Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings, comprising a vinyl chloride copolymer or vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersion, flameproofing agents, foam stabilizer and optionally crosslinkers. The invention further relates to a process for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings by mechanically foaming the coating composition to produce a stable foam, applying the foam to a woven, knitted or nonwoven support material on one or both of the sides and drying it at a temperature of from 60.degree. to 180.degree. C. and optionally, after drying, compressing the foam layer. The textile support materials coated with the coating composition are suitable for use in building protection and in the geotextile sector.

Abstract: The textile support for thermo-bonding interlining according to the invention is constituted by a weft knit, composed exclusively of yarns of biodegradable cellulosic matter, particularly viscose, the warp being exclusively of continuous multi-filament yarns.The support was preferably subjected, prior to the application of the thermo-fusible polymer spots, to a treatment of mechanical compacting by passage between a heated cylinder and a compression belt, the temperature of the cylinder being at the most 130.degree. C.The thermo-bonding interlining, comprising the textile support mentioned above, after application of the spots of thermo-fusible polymer, was advantageously subjected to a second treatment of mechanical compacting, similar to the first, the cylinder being heated only to a temperature less than 80.degree. C.

Abstract: Methods for preparing abrasive articles and novel methods of making abrasive articles are presented. One method includes inserting a fibrous material adjacent an interior surface of a drum. A composition comprising an organic binder precursor material is then placed in the drum, and the drum is rotated such that centrifugal forces distribute the composition, including the organic binder precursor material, uniformly about the fibrous material. The composition is exposed to conditions sufficient to solidify the organic binder precursor material such that an endless, flexible, seamless substrate is formed having an outer surface formed adjacent the interior surface of the drum, an inner surface opposite the outer surface and the fibrous material embedded therein. Coated abrasives formed by this method, as well as other methods, are provided wherein an effective amount of a fibrous reinforcing material is engulfed within an organic polymeric binder material.

Abstract: An improved process for the fixation of preservatives in wood is disclosed which initiates the fixation process in the fixation vessel by the application of sufficient pressure to substantially obviate a thermal expansion effect of the treated wood; contacts the treated wood in the fixation vessel with an aqueous liquid heating medium preheated to a temperature of about 130.degree. to no more than about 200.degree. F. for a period of thirty minutes to about two hours; removes the aqueous liquid heating medium from the fixation vessel; applies a vacuum in the range of 10-30" Hg for a duration of up to about 30 minutes; and rinses the treated and fixed wood in said fixation vessel with heated clean water, heated to a temperature of about 200.degree. F.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings, comprising a vinyl chloride copolymer or vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersion, flameproofing agents, foam stabilizer and optionally crosslinkers. The invention further relates to a process for producing watertight, vapor-permeable and flame-retardant coatings by mechanically foaming the coating composition to produce a stable foam, applying the foam to a woven, knitted or nonwoven support material on one or both of the sides and drying it at a temperature of from 60.degree. to 180.degree. C. and optionally, after drying, compressing the foam layer. The textile support materials coated with the coating composition are suitable for use in building protection and in the geotextile sector.

Abstract: An electrostatic dissipative laminate formed from a layup comprising a plurality of sheets of glass cloth saturated with liquid thermosetting epoxy resin and dried to a B-stage (prepreg). A uniform coating of another thermosetting epoxy resin compound applied to the material which defines a surface of the layup includes a carbon base and a catalyst and has an electrical resistance in the range from about 300 to about 400 ohm/sq/mil. After the coating has dried to a B-stage the layup is cured at a controlled temperature and under a controlled pressure for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: In the flame-retardant treatment of fabrics, there is provided a means for increased "loading" of phosphorus compounds (up to 25% moisture is retained after impregnation and drying of the fabric). This in turn enables a phosphonium compound "add-on" of 50% to 73% (relative to the weight of the fabric) and gives a correspondingly higher degree of flame-retardant properties.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a continuous dental floss brush comprising alternating portions of thread sections which do not stretch significantly under tension and brush sections which stretch under slight tension, includes the step of coating at least the thread sections of a reverse twisted high tenacity nylon yarn with a solution of polymer in a volatile solvent, the polymer being selected from nylon, polyurethane and mixtures thereof. The thread sections of the yarn are thereafter heated to vaporize solvent therefrom while the yarn is maintained under a tension of from 0.15 to 1N. In the humidifier assembly, having a housing which defines a humidifier zone, the brush sections of the yarn are exposed to a mixture of steam and gas, the steam and gas mixture having a temperature of from 130.degree. C.

Abstract: Combinations of materials in composite form, which are thermoadhesive to themselves by treatment at temperatures not exceeding 90.degree. C. and which can be shaped in the form of a laminate at said temperature, are characterized in that they comprise an open mesh textile substrate first impregnated or coated with a first rubber-like elastoviscous constituent having a softening point not exceeding 90.degree. C. and further coated with a second, semi crystalline constituent essentially of polyester type having a fusion temperature from 35.degree. to 80.degree. C. These combinations have controlled adhesiveness and adequate fluidity for easy application by hand, particularly in do-it-yourself applications, orthopedics, sport and physiotherapy.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for manufacturing a composite base fabric intended for the reinforcement of a waistband which is elastic in the direction of the warp, characterized in that it comprises the steps of using a warp knitting machine with weft inserts to produce a composite base fabric comprising a warp knit fabric, a fabric substrate inserted in the warp knit fabric, elastic yarns which undergo a tensional elastic deformation during the knitting, weft yarns; thermofixing the composite base fabric thus obtained; depositing a film forming coating comprising a cross-linkable resin on the face of the fabric substrate in contact with the elastic yarns and the weft yarns; drying and cross-linking the film forming coating; submitting the composite base fabric to a relaxation treatment

Abstract: Fiberglass insulation having improved parting strength is prepared by forming a fiberglass mat, applying an aqueous acid aluminum phosphate binder, curing the binder, and autoclaving the resultant insulation batt.

Abstract: A coated fiber structure having a high abrasion, flexural fatigue, and flame stardant resistance comprises a number of individual fibers having a thermal decomposition point of 230.degree. C. or more, and coating layers covering and fixed to the surfaces of the individual fibers at a surface covering percentage of 35% or more and comprising a fluorine-containing polymer in the form of individual particles provided by heat-treating the polymer on the individual fibers at a temperature of from 60.degree. C. below to 60.degree. C. above the melting point of the polymer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compressible prepreg based on flat substrates impregnated with thermosetting synthetic resins, characterized in that it comprises a first, C stage synthetic-resin layer directly deposited on the substrate and a second, B stage synthetic-resin layer deposited on the first synthetic-resin layer.

Abstract: A pretreatment process for fabricating polyimide composites from prepreg, thereby reducing the formation of void producing or blister producing gases at elevated temperatures during a subsequent post cure cycle. The pretreatment process includes heating a prepreg to an elevated temperature and holding at said temperature for a period of time sufficient to achieve complete imidization of the prepreg but such that the material is still processable. Processes are also disclosed for the subsequent cure of the prepreg to form thermoplastic high temperature fiber reinforced composites.

Abstract: A method of preparing a ply of composite material by applying an adhesive to a textile material comprising greige cords, so as to achieve an acceptable bond between the cords an elastomeric matrix, while not significantly altering the properties of the cords, is provided. The textile material comprises warp cords and weft cords; the weft cords are used to convey the warp cords through a heat setting oven without applying substantial tension to the warp cords, so as to not change their stress-strain properties. In the illustrated embodiment, the warp cords comprise aramid having a linear density of 500 to 3600 Denier and a twist multiplier of 5 to 8. The cords can be used in a crown reinforcing spirally wound overlay structure of a tire.

Abstract: An industrial fabric such as a fusing or laminating belt and a method for the production thereof wherein an endless base fabric (21) is coated with successive layers (24, 25,26) of a synthetic plastics coating material, some at least of the layers including silicate bodies therein. The total coating includes at least one layer (25a) applied by lick coating and at least one layer (25, 26) applied by dip coating.

Abstract: Photographic materials, such as films and papers, include a support and coatings on the support. The coatings often contain hardeners which cause gelation cross links in the binder in the coating. The extent to which the cross-links have formed at the time of processing of the film or paper affects the appearance of the image produced by processing. Conventionally the cross-links have been allowed to form with time in normal atmospheric conditions. According to the invention, the formation of the cross links is accelerated to substantial completion by a process including incubating the material at a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the coating and below the melting point of the coating in an atmosphere having a relative humidity which causes a moisture content of the coating of 0.1 to 0.25 for a period of time sufficient to substantially complete the hardening, that is, the formation of the cross-links.

Abstract: An improved silk textile is described which exhibits more desirable wet wrinkle-recovery and tear strength than untreated silk. The silk textile contains polycarboxylic acid cross-links which are relatively strong and resistant to hydrolysis.A process for manufacturing an improved silk textile is presented which includes wetting an untreated silk textile with a specially formulated finishing agent. The finishing agent includes polycarboxylic acid, a catalyst, and a swelling agent. The wetted silk textile is dried and cured at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A method of producing a thermoadhesive fabric covering includes applying in spots a dual coating of thermoadhesive polymers to a textile support which is then dried and cooled.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coated textile which exhibits a worn look when stressed. The method includes depositing a water-base resinous coating on the textile wherein the amount of coating placed on the textile is controlled such that the threads are coated but a thin film is not formed thereon. After depositing the coating on the material, the coating is passed through a first heat exchange zone to remove the water and dry the coating. Then the dried coated textile is passed through a second heat exchange zone wherein the temperature is sufficient to fuse the coating to the threads to obtain a clear coating such that when the textile is stressed the coating fractures importing a worn appearance to the stressed area of the textile.

Abstract: A bright trim article is manufactured by a process including applying a primer coat material to the outer surface of a raw part and thereafter applying a dielectric substrate basecoat by rotation and spray painting to prevent orange peel; thereafter vacuum metallizing a corrosion prone metal, namely indium, on the dielectric substrate basecoat to form "islands" of the indium that are etched following the growth of the metal as it is deposited after the nucleation stage and the stage of channelization but before the formation of an electrically conductive film; thereafter applying a clear resinous topcoat material by rotating the base-coated part and spraying the resinous topcoat material to prevent an orange peel surface while filling the channels and covering the islands to encapsulate and insulate the islands, one from another.A preferred application of this invention is the manufacture of trim parts for the automotive, plumbing and building industries.

Abstract: An undyed carpet web is pretreated by applying a liquid preparatory agent in a gap of an applicator. Subsequent to the application of the preparatory agent, the carpet web is detained in a dwell apparatus. The web is then suctioned off in a hydroextraction device and steamed in a steaming machine before the dyeing operation begins.

Abstract: A multilayer membrane is composed of a carrier layer, a porous supporting layer and a separating layer. The carrier layer consists of fibers of polyamide, polyvinylidene difluoride, polyester or glass; the porous supporting layer consists of a polysulfone, polyvinylidene difluoride, polyethersulfone, polyimide, polyvinyl alcohol, polyurethane, polyacrylonitrile or polyether imide; the separating layer consists of polyvinyl alcohol. The separating layer is nonporous and has a structure having a high microcrystalline content. A process of manufacturing that membrane is also described.

Abstract: Electrical insulation which has good dielectric strength, good radiation resistance, and good thermal resistance at temperatures of up to 500.degree. C. and, preferably up to 1700.degree. C., includes a substrate which is flexible, has the form of a filament, sheet, wrapper, tape or sleeve, and consists essentially of inorganic materials selected from the group consisting of inorganic fibers and metals, metalloids, or alloys; and at least one layer of at least one oxide of an alkoxide-forming element provided on the substrate to impregnate and/or coat same. The insulation is prepared by a process including applying a solution containing an alkoxy gel polymer, optionally additionally containing at least one inorganic material in finely divided form, to the substrate to provide a treated substrate useful as a preform when allowed to set under ambient conditions.

Abstract: The method of the present invention begins with the unloading of the garments delivered by the customer. After unloading, the garments are sorted and counted and then placed on moveable racks for transportation to a separate storage area nearby. Selected garments are then moved from the storage area to a temporary receiving area near zones known as painting cells, where the garments are taken and hung from hooks attached to a variable speed electronically operated overhead track conveyor. The conveyor moves the garments along an oval shaped track pattern at a constant speed as paint is applied by workers stationed at various locations along the conveyor route. Various paint application methods are utilized during this stage of the operation, including the use of spray bottles and airbrushes.

Abstract: A fluorine resin having relatively high melting point such as polytetrafluoroethylene and tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkylvinylether copolymer resins is added to a polyester having the double bond of a polyisocyanate or dibasic acid with a polyhydric alcohol followed by stirring, and a coat of the resulting stirred mixture is applied to a plastic product or the like, whereby the fluorine resin is firmly held on the coated surface, and a film of the fluorine resin is formed on the coated surface.

Abstract: A process for coating carpets with fluorochemical emulsions is disclosed. The process comprises treating the fabric with a fluorochemical emulsion then heating, rinsing and, finally, drying the treated fabric. The process is characterized in that the emulsion has a pH and divalent metal ion concentration sufficient to effect transfer of the fluorochemical from the emulsion to the carpet during the heating step.

Abstract: A nonskid coating for a carpet or mat is provided by placing a patterned polyurethane on the carpet, the polyurethane being permanently tacky. The method includes the steps of forming a precoat coating of one reactive formulation and forming a secondary coating of a second reactive formulation. The one reactive formulation is a polyurethane for holding face yarns in the carpet backing, and the second reactive formulation includes a diamine to render the formulation thixotropic and a tackifier for rendering the cured polyurethane tacky.

Abstract: A foam barrier system which is liquid impermeable and gas permeable is prepared by coating a polymeric, microporous foam upon a substrate, applying a composition having liquid repellency properties to the foam coated upon the substrate, and curing.

Abstract: This invention is directed to press fabrics having improved water removal capability. More particularly, this invention is directed to the improvement of the water removal capability of press fabrics by applying hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic layers of foam coatings. Even more particularly, this invention is directed to a method of modifying a fabric for a papermaking machine which comprises the steps of:(a) applying a hydrophilic or hydrophobic foam coating to the surface of a fabric to form a layer thereon;(b) drying said foam coating to form a layer;(c) applying to said dried layer a hydrophobic foam coating if a hydrophilic foam coating was used in step (a) or a hydrophilic foam coating if a hydrophobic foam coating was used in step (a);(d) drying said foam coating applied in step (c) to form a second layer;(e) repeating steps (a) to (d) as necessary; and(f) curing the thus modified fabric.

Abstract: Titanium-containing preceramic fibers are provided with a high loading of titanium by impregnating a polymeric fiber with a liquid comprising a titanium alkoxide where the alkoxide contains at least 2 carbon atoms and precipitating the titanium alkoxide in the fiber as titanium dioxide. Useful titanium alkoxides include titanium tetraethoxide, titanium tetrabutoxide and titanium isopropoxide.

Abstract: A method of treating polyester fabric to enhance the physical properties thereof. The fabric is first exposed to a solution comprising a wetting agent, a nonionic fluorocarbon long chain polymer, a nonionic, cationic or anionic nonsilicone based softener, a gum and a carrier comprising water and/or an organic solvent. The fabric is then exposed to heat and tension to evaporate the carrier from the solution, polymerize the nonionic fluorocarbon long chain polymer, cross-link the polyester, the softener, the gum and the nonionic fluorocarbon long chain polymer and reorient the polyester to a more crystalized structure.

Abstract: Fiber composites produced by impregnating a woven fabric in which parallel reinforcing fibers are held together by thermoplastic filament yarns in an impregnating bath containing from 0 to 50% by weight of a thermoplastic and from 100 to 0% by weight of a solvent for the thermoplastic, evaporating the solvent, and making up are useful for producing finished parts for the automatic sector and for the aerospace industy.

Abstract: A synthetic leather-like material includes a woven fabric base, an acrylic paint layer over the fabric, a clear polymer layer over the paint, and a silicone layer over the polymer.

Abstract: Microcrack resistant composites are prepared by precoating and prepregging woven fabrics of poly(phenylene terephthalamide) fiber at low warp tension.

Abstract: A protective coating of finely divided abrasion resistant inerts carried in a corrosion resistant resin is diluted with a solvent and applied to a surface. The applied coating is cured to achieve either a single layer of inerts dispersed in the resin or two layers including a dense layer of inerts in resin covered by a thin layer of resin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing elastomer coated bias fabric are disclosed wherein the fabric is conducted in a horizontal path as it is transversely stretched and coated with an elastomeric composition; using an externally driven roll coater, the elastomeric composition is applied to one surface of the fabric from where it is forced through the interstices of the fabric to the opposite surface whereby both surfaces of the fabric are coated with elastomeric composition.

Abstract: A polymeric coated fabric layer and method of making the same are provided, the polymeric coated fabric layer comprising a fabric layer having warps and fills initially woven at a certain angle relative to each other and then changed to another angle whereby the fabric layer is in an altered condition thereof, and polymeric material secured to the fabric layer and holding the fabric layer in the altered condition thereof, the fabric layer having a twill weave or a satin weave. The resultant product holds a greater proportion of polymeric material than a quality equivalent plain woven fabric layer having substantially the same yarn and weight per square yard.

Abstract: A method of producing breathable, conformable, elastic, pressure-sensitive, permanently tacky, adhesive bandaging material from a fabric which has been formed by interweaving essentially non-stretch filling yarns with stretch and non-stretch warp yarns, said method comprising conveying a continuous web of said fabric in a substantially relaxed condition, applying steam to the relaxed fabric, and applying an adhesive layer to the back side of the relaxed fabric.

Abstract: A method of preparing a fibrous activated carbon including the steps of carbonizing and activating cellulose fibre at temperatures between 200.degree. C. and 1000.degree. C. in an inert atmosphere, characterized in that, prior to activation, the fibre is impregnated with an impregnating material comprising, in the form of one or more compounds, boron and at least one alkali metal.

Abstract: A soil release composition comprising:(A) a polymer comprising 10 to 100% by weight of constituting units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a C.sub.3 --C.sub.21 fluoroalkyl group; R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.2 --C.sub.4 acyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group; A is a group of the formula: --CH.sub.2 CH(OR.sup.1)CH.sub.2 --OCO-- which R.sup.1 is the same as defined in the above, --CO--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.k N(R.sup.2)CO-- in which R.sup.2 is the same as defined in the above and k is an integer of 1 to 10, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Belting consisting of a compacted non-woven felt fabric embedded in a matrix of elastomer. The belting may be made by saturating a greige non-woven fabric with a liquid, elastomer-forming, polymeric resin and thereafter compacting the saturated fabric to permanently reduce the thickness thereof. Following compaction of the saturated fabric, the liquid resin is solidified and cured. Curing is preferably accomplished at a temperature above ambient and at a pressure above atmospheric. The non-woven felt may be a spun-bonded, needle-punched, or stitch-bonded bat of fibers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to method for making silconecoated woven fabric substrates, and the products produced by such method. The method comprises the steps of applying a first liquid polysilicane elastomer to the substrate so as to form a base coat, curing the base coat, applying a second liquid polysilicane elastomer over the base coat so as to form a top coat, and curing the top coat. By specifically selecting the polysilicane elastomers as well as the substrate, and by further selecting the reaction parameters, a high strength, non-flammable, waterproof, self-cleaning, translucent and weather-resistant fabric is produced.

Abstract: An elastomer coated bias fabric for reinforcing power transmission belts and the like is disclosed wherein one surface of the fabric is provided with an uncured, tacky, elastomeric composition. The fabric is prepared by pre-impregnating the fabric, transversely stretching the fabric on a tenter frame, coating a latex composition on both surfaces of the fabric while maintaining the fabric in its transversely stretched condition, and after drying the fabric, overcoating one surface only of the coated fabric with a tackified, latex composition which may contain a chemical linking agent which enhances the bond between the elastomer and the fabric by forming a chemical bridge between them. A method for manufacturing coated fabric is also disclosed.

Abstract: An elastomer coated bias fabric for reinforcing power transmission belts and the like is disclosed wherein one face of the fabric is provided with an uncured, tacky, carboxylated elastomeric composition. In one embodiment, the fabric is prepared by pre-impregnating the fabric with a neoprene latex composition followed by coating the neoprene composition on both faces of the fabric, and after drying the fabric, overcoating one face only of the coated fabric with a tackified, carboxylated neoprene latex composition. A method and apparatus for manufacturing the coated fabric is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing elastomer coated bias fabric are disclosed wherein the fabric is conducted in a horizontal path as it is transversely stretched and coated with an elastomeric composition; using an externally driven roll coater, the elastomeric composition is applied to one surface of the fabric from where it is forced through the interstices of the fabric to the opposite surface whereby both surfaces of the fabric are coated with elastomeric composition.

Abstract: Synthetic-cellulosic blended fabric is padded with a solution of nitrogen rich N-methylol crosslinking agent, acid catalyst, antimony oxide and a halogen containing alcohol; dried at about 140.degree.-190.degree. F. and then cured at about 250.degree.-400.degree. F. for sufficient time to impart smooth-dry and flame retardant properties to the fabric. Aqueous polyethylene or silicone emulsion softeners can be added to the padding solution if desired. Dibromoneopentyl glycol makes an exemplary halogen containing alcohol. The process can be varied to first pad with antimony oxide, dry, and then repad with a solution of: nitrogen rich N-methylol crosslinking agent, acid catalyst, and a halogen containing alcohol, dry again and cure, at the above specified temperatures.

Abstract: A method for producing a coated woven fabric, in which the support material comprises disintegrable chemical weft threads which are subsequently removed without the other threads being affected, method wherein:a first support fabric is produced of which only part of the weft threads are disintegrable, and in a weave in which said disintegrable weft thread is so arranged that, were it to be removed, the result would be, not a woven fabric any longer, but a superposition of three criss-crossed layers of parallel warp threads, one layer of weft threads being squeezed between two layers of warp threads, respectively;then, said support fabric is coated with a coating composition;and finally, the deposited coating is gelled in the right temperature conditions to remove the disintegrable weft thread.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the treatment of yarn which comprises applying an aqueous emulsion of a polyester/epoxy adhesive to the yarn. The polyester/epoxy adhesive comprises a water emulsifiable polyester capped with an isocyanate group and an epoxide which is dispersed in water to fYorm an emulsion.

Abstract: An elastomer coated bias fabric for reinforcing power transmission belts and the like is disclosed wherein one surface of the fabric is provided with an uncured, tacky, elastomeric composition. The fabric is prepared by pre-impregnating the fabric, transversely stretching the fabric on a tenter frame, coating a latex composition on both surfaces of the fabric while maintaining the fabric in its transversely stretched condition, and after drying the fabric, overcoating one surface only of the coated fabric with a tackified, latex composition which may contain a chemical linking agent which enhances the bond between the elastomer and the fabric by forming a chemical bridge between them. A method for manufacturing coated fabric is also disclosed.