Abstract: A process for forming a fingerprint-resistant coating on a substrate comprising activating the substrate by exposure to a plasma, and then depositing on the activated substrate at least one alkyl backbone monolayer, and hydroxyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (OH—POSS) nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method for making an individually coated and twisted carbon nanotube wire-like structure, the method comprising the steps of: providing a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes; forming at least one conductive coating on the plurality of carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure; and twisting the carbon nanotube structure.

Abstract: Coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system employing same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of soft surfaces, and in some cases, hard surfaces, are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of nanoparticles in a suitable carrier medium allows for the creation of coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture that create multi-use benefits to the modified surfaces. These surface modifications can produce long lasting or semi-permanent multi-use benefits that, in some embodiments, may include at least one of the following improved surface properties: cleaning, wettability, liquid strike-through, comfort, stain resistance, soil removal, malodor control, modification of surface friction, reduced damage to abrasion and color enhancement, relative to the surfaces unmodified with such nanoparticle systems.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying metered fluid such as sizing to an advancing individual yarn in a uniform manner. An elongated member includes at least one slot for receiving the advancing yarn and to bring the advancing yarn into contact with the metered fluid. The slot is defined by a width, a height and a length for affecting the distribution of the fluid on the advancing yarn. The length of the slot is dependent on the speed of the advancing yarn. The advancing yarn has a predetermined residence time in the slot as a function of the length of the slot and the speeding of the advancing yarn in the slot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and/or systems for applying treatment fluid to a plurality of fabric articles in a fabric treatment apparatus. The present invention is also directed to an apparatus capable of carrying out such methods and/or systems.

Abstract: An elastomer delustering method comprising impregnating the surface of an elastomer with an organic compound having air-oxidizable curable unsaturated groups.

Abstract: A synthetic-grass structure for laying on a subfloor comprises:

Abstract: A method is described for grading the electrical field at the surface of an electrode by depositing a semiconductive coating thereon. An electrode substrate is powered at a preselected temperature and power. A mixture of gases is then passed through an electrical discharge to ionize at least a portion thereof to form the semiconductive coating on the surface of the electrode. Also described is the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of a diamondlike carbon (DLC) film onto a substrate. A substrate is maintained at a preselected DLC forming temperature and is negatively biased at a first preselected voltage. A first gaseous mixture of hydrocarbons and argon is then passed through an electrical discharge to at least partially ionize the hydrocarbons to form DLC film on the substrate. The substrate is then negatively biased at a second preselected voltage lower than the first preselected voltage.

Abstract: A delustering composition for acetyl cellulose fibers is described which contains 15 to 85% by weight TiO.sub.2, 15 to 85% by weight paraffin oil and 0.5 to 10% by weight dispersing agent. Furthermore, a method for producing the delustering composition and also the use thereof for delustering acetyl cellulose fibers is described. Finally, the use of the delustered acetyl cellulose fibers in the production of cigarette filters and textile products is described.

Abstract: Water-soluble, biologically decomposable carbonic acid polyesters having the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a straight- or branched-chain, saturated or monounsaturated alkyl residue having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or methyl group;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or the group: ##STR2## n is an integer between 0 and 10; m is an integer between 5 and 16, andz is an integer between 1 and 3 are disclosed.The use of these compounds for preparation and lubricating agents for synthetic fibers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-woven fabric consisting of random entangled staple fibers which serves as a supporting structure is first subjected to pressure spraying on each side with a paint-like liquid comprised of a water base, or of a petroleum solvent thinner containing micron sized particles, such as copper treated with a suitable compatible binder, such as polyester epoxy, or acrylic resins. After spraying and drying, all solvents are removed by air circulating in an oven. The thus-sprayed fabric is then passed through apparatus which simultaneously heats and compresses the fabric to greatly reduce its thickness to form a sheet in which the entrained metal particles are brought into intimate contact with each other, thereby to impart conductivity to the fabric sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of adherently depositing a thick film composition on an aluminum nitride substrate comprising the steps of providing an aluminum nitride substrate, providing a thick film composition, and applying the thick film composition on the aluminum nitride substrate. The thick film composition includes a glass frit binder, a conductive metallic material and a lithium-containing adhesion promoting compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a processing method for producing synthetic fiber and vegetable fiber, by which it is possible to add soft feeling of silk to synthetic fiber and vegetable fiber and a new type of fiber can be produced, which is provided with the advantages of both synthetic fiber or vegetable fiber and silk and can be used as the fiber for clothings and also as industrial materials.

Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of finely divided titanium dioxide are produced in the presence of dispersants by a process in which titanium dioxide powder and caprolactam are kneaded together in the dry state at from 15.degree. to 40.degree. C., the resulting mixture is kneaded with the addition of water, the paste thus obtained is suspended in water, the suspension is then allowed to sediment, and the resulting suspension containing finely divided titanium dioxide is decanted.

Abstract: According to the process by which the textile material is made, the titanium dioxide pigment having a particle size of at least about 0.18 micron is exhausted from a dispersion of same onto the textile material at a pH below approximately 7.5. Subsequent heat setting of the polyester textile material improves retention of the titanium dioxide pigment.

Abstract: A process for the elimination of the fluorescence effect resulting from the treatment of fibrous materials with optical anionic agents is described which consists of treating the fibrous materials with a water soluble salt of a polymer containing the imidazoline ring of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is in the position meta or para with respect to the imidazoline ring and X is ##STR2## or --CO--NH-- The imidazoline-containing compounds prepared by reacting diethylenetriamine or triethylenetetramine with terephthalic or isophthalic acid followed by cyclization are reacted with dicyandiamide. The water soluble salt is an acid addition salt or a quaternary ammonium salt. The new polymers are described.

Abstract: Lubricants and processing aids for synthetic fibers, particularly polyester and nylon fibers, are disclosed comprising compounds having the structural formulas: ##STR1## and ##STR2## in which R is an aliphatic group generally having about 3 to about 22 carbon atoms; A is a mixture of residues from ethylene oxide and at least one other lower alkylene oxide, preferably a heteric mixture of oxyethylene and oxypropylene residues in the respective ratio by weight of 20:80 to 90:10; and n has a value to produce a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000.Where liquid products are desired which contain the higher numbered carbon chain residues, low viscosity compounds can be obtained by oxyalkylating a glycerol-1,3-dialkylether with a mixture of ethylene oxide and 1,2-propylene oxide in the respective ratio as set forth above.

Abstract: A method for eliminating or preventing the brightening effect on materials, particularly fibrous materials such as textiles and paper, of anionic optical brightening agents involving the use of hydrosoluble acid addition salts or quaternary ammonium salts of compounds containing the group of formula: ##STR1## wherein the benzene radical is linked within the group at its m- or p-positions.

Abstract: A liquid slurry of submicron particles of hexabromobenzene is prepared by vaporizing hexabromobenzene in a first zone, transporting the vapors to a second zone by use of an inert carrier gas, condensing the vapors in a second zone so as to form a liquid slurry, and thereafter recovering the slurry formed. The product particles are particularly effective when used as a fire retardant in an acrylic fiber having high luster requirements.

Abstract: A process for flatting a glossy polyurethane surface is disclosed. The process involves the steps of forming a wear layer on a carrier member, such comprising a polyurethane-forming composition. The coated carrier member is then treated with vaporous water at a temperature below the dew point of the vaporous water so that a film of liquid water is deposited on the surface of the coating. The coating with the liquid water deposited thereon is then cured to a tack free state and then subjected to elevated temperatures where the curing of the polyurethane coating is completed.

Abstract: A process for treating filamentary products, such as yarn, includes advancing the yarn in a groove, which has orifices opening in the bottom thereof, and which communicate with a channel through which a fluid is expelled. The fluid supports the strand so that the yarn does not touch the groove. In addition, the fluid treats the yarn and helps to advance the yarn.

Abstract: A novel method of preparing a strong, non-glossy pigmented material comprises subjecting a composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated polyester, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a peroxide catalyst to at least enough actinic light to gel the composition and coating the hardened polyester composition with a coating composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated polyester, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ultraviolet light absorbing pigment, and optionally an accelerator, and subjecting the coating to actinic light to cure the coating to a non-glossy pigmented material.