Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite material that is formed from a textile substrate having a surface, the textile substrate formed from a yarn, where the yarn is formed from a plurality of fibres or filaments, such that the yarn has a core region of fibres or filaments surrounded by a peripheral region of fibres or filaments; and a cured elastomeric material layer laid over the whole or part of the textile substrate surface, where the cured elastomeric material penetrates into the yarn and is attached to the fibres or filaments in the peripheral region of the yarn.

Abstract: [Problem] An object is to provide a magnetic recording medium with improved HDI characteristics, such as impact resistance, and its manufacturing method. [Solution] A typical structure of a magnetic recording medium 100 according to the present invention includes, on a base, at least a magnetic recording layer 122, a protective layer 126, and a lubricating layer 128, wherein the magnetic recording layer 122 includes, in an in-plane direction, a magnetic recording part 136 configured of a magnetic material and a non-recording part 134 magnetically separating the magnetic recording part 136, and a surface corresponding to the non-recording part 134 protuberates more than a surface corresponding to the magnetic recording part 136.

Abstract: There is described a method for producing a fuser member. The method includes obtaining a substrate and positioning a fluoroplastic sleeve around the substrate. The outer surface of the fluoroplastic sleeve is roughened to a surface roughness of between about 0.03 ?m Ra and about 3 ?m Ra. The outer surface is coated with a functional silicone oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for making agarose coated, agarose beads which contain cells. The method which is preferably automated, involves placing manufactured beads in a sample of mineral oil at a temperature gradient, such that the temperature drops as the bead moves through the oil. Preferably, a “trumpet tool” and a “straw tool” are employed in the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition based on the reaction at least of the following components: (i) a glycidyloxypropylalkoxysilane, (ii) an aqueous silica sol having an SiO2 content of >20% by weight, (iii) an organic acid hydrolysis catalyst, and (iv) n-propyl zirconate, butyl titanate or titanium acetylacetonate as crosslinker, a process for its preparation, and the use thereof, particularly as a composition for scratch resistant coatings, and also provides articles thus coated.

Abstract: Spherical particles having a mean diameter in the range from 1 to 20 ?m, comprising (a) from 85 to 99% by weight of a crosslinked random copolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg in the range from ?75 to ?40° C. (b) and from 1 to 15% by weight of at least one organic substance selected from waxes, protective colloids and plasticizers.

Abstract: A method is described for producing a decorative laminate including: providing a decorative layer, applying a mixture of a thermohardening synthetic resin and hard particles to said layer, pressing the decorative layer and the mixture in a hot press at a press temperature in order to obtain a laminate, the mixture also containing a wax whose melting point is less than approximately 140° C. and/or by more than approximately 50° C. lower than the press temperature. A decorative laminate, a decorative laminate board and a method for producing a decorative prepreg sheet are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating a substrate having a layer or coating of material thereon (such as for example a metal conductor coated with an insulating ‘enamel’) comprises the steps of directing a pulsed beam of laser radiation at the substrate to cause an interaction or adjacent the interface between the layer or coating and the substrate, leading to local separation of the layer or coating. The removal is effected by creating an interaction effect at the interface between the substrate and the layer or coating to create an effect similar to a shockwave which causes local separation of the layer or coating at the interface.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition having improved adhesion and adhesion retention properties with steel reinforcement includes up about 10 pbw of a compound selected from aminosilanes and/or mercaptosilanes per 100 parts of the rubber component in the rubber composition. The silane component can be incorporated into the rubber composition prior to curing. Composite structures and methods for providing the rubber composition also are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image forming process for forming an image-recorded article having a coating layer on at least a part of an image formed, which comprises the steps of providing a liquid composition containing a polymer, providing an image-recorded article formed on a recording medium by an ink-jet recording method, and applying the liquid composition to at least a part of an image of the recorded article to insolubilize the polymer contained in the liquid composition on the surface of the image, thereby forming the coating layer at a position to which the liquid composition has been applied, wherein the recording medium has a surface which insolubilizes the polymer.

Abstract: Hydrogenated triglycerides having melting temperature above about 50° C. are substituted for paraffin as a coating material for the surface of paper products and the resulting paper products have improved wet strength and moisture resistance in addition to being repulpable thereby providing a distinct environmental advantage over paraffin coated products.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition having improved metal adhesion and metal adhesion retention properties with bright steel, the improvement wherein from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of aminosilanes and mercaptosilanes and mixtures thereof, per 100 parts of the rubber component in the rubber composition is incorporated into the rubber composition prior to curing. Structural components for a pneumatic tire contain a cured rubber composition, having from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of aminosilanes and mercaptosilanes and mixtures thereof per 100 parts of the rubber component in the rubber composition, incorporated into the rubber compounds prior to curing. A method for improving metal adhesion and metal adhesion retention properties between a vulcanizable rubber composition and bright steel comprises the step of incorporating from about 0.

Abstract: A layer of single crystal boron doped diamond produced by CVD and having a total boron concentration which is uniform. The layer is formed from a single growth sector, or has a thickness exceeding 100 ?m, or has a volume exceeding 1 mm3, or a combination of such characteristics.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an item comprises the steps of: controlling a printer means to print a layer of retaining material in a predetermined pattern onto a substrate; applying a manufacturing material to be retained by the retaining material in substantially the predetermined pattern; treating the manufacturing material so that it forms a continuous solid piece in substantially the predetermined shape of the pattern, or, where the pattern is made up of distinct parts, in substantially the predetermined shape of each distinct part of the pattern.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the corrosion resistance of chrome plated materials that provides for heating the chrome plated materials above the melting point of a buffing compound, and then buffing the heated materials with the buffing compound applied. An induction heater is used, before or after the buffing compound is applied. Computer controls, responsive to operator input of the cross-sectional size, composition and/or speed of movement of the chrome plated materials, to in turn regulate the power to an induction coil heater.

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: A process and a device for producing a printing tool in which a mask for sectional chemical passivation is applied to the surface of a workpiece that is to be subjected to a chemical surface working. In accordance with one embodiment, the process for producing a printing tool includes the steps of providing a workpiece having a surface which is subjected to a chemical surface working and spot spraying the surface of the workpiece section-by-section with a mask for sectional chemical passivation where the mask is essentially a wax and is sprayed onto the surface of the workpiece by a plurality of nozzles that are controlled with EDP support.

Abstract: Solid betaine products having good treatment, fluidity and moisture resistance properties are prepared by arranging a hydrophobic, moisture-proof layer of a fluidity-improving anti-agglomeration agent on the surfaces of glycine betaine anhydride or monohydrate crystals or particles. Animal feeds containing these betaine products are described.

Abstract: A phosphating solution that contains from 3 to 30 g/l of zinc ions, from 0.1 to 20 g/l of ferrous ions, from 5 to 60 g/l of phosphate ions, from 5 to 60 g/l of nitrate ions, and a source of hydroxylamine in a concentration corresponding stoichiometrically to from 0.5 to 4 g/l of hydroxylamine and in which there is a weight ratio of zinc to phosphate that is from 0.1:1 to 1:1 deposits on steel to be cold worked a phosphate conversion coating suitable as a lubricant carrier. This phosphating solution, which may optionally contain one or more of calcium, nickel, cobalt, and copper cations and simple and complex fluorine-containing anions, makes it possible to lower the temperature of the treatment solution, reduce the amount of sludge, improve the quality of the coating film, and allow single-liquid type replenishment to be used. Preferably the surface to be phosphated is immersed in the phosphating solution, maintained at a temperature of 35 to 80° C., for 2 to 20 minutes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for cleaning and applying a mobility enhancer to a metal container, preferably to an aluminum can, the process comprising the steps of: (a) contacting the container with an aqueous acidic prewashing solution; (b) contacting the container with an aqueous acidic or alkaline cleaning solution; (c) rinsing the container with an aqueous acidic dispersion (d) rinsing the container with an aqueous acidic dispersion comprised of a mobility enhancing composition, the mobility enhancing composition comprising (i) at least one wax; and (ii) at least one surfactant, in an amount sufficient to decrease the coefficient of static friction on the outside surface of the container, and to provide a substantially water-break-free surface thereon.

Abstract: A process for making synthetic fibers or nonwoven substrates hydrophilic made from the synthetic fibers comprising applying an effective amount of a finish composition onto the fibers or nonwoven substrates, the finish composition containing: (a) from 50 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobicizing agent selected from the group consisting of at least one quaternary ester amine salt corresponding to formula I: wherein R1 is an aliphatic alkyl group containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R2 is either (CH2)n—O—COR1 or an alkyl group containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, R3 and R4, independently of one another, represent (CH2)n—R5, where R5 is H or OH and n is a number from 1 to 3, and X is either a halide, methosulfate, methophosphate or phosphate ion, a quaternary ester amine salt corresponding to formula II: wherein COR6 is an aliphatic acyl group containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms and 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, R7 is H or OH, n has a value of 1, 2 or 3 and X

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of introducing enhanced biofouling release properties to intact biofouling release coatings by exposing the surface of the biofouling release coating to a restorative compound for a time sufficient to effect enhancement of biofouling release properties. Also disclosed are kits useful in carrying out these processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strip composite material with a base material of a metal or a metal alloy and a tin coating on the surface, whereby an intermetallic phase (IMP) is formed between the base material and the coating. In particular for achieving good wear and corrosion resistance of the composite material with a simultaneously oxide-free surface, 1 to 50 At.-%, preferably 6 to 30 At.-%, carbon (C) are embedded in an outer surface region of the tin coating up to a thickness D of approximately 2 .mu.m. A method (oil treatment) and apparatus for the manufacture of the composite material of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for improving the formability of zinc coated steel sheet, and the product produced therefrom. The steps of the method include applying to the zinc coating an oxalic acid solution in an amount that will form a zinc oxalate film having a coating weight in a range of s about 10 mg/ft.sup.2 to about 100 mg/ft.sup.2. A lubricant is applied to the zinc oxalate film, and the lubricant is adsorbed by the zinc oxalate film to provide a lubricated zinc oxalate film that is bonded to the zinc coating. The method produces an improved zinc coated sheet product having a tightly formed lubricated coating structure resistant to galling in the die steels of a forming press. The improved zinc coated sheet product having a lubricated zinc oxalate film improves formability and reduces the coefficient of friction during the forming operations that shape the zinc coated steel sheet or strip into a finished product shape.

Abstract: Natural or synthetic wax dissolved in the continuous organic phase of an water-in-oil emulsion retards evaporation of water from a dispersed aqueous phase. An in situ prepared equilibrium mixture of benzyl alcohol, formic acid and benzyl formate emulsified with oleic hydroxyethyl imidazoline or similar oil soluble emulsifying agent is thickened with hydroxypropyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and contains 0.1 to 1.0% by weight paraffin wax with a melting point of 47.degree. to 65.degree. C. Wax dissolved in the organic phase retards evaporation of water, and formic acid or ammonia which are very volatile in comparison with benzyl alcohol forming the major component of the organic phase. A petroleum distillate is used to pre-wet a hydroxypropyl cellulose thickener and dissolve the wax.

Abstract: Natural or synthetic wax dissolved in the continuous organic phase of an water-in-oil emulsion retards evaporation of water from a dispersed aqueous phase. An in situ prepared equilibrium mixture of benzyl alcohol, formic acid and benzyl formate emulsified with oleic hydroxyethyl imidazoline or similar oil soluble emulsifying agent is thickened with hydroxypropyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and contains 0.1 to 1.0% by weight paraffin wax with a melting point of 47.degree. to 65.degree. C. Wax dissolved in the organic phase retards evaporation of water, and formic acid or ammonia which are very volatile in comparison with benzyl alcohol forming the major component of the organic phase. A petroleum distillate is used to pre-wet a hydroxypropyl cellulose thickener and dissolve the wax.

Abstract: A primerless, one-part, heat curable, low volatile organic compound, polyurethane composition comprises a blocked polyurethane prepolymer made from a liquid hydroxyl terminated intermediate and an excess of a polyisocyanate, a curing agent, silicone and/or low friction polymer and optional fillers. Upon cure of the polyurethane composition, the silicone oil and/or low friction polymer generally imparts low friction and high abrasive resistant properties. A desired use is as a glass run channel coating.

Abstract: Electroplated steel sheet suitable for soldering is provided herein by coating the plated steel sheet with a post-treatment solution in the range of 0.02 to 2 .mu.m in dry thickness. The post-treatment solution contains from 2 to 100 g/l of at least one water-soluble or water-dispersed material. The post-treatment solution may further contain chromium ion, hereafter referred to as Cr.sup.6+, from 0.01 to 3 g/l, and/or organic amine soap from 10 to 100 g/l. A suitable pH value of the post-treatment solution is from 3 to 10.

Abstract: This invention is a method for providing ultraviolet light absorbers into a cured polymeric material such as paint which comprises the steps of providing a coating of a composition comprising ultraviolet light absorber (UVA) on the polymeric material and heating the UVA containing coating to an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to cause the UVA to diffuse into the cured polymeric material.

Abstract: The use of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl butyrates, d-limonene, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 petroleum distillates and normal paraffins in place of methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) in conventional waterborne packaging and converting adhesives provides comparable or better adhesive products with reduced environmental and health related problems.

Abstract: Hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions containing alkylmethylsiloxane waxes and methods of using the compositions are disclosed. The hot-melt silicone pressure sensitive adhesive compositions include a mixture of (i) a silicate resin, (ii) a silicone fluid, and (iii) an alkylmethylsiloxane wax having a melting point of between 30.degree. C. and 70.degree. C. The alkylmethylsiloxane wax decreases dynamic viscosity of the adhesive compositions at temperatures ranging from about 50.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C.

Abstract: A cost effective method for realistically simulating a wood grain appearance on a door skin used to form a panel door includes compression molding a fiber reinforced polyester door skin having an outer surface with "closed" areas dense with deep grains and "open" areas with a generally lesser concentration of deep grains, the surface further having a predetermined surface roughness. The outer surface also has shallow grains in trim areas that are steeply angled with respect to the substantially planar door skin. A mixture of artist's oil cut 1:1 with mineral spirits on a fluid ounce basis is then sprayed onto the outer surface after molding. After twenty minutes, the mixture is rubbed in, and the door skin is dried vertically in a forced air oven for one hour at about 120.degree. F.

Abstract: Electroplated steel sheet suitable for soldering is provided by coating the plated steel sheet with a post-treatment solution in the range of 0.01 to 2 um in dry thickness. The post-treatment solution contains from 2 to 200 g/liter of at least one water-soluble or water-dispersed materials other than phosphoric esters, and/or from 5 to 200 g/liter of phosphoric esters, and also contains from 2 to 100 g/liter of at least one water-soluble or water-dispersable organic fluoro compound. The post-treatment solution may further contain from 0.01 to 3 g/liter of Cr.sup.6+ ion, and/or from 10 to 100 g/liter of organic amine soap. A suitable pH value of the post-treatment solution is between 3 and 10.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a pliable wallcovering. The wallcovering replicates the appearance of aged, cracked plaster wall finishes, can be readily hung over existing walls, and is durable. In the method of making the wallcovering a putty-like joint compound mixture is applied to a pliable stretchable woven sheet. The sheet is comprised of strands forming interstitial openings extending through the sheet. The joint compound mixture is forced through the interstitial openings and is allowed to dry. The dried joint compound mixture is cracked in a manner which renders the wallcovering pliable.

Abstract: A method for restoring the finished appearance of a damaged area on a painted surface is disclosed. An aerosol mixture of color-matched paint is sprayed onto the damaged area and onto the undamaged painted surface bordering the damaged area. The wet paint deposit is then contacted with a film of wax. The excess paint and wax are wiped away before the paint deposit becomes tacky. The cavity within the damaged area is substantially filled with a deposit of color-matched paint, without a noticeable transition from the restored surface to the original painted surface. Curing of the wet paint deposit is accelerated by contacting the paint deposit with a synthetic polishing wax which includes siloxane.

Abstract: A method of coating an image-recorded surface of printing paper, which surface is formed by attaching a coloring agent to the printing paper in accordance with a recording signal. A coating agent comprising a hot-melt material is supported in the form of a thin film on a surface of a porous support member, and the coating agent in the form of the thin film is brought into contact with the image recorded surface and heated so as to transfer the hot-melt coating agent to the image recorded surface through pores of the support member in an amount corresponding to that used for coating.

Abstract: An absorbent floor cleaning and waxing composition is disclosed comprising shreds of a hydrophilic, open-celled, solids-loaded polyurethane foam having an aqueous wax emulsion releasably incorporated therein. The composition is effective to replace soiled coatings of floor wax with fresh floor wax.

Abstract: Dielectric sealing of porous anodized aluminum, in which moisture in the pores of the oxide coating formed by hardcoat anodizing is removed, and the porous anodized surface then impregnated with a dielectric wax. Suitable wax sealants include Carnauba and Montan waxes. The anodized member is preliminarily heated to a temperature in the range 120.degree.-180.degree. C. in order to drive off moisture and other substances from the pores. This heating process may be continued for the purposes of impregnating the pores with the wax sealant, which is applied as a hot melt. Alternatively, the preliminary dehydration is achieved simply by heating the member to the impregnating temperature, with no separate dehydration stage. Any excess material remaining on the member's surface is removed. The resulting product has excellent resistivity and dielectric properties, and maintains these properties at elevated humidities.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tuner chassis, in which a tuner chassis assembly is entirely dipped in a molten solder bath to effect the plating of the chassis surface with a solder layer, and thereafter the chassis assembly is dipped in an oil bath heated to a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the solder and then raised, whereby the state of solder plating on the chassis surface is improved by making use of the mechanism that oil forms an oil film on the chassis.

Abstract: During production of tin plate on an electrolytic tinning line the tin plated strip is immersed in an aqueous solution of sodium dichromate and thereafter the tin plate surface is oiled with acetyl tributyl citrate. A tin plate surface is thereby provided which can be satisfactorily decorated with ultraviolet-cured direct printed inks.

Abstract: An aqueous based coating composition comprises a flow control agent, a water solubilized epoxy adduct of an epoxy compound and an amino-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, and a curing agent. The coating composition is applied to conversion coated steel parts to provide an improved corrosion resistant organic coating thereon.

Abstract: A coating composition which exhibits lubricating and corrosion resistance properties and is particularly suitable for coating bolts and fasteners. The composition comprises 5 to 20 parts by weight of zinc metal, 1 to 20 parts by weight of zinc oxide and 10 to 40 parts by weight molybdenum sulfide dispersed in a resin and solvent carrier such as methylated spirit and a phenolic resin.

Abstract: A method for controlling the coating of wires, strips or the like, emerging from molten metal baths, involving subjecting the wire to a single stationary, alternating electromagnetic field generated by an electromagnetic device positioned at or below the point of emergence such that the point of emergence is always within the electromagnetic field. The frequency and/or current for generating the field may be adjustable, and the field generated by either parallel or transverse to the wire, strip or the like. The wire, strip or the like may pass through, or adjacent, the electromagnetic device. A neutral or reducing atmosphere may be provided within a chamber situated at the point of emergence and the point of emergence covered with particles inert to the environment. Alternatively the emergence area, may be covered by a confined or unconfined bed of oil charcoal.

Abstract: A method of treating metal parts to provide durable and rust-inhibiting coatings is described. The application method can be used to treat single parts or bulk barrel processing of parts. The method comprises the steps of(a) phosphating the metal parts with an aqueous metal phosphating solution,(b) electrophoretically depositing a siccative organic coating on the phosphated metal parts, and(c) applying a corrosion inhibiting film of oil as a seal coat.

Abstract: Scale formation on metallic surfaces exposed to liquids containing scale-forming components is retarded by coating the surfaces with a mixture of a low surface energy polymer having hydrophobic properties and a low surface energy filler having hydrophilic properties.

Abstract: The surfaces of antifriction elements and other steel surfaces in mutual sliding contact are improved by first degreasing the surfaces in a mild alkaline aqueous degreasing bath at a pH of about 7 to 10, by then rinsing with cold water, by browning the surfaces in a saturated aqueous solution of a selected salt material at temperatures of from 128.degree. to 135.degree. C.

Abstract: Improved rinsing formulations are disclosed which comprise an emulsifiable mineral oil, an organic cationic surfactant and a polyol. The formulations may be mixed with water to obtain oil-in-water emulsions which are especially suitable for use in automobile washing facilities.

Abstract: Shims having improved torque retention, tensile strength, resistance to deformation, and low water absorption are formed from a resin-impregnated, cellulosic fiberboard, soaked in a solution of about 1 to about 20% by volume of methylene-bis-(4-phenyl isocyanate), and cured.

Abstract: Process for imparting an animal hairlike hand to acrylic fibers by mixing a silicone resin and a polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl phosphate while adding water thereto to form an emulsion of weak acidity, applying the emulsion to swollen gelly acrylic fibers, drying the resultant fibers and applying a spinning oil to the dried fibers.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel method of increasing the corrosion resistance and improving the organic coating characteristics of cold rolled flat steel. In practicing the method, cold rolled flat steel in the as rolled condition having iron oxide and thermally degradable rolling oil on the surface thereof is heat treated at a tempterature sufficiently elevated to thermally degrade the rolling oil. The surface of the cold rolled steel has a relatively low corrosion resistance and relatively poor organic coating characteristics initially, and the heat treatment is continued until the corrosion resistance and the organic coating characteristics of the resulting heat treated steel are improved. Thereafter the heat treated steel is cooled to a temperature sufficiently low to prevent further thermal degradation of the rolling oil and produce a residual film on the heat treated steel surface which imparts corrosion resistance and improved organic coating characteristics.