Abstract: A molding for a vehicle eliminates the need for equipment and reduces assembly time. An end cap has an end cap main unit inserted into the inner space from an opening in a molding main unit end surface, a catch portion (engaging portion) to engage and disengage from a molding main unit curved portion (engaged portion). The base end portion is rotatably installed in the end cap main unit and the rotating end portion side is inserted into the inner space from the opening in the molding main unit end surface. An end cap movable portion on which a second protrusion is formed contacts a first protrusion in the molding main unit to prevent movement in the direction removing the end cap from the opening in the molding main unit by making contact with the first protrusion when the catch portion has engaged the curved portion.

Abstract: A transport belt for a machine for producing a fiber material web, in particular paper or paperboard, has, on a web material side, a web material contact surface and, on a machine side, a machine contact surface, wherein a multiplicity of depressions are provided in the transport belt on the machine side.

Abstract: A segmented abradable ceramic coating comprises a bond coat layer, at least one segmented 7 weight percent yttria-stabilized zirconia layer disposed upon said bond coat layer, and at least one 12 weight percent yttria-stabilized zirconia layer disposed upon said at least one segmented 7 weight percent yttria-stabilized zirconia layer.

Abstract: A solvent-soluble, radiation-polymerizable, oleophilic resin coating non-ionically adhered on a hydrophilic substrate can be imagewise exposed to polymerizing radiation and then directly processed by the application of disruptive mechanical forces such as compression or tension to remove the unimaged areas as undissolved particles, using pressurized water and brushing pre-press, or the tack of the ink on-press.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer piezoelectric film, comprising: a process of moving and stretching a crystalline polar polymer sheet in contact with a conductive stretching roller having a diameter of at least 30 mm and a surface friction coefficient which has been reduced to such a level as to allow a relative displacement of the crystalline polar polymer sheet in contact with the conductive stretching roller: and a step in the process of applying a polarization voltage between an electrode disposed opposite to the crystalline polar polymer sheet and the conductive stretching roller to polarize the crystalline polar polymer sheet. As a result, it is possible to stably produce a polymer piezoelectric film exhibiting stable piezoelectricity over a large area. Especially, it is possible to obtain polymer piezoelectric film exhibiting a temperature-dispersion peak temperature of d31 piezoelectricity coefficient at least 120° C. and surface scratches extending in one direction.

Abstract: Sail membrane preferably made of a woven fabric of synthetic fibers, with said membrane having a microroughness in the form of parallelly extending grooves arranged so as to achieve a density of 5 to 25 grooves/mm deposited on or integrated into said membrane surface.

Abstract: A CMAS resistant coating system and method for a gas turbine engine component includes a thermally insulating coating having a dense vertically microcracked ceramic inner layer and a columnar-grained ceramic top layer. The inner layer may be applied by an air plasma spray technique. The top layer may be deposited by a physical vapor deposition technique. In an exemplary coating, a ratio of the thickness of the top layer to the thickness of the inner layer is greater than about 2 to 1. The layered coating may be particularly useful for the relatively thick coatings in gas turbine engine shroud applications.

Abstract: A cutting tool with a hard coating layer coating a surface of a substrate formed of a hard sintered body, the hard coating layer being harder than the substrate. A polishing is performed on a cutting edge part ranging from a rake face side on a surface of the hard coating layer to a flank face side with a crossing ridge interposed therebetween. The polishing is performed so that a crack is present in a polished surface, and a depth of an adjacent region of the crack increases gradually with decreasing distance to the crack. This enables to provide the cutting tool having an excellent wear resistance and having an improvement in the chipping resistance of the cutting edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite material element (1), the composite material comprising a microfissured matrix (7) in the form of a three-dimensional interconnected network (4) of microfissures exposed on the surface of the ceramic matrix, an additive material (6) consisting of a flux or glass being dispersed in the matrix, the additive material (6) being a material which, when the composite material is brought to a predetermined temperature, softens and migrates by capillarity in the network (4) of microfissures (4) to said surface of the element. The quantity of additive material dispersed initially in the matrix is in a sufficient proportion compared to the matrix intended to coat a surface (5) of the composite material element left exposed so as to create a gas-tight barrier.

Abstract: The invention includes methods for imparting spectral characteristics to composite materials by coating prepreg or dry reinforcement materials with pigment, then processing the prepreg or dry reinforcement materials using conventional composite processing methods. The resulting composite material products are lightweight and have durable treatments. The invention further includes composite materials with spectral characteristics imparted by the methods of the invention.

Abstract: There are provided a thermal barrier coating material and a thermal barrier coating member that can suppress spalling when used at a high temperature and have a high thermal barrier effect, a method for producing the same, a turbine member coated with a thermal barrier coating, and a gas turbine. The thermal barrier coating member comprises a heat resistant substrate, a bond coat layer formed thereon, and a ceramic layer formed further thereon, wherein the ceramic layer comprises an oxide which consists of an oxide represented by the general formula A2Zr2O7 doped with a predetermined amount of CaO or MgO and has 10 volume % or more of a pyrochlore type crystal structure, where A represents any of La, Nd, Sm, Gd, and Dy.

Abstract: A reusable, air-permeable packaging film formed of a layer of resilient and nontoxic material is disclosed. The packaging film includes a plurality of micro-gaps distributed within a pre-selected area on the packaging film, wherein each of the micro-gaps traverses thickness of the packaging film, and wherein, in a static state, i.e., no pressure/stress exerted on the packaging film, each of the micro-gaps comprises a split upper seam portion with edge ridges demonstrated on a top surface of the packaging film and a close lower seam portion communicating with the split upper seam portion. During microwaving, the pressure can be regulated at a relatively lower vapor transferring rate through the pre-selected area.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) includes a controllable skin texture surface that includes a skin texture surface actuation structure that includes an expandable gas actuation structure. The expandable gas actuation structure includes a gas (1802) and a flexible skin structure (1804) that moves in response to movement of the gas to change a tactile configuration of at least a portion of the controllable skin texture surface. In one example, the flexible skin structure includes expandable portions that define a plurality of gas chambers (1800) and each of the gas chambers include one or more controllable heating elements (1808). Control logic (200) controls the heating elements to expand and contract the gas to provide, for example, raising and lowering of texture elements (322) of the flexible skin structure.

Abstract: [Purpose] To provide a light regulating film and a laminated light regulating film with relatively large crazes or cracks, capable of controlling optical properties such as transmissivity and scattering to a high degree, as well as a method for producing a light regulating film and a method for producing a laminated light regulating film. [Constitution] Linear notch patterns at fixed intervals are formed by contacting blades 6a on a drum 6 with a film F and mechanically transferring the shape of the blades 6a to the film F. The notch pattern is formed to be approximately parallel to the axial direction of the drum 6. When a flexural stress is applied in the direction of the film F transport by passing the film over the bending roll 8 while applying a predetermined tension thereto, crazes or cracks are formed inside the notch patterns, with the notches in the notch patterns serving as starting points thereof.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an artificial strip for imitative rattan/willow furniture is to mix unicolor or multicolor polyethylene (PE) with a catalyst that makes the mixture foam after heating. Then, the mixture is extruded via special shaped opening on a shaping mold to perform the artificial strip with chap and crank patterns. Moreover, the color distribution on the artificial strip can be performed evenly or unevenly to create more versatile appearance. Thereby, the artificial strip has a verisimilitude texture approximately like the natural willow or rattan strips to make the manufactured imitative rattan/willow furniture have excellent appearance.

Abstract: The invention concerns a web comprising an intimate mixture of mixed slivers of long reinforcing staple fibres (14) obtained by stretch-breaking and long thermoplastic matrix fibres (15), those different fibres being parallel in the mixture.

Abstract: An evaporative pad comprising a plurality of layers of highly absorbent slit and expanded wicking papers and at least one layer of slit and expanded non-absorbent material carrying a coating of adsorbent particles bonded to exposed surfaces of the layer of non-absorbent material disposed between a pair of adjacent wicking layers in the pad. The wicking layers and non-absorbent layer coated with adsorbent particles are disposed in parallel overlying relationship to one another and bonded together to form the evaporative pad.

Abstract: A crackle finish, method of forming a crackle finish and a kit for forming a crackle finish. The crackle finish includes a base coat of latex paint or stain on a surface to be treated. A crackle coating is applied over the base coat and dried to tack dry or completely dried. A latex wood filler is applied over the crackle medium. As the latex wood filler dries, it forms islands or domains separated by cracks or valleys revealing glimpses of the underlaying base coat.

Abstract: A disposable wipe-out sheet that includes a plurality of long fibers bonded to a heat-sealable base sheet by sealing lines. The long fibers include groups continuously extending between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines to form bridge-like portions and groups severed in two sections between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines so as to fluff upward on the base sheet.

Abstract: A reusable, air-permeable packaging film formed of a layer of resilient and nontoxic material is disclosed. The packaging film includes a plurality of micro-gaps distributed within a pre-selected area on the packaging film, wherein each of the micro-gaps traverses thickness of the packaging film, and wherein, in a static state, i.e., no pressure/stress exerted on the packaging film, each of the micro-gaps comprises a split upper seam portion with edge ridges demonstrated on a top surface of the packaging film and a close lower seam portion communicating with the split upper seam portion. During microwaving, the pressure can be regulated at a relatively lower vapor transferring rate through the pre-selected area.

Abstract: Porous ceramic catalyst supports or filters to be provided with catalyst coatings via oxide washcoating processes are pre-coated with polymer barrier layers to prevent washcoat nanoparticle intrusion into the microcracked and/or microporous surfaces of the ceramics, the barrier coatings being formed of hydrocarbon polymers that are soluble or dispersible in polar media, capable of forming neutral or hydrophilic surfaces on porous ceramic supports, and completely vaporizable at moderate washcoat stabilization or catalyst activation temperatures.

Abstract: A synthetic resin container according to the invention has a craze pattern on the outer surface of its body. The container comprises an inner layer that comes into direct contact with content during its storage, an outer layer laid over the inner layer, and a translucent protective layer laid over the outer layer. The outer layer carries a craze pattern that has been obtained by applying a solvent to a preform or parison of the container after blow molding thereof. The protective layer covers and protects that portion of the outer layer, which carries the craze pattern, and preserves its visibility from outside.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an article for use in a high-temperature environment, and an article for use in such an environment, are presented. The method comprises providing a substrate; selecting a desired vertical crack density for a protective coating to be deposited on the substrate; providing a powder, wherein the powder has a size range selected to provide a coating having the desired vertical crack density; and applying a thermal-sprayed coating to the substrate, the coating having the desired vertical crack density, wherein the powder is used as a raw material for the coating.

Abstract: A floor covering made of an elastomer material having a relief-type patterned surface (2) which is provided with irregularly distributed indentations (3), which have an elongated shape, which partially contact and/or intersect each other, and which have a depth (T) of 0.02 mm to 0.2 mm, at a width (B) of 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm and a length (L) of 5 mm to 50 mm.

Abstract: A device (10) is made, having a ceramic thermal barrier coating layer (16) characterized by a microstructure having gaps (18) with a sintering inhibiting material (22) disposed on the columns (20) within the gaps (18). The sintering resistant material (22) is stable over the range of operating temperatures of the device (10), is not soluble with the underlying ceramic layer (16) and is applied by a process that is not an electron beam physical vapor deposition process. The sintering inhibiting material (22) has a morphology adapted to improve the functionality of the sintering inhibiting material (22), characterized as continuous, nodule, rivulet, grain, crack, flake and combinations thereof and being disposed within at least some of the vertical and horizontal gaps.

Abstract: Martensitic stainless steel whose steel composition is restricted within a specific range for each element is provided. The scale layer formed on the surface of the base material consists of an inner layer scale mainly including FeCr2O4 and an outer layer scale having a thickness of not more than 20 ?m, which outer layer is deposited on the inner layer scale at a surface coverage of not less than 1% and not more than 15%. The application of rust preventive oil onto the surface of the steel ensures an excellent weather resistance during a long term, and therefore a martensitic stainless steel forming no rust either in the outdoor depository or in the indoor depository can be provided. The steel can be used to manufacture, not only steel pipes, but also steel plates, steel rods and others in a wide application field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, a process for its preparation, and to its use for the production of textured coated surfaces on heat-resistant substrates, in which coating composition is based on hydroxyl group-containing binders, cross-linking agents and particular amine compounds.

Abstract: A porous sheet is provided suitable for use as a substitute for natural leather for shoes, clothes, and a fiber composite sheet. The porous sheet is formed of an elastic polymer, has a thickness of 10 to 500 ?m, and has 500 to 15,000 fine pores mm2 inside, the fine pores having an average pore diameter of 1 to 20 ?m, and which has a breaking strength of 1 to 15 N/mm2 and a breaking elongation of 100 to 500%. A fiber composite sheet is also provided, wherein the porous sheet is laminated on a substrate made of a fiber aggregate as a main component.

Abstract: A coated paper comprised of a paper substrate, at least one surface of which is provided with at least one coating layer, characterized in that the surface of said coating layer has cracks of a width of 0.2 to 3.0 &mgr;m and a length of 3 to 1000 &mgr;m in an amount of 1 to 1000 cracks per mm2 is provided. In another embodiment, a coated paper comprised of a paper substrate, at least one surface of which is provided with at least two coating layers, characterized in that an inner coating layer adjoining said paper substrate comprises a pigment having a crystal structure selected from the group consisting of acicular crystal, spindle-shape crystal, columnar crystal, and rice-shape granulated crystal, and starches, and an outermost coating layer formed on said inner coating layer comprises crack formation promoting particles and a styrene-butadiene copolymer having a glass transition temperature of 20 to 150° C. is provided.

Abstract: A disposable wipe-out sheet that includes a plurality of long fibers bonded to a heat-sealable base sheet by sealing lines. The long fibers include groups continuously extending between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines to form bridge-like portions and groups severed in two sections between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines so as to fluff upward on the base sheet.

Abstract: The method and the device for manufacturing an acoustically effective foil stack (9) made of embossed foil webs (5e, 5f, 5g, 5h) is characterised by the fact that at least two foil webs lying over one another (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) are embossed at the same time, are conveyed along different length conveying routes (W, W1, W2, W3), and then are brought together into a stack (9), and embossed foil webs (5e, 5f, 5g, 5h) arranged to be lying next to one another are laid down in an offset fashion due to the different length conveying routes (W, W1, W2, W3). A particularly advantageous design of the embossing rollers (1a, 1b) provides foil webs which have knobs with a draped or folded type structure.

Abstract: A humidity regulation product, including a constant humidity filling, the filling being thickened from 500 centipoise to a non-flowing gel; an open cell foam being adapted to absorb filling thickened, the foam supporting the thickened constant humidity filling; and a holder, the open celled foam being disposed in the holder and a method of preparing a humidity regulation product, comprising the steps of: immersing open cell foam in a constant humidity filling; and treating the open cell foam with heat and pressure, wherein the filling is heated to a temperature between ambient temperature and the pressure adjusted boiling, point of the filling.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an abrasive substrate formed by the application of a polymer composition to the surface of the substrate. The polymer composition is applied to the substrate in a manner producing an uneven, structured coating on the substrate, resulting in a surface having abrasive properties. The invention is especially useful in producing abrasive non-woven materials useful as wet and dry wipes.

Abstract: A breathable multilayer film including a breathable core layer and one or two skin layers is prepared by providing a core layer mixture of a thermoplastic polymer and a particulate filler, providing a skin layer mixture of at least two incompatible polymers, coextruding the core and skin layer mixtures to form a multilayer film, and stretching the multilayer film to cause void formation in the core layer and crack formation in the one or two skin layers. By forming cracks in the skin layers during stretching, the skin layers can perform dual functions of alleviating die build-up of filler from the core layer during coextrusion, and bonding the film to a substrate subsequent to coextrusion, without unduly hindering the moisture vapor transmission rate of the film or laminate product. The breathable film, and laminates including the film, are useful in a wide variety of personal care absorbent articles, medical garments, and other products.

Abstract: Protective clothing for protection against puncture injuries is constructed from more than one layer of a fabric coated with hard solids. The hard solids are applied in accordance with abrasives technology. This protective clothing offers equally good protection against both knife- and needle-like puncture implements. For clothing intended to protect against puncture and projectile injuries, a package of 2-20 layers of a fabric coated with hard solids is combined with a package of 6-50 layers of an uncoated aramid woven fabric.

Abstract: Fibers and microfibrillated articles are provided by imparting fluid energy to at least one surface of a highly oriented, voided, melt-processed polymeric film. The fibers and microfibrillated articles are useful as tape backings, filters, thermal and acoustical insulation and as reinforcement fibers for polymers or cast building materials such as concrete.

Abstract: A process is provided for coating metallic workpieces with a bearing material, wherein the workpiece first receives a hard chromium plating having a pearl or columnar structure type surface. A predominantly silver layer is then galvanically deposited, which fills in and smooths the pearl or columnar structure type surface of the hard chromium plating. Optionally, additional hard chromium platings and predominantly silver-containing layers may be applied, preferably galvanically. The predominantly silver layer may advantageously contain a graphite component.

Abstract: A reinforcing lamina sheet and a process of making a reinforcing sheet for use in a glue laminated beam. The reinforcing lamina sheet increases the compressive and/or tensile strength of the glue laminate beam. The lamina sheet is formed from unidirectionally oriented reinforcing filaments, preferably aramid filaments in an epoxy resin, and is cured in a curved configuration. The resulting lamina sheet includes filaments which are uniformly tensioned and, therefore, when a load is applied to the glue laminate beam having the reinforcing lamina sheet, the fibers receive the load substantially simultaneously. The process of forming the lamina sheet includes drawing reinforcement yarns through a resin bath to form a resin impregnated substantially planar yarn band, contacting one side of the resulting impregnated band with a curved heated surface to promote partial curing of at least the contacting surface of the band, and further applying heat to at least the opposite side of the partially cured band.

Abstract: An edge protector for the edges of roll shaped articles, e.g. pallets, reeled steel and paper products is made from an elongated sheet (10) of plastics material, the sheet having an indentation (11) extending longitudinally along a major surface of the sheet and extending only partially into the thickness of the sheet. The indentation (11) divides the sheet into webs (12, 13) which are folded into an L-shape.

Abstract: Ionomer present in a polyethylene resin from about 1 to 40% by weight of the resin produces superior extruded foam sheet products that approach the pore size and resiliency of foams prepared from chemical blowing agents. The results can be achieved at normal extrusion rates and on standard extrusion foaming equipment. Tear strength is improved so that collapsible foam packaging products can be produced in which the foam body is cut through except for a surface thereof that remains intact to provide a hinge or joint about which the cut foam bodies can be pivoted.

Abstract: A method of producing a creep resistant composite elastic material wherein an elastic fibrous web is bonded to at least one gatherable layer to form a composite elastic material is provided. By passing the composite elastic material into a nip formed between an anvil calender roller and a point un-bonded calender roller, wherein the point un-bonded calender roller has recessed areas in the surface of said roller, a material which is creep resistant, dimensionally stable, and has inherent latency, is formed.

Abstract: A glass, glass-ceramic, or ceramic body having a textured pattern over at least a portion of its surface, the pattern comprising depressed, conical areas at spaced intervals on the surface, and a method of producing the depressed conical areas that employs laser radiation.

Abstract: Fibers and fibrillated articles are provided by imparting fluid energy to at least one surface of a highly oriented, voided, melt-processed polymeric film. The fibers and fibrillated articles are useful as tape backings, filters, thermal and acoustical insulation and as reinforcement fibers for polymers or cast building materials such as concrete.

Abstract: An improved closed-cell foam sheet stock and method for producing constant force characteristics in elastomer cushions. A closed cell foam is formed as a corrugated cardboard with regular cavities and support elements between two surface sheets. The resulting stock material possesses similar flexibility to foam stock but with an elongated force curve. A method for modifying this or other corrugated elastomers for efficient constant force curves is further provided where alternating support members are conjoined or buttressed to fold in controlled sigmoid shape under load. The resulting collapsible truss or space frame structure produces a cushion with improved cushioning, load distribution, shock absorption and resistance from lateral collapse while folding uniformly and efficiently to a smooth, compact and comfortable support under full compression.

Abstract: A plastic tier sheet is provided for use in layered and stacked arrangements of bottles and similar packages to assist in shipping and handling the bottles and similar packages. The plastic tier sheet includes a center panel and edge flanges extending along edges of the center panel and connected to the center panel by living hinges formed by scoring the plastic sheet along its edges. The edge flanges are bonded to the center panel using the material of the tier sheet, such as by sonic spot welding. The edge flanges are secured tight against the center panel, such that there are no gaps to collect debris or unsanitary manner, but the sonic welded spots are spaced apart to minimize the number of spots required. The plastic tier sheet is characteristically formed without use of separate bonding materials or fasteners, such that there is low risk of parts or pieces falling into the bottles and similar packages being transported.

Abstract: An oxidation diffusion barrier stack includes an inorganic antireflective material layer formed on a semiconductor substrate assembly and an oxidation diffusion barrier layer formed on the inorganic antireflective material layer. Further, another oxidation diffusion barrier stack may include a pad oxide layer formed on a semiconductor substrate, an oxidation diffusion barrier layer, and an inorganic antireflective material layered between the pad oxide and the oxidation diffusion barrier layer. Yet further another oxidation diffusion barrier stack may include a first oxidation diffusion barrier layer, a second oxidation diffusion barrier layer, and an inorganic antireflective material layered between the first and second oxidation diffusion barrier layers.

Abstract: A humidifier pad with multiple layers of slit and expanded paper laminated together. At least one, and in some preferred embodiments, up to half of the paper layers comprise substantially nonwicking paper and the remaining layers comprise highly absorbent wicking paper. Wick type humidifier pads are particularly useful in humidifiers wherein the lower portion of the pad is submerged in a reservoir of water. The upper portion of the pad, exposed to a flow of air to be humidified, is supplied with water due to the high rate of capillary rise featured by the wicking paper layers. Including non-wicking layers wetted by the wicking layers provide an output capacity comparable to conventionally constructed pads which include all wicking paper layers and an attendant saving of the cost of materials.

Abstract: A reinforced ceramic fiber enclosure for muffle furnaces and the like defining a cavity therewithin includes a perforate metallic skeleton defining at least a portion of the peripheral wall of the enclosure and fibrous insulation encapsulating the skeleton with fibers of the insulation extending through the perforations of the skeleton. In some embodiments the enclosure is of rectangular cross section with base, top and side walls. The top and side walls generally extend over only a portion of the length of the enclosure, and mounting and support flanges are desirably provided on at least the front end of the skeleton. To make the enclosure, the skeleton is supported on the exterior of a vacuum mold in spaced relationship thereto, and the mold and skeleton are immersed in slurry of ceramic fibers and a bonding agent therefor. The vacuum drawn through the mold causes the fibers and bonding agent to deposit on the mold and encapsulate the skeleton with fibers extending through the perforations of the skeleton.

Abstract: A multidirectionally stretch-crazed microencapsulated polymer film having a matrix material and microcapsules which are formed in the matrix material in the form of crazes which are filled with an encapsulated substance (30, 30a) and oriented at least in two mutually intersecting directions X and Y. The filled crazes form a net-like structure. The microencapsulated film is produced by stretching the original film under a controlled rate of stretching in two intersecting directions in an environment of a surface-active substance with or, if necessary, without a material to be encapsulated. When stretching is discontinued, the crazes are closed and encapsulate the material.

Abstract: Films, made of polyethylenes and fillers, and articles made therefrom greater WVTR than previously available films based on conventional Ziegler-Natta based polyethylenes. The polyethylenes are produced in a metallocene-catalyzed production process. The films may be made by a cast film process, and may be made in widely varying filler content, generally polyethylene to filler ratios of 30/70 to 70/30. The metallocene based polyethylenes when combined with filler also permit the extrusion of thinner films leading to lighter weight and softer films. The m-polyethylenes utilized for making such films typically have a Composition Distribution Breadth Index above 50%, a Mw/Mn below 3, and a Mz/Mw below 2.