembly back and forth along an axis of motion. The axis of motion is other than parallel to the first direction.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an integrated lightning strike protection system adapted for automated placement on a composite structure having a surfacing layer consisting of an organic polymer resin, a conductive layer of an expanded metal foil, an isolation/tack layer, and a carrier paper layer. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided an integrated lightning strike protection system having an integrated lightning strike protection material consisting of an expanded metal foil encapsulated in organic polymer resin mounted on a carrier paper, and an automated placement machine suitable for placing the material on an aircraft composite part for protection of the composite part from lightning strikes. In another embodiment of the invention, there is provided a method for fabricating a composite structure with lightning strike protection.

Abstract: A reinforcement membrane for reinforcing a roofing membrane has first and second layers including a fiberglass mat and a scrim of low-shrinkage organic fibers; a third layer comprising nonwoven low-shrinkage organic fibers providing an added mass of the low-shrinkage organic fibers for possessing latent shrinkage while the reinforcement membrane is in tension, which latent shrinkage is released in the absence of tension thereon during a temperature increase within a range of about 10° C. to about 30° C.; and a membrane coating material bonds together the three layers in tension, without completely filling interstices among the respective fibers of the three layers, wherein the interstices are adapted to be filled with a bituminous roofing composition.

Abstract: Absorbent pads for personal sanitary items are made by a device that comprises a set of pick-up heads (2) moving along a feed path (P), a first application unit (5) and a second application unit (6) by which a respective first portion (4a) and second portion (4b) of an absorbent pad are placed on the pick-up head (2), and a motion-inducing mechanism, coupled to the pick-up head (2), which is designed to bring about a relative displacement between the first portion (4a) and the second portion (4b), so that when the second portion (4b) is placed over the first portion (4a), the one will be covered by the other only in part. A method of making absorbent pads using the device in question includes the steps of preparing a first portion (4a) and a second portion (4b) of an absorbent pad, then placing the second portion (4b) over the first portion (4a) in such a way that the first portion (4a) is covered only in part by the second portion (4b).

Abstract: A moisture-permeable waterproof fabric which has a well-balanced combination of moisture permeability and waterproofing properties and has excellent strength, in particular, tensile strength, is provided without increasing environmental burden. A synthetic-polymer solution comprising a synthetic polymer consisting mainly of a polyurethane, fine inorganic particles, and a polar organic solvent is applied to one surface of a fibrous fabric and then brought into contact with a gaseous phase in which waterdrops having an average particle diameter of 1-30 ?m have been evenly dispersed, thereby making the synthetic polymer semisolid. The fabric is then immersed in water to completely solidify the polymer and thereby obtain a moisture-permeable waterproof fabric comprising the fibrous fabric and, united to one surface thereof, a microporous film of a single-layer structure comprising the synthetic polymer consisting mainly of a polyurethane (the number of micropores having a pore diameter of 0.

Abstract: Decking comprises: a support selected from the group consisting of: polymeric materials; marine engineering polymers, fibre reinforced polymers, polymer metal composites, metal or wood sheets or marine superstructure; an array of strips of polymer treated wood secured to the support by means of an adhesive; the adhesive being selected from the group consisting of: polyurethane adhesives, modified silyl polymer adhesives and epoxy resin adhesives; wherein the polymer treated wood comprises a wood species selected from the group consisting of: maple species impregnated with a wood compatible polymerisable monomer, preferably selected from furfuryl alcohol, bis hydroxymethyl furan and mixtures thereof and subsequently dried and cured.

Abstract: Conductive films with transparency characteristics are provided. In accordance with various example embodiments, a transparent conductive film includes an inorganic nanowire mesh embedded in an organic substrate layer. The embedding may involve, for example, embedding a majority of, or substantially all of the nanowire mesh in the organic substrate layer to facilitate a resulting surface roughness of the combined nanowire mesh-polymer that is less than a surface roughness of the mesh alone (e.g., or otherwise embedded), and in turn facilitates desirable conductivity characteristics.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an optical display manufacturing system or method that allows an increase in the yield of an optical film, a reduction in cost and an improvement in inventory control. An optical display manufacturing system includes feeding means (11, 14) that feeds a belt and sheet-shaped product (3) having an optical film from a roll (4) of the belt and sheet-shaped product, detection means (12) that detects a defect of the belt and sheet-shaped product fed by the feeding means, cutting means (13) that cuts the belt and sheet-shaped product into individual sheet-shaped products based on the result of the detection, transfer means (16) that transports each of the sheet-shaped products from the cutting process to a sticking process, and sticking means (17) that sticks the transported sheet-shaped product to an optical display unit.

Abstract: Formed film, apparatus and methods for manufacturing formed film, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. Methods include controlled introduction of melt foldovers through modifying the surface area of a polymer melt curtain. Apparatus for same is also shown as are articles of formed film with melt foldovers.

Abstract: A plate member for a housing has a wood part including a plurality of wood plates that are stacked, and a resin part adhered on the wood part and including a plurality of resin sheets that are stacked. Each of the plurality of resin sheets includes a plurality of pores.

Abstract: A fuel cell module and a method of manufacturing the same. A fuel cell module including a unit cell in which a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer, and a second electrode layer are sequentially laminated, wherein one of the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer includes a first region coated with a first electrode material layer having a first ionic conductivity, a second region coated with a second electrode material layer having a second ionic conductivity, and a third region coated with a third electrode material layer having a third ionic conductivity, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A temperature gradient difference of a unit cell is reduced so that more uniform performance of the unit cell may be achieved. The fuel cell module may be driven at low temperature and durability thereof may be improved.

Abstract: A packaging laminate comprising a core layer of paper or carton with through-going holes, openings or slits, a first layer of heat sealable thermoplastic material applied on the outermost side of the packaging laminate, a second layer of heat sealable thermoplastic material applied on the other, innermost side of the packaging laminate, one or more barrier layers applied between the core layer and the innermost thermoplastic layer, the thermoplastic material and barrier layers all being laminated to each other within the regions of said holes to form a membrane of barrier and thermoplastic material layers. A method for manufacturing of the packaging laminate and a packaging container that is made from the packaging laminate.

Abstract: A vessel closing laminate comprising: a seal laminate comprising a bottom subassembly of layers including a foil layer; and a seal substrate attached to the uppermost layer of the bottom subassembly of layers wherein the seal substrate has a bottom foam layer and a top plastic material layer and further includes a free tab lying wholly within the circumference of the seal; a wax layer on top of the plastic material layer of the seal substrate; and an absorbent liner adhered to the plastic material layer of the seal substrate by means of the wax layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite sheet includes joining a first elastic strip member to a sheet by feeding and surface-contacting the first elastic strip member to a continuous body of the sheet; and joining a second elastic strip member to the sheet by feeding and surface-contacting the second elastic strip member to the continuous body. The first elastic strip member supplied toward a first spindle portion side roller is subsequently put around an outer circumferential face of the first spindle portion side roller and an outer circumferential face of a first oscillating end side roller. The second elastic strip member supplied toward the second spindle portion side roller of a second oscillating arm is subsequently put around an outer circumferential face of a second spindle portion side roller and an outer circumferential face of the second oscillating end side roller of the second oscillating arm.

Abstract: Ballistic resistant fabrics and articles that retain superior ballistic resistance performance after exposure to liquids such as sea water and organic solvents, such as gasoline and other petroleum-based products. The fabrics are formed from high performance fibers coated with a nitrile rubber binder polymer having an acrylonitrile content of from about 15 wt. % to about 50 wt. %, and are optionally coated with a binder that is a blend of a nitrile rubber and a fluorine-containing material.

Abstract: A method of producing a solar battery module. The method uses a producing apparatus having a positioning belt and a heating belt adjacent to each other such that an object can be delivered between the belts, and also having a pressing belt opposite the positioning belt and the heating belt, the pressing belt being provided so as to straddle the positioning belt and the heating belt. In the producing apparatus, the heating belt and the pressing belt are controlled to a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composite structure with enhanced toughness, which incorporates features mimicked from nacre (mother of pearl). The structure can be used in many industrial and clinical applications, including aeronautics (aircraft skin), the defense industry (armor materials); orthopedics and medical devices (tough, biocompatible coatings on prostheses) and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS; increased reliability for critical components).

Abstract: Provided are a polarization plate which has a high mechanical strength, which does not impair a visibility even under a high temperature and high humidity, which is excellent in flexibility and abrasion resistance, and which reduces a visible disturbance such as color unevenness due to a size change, as well as a liquid crystal display device using the polarization plate. A film composed of a plurality of layers composed mainly of thermoplastic resins is used as a first protection film used for a visible side of the polarization plate, and at least one surface layer of this first protection film is composed mainly of an acrylic resin. Furthermore, a second protection film having a specific property is disposed at a side of a liquid crystal cell.

Abstract: A method of producing a clothing article including the steps of (a) joining first continuous webs 120a and 120b having stretchability in the longitudinal direction thereof both in a longitudinally stretched state along an edge portion thereof to a longitudinally substantially inextensible second continuous web 120c to make a continuous composite sheet 120, (b) joining the composite sheet 120 obtained in step (a) on its side to a member 130 of the clothing article to make a web assembly 110, and (c) cutting the web assembly 110 obtained in step (b) to length.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing paperboard includes mixing a predetermined weight percentage of polypropylene and a predetermined weight percentage of polyethylene in a tank; heating the tank to a predetermined temperature for forming an adhesive of the polypropylene and the polyethylene; flowing the adhesive out of the tank to coat on an outer surface of an endless, continuous paperboard member moving thereunder; and moving an endless, continuous textile to place on the adhesive at a joining line of a pair of opposite rotating rolls so that the rolls press the textile, the adhesive, and the paperboard member to cause the adhesive to adhere the textile and the paperboard member together to produce the finished paperboard having a textile surface.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a nonwoven fabric having high tensile strength and high tear strength. The laminate nonwoven fabric of the present invention is a laminated nonwoven fabric obtained by thermally press-contacting a thermoplastic continuous fiber layer as an outer layer with both surfaces of an interlayer, wherein the ratio (F1/F2) between the average oblateness (F1) of the thermoplastic continuous fiber present on the surface side and the average oblateness (F2) of the thermoplastic continuous fiber present on the inner side is 1.20 or more.

Abstract: A tape-dispensing apparatus may include a removable part and a base part.

Abstract: A method of continuously making a disposable pants-type diaper includes feeding first and second webs in a machine direction and bonding the first and second webs together to obtain first composite web. From the first composite web, a substantially circular section defined between each pair of the adjacent chassis in the middle region as viewed in the cross direction is clipped out to obtain a second composite web. The second composite web is folded in two and halves of the second web facing each other are locally bonded together by bonding agent to obtain a third composite web. The third composite web is provided on both sides of a cutting line extending in the cross direction with seal regions to obtain a fourth composite web and finally the fourth composite web is cut along the cutting line to obtain the individual pants-type diapers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of continuously making a disposable pants-type diaper having a body waste receiving pocket. A first web is continuously fed in a machine direction and a second web is continuously fed onto the first web and is folded back onto itself in a cross direction and locally bonded together along opposite edges thereof to obtain a third web. The third web is superposed on the first web and then the first web and the third web are bonded to each other to obtain a first composite web. From between the adjacent chassis in a second composite web defined by the first and third webs, substantially semicircular web pieces are clipped out to obtain third composite web on both sides of a cutting line to obtain a fourth composite web which is cut along the cutting line to obtain the individual pants-type diapers.

Abstract: High heat resistant polymer compositions having poly(lactic acid) and methods of making the high heat resistant polymer compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a polymer composition including a poly(lactic acid), an aliphatic polyester, and an organically coated calcium carbonate.

Abstract: A method for the refinement of a panel and an apparatus for the refinement of a panel according to a method of this type. The method for the refinement of a panel includes: unpacking of a panel having a core made from wood material from a transport-safe packaging, a grounding in the form of at least one synthetic resin layer pressed together with the core and, if appropriate, a primer being arranged on a top side of the core, and a coating being arranged on a core underside lying opposite the top side of the core, and connection and locking means being attached to at least two mutually opposite side faces; application of a decorative layer having a decoration to the grounding or primer; and application of at least one wear layer to the decorative layer.

Abstract: Tie layers comprised of amorphous polyetherketoneketone are used to join substrates to form laminates and other assemblies.