Abstract: Components are disclosed that include a first layer and a second layer affixed to the first layer or an optional third layer. At least one of the first layer and the second layer includes a gel foam.

Abstract: Presently described are methods of making nonwoven webs, nonwoven web articles, assembled intermediate articles comprising such nonwoven webs in combination with another substrate, and articles comprising the nonwoven webs or intermediates. The method comprises providing a first thermoplastic nonwoven web comprising a plurality of coiled filaments wherein the coiled filaments have an average diameter of at least 50 microns and are interengaged with intermittent bonds, and stretching the web. The thermoplastic nonwoven web comprises a plurality of stretched coiled filaments having an average diameter of at least 50 microns interengaged with intermittent bonds.

Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial microstructure employed in an artificial electromagnetic material. The artificial microstructure includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment is parallel to the second segment, and the third segment is connected between the first segment and the second segment. The artificial electromagnetic material has a special electromagnetic effect. The artificial electromagnetic material can be applied to various electromagnetic application systems instead of the typical electromagnetic material.

Abstract: An extruded oriented thermo-plastic polymeric element for industrial textiles, and textiles comprising polymeric elements. The polymeric elements are constructed of a material selected from yarn material, fiber material and film, and comprise a thermoplastic polymer, and at least one dry lubricant, selected from molybdenum disulphide, tungsten disulphide, boron nitride, and a soft metal, the dry lubricant comprising particulate matter having an average particle size between about 0.05? and about 100?, and present in the polymeric element in an amount from between about 0.1% and about 10% parts by weight, based on a total weight of the polymeric element. The polymeric elements can be used as yarns in woven and non woven textiles, and as seaming elements. The polymeric elements provide increased abrasion resistance in industrial textiles, and reduced co-efficient of friction.

Abstract: A support construction and a method of creating a support construction in a volume generated by solid freeform fabrication, where the support construction includes layers of supporting materials, such layers comprising a continuous strip of material within such volume such that when the strip is lifted or pulled, the layers of supporting materials including the strip are removed together from the volume.

Abstract: A three-dimensional netted structure having an upper surface, a lower surface, two side surfaces a left end surface, and a right end surface, including at least a plurality of filaments helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, wherein the filaments are formed out of a thermoplastic resin by extrusion molding followed by cooling with a liquid; and the netted structure is four-surface molded, the upper surface, the lower surface and the two side surfaces being molded. An apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensional netted structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a work piece by Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Moulding is includes the steps of placing fibre rovings in a mould of a closed mould system which comprises a mould cavity, placing at least one resin distribution device between the fibre rovings, and applying vacuum to the closed mould system and injecting resin into the mould cavity.

Abstract: A method for forming a suspension element for an acoustic driver. The method includes placing an unimpregnated fabric formed from a monofilament polymer fiber in a mold, the monofilament fiber characterized by a softening point and a melting point; heating the mold and the unimpregnated fabric to a temperature greater than the softening point and less than the melting point; and cooling the mold.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure, the three-dimensional netted structure including a plurality of filaments of resin, the filaments being helically and randomly entangled and thermally bonded together, the apparatus including: an extrusion molding machine including a plurality of dies each having a mouthpiece with a plurality of holes; a pair of endless conveyors provided with endless members; a motor adapted to drive the endless members; and a tank adapted to partly submerge the endless conveyors therein. A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional netted structure using the apparatus by extruding molten filaments of a thermoplastic resin downward from the dies via the mouthpiece, helically entangling the molten filaments by entangling actions of the endless members, and cooling the entangled filaments in a liquid in the tank.

Abstract: Adhesive tape consisting of a carrier having a top face and a bottom face, an adhesive layer and a liner, the carrier having a width BT based on the transverse direction, and also of an adhesive layer applied on the bottom face of the carrier, characterized in that applied on the open side of the adhesive layer is a sheetlike liner having a transverse-direction-based width BA, which is greater than or equal to the width BT, the liner having an offset relative to the carrier in transverse direction, with a width BVS.

Abstract: The present invention is a composite material comprising an organic filament having a melting point of 200° C. or higher and a thermoplastic resin, characterized in that the organic filament is in the form of a twisted yarn cord or a woven or knitted fabric composed of twisted yarn cord. The composite material of the present invention is excellent in impact strength and can be used as a core material also in a sandwich material.

Abstract: Nanoporous polystyrene matrix can be fabricated from the self-assembly of degradable block copolymer, polystyrene-b-poly(L-lactide) (PS-PLLA), followed by the hydrolysis of PLLA blocks. Metal is deposited in nanopores of the PS matrix using the nanoporous PS as a template via electroless plating. After subsequent UV degradation of the PS matrix, metal in the nanopores remains, yielding a metal nanostructure. The metal nanostructure may be a gyroid nanostructure, helical nanostructure or columnar nanastructure.

Abstract: Fabric material has nonconductive core yarn, and conductive sheath yarn arranged in a spiral pattern around the core yarn. The sheath yarn includes conductive first yarn, and second yarn. At least five strands of the first yarn are arranged close-packed together while being twisted around the second yarn.

Abstract: A novel moldable ballistic armor panel having a first outwardly-positioned fracturable layer formed of a ceramic material; a second inwardly-positioned fragment containment layer formed of a consolidated stack of ballistic-resistant laminate sheets, the fragment containment layer being substantially coextensive with the fracturable layer and laminated thereto; and an encapsulation material formed of a resin-impregnated high strength fiber material, the resin-impregnated fiber material at least partially encapsulating the laminated fracturable and fragment containment layers.

Abstract: A mat includes inorganic fibers, a first main surface, a second main surface, a first interlaced part group and a second interlaced part group. The first interlaced part group includes a plurality of first interlaced parts arranged in rows. Each of the plurality of first interlaced parts is formed from a point on the first main surface to a point present between the first main surface and the second main surface. The second interlaced part group includes a plurality of second interlaced parts arranged in rows. Each of the plurality of second interlaced parts is formed from a point on the second main surface to a point present between the first main surface and the second main surface. A direction of rows formed by the first interlaced part group and a direction of rows formed by the second interlaced part group are different from each other.

Abstract: A curtain fabric includes at least one first region including a plurality of non-twisted main fiber bundles extending in a warp direction, and at least one second region including a plurality of first fiber bundles extending in the warp direction and connected respectively to the main fiber bundles, and a plurality of second fiber bundles crossing and interweaving with the first fiber bundles.

Abstract: A mat includes inorganic fibrous substances, first and second main faces, first and second side faces and intertwined portions. The intertwined portions respectively extend from needle piercing points of the first main face to needle piercing points of the second main face. A first virtual straight line and each of second virtual straight lines intersect with each other at a first angle of less than about 90° when viewed from the first side face to the second side face. The first virtual straight line and each of third virtual straight lines intersect with each other at a second angle of more than about 90° when viewed from the first side face to the second side face. The second virtual straight lines and the third virtual straight lines intersect with each other at a third angle when viewed from the first side face to the second side face.

Abstract: A tube for the conduction or the discharge of wet gases, especially for the conduction or discharge of flue gases subjected to a scrubbing (wet cleaning) is described. The tube has a helically formed guide element at its inner wall. The entrainment or the injection of droplets of the tube is reduced by this design. Furthermore, a guide element for the installation in such a tube is described. The tube is preferably a wet chimney.

Abstract: A substrate for an endless belt in a papermaking machine comprising a plurality of preformed layers coated or impregnated with a polymeric or rubber material. Each preformed layer may be a textile material. At least one layer contains a matrix of preformed reinforcing components. The individual layers are first coated with a polymer resin or rubber material and then combined/stacked and cured/bonded to form the substrate of the belt.

Abstract: A penetration resistant composite comprises a substrate material comprising woven, layered or intertwined polarized strands of glass, polyamide, polyphenylene sulfide, carbon or graphite fibers, a salt, oxide, hydroxide or hydride of a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, zinc, cadmium, tin, aluminum, double metal salts and/or mixtures of two or more thereof or a metal hydride polar bonded on the surface of said fibers and/or strands of fibers at a concentration of at least about 0.3 grams/cc of open substrate material volume, and a substantially water impermeable coating thereon.

Abstract: A helical textile of uniform thickness having uniform radial weft fibers from a textile ID to a textile OD; and non-interlaced circumferential warp fiber bundles having equal width and height that increases from the textile ID to the textile OD, thereby forming a helical textile having a uniform thickness from textile ID to OD. Other embodiment includes non-interlaced circumferential warp fiber bundles having an equal cross section area, a height that increases from the textile ID to the textile OD, and a width that decreases from textile ID to textile OD. Yet another embodiment includes a helical textile of a uniform thickness having circumferential warp fibers; and more than one radial weft fiber bundles, each radial weft fiber bundle occupying a zone between two selected radial distances between the textile ID and OD, wherein the cross sectional areas of the radial weft fiber bundles increases from helical textile ID to OD.

Abstract: An article such as a fan blade of a turbofan engine comprises a core made up of components at least some of which comprise packs of rods embedded in a resin matrix material. The rods extend in the span-wise direction of the blade to resist centrifugal forces imposed on the blade during operation. The core is encased in a skin formed from preforms which may comprise fabric reinforcements.

Abstract: A fibrous ceramic material including a plurality of fibers entangled with one another. The fibrous ceramic material includes at least one connector projecting between the fibers. At least a portion of the fibers have the connectors extending between and attach the fibers to one another. A method of manufacturing the fibrous ceramic material includes providing a precursor material having a plurality of fibers. A holder is provided for holding the precursor material. The precursor material is placed on the holder and both are heated to between about 1500 degrees Celsius and about 1700 degrees Celsius to form the fibrous ceramic material, thereby causing connectors to project from a portion of the fibers and attach the fibers to one another.

Abstract: Absorbable polyester fibers, braids, and surgical meshes with prolonged strength retention have been developed. These devices are preferably derived from biocompatible copolymers or homopolymers of 4-hydroxybutyrate. These devices provide a wider range of in vivo strength retention properties than are currently available, and could offer additional benefits such as anti-adhesion properties, reduced risks of infection or other post-operative problems resulting from absorption and eventual elimination of the device, and competitive cost. The devices may also be particularly suitable for use in pediatric populations where their absorption should not hinder growth, and provide in all patient populations wound healing with long-term mechanical stability. The devices may additionally be combined with autologous, allogenic and/or xenogenic tissues to provide implants with improved mechanical, biological and handling properties.

Abstract: In the description and drawings a final fiberglass product is disclosed. The final fiberglass product may have a fiber curl layer, a fiber skin layer, and a fiber loft layer between the fiber curl layer and the fiber skin layer. The fiber curl layer may be on an unfiltered air entry side of the final fiberglass product and have a plurality of generally sinusoidal fiber bundles therein.

Abstract: A steel cord (50) comprises a core layer and an outer layer. The core layer comprises a number of first steel filaments (10) and the outer layer comprises a number of second steel filaments (20). The outer layer is helically twisted around the core layer. The first steel filaments have a twisting pitch greater than 310 mm. At least one of the first steel filaments (10) is wavy preformed in one plane. At least one of the second steel filaments (20) is polygonally preformed.

Abstract: The invention relates to cord (20) comprising a number of filaments twisted together. The peripheral surface of the cord (20) is at least partially coated with an adhesion promoting coating (24). The adhesion promoting coating (24) comprises at least a first layer comprising a silicon based coating, a titanium based coating, a zirconium based coating or a combination thereof. The invention further relates to a composite material comprising such a cord (20) embedded in a polymer material. Furthermore the invention relates to a method to manufacture such a cord (20).

Abstract: A metamaterial that includes a metallic wire and a supporting member. The metallic wire has a length of substantially half the wavelength of electromagnetic waves, and is coiled in the shape of a spring. The supporting member fixes the metallic wire such that the central axis of the metallic wire is parallel in direction to an electric field generated between a signal line through which an electric current flows and a ground. The metallic wire placed in such manner resonates with electromagnetic waves having a wavelength approximately twice as long as the metallic wire, and exhibits a negative dielectric constant.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods to produce various desired patterns (e.g., coils) via an electrospinning process where such desired patterns possess certain desired properties (e.g., desired electrical properties). In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for producing coiled fiber patterns at a rate of one turn of the coil in a set time period (e.g., about one microsecond). In another embodiment, the present invention relates to methods to produce “resonator structures” that are the basic element of artificial dielectrics. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to methods to produce coils with various specified diameters (e.g., about 10 microns) which can, among other things, enable the production of repeating patterns in a wallpaper-like array. In still yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to methods to hierarchical structures that offer mechanical support for various nanofibers.

Abstract: A method for forming a composite structure according to one embodiment includes forming a first ply; and forming a second ply above the first ply. Forming each ply comprises: applying a bonding material to a tape, the tape comprising a fiber and a matrix, wherein the bonding material has a curing time of less than about 1 second; and adding the tape to a substrate for forming adjacent tape winds having about a constant distance therebetween. Additional systems, methods and articles of manufacture are also presented.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials which has low viscosity, high Tg, high elastic modulus, and excellent fracture toughness and a fiber-reinforced composite material using such an epoxy resin composition which has excellent thermal properties, compressive strength, impact resistance, fatigue resistance, and open-hole tensile strength and which is suitable for producing structural parts of aircraft and the like. The epoxy resin composition comprises at least a given bifunctional epoxy resin as a component (A), a liquid aromatic diamine curing agent as a component (B), and core-shell polymer particles as a component (C), wherein the core-shell polymer particles as the component (C) contain epoxy groups in their shell and have a volume-average particle size of 50 to 300 nm.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fabric seam in a fabric for use as papermachine clothing, the fabric having loops at each of the fabric's transverse ends adapted for interconnection by way of a pintle to make the fabric endless, including the steps of bringing the ends into end-to-end disposition in order to interdigitate the loops, inserting a pintle in the interdigitated loops, heat setting to fix base yarns and the loops of the fabric in place, inserting at least one stuffer yarn, at least a part of which includes a low melt component, into selected void areas in the loops adjacent the pintle, adhering at least one batt layer to the seam by needling, and further heat setting to at least partially melt the stuffer yarn such that it deforms to substantially take on the shape of the void areas at the pintle joint, to bind fibers of the batt needled into the void areas and to bind adjacent yarns of the fabric.

Abstract: An auxetic fiber and corresponding material that not only responds to an external force, but also responds to moisture. The auxetic fiber is made in part from a moisture activated shrinking filament. Even if no external force is applied to the fiber, a pseudo tensile force is created by wetting the auxetic fiber.

Abstract: A composite material is composed of a metal matrix in which CNT filaments are distributed. The CNT filaments are intertwined, interwoven, or tied together, and the matrix is cold-worked. The matrix material is thereby filled with a higher percentage of CNT filaments than when dispersed CNT are electrodeposited. In a method for producing such a composite material, suitable semifinished products such as knitted fabrics, woven fabrics, nets, fleeces, or papers made of CNT filaments are coated (preferably electroplated) with the metal matrix.

Abstract: There is provided a polyester fiber which has few defects such as voids due to catalyst particles, and low variation in physical properties and minimal fluff generation. The polyester fiber of the invention comprises laminar nanoparticles composed of a divalent metal and a phosphorus compound and having side lengths of 5-100 nm and an interlayer spacing of 1-5 nm. There are also provided a tire cord, tire, belt-reinforcing fiber material and belt, comprising the polyester fiber.

Abstract: A steel filament adapted for the reinforcement of elastomer or for thermoplastic products has a carbon content ranging up to 0.20 per cent by weight. The steel filament is provided with a coating promoting the adhesion with elastomer or thermoplastic products. The steel filament is drawn until a final diameter of less than 0.60 mm and a final tensile strength of more than 1200 MPa. Intermediate heat treatments are avoided so that the carbon footprint of the steel filament is substantially reduced.

Abstract: Object: To provide an EMI suppression flat yarn, an EMI suppression article using the flat yarn, and a method for manufacturing the flat yarn and article that exhibit excellent flexibility, do not become cracked or rigid even when attached to curved portions, wire harnesses, or electrical cables, and enable electronic devices to be lighter, flatter, shorter, and smaller.

Abstract: A high temperature resistant insulating composition includes an organic polymer and an inorganic binder. The inorganic binder is ranged between 10% and 90% by weight of the high temperature resistant insulating composition. The high temperature resistant insulating composition still possesses strength and insulating property after a high temperature treatment.

Abstract: A wear-resistant and high temperature-resistant friction lining, in particular for a transport roller. The lining has a wear-resistant friction component embedded in a matrix and an additional component. The additional component is configured such that it is converted when exceeding a limit temperature while absorbing energy. Due to the endothermic reaction, a cooling effect takes place, which protects the friction lining. In particular, a so-called PBO fiber is used as the friction component.

Abstract: A dispersible fibrous structure having an in-use wet tensile strength of at least about 40 g/cm; a disposable wet tensile decay of at least about 35% and a method of making the structure. The structure has at least one property selected from a group consisting of: a wet CD maximum slope of less than about 12 kg/7.62 cm, a wet CD Elongation of greater than about 50%, a low elongation CD modulus of less than about 5.0 kg/7.62 cm, and a wet CD Bending of less than about 0.05 gf cm/cm.

Abstract: A reinforcement layer for elastomeric products is formed of hybrid cords that are arranged substantially parallel to each other within the layer. The hybrid cords are composed of a first twisted textile yarn made of a first material and a second twisted textile yarn made of a second material. The ends of the two yarns are twisted with each other. The first twisted textile yarn is a polyketone yarn and the second twisted textile yarn is a polyester yarn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane wherein said membrane comprises a continuous non-porous layer comprising a polymerized composition that comprised prior to polymerization at least one type of compound having a molecular weight of at least 1500 Da and comprising at least 75 weight % of oxyethylene groups and at least two polymerizable groups each comprising a non-substituted vinyl group. The invention further relates to the use of this membrane for separating polar gases and vapors.

Abstract: A fabric, in particular for a paper making machine, includes a plurality of helically wound coil members arranged side by side with respect to each other in an intermeshing manner, such that connecting channels are formed by adjacent intermeshing coil members, a hinge member being introduced into and extending along each connecting channel for interconnecting adjacent coil members, a stuffer channel being formed within each coil member extending along and between two connecting channels associated to a respective coil member, at least a part of the stuffer channels being filled with stuffer members extending longitudinally within the stuffer channels, a stuffer material being provided at least in regions of the fabric for filling spaces formed within the fabric between the coil members, the hinge members and the stuffer members.

Abstract: A penetration resistant composite comprises a substrate material comprising woven, layered or intertwined polarized strands of glass, polyamide, polyphenylene sulfide, carbon or graphite fibers, a salt, oxide, hydroxide or hydride of a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, zinc, cadmium, tin, aluminum, double metal salts and/or mixtures of two or more thereof or a metal hydride polar bonded on the surface of said fibers and/or strands of fibers at a concentration of at least about 0.3 grams/cc of open substrate material volume, and a substantially water impermeable coating thereon.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape roll includes a bobbin and, helically wound therearound, a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. The tape includes a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive body including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing bubbles and/or hollow microspheres, and arranged on both sides thereof, a release liner A wider than the adhesive body, and an olefinic release liner B. In portions occupying 70% or more of the total length of the tape, a crosswise extending-off portion of the release liner A of an (n)th-turn portion of the adhesive tape vertically overlaps the adhesive body of an adjacent (n+1)th-turn portion of the adhesive tape to form an overlapping portion; the width of the overlapping portion is one half or more of the width of the adhesive body; and the adhesive body of the (n)th-turn adhesive tape is not present below the adhesive body of the adjacent (n+1)th-turn adhesive tape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer composite for use in an air filter, comprising at least one upstream ply (1) and a support ply (2) that is connected to the upstream ply. The upstream ply (1) is made of a non-woven fabric and has a finer porosity than the support ply (2). The aim of the invention is to form and further develop a multi-layer composite for use in an air filter, in particular in a filter bag in such a manner that the upstream ply can be connected in a stable and economical manner to the support ply. Said invention is characterised in that the upstream ply (1) is embodied as a spun bonded non-woven, the continuous filaments (3) of which are at least partially twisted or interwoven with the support ply (2).

Abstract: Method for spinning polyether block amides (PEBAs) into fibers, whereby use is mainly made of at least one extruder, a cooling system, a sequential line for stretching, a relaxation unit, a heating unit and a winding system, characterized in that polyether block amides are taken as a base material whose initial hardness is situated between shore D15 and 80, better still between shore D20 and 75, even better between shore D27 and 69, and in that the stretched fibers are subjected to a temperature treatment in a heating unit before being wound, whereby their shrinkage is reduced to 0-10%, better still to 0-5% and even better to 0-3%.

Abstract: The abrasion resistance of organic fiber based ropes and cords is increased by a outer woven cover of tapes of high molecular weight and more preferably ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coated, absorbent, freestanding assemblies comprising inorganic nanowires, articles of manufacture comprising the same, processes of producing the same and methods of use thereof. The assemblies of this invention are useful in various applications, including removal of organics or hydrophobic materials, and waterproofing applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a substantially planar SOI substrate having multiple crystallographic orientations including the steps of providing a multiple orientation surface atop a single orientation layer, the multiple orientation surface comprising a first device region contacting and having a same crystal orientation as the single orientation layer, and a second device region separated from the first device region and the single orientation layer by an insulating material, wherein the first device region and the second device region have different crystal orientations; producing a damaged interface in the single orientation layer; bonding a wafer to the multiple orientation surface; separating the single orientation layer at the damaged interface; wherein a damaged surface of said single orientation layer remains; and planarizing the damaged surface until a surface of the first device region is substantially coplanar to a surface of the second device region.