Abstract: A bulletproof protection elementary component of the tile type comprises a prism-shaped body having a first face and a second face of greater extension, which are opposite each other, and a side surface having a first height, at least one raised section from the first face by a second height, wherein the raised section is prism-shaped and has a base area which is less than an area of the first face. A ballistic panel and a bulletproof protection structure and a bulletproof vest, comprising a plurality of the elementary components, are also herein described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pulling rib and a pulling rib manufacturing process thereof and an inflatable product, relating to the technical field of inflatable products. The pulling rib manufacturing process includes the following steps: weaving a dense weaving region and a patterned weaving region in sequence according to preset sizes, wherein a weaving density of the patterned weaving region is lower than that of the dense weaving region; applying glue locally along a surface of the dense weaving region; and after applying the glue, cutting the dense weaving region according to requirements to form pulling ribs, wherein the patterned weaving region between any two adjacent sections of the dense weaving regions is the height of the pulling ribs.

Abstract: A roof fascia protection guard is intended for use in an architectural structure having a roof fascia intersecting an adjacent sloped roof to drain run-off water from an open end of the rain gutter. The roof fascia protection guard has a vertical surface covering only the end portion of a roof fascia adjacent to the open end of the gutter, with top and bottom edges extending along the top and bottom edges of the fascia. A tapered end extends upward from the bottom edge along the tapered end of the roof fascia and the sloped roof surface adjacent to the open end of the rain gutter. The roof fascia protection guard includes flanges along its bottom edge and tapered end to further protect the bottom of the fascia.

Abstract: A sealing system for a storage enclosure is disclosed. The sealing system includes a sealing member having a first sealing portion, and a second sealing portion that extends from the first sealing portion. The second sealing portion including a first leg and a second leg. The first leg extends from the first sealing portion at a first angle, and the second leg extends from the first sealing portion at a second angle. The second angle is larger than the first angle.

Abstract: A protective roof tarp includes deformably pliable adhesive tape(s) configured to maintain continuous adhesion (e.g. surface area contact) to both barrel-shaped roof tile as well as planar-shaped roof tile having granules attached to a top surface thereof such that adhesive material penetrates past the granules and engages a roof tile substrate therebeneath for effectively prohibiting water from flowing beneath the protective tarp, and onto the roof file, during extended periods of time and in inclement weather conditions. A protective roof tarp kit can include a heat-shrinkable tarp, double-sided adhesive tape, single-sided adhesive tape, and a cutting implement.

Abstract: A transparent laminated film, a display device, and a method for manufacturing a transparent laminated film are disclosed. The transparent laminated film includes a first film layer, a central film layer, and a second film layer which are sequentially stacked, each of a material of the first film layer and a material of the second film layer includes a thermoplastic plastic, and a material of the central film layer includes a thermosetting plastic.

Abstract: This invention relates to a washable multi-component magnetic floor mat with a hidden base component. The floor mat contains a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways. The present invention eliminates the need to wash the base component of the floor mat which results in environmental, cost and labor conservation. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein.

Abstract: A covering for an architectural opening. The covering includes a cellular panel having at least two cellular units or rows. The covering also includes a light absorbing element positioned at an interface between the at least two cellular units. The first light absorbing element may absorb substantially all visible light wavelengths.

Abstract: Hydrophobic fabrics and garments made therefrom are provided. The fabrics and garments in accordance with aspects herein comprise at least two seamlessly adjacent woven zones, where the first fabric/garment zone comprises substantially planar surfaces, and the second fabric/garment zone comprises a plurality of integrally raised structures on at least one of the surfaces of the fabric/garment. The integrally raised structures in the second fabric/garment zone are continuously woven/knit with the first zone. The integrally raised structures in the second zone of the fabric/garment are provided on the garments, in accordance with aspects herein, as wipe zones for transferring fluids away from a wearer's skin upon the wearer rubbing their wet skin off on the wipe zone(s).

Abstract: A full recycling environmental protection packaging structure and a manufacturing method thereof applied to express deliveries, postal services and logistics and made of a planar structure of paper. The packaging structure includes a first surface and a protecting layer overlapped on the first surface. The protecting layer includes at least one layer of liner which is a three-dimensional network structure formed by paper material being stretched after being die-cut. The planar structure is sealed edges thereof and an opening is reserved to form a bag body. The packaging structure of the present disclosure can overcome problems that kraft paper bubble bags or envelopes, and paper and plastics can't be separated and recycled to pollute environment in the prior art. At the same time, it can solve technical problems of dust pollution and poor air quality caused by using powdery and granular soft structures used as buffers.

Abstract: A furniture sheet is provided, including a sheet body that has a through-hole in at least an edge portion, and longitudinal frame portions that are disposed on the edge portion of the sheet body, and that are respectively attached to the corresponding longitudinal frame portions. The longitudinal edge member includes a first longitudinal member that is disposed on a first surface side of the sheet body, a second longitudinal member that is disposed on a second surface side of the sheet body, and that pinches the sheet body between the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member, and a fixing portion that fixes the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member to each other together with the sheet body through the through-hole of the sheet body.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thermoelectric conversion module which is obtained by combining an insulating member, a heat dissipation member, or the like with a bellows-like thermoelectric conversion module and has good structural stability and handleability and good flexibility, a heat conductive laminate used for the thermoelectric conversion module, and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: A non-weft, unidirectional fabric is provided that includes a plurality of substantially parallel reinforcement fiber bundles. The reinforcement fiber bundles have a first surface and an opposing second surface. The non-weft, unidirectional fabric further includes at least one of a non-woven veil bonded to at least one surface and one or more bands of sprayed adhesive spanning across at least a portion of the width of one of the first and second surfaces of the plurality of substantially parallel reinforcement fibers.

Abstract: A conveying installation has a conveying belt and also has drums, loadbearing rollers and loadbearing frameworks. The conveying installation forms a material-conveying upper strand with a supply location for the conveying material and a mostly material-free lower strand. At least one drum and/or at least one loadbearing roller have/has a drum cover, which contains at least one layer composed of a foamed polymer mix.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes at least one core layer. The core layer having a top surface and a bottom surface. The assembly also includes at least one channel running through the core layer from the bottom surface to the top surface. In operation, the at least one channel receives temperature conditioned air flow at the bottom surface of the core layer. Additionally, the assembly includes a fluid permeable surface layer coupled to the top surface of the core layer and a fluid dispersal region positioned between the top surface of the core layer and the fluid permeable surface layer. Further, the assembly includes a quilted panel surrounding the core layer and the fluid permeable surface layer, and the quilted panel includes a plurality of fire retardant layers made from fiber material.

Abstract: Provided is a double doormat including an upper mat and a lower mat, and in detail, to a double doormat in which foreign substances, such as dirt on shoes, are accommodated in a space between an upper mat and a lower mat such that an area around an entrance is clean, a cleaning cycle is extended by making the space where the foreign substances are accommodated big, and the accommodated foreign substances are prevented from contaminating an area around the double doormat by escaping upward from the upper mat due to an impact of dusting the shoes.

Abstract: The boat bunk includes an elongate beam, generally rectangular in cross-section, which beam includes a rigid inner core (1) and a resiliently deformable outer layer or shell (2) covering the core (1). The upper side of the outer layer or shell (2) defines the working surface. The working surface is provided with dome shaped raised protrusions (2a). The inner core (1) is made of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) or hardwood. The inner core (1) is reinforced with metal rods, strips or angled iron strips (7). The outer layer (2) is molded onto the inner core (1). The boat bunk includes fastening means for fastening the boat bunk to a trailer.

Abstract: A three-dimensional forming system comprising at least a first outer panel, and at least a second outer panel, the first and second outer panels connecting at terminating ends to each other, and a shape maintaining mechanism connected between the first outer panel and the second outer panel, the shape maintaining mechanism having a first member and a second member, each member with a first tab and a second tab connected thereto. The first tabs are connected to each other at one end. The second tabs are respectively attached to one of the outer panels. The shape maintaining mechanism has a first configuration in which the first ends of the first tabs connected to each other are positioned away from a first terminating end of the first and second outer panels and a second configuration in which the first ends of the first tabs connected to each other are positioned adjacent to the first terminating end of the first and second outer panels.

Abstract: Embodiments of insulation materials, and methods of their formation, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an insulating material may include a stretchable scrim layer, a face layer, and an insulation layer disposed between the scrim layer and the face layer. First and second seams may couple the stretchable scrim layer, the insulation layer, and the face layer, and a length of the face material between the first and second seams is greater than a length of the stretchable scrim between the first and second seams. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

Abstract: A decorated card having at least one leaf, and a cutout formed in the leaf and defined by a cutout outline. The card is characterized by the fact that it has at least two threads extending under tension across the cutout outline, and a plurality of spangles, the spangles being held suspended from each of the threads under tension so as to cover at least part of the area defined by the cutout outline. A manufacturing method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention refers to a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, a pant or a sanitary napkin. The disposable absorbent article further comprises a structure which is able to elongate and simultaneously convert from an initial flat configuration into an erected configuration.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a coated automotive article includes a functionalized layer applied to at least one surface of the automotive article by chemical deposition, wherein the functionalized layer is selected from a fluoro functional group. The functionalized layer is a layer selected from the group consisting of an oxidized-then-functionalized layer, an organofluoro treated layer, a fluorosilane treated layer, an organofluorotrialkoxysilanes treated layer, an organofluorosilylhydrides-treated layer, an organofluoro silyl treated layer, a tridecafluoro 1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctylsilane treated layer, an organofluoro alcohol treated layer, a pentafluoropropanol treated layer, an allylheptafluoroisopropyl ether treated layer, a (perfluorobutyl) ethylene treated layer, a (perfluorooctyl) ethylene treated layer, a (perfluoroalkyl) ethylene treated layer, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An insulation material structure having crimped continued filaments interposed between staple fiber webs. Crimped continued filament web is interposed between an upper and lower natural or synthetic staple fiber webs having low melty fibers therein. After subjecting to cross-laid lamination-forming process and thermal setting, a resilient, composite laminated layered structure is formed. The laminated layer structure is subsequently cut, sewed, and stitched onto the facing and lining fabrics located at the upper and lower layers to form a stretchable insulation material structure having multiple fiber layers.

Abstract: A composite component includes a bonded portion and a component mount. The component mount is coupled to the bonded portion to move relative to the bonded portion. The bonded portion includes a fiber portion and a ceramic portion.

Abstract: Provided is an inner structure of a vacuum insulator with an assembly reciprocating support to increase an insulation performance, the structure of the vacuum insulator including a top board, a bottom board, and an assembly reciprocating support installed perpendicularly between the top board and the bottom board, the assembly reciprocating support including a solid shaft, a hollow shaft, and a connection part.

Abstract: The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices that are high-load bearing and highly stable while allowing adjustment of the weight-bearing angle in a wide range, thereby greatly expanding the scope of applications for technology. Adhesive systems and devices of the invention can be designed to fit applications ranging from household weight-bearing shelves and holders, components for transportation, athletic equipment, labels and advertising posts, automobile interior trims, permanent or reversible fasteners, as well as instruments and devices for industrial, commercial, medical or military applications.

Abstract: Multi layered covering material for upholstery solves above referenced technical problem by combining two materials: one which is friendly to skin or to touch, and prone to stretching or other types of shape change under environmental influence, and one which is not—so friendly material can perform function of being friendly, and the other material provides support so friendly material would not change its shape even if, for example, wet. This patent application also covers process for making multi covering material for elements making furniture more comfortable comprising upholstery, cushions, blankets, and similar elements, said multi layered covering material comprising steps of aligning outer layer (1) comprised of at least one user friendly material prone to change shape under environmental influence, preferably moisture over inner layer (2) comprised of material essentially resistant to shape change under environmental influence, and connecting said layers together.

Abstract: Novel gripping structures based on van der Waals adhesive forces are disclosed. Pads covered with fibers can be activated in pairs by opposite forces, thereby enabling control of the adhesive force in an ON or OFF state. Pads can be used in groups, each comprising a group of opposite pads. The adhesive structures enable anchoring forces that can resist adverse forces from different directions. The adhesive structures can be used to enable the operation of robots on surfaces of space vehicles.

Abstract: A laminate with micro-texture having attachment lines oriented in a primary direction and mechanically activated in the primary direction.

Abstract: A curved gaseous particle detector includes a stack of two layers that are curved and maintained together by a frame formed of two spars defining a plane. The two spars are connected together by at least two curved bars outside of the plane and the frame being placed between the two layers of the stack.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for increasing durability of adhesively bonded joints in a sandwich structure. Such systems, methods, and apparatus includes an first face sheet and an second face sheet as well as an insert structure, the insert structure having a first insert face sheet, a second insert face sheet, and an insert core material. In addition, sandwich core material is arranged between the first face sheet and the second face sheet. A primary bondline may be coupled to the face sheet(s) and the splice. Further, systems, methods, and apparatus of the present disclosure advantageously reduce the load, provide a redundant path, reduce structural fatigue, and/or increase fatigue life.

Abstract: A decorative feature for a transparent surface is disclosed. The decorative feature for a transparent surface includes a plurality of decorative elements. Each element includes a main body having at least one substantially planar first portion or lens which at least partially allows the transmission of light. The decorative elements are interconnectable to form an assembly and the installed assembly includes a plurality of layers of lenses. The plane of each lens is substantially parallel to the plane of the transparent surface.

Abstract: A reinforced material includes a foam layer that has a first side. A pre-stretched laminated oriented mesh fabric is fused to at least a portion of the first side. In a method of making a reinforced material, a pre-stretched laminated oriented mesh fabric is applied to a first side of a foam layer. The pre-stretched laminated oriented mesh fabric is fused to the first side of the foam layer until the pre-stretched laminated oriented mesh fabric becomes bonded to the first side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laminar structure (10) providing adaptive thermal insulation, comprising a first layer (22), a second layer (24), at least one cavity (16) provided in between the first layer (22) and the second layer (24), a gas generating agent (18) having an unactivated configuration and an activated configuration, the gas generating agent (18) being adapted to change from the unactivated configuration to the activated configuration, such as to increase a gas pressure inside the cavity (16), in response to an increase in temperature in the cavity (16), the first layer (22), the second layer (24) and the cavity (16) being arranged such that a distance (D) between the first layer (22) and the second layer (24) increases in response to the increase in gas pressure inside the cavity (16).

Abstract: A manufacturing method is provided. A first component with a first mating surface is provided. A second component defining a second mating surface with a profile configured to match the first mating surface may be formed from a material by contacting the material with the first mating surface of the first component. The first component and the second component may be assembled into an assembly by engaging the first mating surface of the first component with the second mating surface of the second component. Assembling the assembly may be conducted simultaneously with forming the second component, or thereafter. Further, the method may include decoupling the first mating surface of the first component from the second mating surface of the second component. Thereby, for example, the components may move relative to one another, or the components may be separated and assembled together at a later time.

Abstract: A golf bag is disclosed that includes base formed of a flexible material, such as a polymer foam material. The base is formed as a one-piece element, and the base may be flexible such that the golf bag is supportable in an upright position or an inclined position. A flexion line may be formed in the base to promote flexing or pivoting in a specific area, and wear elements may be added to an exterior surface of the base to impart wear-resistance.

Abstract: A coated member, as well as a method for making the coated member, adapted for movement relative to a surface wherein a clearance distance between the coated member and the surface exists in a critical region of the coated member. The coated member has a finished size in the critical region. The substrate has an undersized substrate region of a minimum undersizing depth, which is equal to about seventy-five percent of the clearance distance. The undersized substrate region corresponds to the critical region of the coated member. A finished coating scheme is on the undersized substrate region wherein the finished coating scheme is the result of an oversized coating scheme being finished to form the finished coating scheme wherein the coated member is of the finished size in the critical region.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for positioning and assembly of two or more parts wherein at least one of which is of a creep sensitive material. The method and apparatus enable very precise positioning of parts during assembly by holding a rough alignment with free play permitting finer alignment. Creep resistant annular inserts are molded into the part and provided with flow apertures to conduct plastic material into the annular insert bore. A spindle defined the geometry of a centering hole within the bore during molding. The annular inserts are operable as compression limiters to prevent deformation of the creep sensitive material under the action of heat or tightening stresses.

Abstract: The present invention includes a mounting structure for mounting a component between a first member and a second member. According to the mounting structure, the component is first placed on a surface of the first member. Then, the second member is fitted with the component by a fitting device, so that the component is positioned relative to the second member. Thereafter, the component is fixed in position relative to the first member by a joint device.

Abstract: Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants and the like, having elastomeric ear panels and a fastening system that provides the user with different options as to how the absorbent article may be fitted to and removed from the wearer. The absorbent articles allow the wearer to choose between conventional and pull-on diaper configurations, or combinations thereof, and properly and comfortably fit a large range of wearer sizes. Further, the absorbent articles can be pulled on and/or off as a pant. This feature is provided by the ear panels which maintain sufficient tension to hold the diaper on the wearer throughout the period of use without harming the wearer's skin, while providing enough stretch to allow the diaper to be pulled up or down over the wearer's hips. The fastening system is refastenable for convenience yet strong enough to maintain the diaper in a fastened configuration without becoming detached if the diaper is pulled on or off the wearer.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, two parallel mounting plates extending from the base, and a dummy hard disk drive. Each of the mounting plates defines two mounting holes. The dummy hard disk drive includes a bottom plate, two side plates pivotably mounted to two opposite sides of the bottom plate, and two end plates pivotably mounted to two opposite ends of the bottom plate. Two mounting rods extend from an outer surface of each of the side plates. The side plates and the end plates can hinge so as to be substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, to form a hollow rectangular frame. The mounting rods are inserted in the corresponding mounting holes, to mount the dummy hard disk drive between the mounting plates.

Abstract: Certain embodiments utilize carpet tiles of varying sizes and/or shapes that are connected together using connectors to form a carpet tile installation. In some instances, the carpet tiles used in the carpet tile installation have different colors, patterns, shapes, and/or styles. In some embodiments, carpet tiles of a standard size and shape, such as one-half square meter carpet tiles, are partitioned into carpet tile fractions. In certain embodiments, these carpet tile fractions are used in conjunction with larger carpet tiles in a carpet tile installation. In other embodiments, these carpet tile fractions may be connected to other carpet tile fractions to form a combination carpet tile that is then used in a carpet tile installation. Among other things, the use of different sized and/or shaped carpet tiles increases the randomness or diversity and/or improves other aspects of the appearance of the floor coverings formed by the carpet tile installations.

Abstract: A strap for fastening an accessory to a photographic flash unit may have a stretchable substrate; an outer fastener strip attached to the stretchable substrate, the outer fastener strip having one of hook fastener material and loop fastener material; and an inner fastener strip attached to the stretchable substrate, the inner fastener strip having the other of hook fastener material and loop fastener material; wherein the outer fastener strip has at least one slack region having an amount of slack when the stretchable substrate is in an undeflected condition.

Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. Tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on a underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface.

Abstract: There is provided a conductive sliding film applied to a surface of a member which moves slidably relative to other member, the conductive sliding film being formed of a metal-doped tetrahedral amorphous carbon which is doped with a metal element, wherein resistivity of the conductive sliding film is within a range of 102 to 10?4 [?cm] and surface hardness of the conductive sliding film is within a range of 10 to 30 [GPa]. The conductive sliding film has high wear resistance and satisfactory slidability, and is suitable for a mount member for a camera.

Abstract: Connectors for joining adjacent modular floor covering units. The connectors include a film and an adhesive layer coated on one side of the film. To install tiles using the connectors, a first tile is placed on the floor and a connector is positioned so that the adhesive layer faces upward and does not contact the floor. The connector is typically positioned so that only a portion of the adhesive layer adheres to the underside of the tile, leaving the remainder of the connector extending from the underside of the tile. Tiles are then positioned adjacent the first tile so that a portion of the connector adheres to the adjacent tiles. In this way, the connectors span adjacent tile edges. The tiles are assembled on a underlying flooring surface without the need to attach them to the floor surface. Rather, the tiles are linked to each other with the connectors, so that the tiles create a floor covering that “floats” on the underlying floor surface.

Abstract: There is provided a special effects greenscreen having a plurality of marks dispersed thereon in a selected pattern, wherein each of the marks is embedded in the greenscreen by weaving, knitting, felting, crocheting, screening, stamping, embossing or similar method to integrate the mark into the greenscreen material. The pattern may be a single repeated mark evenly spaced along horizontal lines, along vertical lines, or along both horizontal and vertical lines. The pattern may comprise a familiar ordered series of unique marks dispersed in a selected pattern on the greenscreen, for example, letters of the alphabet. The pattern may comprise a first mark embedded at a selected point on the greenscreen, a plurality of second marks each embedded a first distance away from the first mark, and a plurality of third marks each embedded a second distance from the first mark, wherein the second distance is greater than first distance.

Abstract: Laminates are described herein. A laminate is characterized in that the laminate contains a water-absorbing polymer known as a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) between one or more elastic interplies, wherein the interplies consist of sheetlike lengths of material which are firmly bonded together on the outside surface of individual threads, strands or bands and this laminate is extendable essentially transversely to the production direction and shirred in a relaxed state, and the elastic interplies contain many individual sections or cassettes of superabsorbent and create room for the expansion of the laminate on fluid imbibition perpendicularly to and within the manufacturing plane.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved protective mat that includes a magnet at each end for temporally securing the mat to a pipe so that the mat remains in position during a welding process. The mat is flexible so as to conform to the curvature of the pipe and may be placed in any position preferable on the surface of the pipe. The positioned and secured mat prevents spatter from coming into contact with the external surface of the pipe lying under the positioned protective mat. The mat is preferably heat and fire resistant up to temperatures of about 1500° F. and may be a silicone-coated fiberglass mat. When the mat is not in use, the mat may be folded and the magnets may be used to secure the ends of the mat to one another.

Abstract: An insulative material and a method of forming the insulative material are provided. The insulative material is configured to change shape in response to temperature and thus, for example, the insulative material may become more insulative as the temperature decreases. For example, the insulative material may include a plurality of fibers that change shape, such as by curling, in response to decreases in temperature, thereby correspondingly changing the insulative properties.